Morakniv Bushcraft Carbon Fixed Blade Knife with Carbon Steel Blade, Black, 0.125/4.3-Inch

Product Description

With a razor-sharp, burly 1/8-inch (3. 2 mm) thick carbon steel blade treated with a tungsten DLC anti-corrosive black coating, the Morakniv Bushcraft Carbon Black Knife will be one of the strongest and most dependable knives you will own. Morakniv knives made from high carbon steel achieve high hardness, sharpen easily and are exceptionally tough. High carbon steels are preferred in applications that demand durability and frequent regrinding. The material is harder than stainless steel, allowing it to take a sharper edge. The blade is annealed to 56-58 HRC to better withstand stress on the blade when batoning. The edge angle is therefore slightly greater (approximately 27 degrees) to better withstand rough treatment. The Scandi grind prevents the knife from slipping off easily and bites into surfaces without getting stuck and the 4. 3-inch (109 mm) long blade is easy to carve with. The spine of the blade is ridge-ground so that it can be used with a fire starter (not included). The ergonomic handle features a high-friction rubber grip that provides the feeling of control. The included plastic sheath secures the knife in place and features a belt loop to keep it at your side. Net weight (including sheath) 5. 7 oz. (162 g). To deter corrosion, clean and wipe carbon blades dry and oil the blade after each use. Limited lifetime manufacturer's . Made in Sweden.

Features

• Fixed-blade knife with a razor sharp 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) thick carbon steel blade with tungsten DLC anti-corrosive black coating
• Blade length: 4.3 inches (109 mm); Blade thickness: 0.125 inch (3.2 mm); Total length: 9.1 inches (232 mm); Weight w/sheath: 5.7 oz. (162 g)
• Spine of the blade is ground especially for use with a fire starter (not included)
• Ergonomic handle with high-friction rubber grip gives the feeling of control, making work easier, as if the knife were an extension of your hand
• Black plastic sheath with belt loop keeps knife securely at your side; 1-year manufacturer's warranty

Top Reviews

Love this Mora
by Gil (5 out of 5 stars)
April 23, 2017

Love this Mora!!

Pros:
-Super comfy handle.
-I definitely like the sheath better than any other Mora sheath. It feels more secure. I didn't see the need for the sheath with the sharpener and ferro rod attachment. I personally use a wide ranger band around it to hold items like a ferro rod.
-It also nice to not have to square off the spine of the knife to 90 degrees for ferro rod use and it works amazing.
-The coating on the blade isn't like most production blades where it is rough. Only time will tell how it holds ups
-Once again the handle! It doesn't transfer shock to your hands when batoning. Although I personally wouldn't recommend doing all the time, but it can handle the abuse to point. Just keep the wood around wrist thick. Also you can always find dry standing wood about that size. Also get out and practice fire in all types of weather so you know what to for when.

Cons:
-Not really a con for me, but the blade can and will rust where it is not coated. There are multiple ways to prevent this and one of them is to just use it and oil it when you are done. However in my opinion, an unused knife is a bad knife. Just go out and have fun. Rust and scars build character for the knife and each scar or spot is a story or memory.
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Mora Bushcraft Black
by Jerrod (5 out of 5 stars)
February 16, 2013

I recently bought this knife and I couldn't be more happy with my purchase. This knife has all the features that I have been looking for in a quality bushcraft knife to go into my daypack. It has a coated carbon steel blade that comes razor sharp like all Mora knives do. Handle is very comfortable in the hand and the rubber coating provides excellent grip in a variety of weather conditions. The spine of the blade has very sharp 90 degree angles that come in handy when working with a fire steel and for scraping tinder. The sheath is simple, durable and functional. The bushcraft black is capable of performing all essential backcountry chores like cutting cordage, field dressing game, splitting wood and preparing feather sticks. This knife is a workhorse. After your brain, your knife is probably the most important tool you can have in the wilderness and this knife is certainly up to the task. The knock on this knife, for some, will be the fact it is only 3/4 tang. I understand and I get it... But I have no doubt this knife would stand up to and perform very well in any reasonable situation you could throw at it. Sometimes we forget what chores a knife is really intended to do. Remember, you are buying a knife and not an axe! I own several Mora knives and this one is my favorite. I recommend this knife without hesitation to anyone looking for a great wilderness knife at an affordable price. Pick one up and you won't be disappointed. Enjoy!
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A Great Knife for the Great Outdoors
by Desertguy (5 out of 5 stars)
May 24, 2017

