Being Swedish I can't help feeling mildly proud of the Mora rep. Original these knives always had a red wood handle and a black plastic sheet with a leather "flap" with two vertical slits to pull your belt through.
Hi, For starters, fun video. I'm also a morakniv fan. Try the morakniv bushcraft black. It's a carbon steel knife with a pre-ground 90-degree spine. It even has an option to get a different case with a 3/8 diameter ferro rod and a diamond file to maintain the edge (a close personal favorite next to my Gerber Strongarm - see my video review). As a kid in the scouts, the way that scouts are taught to deal with unraveling ends of rope are typically one of two ways: 1) Fusing - cordage ends with unnatural, plastic fibers such as nylon, polyester, polypropylene rope can be melted with a flame to prevent the cordage from unraveling. Typically, you tape the end to be fused. Cut through the center of the tape with a sharp knife or sharp scissors. Finally, melt the end with a flame to prevent the end of the cordage from unraveling (such as paracord). 2) Whipping - Natural cordage made of plant fibers (such as manilla), vines and/or inner tree bark need to be whipped on the end to prevent the cordage from unraveling. Natural cordage won't melt. Instead, it will only burn. See link below for a child like explanation: meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Whipping_and_Fusing_rope Fusing and Whipping cordage (aka rope) has been taught within the Boy Scout for over 70+ years. I'm pretty sure you understand what I just wrote above. I write it as such for others that don't understand. The method of tying rope over the handle is identical to whipping the end of a random length of manilla rope. That same method (whipping), has been used to add a comfortable handle on walking sticks, knives, hand saws, shovels, rakes, striking tools (such as axes, machetes, kukris, mauls, picks, bush axes, pick axes, maddoxes, hammers, hatchets, etc), and many other tools. Electrical tape proves to be a bad idea in the long run. After a week in the sun on a hiking excursion, the electrical tape slowly slid of the handle leaving a messy, sticky adhesive residue behind on the sheath. Easy enough to remove at home with some Goo Gone adhesive remover and some paper towels. But, during the outdoor excursion, it made things difficult to work with since all the dirt and grime kept sticking to the sheath. Plus the adhesive stuck on my clothes and my gear (since the knife was attached to my belt). Firestarters: 2 inch plastic straws pieces packed with bacentracin soaked cotton balls sealed with a flame served a dual purpose as a fire starter and wound treatment on the go. It doesn't hurt to add a few benedryl and a few immodium AD pills/tabs in the straws to battle allergic reactions and messed up stomach issues due to bad water or meal related issues. If you're looking for a dark patina in under two minutes, try Birchwood Casey Super Blue. It's used for darkening gun metal. Works great on carbon steel. It doesn't work on stainless steel, though The corrosion coating placed on stainless steel would prevent most patinas from adhering to the steel. See below: monroeengineering.com/blog/stainless-steel-vs-carbon-steel-whats-the-difference/ Sincerely, Jacob SurvivalGeek (TH-cam) th-cam.com/channels/fRsUPToBXp4ZIre__dJg4A.html
Sootch use bicycle tyre inner tube, cut it into 1.5" lengths put it around the sheath and you attach ferro rods and other items and the rubber keeps it tight and flush against the sheath, super secure, dirt cheap.
I did a similar addition of little gear items to my sheath, and the ranger bands went underneath everything. I didn't have them hold anything, but I've learned that they're very nice to have for later.
I squared the spine on all my Moras for a long time but more recently have left the back inch rounded... even made it more rounded. I still have plenty of sharp spine to work with and my thumb really thanks me for not having to push on those sharp edges in long carving projects.
For the fire steel, find a pen or marker tube, really any kind of plastic tube that fits nicely, then use some extra tape for retention, works much better because it won't cave in under the tight wrapping when you pull the steel out. Other then that I did one very similar to yours, love the way it came out!
I’ve not caught onto the whole Mora phenomenon yet. Can someone please fill me in? I get it they are very affordable. And seems to be a “decent” knife. Is that all? I kayak camp regularly and mine got a bunch of spots on it that I can’t remove. I don’t think it’s rust. People said I should have taken better care of it. But my cold steel neck knife has never been cleaned and is still in the same shape as the day I bought it. It even slept in the river once when I lost it.
