Mora Garberg Full Tang Discussion and Review
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One thing I will point out on this video before moving on because I have answered a lot of comments here, is that this knife is made from the same steel as the 2000, which sells at 30-39.00 depending on Model and Color, the blade of this knife is almost 2 times a thick and there is about 2" more material in length, Not to mention the Kryton Handle versus Plastic, so from this stand point alone the Knife is worth at least 2 times the price, and don't forget the sheathing the 2000 is only a plastic sleeve with loop- Again not saying GO BUY it I really don't care I have NO Commitment to even sell this knife but I think it deserves a fair and un judgmental look, because without feeling the weight of this knife in the hand you do not realize this is NOT a 20.00 Mora by any stretch-
considering everything you have mentioned and taking into account the current linup from Mora, sure this knife is not in the same class as the cheaper models and it will cost more to produce and therefore the company will charge more, i can see the real price after launch will come down to 70-80 USD here in Europe. more in USA due to the weak dollar.
+wildernessoutfitters Fair enough.
+supernova1976 "Weak dollar"?! It is almost 1/1 with EURO...
In USA knives ALWAYS COST LESS than EU actually...
+wildernessoutfitters sweet, i was just staring at my 2000 wondering how it compared. thanks.
+wildernessoutfitters I would rather spend 100 for this model than "almost 100" for the "tactical version of the BushCraft Black" (the one with the "molle compatible sheath" THAT COST DOUBLE of the classical one "for no reason").
Dave I'm 13 and was a big fan of dual survival and gald to see you on TH-cam
The old models are still available. If $15 is what you want to pay then buy one of those. I am tired of people bitching about the price. Mora doesn't owe you anything.
The $100price of the full tang mora for me is not the issue. For me the issue is I bought a mora companion 4 years ago and can't kill the damn thing. Then for some reason I bought a high q robust for heavy tasks because I started to secretly feel bad for the companion for beating the hell out of the thing. No doubt a full tang mora is a great knife! But all mora's are great. Great knives and great knives for the money! How do I spend 100 on a knife that is absolutely worth it when I have two for 32 that just won't let me down!
On the steel: 14c28n is a great steel. It is an evolution of the 12c27, and this family of steels comes as close to bringing together the advantages of carbon and stainless steels as it gets. Compered to other stainless steels it's very, very easy to sharpen, and can be stropped back to hair poping sharpness for a long time, edge stability is also basically as good as it gets in stainless.
The price... people buy knives of lesser quality of materials and manufacturing at higher prices. It is only expensive compared to other Moras, not compared to the rest of the market.
I actually prefer stainless steel in my Mora's over the carbon. I live in a very wet environment and love the ease of maintenance that comes with stainless. I don't value being able to create a spark off a carbon blade that highly -- I carry proper firemaking kit with me so that ability is useless 99% of the time. Ease of maintenance trumps that, in my opinion.
As far as sharpening goes, that's moot. I can sharpen most any knife, regardless of material.
+NothingCoherent Stainless is some good stuff I agree.
Ignore the naysayers Dave. Keep up the good work!!
Great demo. It was nice meeting you at SHOT, Dave.
Thanks brother
A good balanced review Dave, in my experience I find the a lot (not all) of the people who complain about the price will generally find something or another to complain about ~Peace~
i am just wondering how much it will cost if they make a full tang mora companion with the same sheath? just a thought... ☺
+Zed Outdoors
Balance. he never mentions how the balance of the knife was. He didnt complain about it, but i would be at least curious to see how well balanced the knife is.
+JERZEECOWBOY Well, I would think it to be more handle heavy than any other mora you ever saw, wouldn't you?
Any kind of steel made by Sandvik is great!
Very well explained. I can imagine the knife would be a great option for coastal environments as well.
+Black Hat Bushcraft I got the Mora Companion, and near water or even dicing vegetables is 2 things I think Stainless Steel is better suited for. Don't have to worry about rust, and more food safe.
I like how people always complain about wanting a full tang mora, completely disregarding them because they werent full tang. And now that it's here, those same people are whining about the not over the top price. Now, granted, this isn't all mora fans, but if people like and already use mora knives but don't want to spend the 100 bucks, they wont, they'll just use the $13 version. Comes down to people just want to complain, you'll never please everyone, theres always people, normally people who don't use the product in the first place, that will find something to bash about a company.
If it is a high quality product and is what it says it is, then it is worth 100 bucks. there are other knives that seem to be about the same type that are about that price so I would have no problem with the Mora and the price.
