Morakniv Allround Multi-Purpose Fixed Blade Knife with Carbon Steel Blade, 4.0-Inch

This is my first Mora knife, and I must say that everything that people say about them, (at least the positive things!) is true. Right out of the mailing package, this thing was incredibly sharp. The overall fit-and-finish of the knife is exceptional except for the spine, which is rough and unfinished, which does not matter at all unless you want to strike a firesteel with it, or if you like your knives to be "pretty". If you want to strike a firesteel with it, a few minutes of grinding will get the spine "spark ready", though I would recommend a shorter knife for this activity. If having an unfinished spine keeps prices down for these excellent knives, then I am all for it. I am a function, not form guy and this knife functions! One of my first tasks with this knife was to use it to process a deer, and it handled that with gusto. Due to it's length, I believe this knife makes a great knife to render with, though it's length can be a detriment in everyday bushcraft scenarios. Some pros and cons of this knife are:Pros- Extremely sharp right out of the box and a breeze to keep that way thanks to the Scandi Grind.- Durable plastic sheath. I am not crazy about the leather belt loop, but is seems to work fine and is better than the 711 version with the skinny loop. The sheath itself can obviously take some serious punishment, and there is zero upkeep for it. The drain hole is a nice touch, and the friction hold works beautifully and keeps the knife very snug.- The handle on this thing is amazing. A bit more on this later.- Great price-point. Good luck finding another knife of similar size and quality for this price.- Due to the nature of high-carbon steel, there are a myriad of patina styles that you can create on the blade.- Length makes it handy to process large game withCons- The belt loop, while maybe a matter of opinion, is not the best. I would have preferred a plastic loop over the thin leather one.- Length, sort of. It's length doesn't always lend itself well for bushcrafting tasks, but the buyer should know this before ordering it anyway so this isn't really a "con", per-se. It does cut down on this knife's utility a bit though.- Unfinished spine. Another con that really isn't a con depending on your uses for this knife, and it is easily remedied with a few minutes of work.Now, onto the ergonomics of the handle. I have owned many knives over the years, and I also own several different Mora's now as well. While all of the Mora handles that I have tried have been exceptional, this is without a doubt the best knife handle that I have ever had the pleasure to work with. I have mid-large sized hands, and this handle just feels made for me specifically. When gripped, this handle seems to fill every bit of space in my hand, leaving no "empty spaces" that can lead to hot-spots. The rubberized coating on said handle is both comfortable, as well as incredibly "grippy". While processing the aforementioned deer, my hands were of course quite bloody and slippery, but never once did I lose my grip in the slightest, rocketing up the safety of this knife during hard use and allowing for a smaller guard. The only other handle that approaches the level of function and comfort as this one is the older-model Mora HQ Robust/Companion, and I still prefer the 711/731'a handles as I believe that over time, they will be "easier" on the hand with hard, repeated use. This might not be the best handle for those with smallish hands though, and I believe that the newer models of Mora Pro's are better suited for those with tiny paws.All-in-all, I am extremely happy with this knife. I plan to take it out and bushcraft with it in the near future, and I am especially interested to see how it handles batoning. I know that the blade is a bit on the thin side for this, but it's length does lend itself better to batoning than it's smaller brethren, and if care is taken, it should be able to meet the task. For those looking for a general purpose bushcraft knife, you may be better served getting this knife's little brother, the 711, or another Mora such as the companion or Pro series, but as for me, this will be going into my pack for extended wilderness outings and I for one will be glad that it is there.- I will include pics of the 731 alongside the 711 for size reference