What keeps the para cord from sliding off the bottom of the sheath? Seems like it will come off really easy from looking at your video, the bottom knot doesn't look to work.
I don't understand: why age the blade and ruin the mirror finish that could be used as a reflective device if a guy breaks a leg out in the woods and rescue crews are looking for you?
Sooch, I just simply stuck my Mora Knife into a large Lemon and left if for about 45 mins. Fantastic Patina and Dawn Dish soap and Water to clean before I inserted the knife into the lemon and after it came out. So far, this patina has lasted for 4 years, and no rust. It sits in my truck till I grab my bag and go to the woods on a whim. No problem. I also did the flat grind on the spine of the knife and sanded the burs before I did the patina process. I also did a large sail needle on the back side under duct tape. (didn't use electrical tape but might in the next re-do. Love the firesteel retention trick, I'm headed to the bag now to re-do my mods...LoL Thanks
I have had a Maura knife for over 10 years and I love it. I bought it when I was living overseas because it was touted as being one of the best outdoor light weight knives you could buy. If it was good enough for the Swedish military it was good enough for me. A lot of people don’t like the Cheese but I actually think they’re all right. Obviously a flat sheet would probably be better but they have their own way of doing things. I recently modified mine originally I did not have para cord wrapped around it I had done something different with it. I had heard about the trick of using a bicycle tube cut down and then wrapped around the sheets. I took it a step further and slipped it over the whole thing then split it at the end and taped it. Also to hold the fire steel in place or the feral rod which ever you want to call it, I used a small short section of rubber tubing that was left over from a windshield washer line repair that I had done on my truck. It worked great. Because it is rubber it is flexible and waterproof and of course it’s a little bit snug so it holds the feral rod in place really nicely. Everybody has their own way of doing it I mounted my feral rod on the outside of the sheets rather than the edge. I also tied the feral rod to some elasticated shock cord and tucked in underneath some of the para cord so that I can remove it without fear of losing it especially if it’s dark outside. Even though the head of the feral rod is bright orange and used to go with my Gerber knife you can still usually lose them in the dark. I really enjoy your channel just recently moved to South Carolina myself God bless America.
I have done similar to my many Moras. I do a more decorative paracord wrap the enables me to increase the footage and instead in electrical tape I use 1'" Gorilla tape, which also is very useful. I quit bothering to put mustard patina on the scandi grind because when you hone it removes the patina anyway. Excellent information!
I just use ranger bands cut out of bicycle inner-tubes to hod a Ferro Rod. Also I wrap Jute Twine around the sheath (poor man's Fire Cord). I really like how the blade came out that you soaked in heated vinegar. Love that dull gray finish! The hair band idea is great. Thank you for another great video and the ideas!
I hope Mora never puts ninety degree spines on all their knives. If they do, I'll never buy another Mora/ putting a ninety degree spine on a knife primarily used for carving is beyond dumb. Putting a ninety degree spine on a knife that has weak steel is even worse. I'v seen firesteels blow chunks out of a Mora spine. As for a heavy duty stainless knife with a ninety degree spine, taking a stainless knife into the wilderness simply isn't very smart. Stainless is more difficult to sharpen than carbon steel, and you can't use stainless steel to strike sparks from flint which is something your life may depend on.
I have all types of so called bushcraft/survival knives. Of them all ,it's the moras that are the most comfortable and versatile to use. My clipper has been hammered through wood , bone and still going strong. Enjoyed your vid.
I like how you used the button nub on the pro c knife to hold that fire steel band. I like to put ranger band on the end so the paracord doesn't unravel, it likes to slide down towards the end of those skinny sheaths. Mora's are awesome fun knives and making them into a full rig is a cool low cost gift to give to family and friends.