Dave, Thank you for your honesty and integrity. Your comments and reviews are golden because you maintain your central focus: honest survival information. My father always taught me that "If your word is no good, then you are no good." To you sir, your word is good with me. Thank you for continuing to be real.
Well said Dave. I carry a carbon steel blade as my main "hip knife" and actually have a SS blade as a backup in my bag. So, my thought has always been that I have the best of both worlds. Thanks for the video. God Bless!
I really love my Mora Pathfinder. It has always done anything I have needed it to. I like the butcher style knives, always have. I also carry smaller knives in my pack for certain uses. Thanks for this video.
From a salty jungle in Hawaii all I can say is take my money! 🌴🌺🍍🔪
Morakniv Garberg And Vintage Morakniv Forest Exclusive 311 Design Very Similar..
I'd like to to try this knife out, I carry the BK2 and love it so I'd like to feel this knife in hand and see if it holds up to my KaBar...
I don't have to hold it in my hand to decide I will not spend $100 on ANY Mora knife. Mora is an amazing wonderful HIGH VALUE knife and I have many of them. I have never been unhappy with any of them. There are simply too many other choices on the market. I do not have to understand their processes or cost as a consumer. And no, Even if Mora had no other knives on the market I would not spend 100 dollars on this knife. Frankly, for me, it is outside my "common man" budget for a knife.
I've been saying the same thing. It's not that $100 is a lot. It's just that there are other better options for the same price range. Once Mora leaves the price range they've been dominating in past years, they are entering territory that belongs to other companies that easily rival it.
Been waiting on a full tang from Mora, can't wait to get one.
which ever way you look at it a mora is so much knife for so little money they are bang for the buck about as good as you can get . I have used them for years never broke one yet. people will pay $400 for a knife because it has someones name on it when in reality for 90% of people out there a mora is all you need. great video.
Well spoken review Dave. Yes, I remember some of your first videos when you wore a Mora Clipper neck knife. I bought several as I followed your videos and still use them. This Garberg looks like a good knife and I will most likely buy one.
I do understand the different process in making this knife is more costly, and how you said if Mora didnt make a 10 dollar knife, we wouldnt think twice about buying this knife at 100 dollars. The fact still is that they have made a 10 dollar knife... which is why the price is a shock to most of us. Lets take a look at the buschcraft black vs. the pathfinder (way overpriced imho). isnt it the same process in making both of those, just one has a little longer of a blade, yet the pathfinder is double the price, which is why I believe the pathfinder isnt very popular. I feel personally, that if this knife was sold for a lot less, more people would be apt to buy it, and Mora would still be in the green, not to mention making us very happy in the process. BTW, I am a huge fan of Mora and will continue to be regardless of what this knife actually sells for. Thanks for posting this video....All the best.
i wounder why youn can buy it in different contrys but not home, her in sweden where the knife are made??!!!
Awesome video Dave! Keep it up! - Greetings from Sweden!
I am so glad that you are expressing your opinion of the benefits of stainless. To me the only disadvantage is throwing sparks off the spine with a rock. Put a ferro rod on the sheath and problem solved. My stainless knives sharpen pretty easily and that doesn't bother me one bit, however the fact that it is unlikely to rust give stainless a HUGE advantage.
Thanks for the very .informative video Dave. Your dedication is much appreciated.
Great vid Dave, the $100 was almost a punch to the chest though =)
Here is what I've learned from using this knife as my EDC for 3 months.
When I first got it out of the box I was a bit turned off by the grip material, it felt odd and like many people have said I to expected a rubberized grip. Thankfully I'm not the designer cause Mora picked an excellent material, the grip feels amazing now, it has become more smoothed out and softer feeling to the touch. Another major thing about the handle is like Dave said "the handle feels darn near indestructible" other than feeling different it looks new. The steel they used is also holding an awesome edge although I do change my grinds to fit my style but overall the retention is excellent.
I would like to see Mora do this with other knives like the Companion.....actually DEFINITELY the companion. That would be my dream knife, a companion built like the Garberg with a leather sheath, you do that Mora and NOBODY will complain esp if you used carbon steel..... So I hope that this is already being thought up..and if not PLEASE PLEASE DAVE LET THEM KNOW THATS WHAT AMERICAN CUSTOMERS WANT.😉☺
Does Mora have any intention to release that knife in CS as well down the road (like their other models)? Your +/-s between CS and SS are bang on. I deplore SS, and not because it doesn't have the ability to throw sparks, that was/is never a consideration for me. IMHO outside of being of being rust proof, I'll take a CS any day of the week and twice on Sunday. If you look after your blades, they will look after you. We will have to await what transpires when they come out but I am not a fan of their sheath.
