Great to see an American survival channel use a normal knife for once and not the usual MASSIVE tactical, Rambo(III)-esque knife. Good show sir and great information. Thank you it.
That where my thoughts also. I am guessing at best this knife is about 4 1/2 probably 5 inches. Plenty of knife. My EDC is a cold steel about 4 1/4 inches. I have a 6 1/2 for the field, I use it for camping. But that is the biggest one I have. The only exception I can think of is a Kurki for camping. But use what you got.
Also you can tape a sewing needle and a fish hook or two to the sheath before you wrap with paracord. The inner strands of the paracord can be used as sewing thread or fishing line as a backup.
@@hiramhaji7813 Well, it’s useful information that wasn’t mentioned in the video that some people might not think of. That’s the great thing about youtube and human life: people can comment and share information. It’s the whole reason why we have languages. If you don’t like it move on.
Think about this dude - a ranger - telling us a solid but inexpensive knife ..no big deal if something happens to it vs the ace cost of knives on all those "Knife Review" channels by dudes you can tell spend most of their time just playing videos games and pretend man. Almost never one under a $100
…. I even carry an oversized pocketknife in my purse… each vehicle.. To go bags… I’ve learned so much from your channel… A knife isn’t just a knife… It’s an undeniable survival tool must have… Thanks for all you do😊 Have a safe and blessed week, Andrew and everyone reading this post…🙏🏻😍
Thanks Andrew for sharing practical tips on your channel ! Being a soldier of Ukrainian territorial defence, fighting russian invaders I also carry the same knife on my belt. Greetings and regards from Ukraina!
Great video from a great instructor that shows you don't have to buy a 300 dollar knife to survive if you use a little common sense and learned skills. Appreciate you as always
This Mora is the exact knife we chose for our young troops for their first fixed blade. One thing we noticed was that rubber bands made from bicycle innertubes did not last in our tropical environment. We experimented with several different tubes to find the best sizes for our applications. Next, we may purchase brand new innertubes in an attempt to get a longer-lasting band. If anyone has a better, long-term solution to bicycle innertube rubber, please post it, it will certainly be of help to many viewers. Thank you, Ranger, for the video, we always walk away with new and useful information
@NewhampshireJack you can use the thickest o-rings you can find from hydraulics or auto parts to hold the knife in the sheath. I have one on mine i have used for years. You just have to experiment a bit to find the right size. Hope this helps.
@@jasonprairie9968 Thank you, great idea. I have an assortment of O-rings for doing small repairs but none were large enough. There are a plethora of auto parts and hydraulic repair shops located along the General Douglas MacArthur National Highway. Our OPhilippine subdivision is located directly off the highway so I am thinking of a short walk on a cool morning and we may have a solution.
@@eternaladventure-wm5fn Thank you for yet another viable option. I have seen a few videos where the creator purchased this material in bulk for doing repairs to camp gear. Sadly, we became very busy and did not order. Placing an order will have to go on the to-do list ASAP.
Thank you for showing these rather useful basics. Your presentation is more professional and refined than most on TH-cam. Much less macho and ego involved.
Thanks again Andrew, like you said a survival knife is the one you have with you. It pays to try these skills before you might need them. My first bushcraft knife was the Mora Companion HD. I scraped the rounded back across a carbide sharpening rod for my 90° back. I have many more knives now but still use my Companion and will now modify the sheath as you showed. Keep these videos coming I like your style of relaying the information Cheers 🇨🇦
Something to think about with Mora knives. Since they're inexpensive you can buy two and set them up the same way. Wear one on your belt and the other in your pack. It'll cover the 1 is none two is one mentality. Very good knives!
Just when you start to think you know a few things along comes a true professional. I learned a great deal from this video thanks for passing on your in depth knowledge.
Most excellent, sir! You took a simple supposition by a simple appearing tool, and expanded it by showing multiple uses for different projects and crafts. Kudos to you!
Hi Andrew😊 thanks for another interesting video, you can't beat a mora knife for giving you the best bang for your buck, so cheap and light maybe it would be a good idea to carry two, one thing I would add is a small sharpening device , like a DC4 diamond/ ceramic stone , as trying to find a suitable stone in the field is not always possible., and practice using it before shtf happens. Stay safe Major, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.