This Bushcraft knife is a more refined version of the Morakniv Companion Heavy Duty knife with a carbon steel blade. The Companion will cost less than half of the cost of the Bushcraft knife, but you get a few enhancements with the Bushcraft. The blades on both knives are are carbon steel and 3.2mm thick, and both weigh less than 6 oz. The Bushcraft blade is about 5/16" longer at 4.25". The Bushcraft blade is about 2.5mm wider and coated with a black tungsten coating. The handle on the Companion is a dark green plastic with a soft, black non-skid over-mold covering most of it. The Bushcraft handle Is also dark green and covered by a soft, black non-skid over-mold, but the over-mold covers nearly all of the handle. The Bushcraft has a index finger groove and a more pronounced finger guard. There are also grooves in the over-mold for the thumb and the palm. Both handles feel very similar, and the molded plastic sheaths are similar. The bushcraft sheath offers two belt clips which can be snapped into the slot on the back of the sheath. One opens up to be fastened or slid over a belt up to 1 1/2" wide. The other is a closed loop and will slide over a belt of up to 2 1/2" wide. The belt loop on the Companion's sheath is a closed loop molded as part of the sheath and will accommodate a 1 3/4" belt.

These knives are very similar, so if you only get one just decide if the enhancements are for you. These knives are perfect for most outdoor activities; hunting, camping, hiking or just a cook-out. Check out Morakniv knives on YouTube. They are so tough you can baton or drive nails with them. They are so sharp you can easily make a feather stick or carve tent pegs or a steak.
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Do not play with your new knife!!!
by Iremanguitars (1 out of 5 stars)
February 18, 2019

I wished I could give two different ratings! Because of the headline you might think that it's because it's too sharp or it's dangerous 😜😜😜 that's not the case this is a very nice knife and the holster has totally ruined it for me I had this with me at work for one day and I can tell you it is not made to be pulled out of the sheath repeatedly it's a limited accessibility item apparently because I would be afraid to take this out in the woods now because it has little to no retention I took a picture and it shows a Groove forward of the choil. There's a plastic rib inside the sheath that rubs against the Rubber and that's what holds it in but once the rubber rubs away what's there to hold the knife in? I can hold it upside down and with little movement it drops out!!! bad move Mora!( way to spoil a good experience) More than likely I'll be sending it back to Amazon which I already know they will have no problem taking it back and looking for something that I know will be by my side when I need it!!!!!
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If there was an option for 7/5 stars that would be the choice. It's that good for the money.
by Edward M. (5 out of 5 stars)
October 24, 2017

Batoning - Love the people that say "ABSOLUTELY NOT!" Or, "GOTTA HAVE A FULL TANG!" There's a guy on Youtube who had to rig a jig to his vise and then hit a Mora with a 5 pound sledge 18 times with full power hits to break it. He looked like a pretty fit guy too. Facts don't lie. I'd be really surprised if you could break a Mora batoning. And if you did, your only out $35 bucks... So live dangerously while it's still legal! This is all the knife you'd ever need. Is it all the knife you'd ever want is the question? The Garberg for twice the money sure is nice, not necessary, but nice... If your really that worried get a TOPS BOB Fieldcraft and never look back. Or buy them all and enjoy life to the fullest! For $35 bucks USD, it's 5 stars (7 stars really but you can only go 5...) Just buy it, regardless. And get 3-4 of the $15 companions too and put them everywhere, trucks, bags, etc. If you know about Mora and you someday need a knife and don't have one, you're an idiot and deserve your fate. :)
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Holy crap. Why did I not buy this any sooner
by Chris (5 out of 5 stars)
February 22, 2018

