How to Make Your New MORA Perfect!
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- In this video, I show you how to take a brand new Mora Companion, and make it perfect for a bushcraft setting!
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How much you charge to sharpen a mora
Very good idea to put your PayPal. You basically taught a class. Good investment. Honor System. Respect
A good tip for this is to put painter's tape on the work table, then glue your sand paper to the tape. No cleanup required!
Your a human being who's model needs to be considered for mass production sir!!!
This comment changed my life.
That's only shows my low creativity
What a great tip!
Thanks bro
As a fellow Newfoundlander and a fellow Mora owner it’s really nice to see quality local content like this. Definitely going to give this a try. Excellent work Kyle!
I must say, I saw this video by mistake, I'm actually working exactly like this. But the way you've showed it and explained it made me watched it twice and share this to couple of friends who asked me to teach them!
Great job man! 👏 👍 ❤
I’ve been a survival instructor in the Pacific Northwest for 30 years and this is one of the greatest sites I have seen! Especially since I carry the Mora knife as well. Thank you my new friend! Jim
at such low prices, I have 4 morakniv, and 12 opinel! 4 victorinox, I am missing a mini hatchet, because my present Sandvik is too heavy, , without breaking the bank, the Fiskars X5 will do the job, ...
@@cybermees Fiskers hatchets are great hatchets. Don't let the price fool you.
This English man irish man Australian newfoundlander walked into a bar... The barman says hello kyle
great vid BTW
Dave Boo That is Awesome ❤️🤠🔪🎵
This is HILARIOUS! haha I'm just seeing this comment now, but it gave me a good chuckle. Hope you're doing well, Dave!
I heard a bit of Boston accent in there as well
@@kyle_noseworthy - Lol , I"m Welsh & easily pick up the 3 also :)
3 = newfoundland :)
Having just bought my first Mora companion, that video was just what I was looking for...thanks.
This video rocks. Thanks so much for sharing! Definitely going to sharpen my Mora's spine like this.
Great sharpening skills Kyle. I love the mirror finish you get, great attention to detail. Thank you for making this video.
My Grandmother taught me how to sharpen my knife (then the contents of her kitchen drawer), using wet 'n dry sandpaper only. It's a lesson i still benefit from to this day. If you are a young, up and coming knife collector/addict, learn freehand sharpening as early in your life as possible.
Over a month ago I started looking into better sharpening and I had no idea of what a science it is. There are so many methods people use. I guess as long as they receive sharp blades, I can't be all bad. Although, a person can get a sharp blade that does not last long because they finished it off incorrectly, so it's a success but short-lived.
Today I'll be getting my HD Carbon Mora. It will be my first scandi knife. I don't want to be a knife collector but have the various knives I "need" for various occasions. Plus my needs have changed from the past. I have a few big heavy duty survival knives but in all my years of spending a lot of time in the woods I didn't take them because they were truly not practical to me. Neither was an axe, just useless. My three essentials, a good lightweight pruner, one small knife, one bigger around 4 inch knife, and a folding saw. Now my saws are even better since I have a few Silky saws.
You put out so interesting info about moist sandpaper. I'm going to experiment with that, dry sandpaper, and using my regular stones. I guess if they all work nicely, go with the one that is the most enjoyable. There's a Zen to sharpening. It's funny, thinking back, my knives were sharp but I never got into the science of sharpening since they did what I needed them to do, but it's fun getting focused on real sharp.
My mora robust came sharp enough to split hairs with with no issue. Everyone else I’ve heard from says the same. Not sure why yours would be more dull. I have had to redo the edge due to abusing it once or twice but it’s been easy as pie with the Scandi grind. I’m just glad you didn’t add a microbevel like I’ve seen some people do. Hurts me every time I see someone do that.
I've never had a Mora that wasn't savagely sharp from the factory.
I just did this technique to my mora and it was amazing no pressure on the blade and it will shave, now two of my buddy’s want me to do it for theirs. Thank you for the knowledge.
Hey Kyle, I owe you a beer or several! Following these instructions, I put a mirror finish and a truly razor-sharp edge on a knife for the first time in over 30 years of sharpening. I never even knew it was possible to get a knife this sharp, let alone how to set about doing it! In return for your truly excellent advice, I have some tips I learned along the way that I'd like to share:
I made a series of sanding blocks by cutting 9" lengths from an old 2 x 1" timber I had in the workshop. I didn't have any spray glue, so I fixed the sandpaper sheets to the blocks with double sided carpet tape, and that worked fine.