I just left mine in the sheath for a couple months after using it. It's black now. The looped paracord knot I saw somewhere about 40 years ago. It was a knot used to hold fletchings on arrows. I use it all the time. I bought a damascus full tang blank off ebay and put all kinds of cool stuff under the para-cord handle. I'm waiting on some fire cord to come and will make another using that. I think I would glue the paracord on with rubber cement. Honestly I don't think it will stay on. Maybe for a easy hike but not for what I go through. Great video , lots of good ideas.
Really enjoy your videos! They are very helpful and you always show us some great ideas and mods. Suggestion : At the 9:30 mark, instead of wrapping a paper card around the fire steel use plastic from an empty plastic coke bottle. One can even make the plastic large enough to wrap around the sheath for more support of fire starter and water tabs. Have you reviewed the Hultafor, Extremus, and/or the Condor Terrasaur?
Well, that protective layer is almost nonexistent. I've dipped brand new Mora knives into cold vinegar and the patina started forming almost instantaneously. But if you want a good, lasting patina that really will protect your knife from rust, allow the knife to develop a natural patina. This generation seems to have no patience, and patience is one of the great virtues.
THANKS FOR THE TIPS. I JUST WRAPPED ALL THE SHEATHS ON MY MORAS.ANOTHER THING I LIKE TO DO TO MY FIXED BLADE SHEATHS IS, I GET NYLON POCKET KNIFE POUCHES, BUTTON AND VELCRO STYLE, AND I ZIP TIE THEM TO THE FIXED BLADE SHEATHS. THEY MAKE GREAT UTILITY POUCHES FOR EXTRA SUPPLIES LIKE BAND AIDS, LIGHTERS, TWEEZERS, CHAP STICK. ANTI BIOTIC OINTMENT, BURN CREAM, NAIL CLIPPERS, SMALL BOX CUTTERS, EXTRA BLADES,JUST TO NAME A FEW THINGS IT SOUNDS LIKE ALOT BUT YOU CAN FIND ALL OF THESE THINGS IN SMALL SIZES TO FIT A FOLDING KNIFE POUCH JUST A LITTLE BIGGER THAN A CIGARETTE BOX.
Have you done a true scandi grind? And if so, how does it affect wood batoning? Does it roll over at all? Have a Morakniv Bushcraft and noticed it has a secondary edge on it.
I just bought 3 Morakiv that I'm going to patina and mod the sheath to add fero rods and and cordage. I'm thinking of using milk jug plastic for the fero sheath. Any thoughts on milk jug as compared to motor oil bottle? Btw...I quite enjoy your videos and appreciate the ease and simplicity of your instructions.
Thank you for saying that you really like carbon steel! Too often I hear guys complain about the patina that naturally occurs with normal use. They seem to think that it's a cheap knife if that happens.
That firecord isn't really flammable, is it? I use jute twine. It's great cordage and is very flammable. It works great as a birdnest-style tinder for flint and steel or friction fire embers.
Doesn't electrical tape get a little goopy over time? How about a piece of bike tube or duct tape? How about using a piece of clear tubing for the fire steel?
hi i bought the moraknive 511 and i did the patina with vinegar i put the knife into the vinegar and wait 1 hour this was 2 weeks ago i used the knife again and yesterday i look at it and it had rust. what can i do?
Most people don't realize that vinegar is an acid and, aside from creating a patina, it will eat into metal finishes, exposing the bare steel to the elements and creating a perfect condition for rust to start. Personally, I would just use the knife normally (skinning game, cleaning and filleting fish, etc.) and let patina develop over time, much safer.
Great video sir. I'm really liking your Mora series. I own six Moras and I see a lot of value in what you've been presenting in your vids. You've given me some great upgrade projects to start. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I don't know if it's because this video is older or not, but I just bought a Morakniv Bushcraft Carbon Steel Survival knife and the blade is black and the plastic sheath has built in loops and comes with this very same Fire starter rod, and a built in sharpener. So I guess I don't know why this is being done to this knife?
I think you have the fire steel set in there backward. Keep the groove outward. You could also mod the plastic handle on the fire steel to make it fit better. Still, pretty good idea.
Nice video! Would 1 inch duck tape work instead of black tape? Or do you need the elasticity of black tape to add retention? If you could use duck tape it could be cut, rolled and double used as a fire extender. Thanks for the vids!
