Gear Review: Morakniv Survival Bush Craft Knife

I have owned the Morakniv Survival knife for about three years. It comes with me on all my camping, hunting, and fishing trips. I decided to review it for that reason. It has been a dependable knife for me.    

Quick Overview

               It comes out of the box sharp and stays sharp for a long time. The flint is secure in the sheath, and you know this because of the audible snap it makes. It has the bonus of a diamond stone for sharpening on the sheath.  The knife’s coating makes it resistant to rust in wet environments. Its rubberized grip is comfortable and secure in your hand when working. I would recommend the Morakniv Survival Knife to anyone looking for an affordable survival knife that will stand up to a beating.

Specs

Pros and Cons

Performance Testing

Batoning

Batoning is when you use a knife to split wood by hitting the back of the knife with another piece of wood. In my opinion, if you are looking for a survival bushcraft knife it needs to be able to withstand this kind of abuse at a minimum.

              The Scandi grind and thick blade are ideal for this, acting almost like a wedge when splitting wood.  I also found the grip is large enough for me to twist the blade helping me to split the wood.

              The edge retention is awesome on this knife. Even after Batoning a small bundle of wood the knife's edge was still sharp. 

Feather sticks

A feather stick is a stick that has been shaved to create a cluster of shavings for fire starting. Like any skill, it needs to be practiced. The knife has performed well over the years. I can create long shaving consistently.   

Flint fire starting

One of the things I do not like about this knife is the flint. Don’t get me wrong, it works and is suitable for survival situations. I just do not personally like the handle. I would prefer one that was larger. So, instead of pinching it between my thumb and index, I would prefer a full handle. I recognize that the reason it fits on the sheath is because of its smaller handle. It's just a preference. I do bring a separate flint when weight is not a concern.

              With that said I have used the one on the knife to start many fires. I like that the flint locks into place with a snap. You know it is secure and won't fall out when you are hiking in the woods with it on your hip.

Diamond Stone

              Not having one would not be a deal breaker for me. I usually sharpen my knives at home on a larger stone. However, it is nice to have the diamond stone included on the sheath when you are in the field.

You can refine the edge of the knife even with such a small stone because of the straight-angle scandi grind. You won't need it much though because the high carbon steel the knife is made from really holds its edge for a long time.

 

Conclusion

              If you are looking for an affordable survival knife for camping, hiking, hunting, and fishing. I would recommend the Morakniv Survival Knife. It is durable and can withstand any situation you put it in.

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