Garberg Survival (S) Stainless Steel

I spent hours watching videos of people putting this knife through a variety of usage and torture tests, and the results all led me to this purchase. I had a little trouble deciding between the stainless and carbon steel versions, but ultimately opted for the stainless - less maintenance won out over ease of sharpening. Both are great knives, so it's really your choice. Morakniv, or as it's more commonly called, Mora, uses Swedish 14C28N for its stainless knives. It's an excellent steel that strikes a perfect balance between toughness, corrosion resistance, and edge retention at a slight cost to ease of sharpening. I also opted for the multi-connection sheath system that includes a Molle-compatible lashing system for pack-carry in addition to belt carry. Mora's sheaths, like its knives, forego beauty for function, and this one is no exception. The belt dangler is removable and interchangeable with an end strap for use with the Molle carrier option. Some people say they've used the end strap and the belt dangler together, but I had no luck making it work. That said, you really only need the end strap for inverted carry, such as when you lash it to a pack strap. Otherwise, the sheath is a snug, snap-tight fit that I can't shake loose. It's plenty secure as is. Like all Mora knives, it arrived paper-slicing sharp. I've used it extensively since I received it, albeit for pretty mundane household tasks, but the edge is still as sharp as the day it arrived - excellent edge retention. I'm looking forward to testing it with bushcraft tasks. The Scandi grind is particularly well suited to wood processing, and the full tang construction makes it suitable for batoning. That said, with the blade measuring under 5 inches, I don't expect to be splitting logs or doing much wood chopping. If you want to learn more about this knife, you'll find hundreds of videos about it. The most entertaining is the Joe X Mora Garberg destruction video. In it, you'll see just how tough this knife really is under extreme use (you know - stabbing cars, breaking glass, chopping concrete, and bashing metal pipes). It's both educational and amusing!

This is easily the best knife you can buy at this price point. When compared to other products by Morakniv, the Garberg stands out for its incorporation of everything that makes Mora Knives great in addition to the full-tang, stainless blade steel. Though it is more expensive than other Moras, it is their only knife where the blade steel runs through the full lenght of the handle. The price of this quality blade beats anything else out there from equally priced competitors and other knives that are much more expensive. The knife comes with a sharpened Scandinavian grind excellent for carving and other bushcraft tasks. The spine on the knife has a sharp ninety degree angle, excellent for scraping wood shavings or a ferrocerium rod. The clipped point increases its strength for piercing and precision cuts. The blade is slightly harder to sharpen then softer carbon steels from Morakniv, but the corrosion resistance of the stainless steel makes up for this in spades. The sheathe comes with a multi-mount system, which I suggest using even when simply carrying the knife on your belt. The belt loop alone ins not secure enough and the sheath can actually fall out of the belt loop if it is not attached to the multi-mount system. The sheath is compatible for both right and left handed carry, a feature not found in many of Mora's cheaper models. This is clearly the option for practical people. It is not beautiful or handmade but it will tackle any job you throw at it. Functionally it is the best knife for the price. You will not find anything better for the same price. Period.

As the title says, I love this knife! As I type this, I'm ordering my 3rd as a gift for a friend. I originally purchased one with a leather sheath, and liked the knife so much I ordered a 2nd with the MOLLE system to keep in my truck at all times. It takes a KEEN edge and holds it well (I've had to track down the source of "mystery blood" a few times since I didn't even realize I'd knicked myself, lol). The scraper on the butt is incredibly useful as well for processing tinder, scraping bark/plant fibers for cordage, etc. This was my main belt knife for the majority of a 50 day Advanced Woodsman/Survival Instructor Trainee class during the summer of 2018 in Colorado. It was also the ONLY knife I took with me for the 5 day "Challenge Finale" where I went into the woods and survived with my knife, a tarp, a sleeping bag, and the clothing on my back. It was a *tad* small for 1 of the tasks I needed to do (make a usable container for water), but that also challenged me to get creative, so all in all it was just fine. Other tasks included building a primitive shelter, processing firewood, building a tripod smoker, and building primitive traps. I will say that I greatly prefer the MOLLE multi-mount sheath system, *personally* I feel like the leather sheath is big, clunky, and not very attractive, so I will be replacing that sheath with one I make myself, or I might try and order a standalone MOLLE sheath system some time down the road. There are tons of knife options out there, but as long as it's comfortable for your hands, I don't think you can go wrong with this little number. Tip: I would suggest getting a cheap forstner bit and drilling a hole in the handle, then dome a dime or other metal plug so you can JB weld it in the hole for a rock solid, SUPER slick bearing block for bowdrill and such. Edit: I also forgot to mention that they ship with a secondary bevel on the edge, which I consider rather counter-productive. I highly recommend taking a stone to the edge and working it until it's a true Scandi grind, I think you'll be much happier with the way it performs.