I was transfixed by this one Sooch, I have just purchased a Morakniv blade in carbon steel, and was thinking how rough the top side of the knife was - now I know! I think I may even give this project a go myself!
Just get the stainless version of the knife and you won't have to do anything. I heard another TH-camr say his stainless steel Mora stayed sharper longer than his carbon one. Some smart advice.
The Morakniv Bushcraft comes with and integrated striker and a sharpening stone plus it’s carbon steel and has a ground spine for striking. It’s like they watched your video and took all your modification ideas. I have it. It’s a great knife.
I really enjoyed the video. A couple suggestions. Titan Paracord - USA Made, veteran owned - has Jute (tinder), fishing Line, and snare wire strands. Leukotape great for blisters and/or Duct tape great for repairs instead of the electrical tape.
When I graduated from high school, I knew I wanted to start prepping,however, college does not leave a Lot or spare money. I bought a mora, maverick88, and some basic survival gear ( first aid, fire, ETC). For a while, it was all I had being that most of my extra money was going to food and water preps. Although now I am very well versed in my preparations, I still view my mora and 12 gauge as the cornerstone
For the myth that stainless won't strike a fire steel, it will, but one thing stainless knives cant do is strike a flint rock. Carbon knives, on the other hand, can.
"Does this ONLY work with stainless steel blades?" The "forced patina" is to protect carbon steel from rusting. Stainless doesn't need to have this process.
This was probably the 4th or 5th video of yours that I watched (I could tell that I was onto something...) and I absolutely LOVED it!!! As recently as 3 months ago, I had purchased my first Mora Companion knife (after hearing about them for years) from Academy for $20! As much as I liked the knife and the "Swedish Steel", I was hesitant add it to my BOB because it simply didn't do as much as my other knives. After watching this video and learning how to do "more with less", I've got a feeling that this knife will be finding a new home in my BOB very soon. WELL DONE!!! Liked & SUBSCRIBED! Keep up the good work & LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC!!!
About a week ago, I did learn to dip my puukko knife into some vinegar to remove some rust an clean it as well a patina,it's 80crv2 carbon steel, so now is goid,turned out really well.
Thanks for sharing this! I'm including a Coghlan's Pocket Saw with mine. Also winding a good amount of fishing line around it (with extra hooks, etc.) so the sheath can be used as a hobo fishing reel in a pinch.
A slight correction....the "myth" about stainless not striking a fire steel.....a piece of broken glass or even a rock with a sharply fractured edge will strike a fero rod. However, what stainless will not do, is ACT AS a fire steel when using the flint and steel method of fire starting where as a carbon blade will. Otherwise a nice little set up on the Mora.....
Right, though some stainless doesn't work at all well with a fire steel. Regardless, the real myth is that it's a good idea to put a ninety degree spine on a knife you'll use for carving almost all the time. It's a very bad idea. And more carbon steel is soft enough that a fire steel can sometimes blow a pretty good chunk out of the spine.
I have a Mora and other than squaring up the spine, I never felt a need to modify it. I have seen one or two other videos where the maker is doing what you are doing. I guess if one feels pleasure in doing this, then it's OK.
I am more worried about the whole sheath popping off my belt that about the knife falling out. I put a lanyard of some kind on every fire steel (I won't buy one if this is not possible) this helps with retention while wandering about and really helps to control them when starting a fire.
They seem to do it with their more expensive knives ! Why not the 'Companion' series. There must be lots of Moras' in the world with botched handles because folk have mucked up their lanyard hole drilling !
@@clivedunning4317 some people don't need lanyard holes, and appriciate lower price ;) As for those wrong holes: it's not entirely factorys fault when someone messes up, and people learn from mistakes ;)
2023. I have a Mora "Light My Fire" knife and a Companion "Spark" knife. Each has a 90 degree spine and comes with the ferro rod stored in the handle. Pretty cool.
Love how you always think outside the box. Keep it up. Two thumbs way UP!
Thanks Rouge, I appreciate the kind words Brother!
