Mora Garberg Carbon vs. Stainless

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[James-kesx]

My first Mora was the Garberg, 2nd Eldris, 3rd Woodcarving Basic, tied all three together as a wood working kit. 71, retired carpenter/wood worker 30+ years.

[dr.stevenpennym.d.]

Just got my second Mora Garberg in carbon steel. I cannot find one imperfection on this knife. I like how this knife is not painted, it is blued. Well guys and gals, I'm hooked on Mora.

[dr.stevenpennym.d.]

Not a survival knife? Are you kidding me. Dave Canterbury, Lilly, and top published Swedish survivalist say that this is one of the best survival knives on the market. Please note that the geometry of the tip is epic due to the fact it has a very minimal chamfer. Allowing the knife to be very strong at the tip. Other knives have long chamfers that ride up on the spine which makes the knife very weak. THIS IS MY GO-TO SURVIVAL KNIFE.

[lewisyouknow]

Great video, really enjoyed the comparisons and the very honest opinion. I have both carbon and stainless and absolutely love them both, both are tough as granite and have served me well camping in all seasons. I bought the stainless one when it first hit the stores in England, and bought the carbon a year later, there's not much difference tbh, it's as u say, what u prefer. I must disagree tho with one thing u said, about the stainless holding an edge longer than carbon, I've found the carbon holds an edge longer, not by a great deal but it does, and is faster to sharpen.

I now use my stainless for fishing or diving, and my carbon for camping and I highly recommend both and for all to watch this video. Thank u

[northwoodsrat]

Great choice for a review . Didn't know they made the Garberg in carbon ; that's a bit of a game changer . Thanks, Aaron, for this fair and objective review of these Moras . Love the versatility and functionality of their modular sheath options . ATB

[BigMacOrange]

I went with the stainless because it's kinda unique for a knife and I think it's the only mora that uses that type of stainless and it's one less carbon blade I need to maintain and keep an eye on. I wanted a tough wood craft type knife that I didn't need to worry about corrosion as much

[scubak]

I have the black carbon for 5 years. I live in NY with humidity being average. I have 4 very small circles of rust that don’t effect the knife. I’m still very happy with it.

[spooky]

Thank you for an excellent video, I was led to feel bad about having a rat tail knife, you pretty much answered every question I had about knives. I carry a hatchet and a bow saw anyway since I live in Scandinavia.

[Wastelander]

You nailed it 100% with the Ferrari comparison.

[Mr.Miyagi]

I got my Mora Garberg yesterday in carbon steel, with the leather sheath and a Casström No.3 dangler.
What a beautiful and functional set.
The blade ripps threw hard wood like a beast and the handle sits very tight and comfortable in the hand. I put on a pinky lanyard so if hands get wet slipping onto the blade is almost impossible.
I'm normally only in love with combat/utility knives.. But in this case this knife is somehow an exception.
The scandy grind is a beast in cutting a chicken in pieces for dinner. The bones get cut in half like butter.
The dangler gives the ability to wear the knife all day long with and without a heavy backpack. Even when sleeping it does not bother.
Take a Fällkniven CC4 sharpening stone with you, some olive oil both for cooking and blade maintenance and this knife is a non nonsense option.
I love my Steel Will dark angle 900.. and my Esee cm6/6..
But this little beast has a lot of potential and charm.
Greetings from Germany

[mgsharnhorst]

Great video.

I have found that stainless steel and a flint also gets a spark just as well.

[chriscon]

It just occurred to me that in extended survival situations, the stainless may be better. I certainly wouldn’t want my blade to rust, and I don’t go into the woods with oil. I do have a small sharpening stone in my pack, though, to touch up blades that need it.

I’ve always bought high-carbon, but I may change my ways! At the very least, I think it justifies another knife purchase...

[davidtate]

I got the stainless one .i live in a high humid area southern ill.. The sanvick steel is very fine stuff .but carbon steel is ok .old timers would take the carbon steel.great blades.i would trust my life to eather of them.long live Mora knives.

[clarkpitts]

I got a Stainless Garberg., and 25 other Moras, Kansbol For Most Folks is PLENTY of Knife. . A++ Video, keep up the good work.

[herrkeks]

I'm totally fine with a 85€ Mora... The Quality on all of them is awesome! So why not charge 85€ for such a great knife! In comparison to other knives it's a very good deal. I love all the Mora's :)

[christopherwright]

Stainless Steel that's one I have as I live in Wales UK one of the wettest places in Britain. The Mora Garberg is incredible as I like to be outdoors as often as possible and I have battoned with my Garberg to prepare firewood for my hot tent stove and it works like a horse my sheaf has a sharpening stone on the side of it so keeping the edge sharp for any upcoming camp tasks is a breeze.

[bradl]

Since the carbon Garberg came out, I've bought 2 SS garbergs "used"(but new never used) $50 range, and they are great bargains to me. SHocked I was at how sturdy they are!!! I like the blade and the handle. It feels twice the knife vs the bushcraft Black(I'd sell mine used, but never used, $30, lol. Garberg SS feels 4x the knife as a companion HD carbon, and at least twice as much knife as a Bushlore(and I like the bushlore). Don't now why, but the bushcraft Black never did it for me at the $40 new price. I don't think I'd pay any more than $60 for a garberg, only because I'm cheap, and you get into the $120USD range, you can score an LT Wright or Bravo1 for that.

When camping or out dirt biking(and am back to camp) I put on a Garberg in a self made kydex sheath with a leather belt loop. I carry my spare in a backpack or gear bag in case one gets dull or dirty(Kids, lol) They sharpen easy, then I stropp on a small micro bevel. I was cutting cardboard, card board was resting on concrete, I would stop blade 4 feet from the concrete, then raise and finish the cut. Ya, I messed up and bounced the blade on the concrete, rolling the curved part of the blade, but no chipping, a 1000 grit shapton stone fixed me up in 3 minutes, love it!

The kids are always asking if they can sharpen the garbergs, weird, they usually just burn through gasoline on the bikes. They are getting better, and then they cut any and all paper and cordage they can find.

We use small gasification stoves, garberg SS is going to replace all the knifes in these kits(light battoning), the cheaper mora's and a bushlore are getting bounced.

If I'm hunting or fishing in Alaska, I'm wearing more knife, a GNS usually in 3v. My last 2 A2 Genesis knifes came cheap(Kind of) $130 each new(I'd sell them too for the same $$), look on the fourms and score a cheap GREAT

I do want a Garberg carbon, but will wait until I can score one in the $50 range, they are to new now, and in vouge.

Can't wait to see lots(BIG test) of cut tests of carbon vs SS, I'll wager the carbon blade is a good one cleaning fish with a SS blade is nice though(usually use SS companion, $10 goodness) I'll not buy a cheaper Mora ever again, Garberg spoiled me(I've even field dressed a big bull elk with a compainion HD)

THANKS FOR SHOWING THEM BOTH IN THIS VIDEO!!

[nunzioification]

I always wanted Mora carbon steal but when I got it, I found it was high maintenance, I forced a patina with mustard and hot vinegar and leave it as a back up with my other oddball moras, forgot about the sparks though. Looking at space force and san mai right now, should probably go sanmai before they’re gone

[Yooper]

I wish I would have watched this before, I listened to someone else and upgraded to the leather sheath, I wish I would not have! Another great video Aaron, thank you!

[nunyabizness]

I've got them both and for me the stainless is just as good if not better.
I love carbon but having the carbon made me want to make "flint and steel" type fires and ruin my spine... I don't have to worry about that with the stainless. Lol Also the coating is cool but I don't necessarily like it