There are some great features that make this the perfect fixed blade knife for me. The stainless steel. I don't know how the Internet became high-carbon-or-bust fanboys, but just because there are some merits doesn't detract from its shortcomings. High carbon sucks in wet expeditions. I carried a Condor Bushlore for a fishing/canoe trip. Rainy weather, rough river, and a tipped canoe got me and my gear wet. I dried off as best I could, but there was no sun to dry off the leather sheath overnight; and come morning we had to keep moving, so back into the wet sheath it went. It performed perfectly for all the tasks I needed it for, but at the end of the trip, despite constant care, she showed some rusting and pitting. The wood scales were also warping. The Garberg has yet to be tested on that same trip, but I expect it to outperform. It already does all the cutting tasks on par or better. The plastic sheath will likely even dry with the knife in it. The stainless steel will have much needed resistance to water. The grip on the Garberg is very comfortable. I also noticed that the plastic they use comes closer to feeling like wood. Anyone concerned about the knife slipping should probably not be using any knife. I like the lack of a tacky rubbery surface because it makes the knife easier to manipulate one handed when you have to change your grip on the fly. Merits of the multi mount have been demonstrated extensively and it works just like advertised. I only wish they had the old option of the plastic clip. I sometimes like to clip the knife on trunks or board shorts when I've downloaded gear for the night and am sitting by the campfire. This thing throws sparks dangerously easily. I noticed the spine's corners have "hooks" like a woodworking card scraper, only protruding backwards to the spine. I realize this is how Dave Canterbury so easily shaves tinder in his demos. Overall I very much like the knife, and it is probably my last knife for a long while. For all the bushcrafters critical of the steel, try it. Stainless makes sense for SHTF, GTFO scenarios. You need the knife to work and keep working with you while you are on the move (and don't have a home to give it some TLC.) This knife was well worth the money with no regrets; it's a workhorse of a knife.

Carried this around every day for over a year now to make sure I'd gotten a good feel for the knife. I've used it for everything from wood processing outdoors, to cutting plastic banding at work, to preparing food at home. I can honestly say with only a couple of caveats this is one of the best knives I've ever bought. The blade takes a wicked edge (it originally arrive with a slight secondary bevel but i re-worked it to a normal scandi-grind after it became dull) and holds on to it almost as well as O-1 or even M2 but with the added benefit of being stainless. My only complains about it is that the original factory bevel grinding was very rough and it took a while for them to be smoothed out, the grind was even on both sides so it's more of a cosmetic thing then anything. The blade feels heavy at first and i though i wouldn't like the handle since it felt so rigid to the touch but after so many hours of using it exclusive for just about everything i never got a blister or even a hotspot and it the only times it ever slipped in my hands was when i was wearing gloves and they were covered in snow. The only thing that keeps me from giving it a perfect score was eventually (after 6 months or so) the blade loosened up in the sheath to the point it would fall out if tiled upside down and giggled even slightly. I fixed the issue by slipping on the ring with the snap loop on it first then slipping the belt loop ring under that, i then sewed the two closest parts of each strap together and effectively ended up with a belt loop carrying set-up with a snap loop to hold the knife in place, after that it was perfect. And despite taking a serious beating the sheath has held up surprisingly well. Overall, i loved it enough to give it a permanent spot in my emergency bag as my go-to blade when/if I really need it. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a serious working blade. If you do buy one make sure to round off the edges of the tang that sticks out of the back of the handle with some 400 grit sandpaper, it will chew mercilessly at clothing or backpacking equipment that is unlucky to rub against it if you don't.