Rouge Scout19D I like your profile pic, similar to mine.
Rouge Scout19D If you ain't Cav.....
Rouge Scout19D my thoughts exactly
another great vid man, I've been thinking about getting a mora is there one on particular you'd recommend for a first time buyer?
People. Electrical tape turns into a sticky gooey mess. Don't use it on anything except wires.
Yeah the thin Gorilla Tape is much better and also nice and flammable/versatile. Just buy the official stuff and you wont have any messy problems.
Ranger bands are a fine option.
Being Swedish I can't help feeling mildly proud of the Mora rep. Original these knives always had a red wood handle and a black plastic sheet with a leather "flap" with two vertical slits to pull your belt through.
Hi,
For starters, fun video.
I'm also a morakniv fan. Try the morakniv bushcraft black. It's a carbon steel knife with a pre-ground 90-degree spine. It even has an option to get a different case with a 3/8 diameter ferro rod and a diamond file to maintain the edge (a close personal favorite next to my Gerber Strongarm - see my video review).
As a kid in the scouts, the way that scouts are taught to deal with unraveling ends of rope are typically one of two ways:
1) Fusing - cordage ends with unnatural, plastic fibers such as nylon, polyester, polypropylene rope can be melted with a flame to prevent the cordage from unraveling.
Typically, you tape the end to be fused. Cut through the center of the tape with a sharp knife or sharp scissors. Finally, melt the end with a flame to prevent the end of the cordage from unraveling (such as paracord).
2) Whipping - Natural cordage made of plant fibers (such as manilla), vines and/or inner tree bark need to be whipped on the end to prevent the cordage from unraveling. Natural cordage won't melt. Instead, it will only burn.
See link below for a child like explanation:
meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Whipping_and_Fusing_rope
Fusing and Whipping cordage (aka rope) has been taught within the Boy Scout for over 70+ years.
I'm pretty sure you understand what I just wrote above. I write it as such for others that don't understand.
The method of tying rope over the handle is identical to whipping the end of a random length of manilla rope.
That same method (whipping), has been used to add a comfortable handle on walking sticks, knives, hand saws, shovels, rakes, striking tools (such as axes, machetes, kukris, mauls, picks, bush axes, pick axes, maddoxes, hammers, hatchets, etc), and many other tools.
Electrical tape proves to be a bad idea in the long run. After a week in the sun on a hiking excursion, the electrical tape slowly slid of the handle leaving a messy, sticky adhesive residue behind on the sheath. Easy enough to remove at home with some Goo Gone adhesive remover and some paper towels. But, during the outdoor excursion, it made things difficult to work with since all the dirt and grime kept sticking to the sheath. Plus the adhesive stuck on my clothes and my gear (since the knife was attached to my belt).
Firestarters: 2 inch plastic straws pieces packed with bacentracin soaked cotton balls sealed with a flame served a dual purpose as a fire starter and wound treatment on the go. It doesn't hurt to add a few benedryl and a few immodium AD pills/tabs in the straws to battle allergic reactions and messed up stomach issues due to bad water or meal related issues.
If you're looking for a dark patina in under two minutes, try Birchwood Casey Super Blue. It's used for darkening gun metal. Works great on carbon steel. It doesn't work on stainless steel, though
The corrosion coating placed on stainless steel would prevent most patinas from adhering to the steel. See below:
monroeengineering.com/blog/stainless-steel-vs-carbon-steel-whats-the-difference/
Sincerely,
Jacob
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oh wow !!! thanks... we didnt know that existed .... *eye roll* dolt
Sootch use bicycle tyre inner tube, cut it into 1.5" lengths put it around the sheath and you attach ferro rods and other items and the rubber keeps it tight and flush against the sheath, super secure, dirt cheap.
mwnciboo what size tube?
ranger bands are great but his route gives you some added cord thats always on you
I agree, Ranger band on the other hand makes great tinder!
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I did a similar addition of little gear items to my sheath, and the ranger bands went underneath everything. I didn't have them hold anything, but I've learned that they're very nice to have for later.