For the coarser grits (80 and 120), I used old sanding belts from my belt sander - these are made from really tough emery cloth, and they still have lots of life left in them after they are past their best for wood sanding. You can remove the sawdust from them with a wire brush, and they worked like a charm to quickly re-profile my knife edges before the final honing and stropping. And all these blocks cost me was a few feet of carpet tape!
I also put insulating tape on the flat sides of the blade to stop them getting scratched while I worked on the bevels - I'm sure this isn't necessary for a pro like you, but for a novice it seemed like a smart idea. It also acts as a guide - if you see bits of tape on the sandpaper, you know that your angle needs reducing.
You really helped me out, so I hope some other people might find these tips useful.
Hey bud, thanks so much for the great comment. I don't drink alcohol, but I'd certain enjoy a coffee something, or even a glass of pepsi! :-) Glad you enjoyed the video my friend. Your information here is great as well, and I use most of what you mentioned here, in other projects.
Another idea: for recurves on knives, hook/ bowl knives, gouges, etc., wrap your sandpaper around a wooden dowel. I keep a few different sized dowels around for different radius' recurves :-)
He has his PayPal at the top. Nice tips with tape btw. I was worried about scratching too
I just recently bought a few Mora's to practice with because I pretty much stink at sharpening knives. I also bought a set a lighted magnifying glasses, that sure helped me see what others talk about seeing. Thank you for your awesome videos
yup, my sharpening got better when I got bifocal safety glasses- Wow I can see the edge
"When the moon hits your eye
Like a big pizza pie
It's a Mora..."
Mora don't get everything it's true... but what it don't get, I can't use... so give me Mora that's what I want.
@@hansg6336 when i swim in the sea somethings nibbling on me, thats a mora
Take a Mora; unsheath it. Take a dry branch; feather it. Make some tinder with me!!
Sam,
That is so stupid it's clever....Yep, I had to hit the like button!
Bob Sullivan Hahahahahahahaha...
Me too ❤️🤠🔪
I've recently done the same process to my orange Mora using diamond stones(125,400,600,1000), sandpaper (2000,3000) and aluminum oxide paper (4000,8000). Finished up with leather strop. After seeing this video I will square off the back edge with a file. Thanks for the cool video!
Thanks for sticking with sandpaper to show us it can be done. Beautiful work, and you speak with an accent that I can't put my finger on. Take care!
Newfoundland, Canada!
You've a real talent for teaching things, outstanding!
Thanks, I just ordered my first Mora and still waiting for it to arrive. I'll have to give this a try!!!
Thank you so much Kyle! You are a great teacher! All the detail and description you have given gives me the confidence to sharpen my Mora Bushcraft. I'm amazed at what you could achieve with sandpaper.
Thanks so much. Have fun!
A patient craftsman, not a instant gratification personality. Great teaching mode. Repetition is the mother of skill. Reminds me of the neighbor hood kid, dribbling his basketball for hours. He learned the basics if dribblung years ago. Now its all about refining his skill set where the rubber meets the road. This is a master level craftsman at his trade.
Thanks for the great lesson, about to get a Mora companion HD,wanted to start off with a cheaper knife to learn how to use it and sharpen it properly and not worry too much about destroying an expensive knife blade.
Not sure what you are getting for a Mora, but I have 6 and every one was scalpel-sharp out of the box. And a true Scandi grind (and all my Moras came with true scandis) has no "micro-bevel". Maybe you need a new knife supplier. You shouldn't have to sharpen a new Mora. Check to see if you are getting counterfeits.
These knives are absolutely the best for the money... Great video tutorial, Thank you!
Just ordered my first scandi grind knife. Thanks immensely for the detailed directions on how to work one properly, much appreciation.
Great video. I had first thought my moras scandi grind was a good factory bevel. The first time i sharpened i realized there was a slight convex. I haven't gotten around to grinding it down. Glad I saw this first. A lot of good tips.
Thanks Kyle, that was most informative . Also was good to see how clean you keep your shop! I like that.
haha I try to keep it clean!
The real reward is shaving the paper :-)
Greetings from the land of Mora, Sweden
This kid is great. Clear, succinct, accurate. I subscribed.
Very good tutorial. I have three moras I will be getting to this week. Thank you.
Great video! Perfect for me - I just bought 7 Mora Companions (all for less than $100) to give to family and friends. I’m going to sharpen them all using your method! Brilliant!
I just got a mora given to for my bday and you vid showed me what I need to do for my fire steel thanks for the info
I just ordered this exact knife. I’ll definitely be doing this to mine.
