Morakniv Companion utdoor Knife, All Colors Here

• Fixed blade outdoor knife with 4.1-inch high carbon steel blade
• Limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty; Made in Sweden
• Patterned, high-friction grip makes the knife comfortable to hold and easy to handle
• Blade length: 4.1 inches (104 mm);
• Blade thickness: 0.08 inch (2.0 mm); Overall length: 8.6 inch (218 mm); Weight w/ sheath: 3.9 oz. (110 g)

The all-in-one knife for outdoor buffs with a blade of Swedish cold-rolled special stain-less steel. A patterned high-friction grip makes the knife pleasant to hold and easy to handle. Color-matching plastic sheath with a belt clip.

                                  

By ttowncrimefighter

Several years ago, I purchased a couple of these knives from an online/catalog retailer marketing them as Swiss Military surplus knives. I knew very little about them at the time. I only purchased them because they were CHEAP and when I say cheap, I mean about $7/each. I never even really used them initially. They sat in the garage with other camping and hunting gear and when I went to deer camp I always carried my ol trusted kershaw knives for dressing game and camp chores. It wasn't until I purchased a new home. Approximately 4 years ago, I purchased a new home which was in serious need of a remodel. I started with the floors. The dogs and/or cats (or other creatures) of the previous occupants had thoroughly destroyed the carpet and padding. The length or width of every room in the house was divisible by three feet so I set about cutting the carpet and padding in every room into three foot wide strips. The first strip I cut with my trusty utility knife broke the disposable razor blade. I went to the garage to fetch another and found that I was out of blades. I looked around my tools and came across one of the forgotten Mora knives. I pulled it from it's plastic sheath and checked the edge. It seemed sharp enough to cut carpet and was cheap enough that I figured if it was destroyed in the process it wouldn't be a great loss. I set about cutting the carpet. By the time I was finished, the little knife had cut through about 300 feet of filthy, sand filled carpet and an equal amount of even dirtier padding. It was still pretty sharp. The knife then took a place on my hip and during the 3-4 months I spent remodeling the house it was used for everything from cutting drywall to trimming molding. I didn't sharpen it more than a couple of times during all of this and it stayed sharp and strong. I've pryed paint lids. I've trimmed boards. It is responsible for a good deal of work that was done on my home getting completed. It has since been used as an additional fillet knife when cleaning crappie and catfish, although it isn't perfect for the task, it does work. It's been used to cape out and butcher several deer. The process used in producing such a wonderful blade is quite impressive and I suggest anyone interested in buying one of these or who just has an interest in knives look around online and read about how the Swedish Mora knives were and still are produced. I've never been more impressed with a knife and I've got a pretty extensive collection of some pretty nice knives. It is as high of quality or more so than many much more expensive knives. It holds an edge extremely well and isn't hard to sharpen (although most of the time I just use my trusty little pull-through style sharpener as it is much easier on the go or in the middle of a task). This is a working tool for folks who have a job to get done with a knife. It isn't really pretty but it's functional, reliable and rugged and it fits nicely in your hand. Buy one, you won't be disappointed.

By Nezzy

I cant believe that some people are complaining about this knife rusting, its carbon steel it will rust if you do not take care of it which basically just means oiling it once in a while. I figured that was common knowledge but that is apparently not the case (there is a stainless one too if you are going to be around water a lot). For the price there really isn't anything anyone should complain about, unless it comes broken or bent. For 15 bucks I would be hard pressed to find a knife of this quality, and forget about all of the Chinese garbage floating around on here. Overall great knife I am a very pleased customer and I will be buying several more for my garage and around the house.

On a side note if anyone wants to add a little protection against rust to the blade (its debatable how much it actually adds but I guarantee that its better than nothing) you can force a patina on it with apple cider vinegar, or mustard or an apple etc. I used apple cider vinegar over night and put lip balm lines on it the next day and let it sit for a few more hours and I got a very cool looking "tiger shark" pattern on it. Its almost a greyish green color, see the pictures I added. Anyways what an awesome knife.

 

By Whammy

From the photo this actually appears to be the "Companion MG" which is the updated version of the "Clipper".

Regardless, I can't honestly say anything bad about this knife. Since I bought this knife I've sold or given away all of my other knives (except for my SOG Seal Pup and a couple of others that have sentimental value to me).

This is easily the sharpest knife out of the box and has the easiest to sharpen blade (although it has great edge retention so you shouldn't have to sharpen it for awhile) I've ever used in over 30 years of using knives, including knives that cost 20 times the price. Every time I cut something with it I find myself exclaiming "Ridiculous!!!".

The handle is perfect for my hand, the sheath is functional and easily modded using ranger bands, and the clip on the sheath will attach to your belt, watch pocket, regular pocket, a button, MOLLE webbing, or can be worn as a neck knife.

For knife newbies, Carbon steel requires some care to prevent rusting (i.e. wash, dry thoroughly, apply a thin coat of oil), but it's generally considered the best steel for a knife, and I agree.

You can also "force a patina" on it (basically "good" non-corrosive rust - Google "forced patina" for more info, I personally use mustard, a paper towel soaked with lemon juice, and/or vinegar). It looks cool and helps prevent "bad" corrosive Iron Oxide rust from moisture. If you work on a boat in the ocean or a similar environment you may want to get the Stainless version of this knife instead though, it's awesome too.

Do not hesitate to buy this knife. At this price even if you hate it you're not out much money - but I'm pretty sure you'll love it.

UPDATE (October 10th, 2012) - I have now used this knife to easily open lots of tough plastic packaging, cut open cans, stabbed it through corrugated tin to see if it would damage it, stripped the bark off of the hardest dead oak, chop insanely hard knots off of the same oak (making a walking staff), accidentally scraped it on concrete trying to get a terrible firesteel to work (don't scrimp on those), and countless other tasks, and all I managed to do was put some tiny gouges in the blade - this thing is a beast!