I can’t say I have taken this out on heavy duty trips yet, but after having done a multitude of research, I’d say it’s a pretty damn good knife. It’s heavy, sturdy, sharp. I love the full tang and the fact that I can strike a farro rod with the smooth back, or the butt of the knife, (again, have yet to try, but based on research, it definitely does the job). I took it out for a quick spin on a trail and just used it for sharpening a spearhead from a branch. Good blade, despite people complaining of the “lack of” sharpness. Because of the smooth back (for striking) it does feel harsh on the thumb when using. I’ve read of people sharpening it down, which I don’t plan to do, but I’ll probably toss some electrical tape on the back to soften the blow. People also weren’t happy of the handle of the knife. Now, I don’t own other mora knives, (but based off this one, I will soon), but the handle is a bit hard. It’s not a full plastic, but hard like plastic. It doesn’t make it difficult to hold, but I can see why folks would want a more rubber-like based grip on it. It would feel better but it doesn’t take away from the quality and I have no serious complaints about it. The multi sheath is fun to play around with. I got this sheath because I am not a fan of leather ones, so much. I like that it clicks in and that the band to strap it in is incredibly solid in the fact that the knife is not going anywhere. This makes me feel safer checking it in a bag knowing that it would take a lot for it to come undone and fall out. (Not saying the leather sheath does that, I just personally don’t trust leather sheaths.) All in all, I love this knife. It has everything I’m looking for and more. I highly recommend getting it and trying it out for yourself.

I was surprised with this one. It is widely known all over Europe for being an exceptionally great bushcraft knife for the price. The sheath could use vast improvements. I even bought the multi use sheath and it’s fair, but lacking. Plenty of options for sheaths out there and you’ll know why when you see this one. So buy the basic knife and research aftermarket sheaths. Full tang is an absolute must for outdoor use and this one has that. The grip is awesome in the hands. I’ve seen videos of users batoning this blade to split logs. Small logs. But there are better choices for that. But to get this knife at this price, and all it can do as a bushcraft knife, it’s amazing and I am really impressed with it. It will certainly be one of the knives I carry with me on excursions outdoors. Some have said it’s not going to be ideal for meat skinning and such but it will do it. There may be blades much better suited for those tasks but the Scandi cut blade is an awesome blade for bushcraft that will work for meat processing in a pinch. And a meat processing blade will NOT work for bushcraft tasks. So if you are just starting out wandering around in the woods, and money is an issue, this knife is the one you want as there are many seasoned bushcrafters out there using this knife.

Love this knife! Handle is good enough to use for extended periods of time, with a full finger protector (sorry, not a knife expert so I don't know the word for the guard at the knife blade/handle junction). I purchases a stone sharpening kit because the blade as received, while looking like a good "Scandi" edge, reveals under 10x mag grinding marks from the original cut. Since this model uses the Sandvik SS, it takes a lot of strokes, slow and methodical, to erase them, starting at 400 grit, then 1000, then 3000 using only water as lubricant. Now, with the curving part properly angled with the flat part, I have a very sharp knife from tip to handle, uniform reflection. I'm contemplating taking it to 8000 grit and then honing but I'm in no hurry. After the sharpening mentioned above, I went straight to batoning on my wood pile for the fire pit on the patio. Hot knife through butter' is an understatement! The knife practically dropped itself through red oak, maple, alder, and soft hemlock...both wet and dry pieces. When I was through, a quick rinse under the hose cleaned debris, and to bring back the great SS look, a rub down with a spot of acetone removals all the saps. The MOLLE sheath system that comes with the knife is great! Lots of mounting options so don't buy (like I did) the separate MOLLE mounting kit. (I guess I now have a spare.) I used the full tang by pounding (with my baton log) the tip into hard and soft woods...wiggling it out...the knife looks great. Can't say enough about the SS blade. Just know that when you sharpen it, it will take time. Great all around hunting/bushcraft knife that I highly recommend.

Super ! tres fonctionnel Mais le modele normal est tres solide aussi !