I will be getting one of these, I'd love to see an extended review on this (as in years).
Yes its pricey but thats with a high quality sheath system.
If the street price ends up being around US $80, then you need to compare this knife to the Falkniven 3.8" F1 ($120), Cold Steel 6" SRK ($80-110), Gerber 5" Strongarm ($45), and so on with many more knives.
Morakniven will definitely make more margin on this knife and properly so (no company I know keeps the same margin as low cost products on their higher end), but the question becomes one of value for your $. So DC, you are taking the very proper political approach to pushing this knife by providing your "spokesperson/celebrity" status but you are definitely not *fully* endorsing this knife like most *paid* spokespeople. Makes sense to earn a living and obviously something happened at ESEE knives to remove the 6" Camp Lore carbon-steel knife you designed/helped-design from their 2015 line-up (maybe a future story for another day).
I am a fan of your videos and align with a majority of your philosophies. Your integrity is refreshing in this industry and I wish you continued success with your career. Please keep on with the American historical living techniques.
It costs about five times more than a standard Mora, so is it five times better? Nope, and that's the bottom line. At least Dave is finally catching on to stainless steel lol!
Why would carbon steel be better for "survival" than stainless steel? I would think it would be the other way around, even coming from you and your description of it.
A full tang sandvik mora?
It's about time!
It will definitely be a huge hit, even at the suggested MSRP. Chances are, it will sell for less.
Would pay $100 which works out in UK £65 every day of the week. Would just wait for the carbon steel version. Love the sheath!
Jesus folks that's just the msrp, this knife will be selling for around $75.
I will be buying this knife, looking forward to adding it to my other moras. Thanks for the review
I finally got the Garberg and it is great.Actually I don't think it is expensive because if you buy it on time it will save you from buying more knives and second -it doesn't have much competition in this price range.
Dave, love to see you do a discussion on (a) neck knife vs belt knife; and (b) standard mora knife vs what you consider a survival knife (5" monstrosity). Why I say this is that if you watch everything Mors Kochanski has said, he seems to prefer a much smaller knife than what you propose is an ideal survival knife. His 'skookum bush tool' is basically a full tang high carbon mora knife, and for my money, much better suited to the range of bush tasks than the huge knives that I see you and your instructors using. Personally in my 20\5+ years in the bush, I've never felt the need for a 5" blade, and when I've tried them, with the exception of batonning 3 and 4" wood, I've found then much too large for processing game, fish and performing basic carving tasks. And to that end, generally speaking. I've never felt the need to baton 4" trees, and have always gotten by just fine with the 3 &1/2" blade. Perhaps this is a northern thing. I. like Mors, live in Canada, and the conditions here are very similar to those present in sweden/finland - where blades like the standard Mora have been used by the sami people for ages. Anyway - just a few considerations, love to hear your thoughts.
+Grow Your Food Remember that Mors also speaks f carrying an Ax and a Saw, all 3 have there place but even in the Boreal Forrest if you lost every tool except that belt knife you would be much better off with a blade large enough o baton 4" Structural and Fuel sized logs, JMHO, Mors is a great man, but everyone has their own opinion of what works, my question would be in those 25 years how many times have you had to create a long fire for survival and not had any tool but your knife? Just my thoughts brother, appreciate yours thanks-
I agree I often go out with only one tool. if you lost everything except what was strapped to you, believe me you would love the larger blade just on how many calories you would save.
+Grow Your Food that is way i carry a neck,belt knife and a ax and saw lol
All strapped to you? Because in event of a canoe tip, flash flood, getting turned around on a small day hike,or any number of other situations. You may lose all that unless it's all on person. Which can be done with a small folding saw and pocket hatchet.
ax saw and knife on my belt rig even if i did lose my pack i would still have them....no food or shelter but thats why they are on me and not my pack lol
Less an issue about price and more an issue of competition. Mora has a reputation for low cost quality. Now they will be doing competition with *themselves*, not to mention a lot of other companies who already have a high cost reputation. I have no doubt that this Garberg is a great knife, but so are the Bushcraft series. So are the Companions. How will this knife perform better than any of Mora's $15-$30 knives? Especially tasks that these knives are designed for. Because I doubt people buy Mora's for batoning wood. Even at $75, that's 5 $15 Companions.