I really like this video. Simple, informative, practical. Great ideas. I can't wait to get a couple morakniv's for my 2 young sons and show them these techniques. Thanks! 👍
I got my supplies and modified my knife sheath as I was watching the video, I had already put a sharp spine on my Mora C , love watching these knife skills, thanks Andrew
@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft learned the hard way. Went through the ice and had to make a fire to get warm (no fun). mostly boiling water for tea to ge warm inside. Yes,had foresight to have dry change of clothes in.backpack, but changing clothes when temp is below -25c and you are wet is a daunting task. fingers loose dexterity frighteningly fast if no way to warm them and you even shiver enough to hamper balance...
Awesome! New video. Thanks man! I’ve got a nice list working up on Amazon. Starting off with the 5 piece kit. The mor knife is definitely on the list. I’m probably going to get orange so I can find it easier.
I had seen many videos of people's bug out bags, emergency kits and camping kits with a Mora attached to the outside of their packs. And I have seen endless videos specifically about Mora knives. When I finally got a few, I was amazed how nice they were and yet many people think of them as disposable. And they're sharp. Personally, I don't like to lose anything, but they're so affordable you can buy an extra one just in case you did lose one or want to build another kit. Despite all the knives I own that cost the same and usually more, Mora Companions are a good choice.
I ordered this knife and it just came in the mail today. It's the perfect size and fits good in the hand. Now I want to go out and cut some sticks 😂 Thanks for your videos and all the great tips and tricks.👍👍😁
You are absolutely one of the best channels for this type of content. Out of curiosity, how many feet of 550 cord were you able to get around that handle? For an improved version, use that paracord which has the fire cord and fishing line inside of it. And you could easily fit a strong canvas needle and a few fishing hooks between the cord and the sheath, "Sealed" between a piece of duct tape. So put that on the front of the sheath. And then between the cord and the back of the sheath, some charcloth.
Love the video Andrew! Great simple hacks. My only comment is I own a mora garburg black. It has the same words, Morakniv, Made in Sweden and carbon enshrined on it. But it is all smooth. Therefore it will not light a match! However the sheath has a 2-inch by ¾ inch metal knife sharpener attached to it. That should work to strike a strike anywhere match. Thoughts? I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and skills.
Wow, just got my Mora Companion HD a couple weeks ago and hadn't even noticed there's a radius on the spine (obviously haven't used it with a ferro rod yet lol). Thanks for the reminder to file that bad boy down. Great video all around, thanks!
Have done just that with pretty much every knife sheath i have and even added a few minor tweaks here and there. If things get to the point where you need the paracord then might as well have a small flat sachet under it with some goodies just in case.
Great to see an American survival channel use a normal knife for once and not the usual MASSIVE tactical, Rambo(III)-esque knife. Good show sir and great information. Thank you it.
That where my thoughts also. I am guessing at best this knife is about 4 1/2 probably 5 inches. Plenty of knife. My EDC is a cold steel about 4 1/4 inches. I have a 6 1/2 for the field, I use it for camping. But that is the biggest one I have. The only exception I can think of is a Kurki for camping. But use what you got.
@@outdoorlife53964.1 inches. And it's not a sharpened prybar that barely cuts anything.
Also you can tape a sewing needle and a fish hook or two to the sheath before you wrap with paracord. The inner strands of the paracord can be used as sewing thread or fishing line as a backup.
You can fold them up in duct tape and then wrap the handle. That way you can carry more stuff.
@@FishTheJimWrap which handle?
You should have your own channel, SO genus
@@eternaladventure-wm5fn lol whoops I did mean to say sheath. :)
@@hiramhaji7813 Well, it’s useful information that wasn’t mentioned in the video that some people might not think of. That’s the great thing about youtube and human life: people can comment and share information. It’s the whole reason why we have languages. If you don’t like it move on.
Andrew enters the forest with a knife....the next day a new city is named...one of the best channels there is. Thank you sir.