I squared the spine on all my Moras for a long time but more recently have left the back inch rounded... even made it more rounded. I still have plenty of sharp spine to work with and my thumb really thanks me for not having to push on those sharp edges in long carving projects.
Sew an inch wide leather ring together for your thumb. Helps a bunch
For the fire steel, find a pen or marker tube, really any kind of plastic tube that fits nicely, then use some extra tape for retention, works much better because it won't cave in under the tight wrapping when you pull the steel out. Other then that I did one very similar to yours, love the way it came out!
when you do the patina will that take the protection away from the blade and make it rust easier?
The the patina becomes part of the steel and protects better than the coating
What sort of card is this to attach the ferro rod ? A baking paper ?
I’ve not caught onto the whole Mora phenomenon yet. Can someone please fill me in? I get it they are very affordable. And seems to be a “decent” knife. Is that all? I kayak camp regularly and mine got a bunch of spots on it that I can’t remove. I don’t think it’s rust. People said I should have taken better care of it. But my cold steel neck knife has never been cleaned and is still in the same shape as the day I bought it. It even slept in the river once when I lost it.
What keeps the para cord from sliding off the bottom of the sheath? Seems like it will come off really easy from looking at your video, the bottom knot doesn't look to work.
I don't understand: why age the blade and ruin the mirror finish that could be used as a reflective device if a guy breaks a leg out in the woods and rescue crews are looking for you?
Sooch, I just simply stuck my Mora Knife into a large Lemon and left if for about 45 mins. Fantastic Patina and Dawn Dish soap and Water to clean before I inserted the knife into the lemon and after it came out. So far, this patina has lasted for 4 years, and no rust. It sits in my truck till I grab my bag and go to the woods on a whim. No problem. I also did the flat grind on the spine of the knife and sanded the burs before I did the patina process. I also did a large sail needle on the back side under duct tape. (didn't use electrical tape but might in the next re-do. Love the firesteel retention trick, I'm headed to the bag now to re-do my mods...LoL Thanks
I have had a Maura knife for over 10 years and I love it. I bought it when I was living overseas because it was touted as being one of the best outdoor light weight knives you could buy. If it was good enough for the Swedish military it was good enough for me. A lot of people don’t like the Cheese but I actually think they’re all right. Obviously a flat sheet would probably be better but they have their own way of doing things. I recently modified mine originally I did not have para cord wrapped around it I had done something different with it. I had heard about the trick of using a bicycle tube cut down and then wrapped around the sheets. I took it a step further and slipped it over the whole thing then split it at the end and taped it. Also to hold the fire steel in place or the feral rod which ever you want to call it, I used a small short section of rubber tubing that was left over from a windshield washer line repair that I had done on my truck. It worked great. Because it is rubber it is flexible and waterproof and of course it’s a little bit snug so it holds the feral rod in place really nicely. Everybody has their own way of doing it I mounted my feral rod on the outside of the sheets rather than the edge.
I also tied the feral rod to some elasticated shock cord and tucked in underneath some of the para cord so that I can remove it without fear of losing it especially if it’s dark outside. Even though the head of the feral rod is bright orange and used to go with my Gerber knife you can still usually lose them in the dark. I really enjoy your channel just recently moved to South Carolina myself God bless America.
I have done similar to my many Moras. I do a more decorative paracord wrap the enables me to increase the footage and instead in electrical tape I use 1'" Gorilla tape, which also is very useful. I quit bothering to put mustard patina on the scandi grind because when you hone it removes the patina anyway. Excellent information!
What about adding one or two ranger bands UNDER the fire cord, holding one or two fishing hooks and lead and PERHAPS a wire-saw?
I just use ranger bands cut out of bicycle inner-tubes to hod a Ferro Rod. Also I wrap Jute Twine around the sheath (poor man's Fire Cord). I really like how the blade came out that you soaked in heated vinegar. Love that dull gray finish! The hair band idea is great. Thank you for another great video and the ideas!
why dont mora put a 90degspine on all of there knives ?? and .make one in heavy-duty stainless 1428 sanvivk steel ??