It took quite a bit of sharpening on my Arkansas stone to get the gouges from the concrete and metal out, but it will again slice paper to ribbons and easily shave hair, just like it came from the factory...

This has to be the easiest knife to sharpen on the planet, yet the edge retention is excellent - I don't understand how it's possible that a knife can be this good?!

Ridiculous - I'd give it 10/5 stars if that were possible!!!

By AJ

So I have used and abused this knife now for about 3 solid weeks! I've processed wood, gutted some small game, carved wooden birthday gifts with it, cut open over 50 bags of quickrete cement mix, cut down several cardboard boxes, and it still holds a pretty sharp edge. After each days worth of hard work, I simply greased it down with a little gun oil, wiped it off, and put it back in its sheath. I have used this knife in just about every environment - from the blazing heat of the Mojave desert, to the beautiful redwoods of northern California, to the frigid parts of Canada, and then some! As long as you take proper care of this knife after each use, it'll last you a good long while!

I don't prefer the sheath too much, but it has served me well thus far and is still in pretty decent condition. I must say that I prefer this sheath over the older sheaths simply for the fact that I can actually put it on my belt without feeling I have to stick a thread through an eye of a needle.

Overall, I love this knife and it didn't cost me a fortune! I've tucked away all my other knives since receiving this one. I would suggest this knife to anyone who is much an adventurer as I am or even for the general "Joe" who has get some things "cut up" - this is definitely a great cutting tool and is certainly worth every penny and a bag of cookies. Hope you get to enjoy this as much as I have!

By Scott L. Williams

Having purchased many different brand knives recently, I was not familiar with Mora. According to what I have read regarding the company and their products, most people think highly of them.
The knife is really a thing of beauty: compact, but not small by any means; lightweight; sharp as heck out of the package, etc. etc.
At this price, cannot see any negatives. Will probably pick up another couple to have around.
Update: After a few weeks, and multiple applications- this is the best knife I have ever owned, period. I will be purchasing several more, as at the price- feel like I'm stealing them.

By bp

Bushcrafters around the world are generally in agreement that these knifes give you the best bang for your buck. There are folks out there that would want to use it for cutting small trees down or batoning through logs for the fire. That is not what these knives are intended for, although I have seen plenty of evidence that they match up to those tasks and more, when owners have attempted to use them that way (just do a youtube search). If you are looking for a solid camp knife for carving tasks, making feather sticks, and general purpose use, this is a great choice. It is replacing the Mora TopQ that I currently use in tandem with my BK2 (primarily used for processing firewood). I wanted a carbon steel blade and favor the military green color for the outdoors. The 840MG even fits into the custom kydex neck carry sheath that I got for the TopQ (not quite as snug a fit, due to the very slight difference in the blade size, but it fits well enough.)

By Matt Hill

The first thing one notices about this knife as it slips out of the sheath is the integrity of the blade. Sharpened at the factory to a razor edge, it holds this edge a long time before the first sharpening has to occur. This has been what has always impressed me most about Swedish steel, its edge holding ability. I have several Mora knives I use for wood carving and there really is no equal to these knives.

Whether you're cutting rope, chopping up vegetables, or any other task around camp, this knife is a tremendous tool. I've used mine for fleshing off the fat on a deerskin; shaving sticks for kindling; cutting through hard plastic items, etc etc. This might be the only tool you really need when you're out there in the woods by yourself.

The contoured grip handle fits the hand well, the drop point design is functional and pleasing to the eye.

Most highly recommended.
 

By Amazon Customer

I can not express how good these knives are! If you spend just the tiniest amount of time taking care of these carbon steel knives they will never let you down and they are priced very low for even the tightest budgets. Full tang, thick strong blade that can be sharpened to a razor point in just a few seconds thanks to is scandi grind. Keep them oiled with a little mineral oil if you ever want to use them to cut food and it want rust and stay looking sharp as can be... The sheath is a nice hard plastic the knife rest in it securely. All mora knives (and I have a ton) are a good buy... You should have one in every vehicle every kit and just about every drawer you own....

By Marco

Love this knife I own probably 7 Moras and all have a use somewhere, each back pack has one, each glove box has one, and we have one in each fishing box!

$12 bucks? Come on man..... I spend more money then that on a number 8 McNasty meal at Mc Donalds!

Bad: Not full tang, but I personally tried to break this knife just short of smashing the handle by battoning the wrong way and I even battoned through a brad nail and the Clipper just works....

By Idaho Marine

I bought this knife on a whim after reading all the other great reviews here on Amazon. I am real believer in you get what you pay for. This product is the opposite of that, it may only be about 15 dollars but it is a great quality camping/backpacking/bug out bag knife. I will say that the other reviewers that said that the spine of the knife is rough finished were correct. If your not going to use your knife with a fire steel then it is not really a big deal. All I did to correct this was file the spine down and it now throws a great spark for lighting a campfire. I used this knife hard on a recent camping trip. I used it to prepare meals, split wood into kindling for our fire, and other numerous other camp chores. The knife came razor sharp and has remained so even after the hard use camping. It is a carbon steel so care must taken with it to avoid rust. I put a light coat of oil on it to avoid rusting. The sheath is a molded plastic that the knife snaps into securely. It fits perfect on a 1.5 inch belt, it has a little hook that keeps the holster from coming off your belt when you are drawing the knife, but will move easily when you want to remove the sheath from your belt. The nice thing about this hook is you can remove the knife without having to remove your belt. I think this would be a great first knife for a young person to learn with. It is cheap enough that it is not going to break the bank, but still a good quality knife that they could learn outdoor skills with. I would highly recommend this knife to anyone that wants a good outdoor knife.