Think about this dude - a ranger - telling us a solid but inexpensive knife ..no big deal if something happens to it vs the ace cost of knives on all those "Knife Review" channels by dudes you can tell spend most of their time just playing videos games and pretend man. Almost never one under a $100
…. I even carry an oversized pocketknife in my purse… each vehicle..
To go bags…
I’ve learned so much from your channel…
A knife isn’t just a knife…
It’s an undeniable survival tool must have…
Thanks for all you do😊
Have a safe and blessed week, Andrew and everyone reading this post…🙏🏻😍
I carry a Spyderco Resilience in my purse
and a Victorinox Sentinel in my waist bag
both fairly large blades
Thanks Andrew for sharing practical tips on your channel ! Being a soldier of Ukrainian territorial defence, fighting russian invaders I also carry the same knife on my belt. Greetings and regards from Ukraina!
Hows it going in the Ukraine? Blessings.
My country send many milliards of euro for ukraine
And many french people cant eat every day...
@@MrFroggy29they can go to Ukraine and fight, will have plenty of foods
@@MrFroggy29 You are talking nonsense.
Great video from a great instructor that shows you don't have to buy a 300 dollar knife to survive if you use a little common sense and learned skills. Appreciate you as always
Once again coming through with good tips, I really liked the one for lighting the matches on the etched knife logo.
A new one for me, too. Seems obvious in hindsight. But you know what they say about that...😊
This Mora is the exact knife we chose for our young troops for their first fixed blade. One thing we noticed was that rubber bands made from bicycle innertubes did not last in our tropical environment. We experimented with several different tubes to find the best sizes for our applications. Next, we may purchase brand new innertubes in an attempt to get a longer-lasting band. If anyone has a better, long-term solution to bicycle innertube rubber, please post it, it will certainly be of help to many viewers. Thank you, Ranger, for the video, we always walk away with new and useful information
@NewhampshireJack you can use the thickest o-rings you can find from hydraulics or auto parts to hold the knife in the sheath. I have one on mine i have used for years. You just have to experiment a bit to find the right size. Hope this helps.
I would try shock cord (stretchy cord)
Try a girls pony tail holder. Those thngs last for years
@@jasonprairie9968 Thank you, great idea. I have an assortment of O-rings for doing small repairs but none were large enough. There are a plethora of auto parts and hydraulic repair shops located along the General Douglas MacArthur National Highway. Our OPhilippine subdivision is located directly off the highway so I am thinking of a short walk on a cool morning and we may have a solution.
@@eternaladventure-wm5fn Thank you for yet another viable option. I have seen a few videos where the creator purchased this material in bulk for doing repairs to camp gear. Sadly, we became very busy and did not order. Placing an order will have to go on the to-do list ASAP.
I watch lots of bushcrafting channels and this is genuinely one of the best descriptions of simple techniques to practice. Thank you.
Thank you for showing these rather useful basics. Your presentation is more professional and refined than most on TH-cam. Much less macho and ego involved.
Love the fact that all of this was done with a single inexpensive knife!! Awesome video man, always appreciate your knowledge
So many years Mora is the best affordable knife,i prefer the robust model it's very thick and strong.
I've never broken a basic!
Thinner is sharper.
Just got my full-tang Garberg Carbon and the 3/4 tang Bushcraft in Stainless Steel with striker sheath. Can't complain.
Thank you for your service Andrew. I enjoy and appreciate your videos too
Thank you, greetings from Greece/Hellas.
I didn't know about the logo striker for the wooden matches! I also liked the carry loop. I've done that for my standard Mora.
Great video, love the amount of demos showing what a simple knife is capable of… thanks for sharing
Andrew you did a great job on this video.I really enjoy your no BS approach.Keep on doing it friend.
My dad had a pa pa tree growing up, I haven't seen any since until this video
Pawpaws are awesome!
Trees here, didn't produce very well.
Last year was very good for them!
Mora is a great knife, too!
Thanks for sharing,
Steve
Great tips. Good time to make that modifications on my Mora Companion. I got 3, just in case.
Thanks Andrew, nice set up on that Mora
Nothing like having a Ranger around. You always make great videos.
Thank you sir!
u are a national treasure of what a real man is this country needs this now more than ever
1 of the best channels on Yt very informative and clear explanations.