That knife is razor sharp when it comes from the factory. No need to mess with it.
My Newfie wife and I enjoyed your videos over coffee this morning from the Carolinas! I’m retired from the military, in fact working on a 3rd retirement, and enjoying working at a local sporting goods store (camping & knife dept). In short, we enjoyed your videos and I look forward to watching more!
Came here to see if other were struggling with the crap condition of their Mora out of the box.
Found a FANTASTIC sharpening video.
Well down.
Thank you! Going to try this and have me some scary sharp knives!
Four years later just bought the same knife as a starter after doing some research. I will be sharpening my knife per your instructions and hope to get it somewhat close to what you did with this one. Really impressive! Thank you.
give us an update bossman!
Well done. My Mora 2000 came with a rounded spine so I followed your technique and now it throws sparks like a flamethrower. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Damn, you did a great job with that knife!
Thank you . I am a total a amature at sharpening but learned more watching you and your calm voice I think I can do much better..
Good luck Michael! It's a great skill to have!
...the mark of a true craftsman is that he shares his expertise...easy to follow, easy to replicate. Thank you for the gift of your wisdom.
Amateur*
Awesome video, lots of good info. I've always prided myself on my sharpening skills but never thought of bringing the edge in with sandpaper. Thanks!
Hey dude. Love the channel. I've recently abandoned my lanky stuff and have moved to stones and hones and man what a difference. I love sharpening and learning so thanks for the vids.
Emory cloth works great too...advantage to emory cloth if you simply clamp the ends of it on a piece of straight wood or steel or even glass ....great vid
When I'm putting a perfectly square edge on my chisels, I use a 90 degree block of hardwood to maintain the squareness. Works a treat and gets rid of one variable.
I use that same method when adjusting the height of acoustic guitar bridges. If the bottom of the bridge is not totally square along its whole length, it will not transmit vibrations to a piezo pickup properly.
What a wonderful work you've done. Amazing
Kyle I have been sharpening everything from axes to high end knives for decades. By far this method is so great to use . Love stones equally well. Great Vid . Keep it coming
I like mora knives. God bless you.
Great timing, my Mora arrives tomorrow and I need the practice on the stones! This is basically exactly what I was planning on doing (after watching all your other sharpening videos, I love your sharpening videos!) the problem is I'm just not good at it yet, so I literally got the Mora as a practice knife for these techniques before I treat myself to a nicer Bark River, I'd hate to practice my sharpening skills on that!
The mora is a fantastic knife to practice on. Soft steel. Easy wearing. and the scandi gives help on angles while you're just learning. Enjoy!
Be aware...With a few exceptions, Bark River knives have convex grinds. It takes skill and patience to shape or re-profile a convex grind to a proper edge the likes Bark River knives have. Use your less expensive Moras to learn and hone your skills before venturing on an expensive Bark River...
@@kyle_noseworthy Haloo :-) Im sorry iam czech. Works translate for mee write. Nože Mora mají scandi výbrus, ten se brousí scela jinak než ostatní výbrusi. Scandi výbrus se brou sí jednoduše protože stačí položit "velkou fasetu" na kámen a brousit. Ostatní nože mají fasetu, kde netrefíte úhel a musíte na to mít nějaký nástroj. Convex se brousí na něčem měkém, jako třeba podložka pod počítačovou myš. Zá věr: Scandi výbrus Mora je jednoduché na broušení, ale nenaučíte se na něm brousi nože s jiným výbrusem. Haloo from Czech republic :-)
Kyle,,..You need to be discovered and have your own TV show,You have a Talent and a Presence....love the smile on your face at the end slicing through that paper..Thank You!!
This is exactly what I'm trying to do with my Eka Swede 10 at the moment. Started today with my 400 grid wetstone, but didn't get far. Now I'm gonna switch to 80 grid paper.
Very nice video! Thank you for that!
you sure put a awesome edge on that Mora,it would look awesome in a leather case.
This is only the second video of yours that I’ve watched and I’ve hit the subscribe button and plan on binge watching your channel for the rest of the evening lol
I’ve always had 2 knives with me no matter what.
1 a Mora - any model (I own 12)
2 an Opinel #8 usually
Both are razor sharp all the time
One advantage the Opinel has is I can carry it no matter what I’m wearing and no matter where I’m going (except airports).
My grandfather never went anywhere without his Opinel and he gave me my first Opinel #8 for my 8th birthday.
I can pretty much do anything with those two knives.
