Morakniv Garberg Survival (S) Stainless Steel

Morakniv makes the best inexpensive knives in the world. Their entire product range is excellent quality for very low prices. I’ve purchased literally dozens of Moras and this model is (not surprisingly as their flagship) the best they produce. At first inspection you’d mistake it for a slightly nicer Mora, but when you pick it up and feel the weight and heather difference becomes apparent. For one, it’s the only knife they make using 14C28N steel; all other models use either 12C27, 13C26, or UHB20C. Google these steels, but simply put the 14C28N is a much improved Swedish steel over these others and is one of the toughest steels available. It includes both Chromium and Nitrogen in the steel which provide exceptional corrosion resistance. Handle is a tough molded material, very grippy, and the tang extends fully throughout. The only negative to the handle (but common to most Moras) is the lack of a finger guard to prevent your finger from sliding forward onto the blade. The sheath holds the knife with a secure “thunk” as it slides in. Overall, taken as a total package, the knife and sheath are a simple work of art that combines form and functionality seamlessly. At the common selling price of $50-75, it’s an unbeatable value for a true workhorse outdoor knife.

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.

If you are deciding between the garberg and the companion, I would say the garberg if you plan on batoning with it. It is a little bit larger than the companion. Both are excellent knives and you cannot go wrong. I have a collection of knives that all have their strengths and weaknesses but the garberg seems to be the one I use the most. I just really like how it feels, the cutting power, the size and shape, the weight, the simplicity and the way the spine shaves off tree bark. Excellent knife!

Excellent heavy duty robust sharp as heck knife. Handle is plastic but comfortable. Plastic sheath is garbage so get the leather option. Knife best used for carving wood or heavy duty cutting. Not so much for slicing tomatoes. I highly recommend this knife. It is great! I added talon grip tape to the sides of handle for awesome traction.

After watching a ton of reviews of this knife, I decided to buy one. The biggest decisions were carbon steel or stainless and which sheath option. I usually get stainless to minimize rusting. For the sheath, I got the molle multi mount option since it was really the poly sheath version with additional attachments. And as of the date of this review, it was $15 less than the poly sheath alone. Great deal.The knife itself has a razor sharp edge, much better than other Moras I’ve purchased in the past. There are no discernible flaws in the knife. I’m super pleased with this purchase.

I've carried a Mora Companion HD for years. It's done everything I have asked and done it well, but I've always had in mind the limitations that a partial tang gives the knife.I finally gave in an purchased the full tang Garberg and overall, I like the knife. It is robust and feels sturdy. I feel I can trust this knife to survive tasks I would not attempt with the Companion.However, 2 things surprised me in a negative way. These are my personal opinions and probably are not negatives for everybody.First, it's heavier than I expected. I shouldn't be surprised. The steel is taller, from edge to spine, than the Companion and obviously it's full tang vs the rat-tail tang on the Companion. And it's NOT a heavy knife. My scale says, without sheath, 5.96oz/169g for the Garberg and 3.6oz/103g for the Companion. It just FEELS heavy in my hand. Which surprised me for a Mora.Second, for me, the handle on the Companion is WAY more comfortable. I think Mora has some of the best ergonomics for handles on the market. The Garberg is not UN-comfortable. But I think the Companion is much nicer. The overall shape and the rubberized texture make the knife feel locked in with no hotspots or slipping. The Garberg handle is shaped differently, see the picture, and textured plastic but no rubberized surfaces. It feels like I need to squeeze harder to really feel secure using the Garberg.Summary,The Garberg is definitely a good knife and one that you can beat on mercilessly.But, if you don't NEED to beat on your knife, the Companion HD wins everyday for my usage.

Nice knife. Good ergonomic handle. Thick solid blade., I like the full tang. Polymer sheath adequate and holds securely. The stainless construction is low maintenance and nicely polished. I paid $66 for the one with the basic polymer sheath and found it to be a good value, even if there are people on social media that argue that the much cheaper companion is a better value, I disagree. I think this is much more knife and worth it.