+Outdoor Progression If you can't justify it, don't buy it.
How many times have you preached a high carbon knife? this is in my opinion a fast cash in pocket deal for you, some people may say its selling out,,,, But every one is entitled to there own opinion, I know i have my own,
+Robin Ogg (Strike Force Survival) Again not sure where the fast cash is coming from, I am not making any money from this endorsement and the knife does not even come out until MAY? But whatever brother
Sounds Like you truly like this knife. I may order one I hope it is every thing you say it is, Thanks for taking the time to respond. Genesis 27:3 - “Now then, take your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and go out to the field and hunt game for me.”
I watched a couple videos of yours on budget bushcrafting and I found one you would like, it's a heavy shower curtain for under 5 dollars at the local Wal-Mart. the gromets are already on it and it's water proof.
Forget the stainless vs carbon argument. Or full tang vs 2/3 vs rat tail tang. I think the hardest thing to digest for people isn't the cost per knife but the value per knife.
Is this one knife really worth 10 Morakniv 511 Basics? Is it worth 6 Morakniv High Q Robusts? Is it worth (almost) 2 Morakniv Bushcraft Blacks?
I argue no.
+SirMortog I argue that if you are stuck with only one of those other knives I would rather have this one, Mora makes some great low cost blades for sure, the point is, is this a 100.00 knife I think it is every bit as good as a Fallkniven and I have actually used both, something no one commenting here can say-
I want this knife can't wait for it to be available in the UK, I collect Mora knifes all carbon steel but I might give this stainless steel knife ago but would love carbon steel, great video keep them coming Dave. 🔪
Here we are, nearly six and a half years later, and I bought a spare Garberg in stainless off Amazon today for $55.
This was my very first mora knife. You are 100% correct I didn't bat an eyelash at the price. Years ago I wanted to buy one good Scandinavian grind knife. I looked around and I found this one plus the Eldridge and another long skinny bladed mora knife. I tied all three knives together with zip ties as my woodworking kit.
I was curious to see what you was gonna say about the stainless part of it cause anybody who follows you knows how you feel about carbon steel. Would I pay 109 for this Mora absolutely not would I pay 109 for this knife in carbon steel. Absolutely. I know it has advantages but some people like what they like.
Another 100% presentation. I am so pleased that I have discovered your Channel. Thank you for all this good and sensible information.
good looking blade. if its mora its good. enough said on that. on a side note I got my library to buy both your books for a survival lecture I'm gonna be teaching soon. keep it up man
Answered my FaceBook question on TPSLC, thanks Dave for your views...
I would take my bushcraft black over any other knife in the world. I have broken about everything else... This knife is redundant and simply because people don't understand how strong the bushcraft black is
Well you may be okay with paying $100. And I too would be okay with paying $100, even though I don't have a lot of money, I do believe in buying good gear. However in my limited circle, I know nobody else willing to spend that much on a knife. I just ordered a half dozen 546 Mora's, 2 for me and the rest for some others. The reason is I was able to get them for $9. That was the perfect price for my friends.
Sure, garbing is a solid knife but will it do the work of 7 or 8 511 basics? Does anyone actually buy the Mora pathfinder? Garberg simply doesn't have the value- the kansbol has the exact same handle and sheath for half price, lighter weight too. Bushcraft black is a better value too.
Good honest review there Dave, well done Sir.EDIT: It was interesting to me that they went with the stainless as well, but now I know why.
+The Woodsman School and Guide Service I think CS will come sooner than later, but at least they are moving forward into the Full tang market
+wildernessoutfitters right on
My first knife! Mora garberg black! I’ll use it until I can’t use it anymore! I don’t think I’ll need another knife!
This knife has excellent value at $100. If you're actually shopping for a full tang stainless knife from a trusted brand, you'll agree. People offended by the price clearly don't *need* this knife - they just want the newest Mora.
Anyone complaining of the price what are you thinking? You can't get quality for cheap unless u buy used. To get a very high quality custom knife u would spend 3-4 times the price. Mora is a great company and makes quality.
Spent $99 on the carbon steel Garberg, inc. tax and the leather sheath (free shipping, Amazon). 2022 prices. Very nice knife.