I was taught to always "remove the burr". Now I will leave it on in this case. Excellent video, so many uses for one reliable knife.
Thank you sir for another informative and awesome video..!!!
Of all the videos I watch on TH-cam, yours are the only ones I give a Thumbs Up to BEFORE I watch the video. Keep 'em comin'. 👍
Two thumbs up!
Great video. I put a water bag and water purification tabs under the paracord wrap on mine so I have a water kit, too. Thanks, Andrew👍
Nice.
Iodine tabs?
@@waterboy239 aqua tabs
Wow, you're on a whole other level, buddy! Dave should be watching your videos!!
Top shelf stuff every time. Thanks Andrew.
One of your best videos. Thank you.
Great knives considering the price. Nice one again Andrew. Thanks
Thanks again Andrew, like you said a survival knife is the one you have with you. It pays to try these skills before you might need them. My first bushcraft knife was the Mora Companion HD. I scraped the rounded back across a carbide sharpening rod for my 90° back. I have many more knives now but still use my Companion and will now modify the sheath as you showed. Keep these videos coming I like your style of relaying the information
Cheers 🇨🇦
Nicely done on showing the different things to do to knife and sheath . Good job on video !! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍
Something to think about with Mora knives. Since they're inexpensive you can buy two and set them up the same way. Wear one on your belt and the other in your pack. It'll cover the 1 is none two is one mentality. Very good knives!
Excellent video again, it's amazing what a simple inexpensive knife is capable of! Thanks for posting!
As always, excellent knife skills video.
much appreciated, carry the same knife in my edc carry bag, will be getting a roughned spine as well now.
Just when you start to think you know a few things along comes a true professional. I learned a great deal from this video thanks for passing on your in depth knowledge.
I always seem to find something in every video that I would have never thought of. Thanks for your work!
Unbelievable INTEL on using that Mora knife!!
Thanks Andrew!!
Very good! I got a lot out of this video. Thank you.
Most excellent, sir! You took a simple supposition by a simple appearing tool, and expanded it by showing multiple uses for different projects and crafts. Kudos to you!
Hi Andrew😊 thanks for another interesting video, you can't beat a mora knife for giving you the best bang for your buck, so cheap and light maybe it would be a good idea to carry two, one thing I would add is a small sharpening device , like a DC4 diamond/ ceramic stone , as trying to find a suitable stone in the field is not always possible., and practice using it before shtf happens. Stay safe Major, best wishe's to you and your's, Stuart UK.
I have the mora garberg and it's awesome!!!
Thank you, Andrew!!
Great knife skills and tips Andrew, great video as always.👍☘️😎🇺🇸
Good afternoon from Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing your wood lore and survival skills
Outstanding knife thanks for the information. Job well done.
Good informational video Andrew, thanks for sharing , God bless !
Great video Major Andrew. The Mora great bang for your buck👍🇺🇸
Awesome and epic video as always thank you so much for making it ❤️👍
Yeah... It's kinda hard to beat a Morakniv. Great info Major. Thanks for sharing 🤠
I really like this video. Simple, informative, practical. Great ideas. I can't wait to get a couple morakniv's for my 2 young sons and show them these techniques. Thanks! 👍
Good tips Col.
Love your videos, you are such a knowledgeable guy thanks for sharing with us 👍
I got my supplies and modified my knife sheath as I was watching the video, I had already put a sharp spine on my Mora C , love watching these knife skills, thanks Andrew
Awesome video! I enjoy your approach and content. Always informative and aimed at preparedness and skill development. Please keep the videos coming.
I love all of your videos, but this is one of my favorites! Thanks for the great skills using low cost, easily accessible tools!
Great stuff friend 👏 👍
Great content as always. Thank you Andrew.
Clear example that the tool doesn't make the master. A great inexpensive Mora knife and the right skills can take you a long way. Great video!
As always I learned a new trick to the trade thank you
Very smart video.
I would always store matches head down, that way you can avoid getting any damp fingers on the head making it difficult or even impossible to light.
Good idea
@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft learned the hard way. Went through the ice and had to make a fire to get warm (no fun). mostly boiling water for tea to ge warm inside.