Great video and I’m looking forward to watching the rest of your videos.
Cheers mate and happy trails
I run the same combination as you and really value these two knives. Still on my journey to develop my sharpening skills.
I love this video! That technique makes my Mora great again. Thank you!
Really great video. Took notes all the way through. Appreciate the advice & your calm approach makes the very informative video a pleasure to watch. Keep up the good work. Thanks
My mora companion came razor sharp from the factory
even my basic 511 grabs on my fingernail in the slide test and it shaves armhair. Pretty much what i would consider work sharp. The spine is forged ugly though, not only round but rough form what i assume are forge marks. It's however more comfortable to work with, only downside is that you can't use a firesteel with it.
Vicent Yi I bought 10 when they were on sale for $8 each. None of them were sharp. Hit them on my wet stone for a few minutes and we're extremely sharp. So even if they're not sharp it's very easy to sharpen a mora.
I got 5 Moras and only one (my second Classic #1) came shaving sharp. None of the was unusable dull though. :)
Mora companion blades are like most of their tradesman utility knives, serviceable from the factory, the Mora kansbol and eldris are aimed more towards bushcraft,,, even my 749 came arm shaving sharp.
I have only had companions. 3 total. 1 carbon and 2 stainless. NONE of them were very sharp. I wonder if your idea of "razor sharp" is the same as mine?
Buy a Mora blank blade, use your own favourite wood or other material for a handle. They come razor sharp.
Nicely done. Thanks for taking the time to put this video together.
My Mora loves this exact procedure. When I move up to 400 and above I use the black paper and drizzle some very light oil on. It helps. The scandi edge is my favorite edge and if you keep it sharp it is a joy to use. I’ve used mine in the kitchen for years.
Your Mora is better than my Mora. But let's change that! Thank you.
That is awesome dude!
All I knew growing up in Scandinavia was that Scandi grind. So easy to sharpen. Love it.
I am going to see if I can make this work on my moras. Thanks for the demonstration .
I agree on the spine for sure. But my Moras have always come shaving sharp. But where is the fine line between the sharpness that is useful and ultra crazy mega sharp? I do not mind attaining that level of sharpening ability but that is what kitchen knives are supposed to be. Out of the box Moras are extremely good for bushcraft work. Never had a dull one yet.
Well done man, some very good tips. ATB dude.
Thanks Wayne! I appreciate it!
Well if Wayne is impressed, that is good enough for me. New Mora HD arriving this week, glad I found this video, and your channel Kyle. Cheers from Cape Breton.
Love the moras. Thanks for the quick improvements. Gonna try it on the one in transit!
Very impressive, Kyle - I'll now have to do my Mora HD Carbon following your method.
I enjoy your videos, thank you for sharing. Noted that your joiner wobbles, would drive me crazy. Respectfully.
Top notch man...for me the strop is the key takes my edges to touch it and you’ll get cut...your on it man
Awesome video, thanks for sharing your technique. I love the look of joy you have at the end!
TY for your enthusiasm.
Great work.
Will a blade that is "Razor Sharp" lose its edge faster because it is so very thin? Isn't there a good balance between strength and sharpness, particularly when using the blade for woodworking/bushcraft?
I have never had a Mora come to me that dull, and I own over three dozen. They are always razor, hair shaving, sharp.
You own MORE THAN 36 Mora Knives?😳
...I see a therapist in your future🤔😂
Great video! This is the sharpening details I needed; awesome sandpaper & stopping techniques!👍
Kyle, thank you for this wonderful tutorial! Love my Moras!
Doing good now my friend
Look at the satisfaction on his face at the end of the video! :)))))
Kyle your process worked great on a custom blade that needed a serious re-profiling . Paper, glass and spray adhesive. Bobdiggity dude! Thanks much.
My mora came HAIR POPPING sharp right out the box
I watched this entire thing, loved it. But what are you gonna do with such a delicate edge in the woods? As soon as it touches wood it, you'll be back on the 400 grit sandpaper right?
nah, it isn't that delicate :-)
Exactly. We don't need our bushcraft knives to be so sharp that the edge rolls over when we look at it.
I use my mora companion heavy duty at work daily. I've brought it home this weekend for a resharpen (back to razor), after a good month of ABUSE !
I'm only doing it because I feel that I owe it the love ! It's not shaving sharp, but it is still performing well. But I have to be honest, and admit that it was performing better.
I sharpen it on whetstones, I sharpen my axe with wet and dry paper. I always found wet n dry was best for a lentel edge, and the stones for flat. But having watched this video, I think I'll have a go at paper on my mora, I'll just need to find a super flat surface...