100 dollars 100 dollars is that all anyone can say. for years every mora knife review has had comments of "I wish they made a fulltang" or "i wouldn't touch that cause it aint a full tang" So they make one and it's become a whiny bitch fest. No pleasing some people. I bet six months from now you'll be able to pick one up for half the original price. There are stainless steels that make great knives and this is one of them. Far too much emphasis is placed on 90 degree spines and sparking with flint, take a small piece of hacksaw blade problem solved.
Your hands are two of your most precious resources. I realize you aren't pounding on it, but accidents happen. That's why they aren't "on purposes". great channel thanx.
I don't understand why everybody is having a fit over the price of the blade.. the blade is probably well worth the price, what gets me is the sheath!! Mora is well known for the crap sheaths. I would never trust that snap on belt carry for any knife that I would have to depend on.. I want that secured to my side without any worries about it coming off! A knife is worth what someone is willing to pay for it, but if you lose that$100 knife it's worth nothing!!
Stainless will always be more pricey, but $100??? Go buy a RAT 5 or RAT 7 and you get 10 times the knife and no corrosion concerns.
From the future. I bought the stainless because I live in an area with very high humidity. Every high carbon knife I've owned and used in the field has rusted in spots no matter what I did. The South is a bitch. With that in mind, the stainless garberg is an amazing knife
The price is a bit of a disappointment. Not so much that it isn't worth it, I'd have to test it out to determine that, but it had the potential to be a game changer. Could have been a full tang Mora at an insanely good price. This is a full tang Mora for $109. Doesn't really excite me all that much. I will keep an open mind though. We'll see what the street price ends up and whether a carbon option is next. Still interested, just not sold yet.
This is all the knife you'll ever need for bushcrafting and camping etc. The only thing I'd say it isnt great for is defence. With no finger guard you're likely to slip down the handle onto the blade if you tried to stab with it. But for my uses defence isnt an issue. For 95% of ppl this will be a great knife. So you dont have to spend a small fortune to get a decent knife.
Just so you know Dave, I have only a little interest in knives, mainly for spoon carving. However, I really enjoyed your talk on the Mora knife. Well done. Nice beard BTW.
Have the garberg and love it. I do have to say in regard to the reason mora didnt come straight out with carbon that Dave stated, I dont believe it. I think they waited on releasing it to get people to buy both the stainless and then.later the carbon. It's a good marketing strategy. Heat treating is not magic. There are well documented formulas and techniques for the various steels and thicknesses. It's all about temperature and time appropriate to the type and size of the steel.
Mora already has knives that are in the 100$ range so, no need to crap your pants, it's not new ground for them. Im unsure if the people who say it's a no-go because it's stainless actually understand how hard stainless steel is. I will probably buy one.
Never understand the logic of most Western folks. In Asia, almost no one uses carbon steel anymore because they just rust and it's a waste of time and effort to maintain. So what if it takes a little bit more effort to sharpen? That trumps over having to maintain the knife every time we use it.
I make custom Mora serups using the standard stick tang Companion blades and people pay me more than $100 for mine so i'm sure they would pay the price for the Garberg....
i am ine of "they" you mentioned and as one of "them" i am not spending my money for this. i would definitely add some more money to get a hc knife.
I just looked at myself in the mirror and said "you're right dave"
It is different. Mainly because that is a cheap stainless steel. Would have no problem spending 100 if it was somewhat custom and wasnt a mass produced knife
Thank you and I just ordered stainless/leather, living in the SFBA. Cheers! 😎👍
They made the handle out of plastic. That's borderline asinine. What were they thinking?
I have a Mora mushroom knife with a little horse hair brush on the back of it for dirt and whatnot... Mora is quality stuff at very affordable prices. I would recommend a Mora to anyone
I don't think I would pay $109 for a Mora, they have spoiled us with their low cost, high quality knives.
+Barry Hugo It is my opinion as good a knife as the Fallniven F1,very comparable and less in $$$
+Barry Hugo That's MSRP. He said in the video that you won't pay the MSRP for it.
+wildernessoutfitters Except for the much higher quality laminate steel and superior convex edge on the F1
Smoothing it not roughing it because if you're already roughing it the Smoothie you can make it go the better you will be .You did not say it in those words but that's how I feel you meant it. Because if the going gets tough the tough get going but the screwed simplified make your Optical less
This is probably the most versatile sheath /carry system I've ever seen and I'm definitely interested in purchasing one when it becomes available.
Can't wait for Dave to justify the new 240$ Mora with the cheapest wood for scales and recycled steel. (Without the 27$ dangler option).