Holy crap. Why did I not buy this any sooner? I'm a fan of Mora's and have always had a few companions floating around, but never took the plunge on some of the higher priced options. This thing is SO much better than the companion (which is no slouch itself) that it's not even comparable. The ergonomics on this thing fit my hand like it was custom made for it. The scandi grind bites through wood like a hot knife through butter. Oh, and did I mention the 90 degree spine for striking your ferro rod? Yea it has that too. The high carbon steel does require maintenance - but it's well worth it. Comparable to 1095 high carbon, and edge retention is superb. I love this thing. Not a full tang, I know, but Mora knows what they are doing. If you are on the fence about this... buy it now.
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This is the knife.
by SP97 (5 out of 5 stars)
November 19, 2016

This is an awesome knife, why even bother with anything else. I have prepared meals with it, batoned firewood, cleaned fish, sliced up junk mail etc. The sheath is great too. I have hiked many miles with the Morakniv Black on my belt. For the money this is the best and only knife you need to own. You can go Rambo style and look ridiculous for a couple hundred bucks or just get this workhorse and live the rest of your life with confidence this reliable tool will always have your back.
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Great knife but a few cons. 6/7/2015
by Journey (5 out of 5 stars)
June 7, 2015

Great and handy knife.

I own a dozen Mora knives and like them all. The Bushcraft Black is sturdy and a quality piece.

Pros:

Sturdy

Comfortable in the hand

I like the finish

No rust issues

Sparks well with a ferro rod

Came very sharp

Good retention from the sheath

Cons:

The sheath clips. The slip on clip won't engage my instructor belt (to thick) and the closed loop is so tall (nearly three inches) it twists on the draw. I modified the closed loop. I despise dangler sheaths anyways.

No lanyard hole. I drilled one.

Does not cut as well as the companion due to blade thickness. However it splits wood well and I used it to fully process a deer without issue.

Cost. Still a good value but getting kind of close to a Becker BK16 or cold Steel master hunter. The bushcraft Black sheath it the best of the three though.

Overall I recommend this knife. I am glad I have it and it gets used often despite me having several knives that are similar in size.
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Good luck and keep 'em sharp
by Sethtex (5 out of 5 stars)
August 5, 2014

I can admit that I was initially on the fence on whether or not to get this. In fact, I had initially purchased a Mora Companion Robust because according to the specs they appear to be virtually identical. Well, I am writing this review to tell you that they are NOT in fact identical, and are actually QUITE different.

I will start with the idea of striking a firesteel with these knives. I have seen many articles and videos that explain that to strike a firesteel with most Mora knives you need to take a file to the back edge to create a sharper 90 degree corner on the back of the blade. I watched a video that showed someone doing that and then after striking a firesteel a few times it would no longer work. He contacted Mora and sent them his knife for inspection. They replied and told him that the process for making the standard knives is to laminate a very hard carbon steel blade in the center with two less hard carbon steel layers on the outside. This makes the edge of the blade very hard but the outside less prone to rust. However, this also means the outside edges are not as hard for striking a firesteel so you can end up with marks and grooves in your back edge of the knife. That makes it difficult to use any standard Mora knife to strike a firesteel long-term, even if you can get it to work temporarily.

Enter the Bushcraft Black. This knife appears to be one solid, monolithic, unlaminated high carbon steel blade. This explains why it requires the black coating since the steel is likely far more prone to rust. However, it also explains why it can come with a razor sharp 90 degree spine that has zero difficulty throwing sparks. On a few other notes, the blade itself is both taller and longer than the companion, so it is just a more hefty knife overall. Yeah, I know it's not full tang, we all know that, but this is a serious tool and for the right task it is an impressive and reliable asset. Good luck and keep 'em sharp.
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WOW
by Mike (5 out of 5 stars)
October 22, 2014

I bought this knife expecting an average blade. Boy was I wrong! The Scandinavian grind on this bad boy makes this an exellent choice for a beginner's bush blade! I took it out in the local Alaskan woods and was shocked at its ability to finesse it's way through wood and throw a hot fireball of sparks with its 90 degree spine! The spine of the knife is so sharp that I actually cut myself with it! Not complaining at all though because I kind of had it coming while trying to scrape resin off of it with my bare hands :)

Anyways, SUPERB knife!Buy if you don't already have one

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