But to the point of this thread, the fine edge REALY does hold up very well, it always surprises me what it can take. Sooo much better than any other knife I've ever owned. And some of those cost a LOT more ! (The price of this knife is great too, I'll beat it up, and use it with no regets. Just how a useful knife should be ! ).
Hey Kyle, I've been sharpening my knives for a few years now and I have never managed to get that mirror polish that you do on your scandi ground knives. I use similar grit stones to yours, albeit worse quality, but they are still 1000 to 6000. I was wondering how long does it usually take you to get that mirror shine and if there are any techniques to help me achieve it? Also I noticed you used sand paper in this video, would that be an easier alternative method to get a polished edge? Thanks.
Hey! It really doesn't take long at all! I can take a knife from super coarse, to a lovely polish, in 20 minutes, no problem. You must continue working with a single grit, until you have removed all scratches from the previous grit. I find that a 2000 grit is plenty to look super shiny! Sandpaper might be a little easier, as it is soft, and follows the curves and crevices!
Grit on paper, vs grit on stone is two different things, and has two different effects. You will never get teh same results between the two.
Kyle you're awesome for making this video!
Great video. Sandpaper. A great working budget idea.
What you do with a knife is phenomenal, but let me teach you how to level your jointer so it doesn't rock. haha
Hahaha I loved the video but that was bugging the hell out of me too
So you went from 80 grit to 100 then 400 and finished it on 2000? Did you use anything between 400 and 2000?
Oh nevermind haha. You mentioned it at the end.
;-)
You have a talent there! I've been trying to learn, thanks for the video. I do abrasive machining but I can't sharpen like you... You are talented and probably don't realize how hard that is to accomplish
While you were working on the 400 grit paper, I noticed I got one of those ASMR tingles up my neck. Something about your narration with the sound of the knife being worked on is just perfect. Great video through and through.
excellent tutorial.
Every mora I have ever bought I've been able to shave my face with straight from the factory. I do live in sweden so it might be a difference but that one was bad...
yeah i have one of these companion models and it cuts the paper exactly like he does at the end of the video wothout any sharpening.
In some countries it’s a matter of legal requirements that knives must not be „razorsharp“ (weaponized) when mailed 🥴
Same
wow iv never been able to get my blades really sharp with sandpaper. so right on. I learn something new every day!!!
That Mora was beautiful! Thanks for that.
It was sharp already and tried your best to get the knife to rip the paper. Not a fair test, i get that it wasnt like "you" like it but I think you were a bit unfair to Mora.
Agreed. He is not gonna improve on the Mora factory sharpness much. Nitpicking.
Blade ‘Sharpness’ is always a matter of the users opinion. I can slice paper with a blade fresh off the grinder Sooo, that’s Not a test to rely on! Advice: Sharpen Your Blades To Your Own Specs. To Be Satisfied. uncle Fudd
He would have gotten that same result by just stropping the original scandi grind, I got a Mora Companion (orange) carbon blade and it was shaving sharp out of the box, a quick strop and I could split hairs with it.
Excellent video. Your camera was very clear and focused. I like the idea of using sand paper. You explained things very well. Good job!
Dang. Every mora I've ever had has come razor sharp right out the box
I gotta pack up my knives and drive out to NFLD TO GET YOU TO SHARPEN MY KNIVES
Drive or ship 'em Cliff! ;-) How are you doing, my friend?
Very unusual for a mora to not come shaving sharp out the box. The bevel can tend to look a bit roughly ‘machined’ though, I like the polished look you ended up with.
Thank you Kyle! I have a Mora (Carbon version), and only a water stone, for the moment, will try to gather all necessary tools to achive what you just showed us! Thank you for sharing!
Nice work fella ! I know how I’m spending my Saturday morning
You can save yourself the spine "problem" by purchasing one of their "Bushcraft" knives with a 90 degree spine.
Mojoman57 , I have several More knives. one is high carbon for Flint/steel and one is stainless steel.
I have several for fishing, skinning, basic camp knives. they are fantastic knives especially for the money. caint get any better for the cost anywhere on the planet.
most come from the factory razor sharp.
all I do is about ten pulls through my ceramic bi-edge sharpener and that's it. perfect, just to ( hone) the edge and deburr it
How much does the bushcraft mora cost vs the companion hd?
@@mitchellgardner2193 about 50 dollars more, a lot of money for a blade thats only slighty better...