You so t see that so don’t hold your breath
Ty for your sharing of info. I have a clipper and will now add this to my collection.
If you are looking skandi carbon steel knife tsek out Roselli puukko. All my good knife are from them.
dave help please i live in ms garberg carbon or stainless steel which should i buy and why i trust your opinion i know you have used both thank you im a true fan
I agree, 14c28n is a great steel. Thank you!👍
Man I love Mora's, I very much like that there stepping into some new ground. I'm very excited to see what they do. I look forward to trying out this baby. Thanks for the great and informative video, keep up the great work!
great video as always sir. thanks much for a honest review. Blessings to you all.
I look forward to picking one of these up. Thanks for the great video Dave!
thanks Dave.
I think this knife fills a gap in a load out for wet weather environments that a leather clad high carbon steel knife wouldn't endure as well as a stainless steel knife. And it's a Mora.
Being a "common man" and i use quotaions because im actually far poorer than the common man, $100 i about the limit guys like me can afford to splurge on for a single item.
+JERZEECOWBOY It's not going to sell for a 100 through dealers. Very rarely is something sold at or above MSRP.
Great Discussion Dave! Your videos are always awesome.
I agree with you Mr Canterbury on the price point of a Mora knives. It we ( consumers) wasn't spoiled with the $10.00, $11.00 price point of the Mora line, we wouldn't bat an eye at this price point of this blade, myself included.. I have a companion Mora that I've beaten the shit out of for more than four years now, and paid $10.00 for... As always thank you for sharing your thoughts and opinion on this very affordable blade, I appreciate it sir.
Thanks Dave, good review. Everything you really need to know in a nut shell. Thanks
That's the only down fall to my ESEE, with that coating on the spine I cant use a fero rod. which is why im cleaning up that spine while watching this video.
+Craig Banach I feel you on that as I have a RAT 5. I removed the coating and handles and blued the entire thing. Very pleased with how it turned out.
I was thinking the very same thing. If ESEE didn't coat their knives, they would arguably be the best mass produced blade on the market. Key word, arguably.
because its so new i'll keep it as is, I can always strip it and the blue it down the road. I just don't wanna mess up such an expensive
knife.
If i were you i would strip it then put a vinegar patina on it by just soaking it without handles in vinegar overnight. It protects it pretty well but the corners can still be used
+Craig Banach if you do decide to do it, paint and epoxy stripper works fine. It will take some sanding to get all of the coating off. You can't screw it up. As soon as you finish sanding, apply the bluing or submerge in the bluing. If I could attach pictures here I would, as my RAT 5 turned out great.
I think that looks like a really nice knife and I don't think the price will turn people off in the long run. I don't think Mora will stop making non full tang knives, so why don't just buy one of the old models if you think this one is to expensive...
- Martin
Do they even have the carbon steel option on these knives? I am a carbon steel lover too. Nice video Dave!
+ArtisanTony Tony I too am a 1095, 1075, 5160 etc. user. Though I have a Mora 2000 as a back up to a back up and it is made of the steel as this. It is the price that gets me. I can buy a very decent Enzo for less money if I want a scandi style blade.
+ArtisanTony I'm almost certain they do.
+shannonandsheila1 An Enzo Elver blade in 01 from DLT Trading. for $40.00. Granted it is a blade only. I have the tools and skills to work scales and sheath. The blade had to be custom made & fit for the needs of the end user. Total cost absent my time [which I donated] is well under $100.00. As for the new knife my Mora 2000 has been a wonder and a pleasure to use for @ 40.00. True I did fit a proper spine on the 2000. My current field/bushcraft user is a Cold Steel Forged Hunter! Yes. I placed a convex micro bevel on the 52100 stainless blade and it is joy to use. Also I plan on modify it in ways CS never imagined for my personal pleasure. As for the Enzo a suitable knife can be built up using simple hand tools. That is how I learned making fitting for my friends custom blades. I hope this note satisfies your question.
+shannonandsheila1 maybe a build your own kit
Mora read the comments please. never so many people have commented unanimously on one knife.
Conservation of resources. Love it. Agrees with me
At $100, I'll just buy another Helle...
+Arizona Survivalist No comparison, not full tang, Love Terrod but he and I have had this discussion
+wildernessoutfitters Helle Utvaer is full tang
another thing is if we want them to make a carbon steel version it takes money so we can help them out by buying this knife lol
He's invisible! This knife is awesome! Oh there he is. Well played Dave.