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Un excellent couteau de bushcraft, on peu presque tout faire avec il est vraiment solide car la lame est très épaisse et traverse toute la poignée pour ressortir "au cul" du manche ce qui permet, quand on tape dessus, de transmettre directement l'énergie dans la lame sans être amortie par la matière de la poignée qui pourrait en plus être abimer sans ça, et le tranchant est vraiment efficace avec son émouture scandinave qui coupe extrêmement bien, en échange il coupera un peu moins longtemps qu'une émouture occidentale ou convexe, la lame en inox demande peu ou pas d'entretient. Par rapport aux autres MORA (qui sont beaucoup moins cher), en plus du fait d'avoir une lame de 3mm d'épaisseur qui traverse toute la poignée (ce qui est déjà un gros atout), j'apprécie particulièrement le manche qui est entièrement en plastique dur, il n'y a aucune partie en cahoutchouc anti-dérapant comme sur un 546, un PRO C, un 746 ou un COMPANION qui personellement peuvent parfois me faire des ampoules aux mains en cas d'utilisation prolongée sur du bois par exemple. Par contre l'etui MULTI-MOUNT je ne suis pas trop fan, j'aime mieux l'etui tout simple du COMPANION ou du PRO C qui peuvent se porter à l'envers pour plus de discrétion et aussi qui s'installe et s'enlève en un clin d'oeil sans devoir défaire sa ceinture, ce n'est pas le cas sur ce garberg car le passant de ceinture est souple et fermé. Sinon pour finir, je préfère la forme de la lame du COMPANION car elle est moins courbée et je trouve ça mieux, en plus c'est plus facile à affûter correctement étant donnée l'émouture scandinave (l'épaisseur de la lame de ce GARBERG le rend plus facile à affûter) Au final, je pense que c'est une alternative un peu moins onéreuse à des couteaux plus haut de gamme comme un FALLKNIVEN F1 (émouture convexe difficile à affûter, inox seulement) ou un ESEE 4 (émouture plate, acier carbone 1095 mais il existe une version inox 440C) ou encore un ENZO 95 (émouture plate ou scandinave, acier carbon ou inox).

Lo utilizo para mis salidas de camping para cortar ramas y batonear, es un cuchillo de espiga completa (la hoja es básicamente todo el cuchillo); es el cuchillo mas robusto que ha fabricado hasta la fecha la casa Morakniv, la marca de por si es una garantía, esta hecho en acero inoxidable sueco de alta calidad (14C28N) que se encuentra entre los aceros mas fuertes, sumado a que Morakniv aplica un proceso especial para hacerlo aun mas fuerte y duradero así que imaginate que tan resistente es, tiene una hoja con grosor aproximado 3 mm muy filosa, se siente y se ve muy robusto por lo que lo he utilizado sin miramientos por 9 meses y no tiene mas que algunos rasguños, el filo es de perfil Scandi-grind que hace que sea fácil de mantener afilado, ademas que la parte trasera de la hoja puede utilizarse con un ferrocerio para iniciar fuego. Elegí en especial este modelo de acero inoxidable sobre el de acero al carbono por que es menos propenso a oxidarse, y no necesitas tantos cuidados para su mantenimiento, aunque no quiere decir que no lo cuido, después de una salida de camping lo limpio y pongo un poco de aceite 3 en 1, en la hoja y lo esparzo con el dedo, para prevenir desgaste y oxido.

La Morakniv oramai è sinonimo di qualità e questo coltello supera le aspettative stesse della casa produttrice...ottimo acciaio-carbonio, ottima ergonomia e tanta consistenza! Il prodotto rispecchia al meglio tutto ciò che ci si può aspettare in termini di robustezza e capacità di taglio: perchè alla fin fine è questo il suo compito, tagliare. La lama infatti è affilatissima ed il dorso molto spigoloso, squadrato: dettaglio che agevola l’ uso di acciarini o praticare del carving al fine di produrre finissime esche in legno (attività bushcraft). Notevole il sistema di trasporto e aggancio allo zaino/cintura perfettamente modulabile a seconda delle necessità; il fodero in matriale polimerico risulta essere molto pratico e resistente oltre al fatto che lo si può lavare direttamente in acqua corrente grazie ai 2 fori posti alla base stessa del fodero che ne consentono il gocciolamento. Attaccando il coltello alla cintura non da fastidio, non risulta pesante...sensazione piacevolmente smentita invece durante l’impugnatura: si sente la qualità dei materiali, il grip è stabile e si ha la percezione di avere un oggetto affidabile tra le mani. Alla base dell’impugnatura è presente un frangivetro (non appuntito) che consente l’ impiego dell’ acciarino anche con lama non sguainata, ed un foro x un supplementare fissaggio con paracord. Mi sento di consigliarlo vivamente, anche in relazione dei video presenti su you tube che possono togliere qualsiasi ulteriore dubbio. Soddisfattissimo 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