I got a new girlfriend and her name is Mora!With 45 years experience fishing and camping behind me, I can honestly say that no knife has ever made me happier...and I haven't even had a chance to use this one yet...lol. The sheer quality and simplicity leaves me zero doubt that this knife will last me the rest of my life or until I lose it. If one appreciates simplicity of form, functionality, and a nice sharp edge, one will immediately fall in love with this blade. I am NOT a "knife guy" . I am a professional chef and avid outdoorsperson with a strong appreciation of well made tools, and this knife is exactly that. I returned a defective Bear Grylls Gerber folder that did not meet my very realistic expectations and decided to just give in and finally tryout a Morakniv fixed blade with my credit from Amazon. Even though it is a very different beast, I am extremely happy with putting this knife into duty as my primary camp knife.After receiving my 5.8" carbon steel Mora, I immediately took a few pics, cleaned the blade with acetone, and proceeded to put a "forced patina" on it with an 8 minute soak in some hot white vinegar. A thorough rinsing and cleaning with a soft cloth and a light rub with mineral oil, and my knife was ready for use. The simple task of bias slicing a few pan seared 1.75 inch thick prime rib-eye and strip steaks for dinner tonight will be a fine initiation for it.The knife came razor sharp and I will admit that the vinegar soak reduced that sharpness just a bit, so others should be aware of this if they plan to do an acid soak on their own knives(which I still highly suggest). I plan on touching up the edge with just a few strokes on a diamond stone and then a quick wipe with room temp vinegar on the new sharp edge. EDIT: Before forcing a patina on this blade I searched online hard for any info regarding how this might effect the sharpness of the edge and if a sharpening would be required after the process. I could find no definitive statements on the matter, other than a warning not to soak too long in hot straight vinegar as it could eventually eat away the entire blade. Despite my earlier statement that the edge was slightly dulled to the touch after the process, I am very happy to report that I did NOT have to lay this knife against a sharpening stone to restore its original razor sharp edge. All that was required was to use this knife very briefly(cutting steaks as mentioned below) and I was surprised to find that was enough to hone the edge halfway back to its original state. Seeing(and feeling) that, I stropped it against my blue jeans on my thigh(very,very carefully) for about fifteen seconds to get it all the way back to its razor edge. I am already planning on getting Morakniv carbon 4.1" Robust and 8" multi-purpose knives as well as a stainless filet knife, and the Morakniv camp axe is on my list too! I don't plan on becoming a "knife guy", but I can definitely say that getting my Mora cherry popped has already made me a Morakniv guy...lol.The body of the sheath itself is also fantastic. The knife slips in smoothly with the blade stored without contacting the interior and it is very well retained. It sets into place with a comforting snug but easy fit and great haptic feedback letting you know it is in its final safe resting position. The belt loop is black leather and how well this piece of the package holds up is the only thing that will be a question for time and use to answer. I treated the small soft leather loop first with a small amount of neatsfoot oil, and once that was fully absorbed, I wiped up any excess and put on a final treatment of Sno-Seal beeswax gently melted in with the help of a hair dryer. I don't care if I look silly tonight, but I'm putting away my Chinese chef's knife(my daily use all around kitchen knife) and will be putting my new toy through its paces.Here are some baby pics for y'all to enjoy.Pics of knife in original state, after vinegar soak, and then lightly oiled. Rated hard R, sexy.

This is my fourth Morakniv knife. I was a little hesitant about this model. The blade doesn't seem to be wide enough for an outdoor knife. At only 0.75" wide it appears more a kitchen knife than for outdoor adventures. But this blade does not easily bend. This is among the longest of Morakniv's blades, so I thought I'd see what it's like. It seems very sturdy, and like my other Morakniv knives it's very sharp and feels great in the hand. It has a plastic handle which is visible at the front and the back. It is over molded with a soft rubber-like, textured plastic which affords a very firm grip. At 5.6 oz. its weight is worth considering when also carrying a pack or other gear. The spine of the blade will have to be filed or ground flat to use it with a fire starter. The sheath is like that of other Morakniv knives. It's basic and minimalist but is sturdy and functional. It is about what I expected, but it certainly isn't a "macho" knife. Although it is, I'm sure, tough and durable it may be as likely to find use in the kitchen as outdoors. If you haven't already, find Morkniv's website and see how they produce their knives and what models they make.

Como dice el título, simple pero hermoso, puede ser un cuchillo de cocina simple pero se afila perfectamente y corta de forma increíble, la hoja de la navaja es muy gruesa para mi gusto pero es muy funcional. Es muy importante que se considere que el cuchillo se oxida por las características químicas del metal, pero para mi no es problema, sólo se limpia con una fibra o se seca después de usarse y listo. El grip es ergonómico suave y muy agradable a mi gusto.

Reçu ce jour, que dire ... Défaut sur la lame voir photo et cerise sur le gâteau il ne coupe pas très déçu

Esta versión cuenta con una hoja más larga que el resto e cuchillos Mora, junto a un mango con agarre extra. La combinación de ambos es perfecta. No se puede pedir más por el precio.

Como todos los cuchillos Mora en este rango de precios, la calidad-precio es su gran ventaja. Mucha calidad para lo que cuesta. No hace falta más cuchillo que un Mora y no tiene que ser de los caros, uno así es perfecto. Este modelo además proporciona un mango con mejor agarre, más grueso y con grip mejorado. Respecto a que es acero al carbono y respondiendo a muchos comentarios que leo en Amazon sobre cuchillos que se oxidan, pues señores, el acero al carbono se oxida más fácilmente que el inox. Hay que tener en cuenta que requieren unos cuidados, tener un conocimiento básico de aceros, pensar para qué se va a utilizar el cuchillo, si se vive en una zona con mucha humedad, que se le puede forzar una pátina protectora, etc. Pero no se puede tratar como un inox ni meterlo al lavavajillas, por ejemplo. La ventaja de un acero al carbono, con los cuidados necesarios, es evidente.

I bought this knife for my father after breaking his carbon steel knife. He loves this knife! Good weight, strong sharp blade and hard case. Made in Sweden.