Mora Knives: Use Theory (Part 2 of 2) - Preparedmind101

Part 2 includes a quick view of the Ken Onion Edition Workshop with the optional Blade Grinder Attachment I just got, and how it (or something like it) can increase the usefulness of any Mora in seconds by quickly adding a 90 degree spine to it. Discussion is concluded.

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[johnroberts]

Finally, someone on YouTube who doesn't "process" firewood! I am 64 years old and I have been building fires in the outdoors since my early teens. I have NEVER split wood for an outdoors fire. I have never had trouble finding dead wood of an appropriate diameter to use for kindling or fuel in the southern forests where I camp. I carry a folding saw to cut pieces to length, but never split wood in camp. I had never heard or seen anyone "batoning" wood until I discovered YouTube several years ago. I remember thinking, "Why would anyone treat a good knife like that?" Keep up the good work on these informative videos!

[brutalbrital]

Great Video Guys, Chris you have come a long way from the guy who didn't 'get' Mora's and didn't 'get' scandi grinds. They are a staple of bushcraft life and suit beginners and experts alike, I personally have been using Mora's for 48 years and have started all my children and friends with Mora's. Thanks for sharing every point made was valid.

[HickSquatch]

relief of someone who gets it!!!  This really exemplifies why I was attracted to this channel: common sense and reasoning!  Rock on Chris!

[tylerfisher]

I ordered my first Mora (a robust pro) on Thursday from Amazon, and it was in my mailbox when I got home from work today. (Monday) Extremely fast shipping! A tough little knife, and very sharp. I even like the sheath better than I thought I would. Looking forward to trying it out.

[kullcraven]

William, i break up wood and never split fire wood. I burn it round. The only time i even process tinder, is when i want dry wood in the center. Anyhow, this is a conversation that  is simple mora is a good knife tho the knife is always as good as the user and the hand is used by. great video series and i completely agree.

[machodeth]

good vid guys, plenty of guys just have unrealistic expectations out of their tools because they don't know any better. my mora bushcraft black is my favorite blade to date. Common sense is usually in short supply among humanity. Keep up the good work.

[BladeObssession]

Good video guys. All knife newbies should watch this.

[Countryprepper]

I got the Mora 546 stainless for my step son. Looks like the perfect starter knife for a kid to learn with.
He even wants to do a video with it and "make a feather stick like Will" he says. lol
You guys did an excellent job explaining their purpose. Hopefully it will knock some sense into a few people.
The MOTPM group has been awesome. I've mentioned it in a few of my videos and brought a few people in.
It has been a great place to share knowledge and ideas and ask questions without the keyboard commandos to deal with!

[gordonstevenson]

Must say one of the Top Ten videos you've done.  Excellent reviews and tutorials.

[tumbleweed]

I thought both pt 1 and 2 were very well done. I just bought a Mora MG love the knife so far, great way to tag team on this video. Keep up the information!

[JamieHitt]

I agree with and support everything you guys are saying, so when you read this, try to do so in that context, incase I word this all wrong.  Years ago,  I had the privilege of speaking with a group of outdoorsmen that were retired engineers.  They opened my mind to tool usage and exposed some of my biases.  I learned to see "concepts" instead of "things".  I learned to identify "engineering terms" and "force multipliers" instead of just labeled tools.  A wedge is a great implement.  A lever is a great implement   Combine the two and you have a tool.  Add a person and you have a machine.  I can attempt to baton with a knife, axe, froe, marshmallow, or garage door opener.  Some on that list will out perform the others.  Implements are defined by how they are used, not just what they were designed for specifically.  You just have to keep in mind their limitations.  What is the purpose of your shoestrings?  What are the potential uses of your shoestrings?  What are their limitations?  So, yes, when I need or want a controlled cut with a smaller angled wedge, I baton with a knife. 

Its really quite simple.  Imagine a knife that cannot be dulled and cannot be broken.  What list of uses would you then have for it?  Wow...big list, right?  Now let's dial that back to reality and edit that list according to the knife's limitations.  At the other end of the spectrum, I think the BK2 is great for certain things, and I don't worry about it breaking.  But that being said, when I tried to peel an apple with it, I felt like a monkey trying to mate with a football in an avalanche.

[FloFloNL]

Finaly somebody with a brain, concerning baton wood and fires !!!
Indead Mora is the best companion, light weight, sharp and easy to handle.
Thanks guy's.

[jeff]

I can’t believe how people complicate knives so much. Is a knife really that complicated. I have been hunting and fishing in PA for at least 29 years. I carried folding buck knife and a small pocket knife of some kind. I got buy just fine for all these years! I did get a couple of Mora knifes a few years ago. I have to agree Mora makes a great knife! 

[bravo]

You Guy's Are Both Of You Hit The Nail Right On The Head. Chris I Have Bought Stuff Based On Your Word Alone And You Have NEVER Steered Me Wrong!!!!

[matthewjeffres]

Great video! I enjoy how you all share your knowledge. I camp and hunt / fish. I have my favorite knives that I use and like you all right tool for the job. Keep up the good work!

[luvtafsh]

Exactly! Use the right tool for the right job! Something I learned as a tradesman 40 years ago. The same applies for anything you do.

[ShawnWideman]

Like I've always said, "to know and not to do, is not to know". Love your channel Brother, keep those videos coming.

[snowpuppy]

Great job guys!  This will be a go to video that I will recommend for those who are looking for a woods knife.

[thatfatmatt]

THANK YOU! Mantis outdoors. For your comment on wood. processing. keep it down to earth.

[HughBLongAuthor]

Great series fellas. I love my Mora Bushcraft Black, and in fact it was my first mora!