The Companion will do that with less effort and therefore more control, while producing finer work and a thinner shaving. The Garberg requires you to push harder for a less refined result.
The opposite is true for larger jobs, like splitting. Here you can see the Companion's partial tang inserted into the plastic handle. Winner: Companion. Its high-carbon steel is an excellent choice for most users and its true Scandi grind is both versatile and capable.
In realistic use, the partial tang design is strong enough for a lifetime. The Companion's soft rubber grip is pleasant to hold and provides ample grip. No blisters here. Its Scandi grind also delivers control and precision when working with wood. On the Garberg, Morakniv set out to make the handle as indestructible as the blade.
Its round shape is comfortable in your hand, but despite the checkering, the material is noticeably slick, even while dry. Add some sweat or rain, and you run real risk of having your hand slide down onto the blade.
This problem is exacerbated by the lack of a finger guard. Conversely, the substantially cheaper Companion is fitted with a soft, rubber grip that not only feels nice in your hand, but provides excellent traction. Its handle also includes a decent finger swell next to its blade; your hand is never going to slip.
The Multi-Mount looks like a truly excellent sheath, providing both security and versatility. A pre-production example sales start later this spring , the Garberg tested here included neither, so I have not used the above.
Since its success, many other companies have begun producing Mora style knives and knives inspired by the simplistic, practical design. However, Morakniv knives are still some of the best Mora knives you can possibly get your hands on today.
Out of all the Morakniv branded Mora knives I looked at I basically looked at their most popular models, excluding cooking and woodworking knives , there was only a single full tang Mora knife: the Morakniv Garberg. For a full breakdown of the differences between full and partial tang knives, make sure to check out my article here.
Mora knives are famed for being very light and maneuverable blades that you can take anywhere and use for anything. Having a partial tang on most Mora knives also likely cuts down on production and material costs. Mora knives, especially those produced by Morakniv, are so durable that a partial tang is more than sufficient. Check out my article on why Mora knives are so popular and famous for a more in-depth look at some of the best qualities of Mora knives.
The debate of whether a full tang is better than a partial tang is a very nuanced discussion that has many variables and factors depending on your particular situation. However, there are some overarching characteristics of the two types of knives that can indicate which is better. Full tang knives are generally more durable and can take a bit more of a beating than a partial tang knife.
Since the blade metal extends to the butt of the knife on a full tang knife, it adds extra stability and makes the knife overall more structurally sound. There are pros and cons to both full tang knives and partial tang ones, but objectively speaking, full tang knives are usually slightly better.
Even though most Mora knives are partial tang, they can still tackle intensive tasks and hold up through extensive, daily use. So while full tang knives are technically more durable and better than partial tang knives, by no means do you need a full tang knife. Whether they are full tang or not, Mora knives are super reliable and durable. It really comes down to what you plan to use your knife for and your personal preferences. For instance, if you plan to use your Mora for simple tasks around the house, to do some casual carving, or to take with you while camping, a partial tang Mora will serve you just fine.
Only in super extreme cases think survival trips or intense bushcraft skills practice will you genuinely benefit from a full tang Mora. Blade thicknesses also fall into three groups: 0. Still, these are hard-use knives that will take a beating. As all-purpose knives go, these are hard to beat. Some of the newer blades have adopted a new grind, which Morakniv refers to as profile-ground. These versions are thinned at the end of the blade:. This is supposed to create even better slicing and cutting performance while still giving you a portion of the blade for heavier-duty work.
Some product lines will use more than one blade style. For example, the extremely popular Companion product line only has two versions in carbon steel. One note about Mora handles. Even though these knives seem like plastic-handled toys, once you start working with them you will be surprised not just about the toughness of the handles, but also at the handle ergonomics and geometry.
Subtle features like a lightly flattened spot for the thumb on the top of the handle or a gentle palm swell go a long way in making these knives feel like an extension of your hand. These are thoughtfully-designed tools made for heavy use, just like your screwdrivers and chisels. Here are the principle handle styles for the current product lines. Some of these handle designs emerged a few generations ago. Others are all-new in The Morakniv additions all feature the same handle design.
It has a gently-curved profile which it seems to have inherited from the Companion, but adds a groove for the first finger and a small finger-protector:. Mora considers the Companion its entry-level product line. Knives at this range and lower have been the models that defined the Mora brand and they remain the models that dominate sales.
The Pro also uses a TPE impact-resistant, high-friction, textured, ergonomic rubber. But it has a straighter profile than some of the other handles, a prominent center swell, and prominent finger guard:. The Basic line comes in two handle flavors. In , it started sharing exactly the same handle profile as the Pro, but with a hard, tough polymer instead of the grippier TPE:.
An older, very very basic version without the finger protectors still exists. And, of course, the classic, century-honored wooden handle. Red-painted birch with a prominent palm swell — the only design many purists will accept:.
I decided to approach it this way:. This will help you correlate your favorite old model to the current model, or help you see how that old model on eBay compares with the current product lines. Sorry, not every older model shows up in the list. I could only include the ones I actually own or could find specs for. If you have info I lack, feel free to pass it along. Ok, without further adieu … here we go. Important: All blades are stainless and all sheaths are basic plastic unless otherwise noted.
In , Morakniv released a stubby neck knife called the Eldris. Here are the specs:. At the other end of the spectrum we have the unusually-long models. They are identical, except the was in carbon and the is in stainless.
They feature a pebble-textured, over-sized grip that feels great in the hand.
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