Yes,had foresight to have dry change of clothes in.backpack, but changing clothes when temp is below -25c and you are wet is a daunting task. fingers loose dexterity frighteningly fast if no way to warm them and you even shiver enough to hamper balance...
Good ideas and good work! Thank you for showing me ! Greetings from Germany - Walter 👍🏻
I really like how you explained and showed how to do feather sticks as I've been trying to figure out how to do feather sticks.
Super conception pour ce "Mora Companion". A bientôt!
Really good! I'm now going to order my Mora.
Great info transfer ! great video Andrew CHEERS
As always, another great informative vieo. Thankyou!!!!
The MG companion is my favorite all around knife! I've had one for quite a while now, it has been through numerous trips and it never failed me
Andrew...you are amazing!!!! Thank you and take care!!!!
A small little powerful knife that’s can do everything ! It’s incredible for me to learn about it , thank you so much and God Bless 👍💪😊
Awesome! New video. Thanks man!
I’ve got a nice list working up on Amazon. Starting off with the 5 piece kit. The mor knife is definitely on the list. I’m probably going to get orange so I can find it easier.
Amazing! Most useful podcast I have seen.
Thank you for all your great informative videos. God bless you and your family!
Another great video, Andrew.
I had seen many videos of people's bug out bags, emergency kits and camping kits with a Mora attached to the outside of their packs. And I have seen endless videos specifically about Mora knives. When I finally got a few, I was amazed how nice they were and yet many people think of them as disposable. And they're sharp.
Personally, I don't like to lose anything, but they're so affordable you can buy an extra one just in case you did lose one or want to build another kit. Despite all the knives I own that cost the same and usually more, Mora Companions are a good choice.
I ordered this knife and it just came in the mail today. It's the perfect size and fits good in the hand. Now I want to go out and cut some sticks 😂
Thanks for your videos and all the great tips and tricks.👍👍😁
Thank you so much, the things you share are even more important now, with what our country is experiencing and the unknown uncertainty of everything.
Great explanation Andrew I highly appreciate thank you very much and stay safe out there
I have one of these. Very functional knife. I am going to make your modifications to improve it. Thanks Andrew for all you do for us.
You are absolutely one of the best channels for this type of content.
Out of curiosity, how many feet of 550 cord were you able to get around that handle?
For an improved version, use that paracord which has the fire cord and fishing line inside of it.
And you could easily fit a strong canvas needle and a few fishing hooks between the cord and the sheath, "Sealed" between a piece of duct tape. So put that on the front of the sheath. And then between the cord and the back of the sheath, some charcloth.
I started further up on the sheath than he did but I got a solid 8-9 feet of cord on mine.
@@jds0406 Nice that's not bad at all.
Great vid brother, thank you
Great info and video. Thankyou and God bless.
Love the video Andrew! Great simple hacks. My only comment is I own a mora garburg black. It has the same words, Morakniv, Made in Sweden and carbon enshrined on it. But it is all smooth. Therefore it will not light a match! However the sheath has a 2-inch by ¾ inch metal knife sharpener attached to it. That should work to strike a strike anywhere match. Thoughts? I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and skills.
Neither does my Mora Bushcraft Black.
Outstanding as always. Thanks for all of your thoughts and effort.
Wow, just got my Mora Companion HD a couple weeks ago and hadn't even noticed there's a radius on the spine (obviously haven't used it with a ferro rod yet lol). Thanks for the reminder to file that bad boy down. Great video all around, thanks!
Have done just that with pretty much every knife sheath i have and even added a few minor tweaks here and there. If things get to the point where you need the paracord then might as well have a small flat sachet under it with some goodies just in case.
Always educational, Randall! Rock on ,dude!
ANDREW,, You never cease to amaze me.. I thought t&e 90° spine I put on my Morknif
Another great video and medication thanks again for you hard work.
Great video thank you
Great ideas! I love your presentation! 👍👍👍👍👍 Thank you for sharing your knowledge! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Building one of these looks fun and cheaper than one of those victorinox plastic handle belt knives
I had ordered a mora companion and had received it today and came across your video and was pleased to pick up some tips.
Will you do the altoid overnight survival with different items than last time ?