I hope Mora never puts ninety degree spines on all their knives. If they do, I'll never buy another Mora/ putting a ninety degree spine on a knife primarily used for carving is beyond dumb. Putting a ninety degree spine on a knife that has weak steel is even worse. I'v seen firesteels blow chunks out of a Mora spine.
As for a heavy duty stainless knife with a ninety degree spine, taking a stainless knife into the wilderness simply isn't very smart. Stainless is more difficult to sharpen than carbon steel, and you can't use stainless steel to strike sparks from flint which is something your life may depend on.
Can I ask what you put a water purification for? Thank you
I have all types of so called bushcraft/survival knives. Of them all ,it's the moras that are the most comfortable and versatile to use. My clipper has been hammered through wood , bone and still going strong. Enjoyed your vid.
The mustard and vinegar was so the knife doesnt rust?
I Love these little DIY mod projects that I can do while sitting around at home..... watching mod videos on yuotube...haha
1:32 Besides the retention factor, in what way would the sheath be a downside to the Mora knife?
Which knives do you have in this video? Really thinking about getting the three of them.
I know the one with the ferro rod in the handle is called the light my fire mora by light my fire.
5 years later how's it holding? The fireworks wrap?
I like how you used the button nub on the pro c knife to hold that fire steel band. I like to put ranger band on the end so the paracord doesn't unravel, it likes to slide down towards the end of those skinny sheaths. Mora's are awesome fun knives and making them into a full rig is a cool low cost gift to give to family and friends.
I just left mine in the sheath for a couple months after using it. It's black now. The looped paracord knot I saw somewhere about 40 years ago. It was a knot used to hold fletchings on arrows. I use it all the time. I bought a damascus full tang blank off ebay and put all kinds of cool stuff under the para-cord handle. I'm waiting on some fire cord to come and will make another using that. I think I would glue the paracord on with rubber cement. Honestly I don't think it will stay on. Maybe for a easy hike but not for what I go through. Great video , lots of good ideas.
You can also use a piece of drinking straw to hold the ferro rod. I attached it with ranger band (bike tire inner tube).
I was wondering if cheap white vinegar would work since I don't have any apple cider vinegar here, and it worked just fine.
Really enjoy your videos! They are very helpful and you always show us some great ideas and mods. Suggestion
: At the 9:30 mark, instead of wrapping a paper card around the fire steel use plastic from an empty plastic coke bottle. One can even make the plastic large enough to wrap around the sheath for more support of fire starter and water tabs.
Have you reviewed the Hultafor, Extremus, and/or the Condor Terrasaur?
Should the old protective layer be worn off first, before applying a patina.
Well, that protective layer is almost nonexistent. I've dipped brand new Mora knives into cold vinegar and the patina started forming almost instantaneously.
But if you want a good, lasting patina that really will protect your knife from rust, allow the knife to develop a natural patina. This generation seems to have no patience, and patience is one of the great virtues.
THANKS FOR THE TIPS. I JUST WRAPPED ALL THE SHEATHS ON MY MORAS.ANOTHER THING I LIKE TO DO TO MY FIXED BLADE SHEATHS IS, I GET NYLON POCKET KNIFE POUCHES, BUTTON AND VELCRO STYLE, AND I ZIP TIE THEM TO THE FIXED BLADE SHEATHS. THEY MAKE GREAT UTILITY POUCHES FOR EXTRA SUPPLIES LIKE BAND AIDS, LIGHTERS, TWEEZERS, CHAP STICK. ANTI BIOTIC OINTMENT, BURN CREAM, NAIL CLIPPERS, SMALL BOX CUTTERS, EXTRA BLADES,JUST TO NAME A FEW THINGS IT SOUNDS LIKE ALOT BUT YOU CAN FIND ALL OF THESE THINGS IN SMALL SIZES TO FIT A FOLDING KNIFE POUCH JUST A LITTLE BIGGER THAN A CIGARETTE BOX.
That's good stainless steel. Holds an edge and takes one easily. Will it patina also? I know not as well as the carbon but some stainless will patina
Have you done a true scandi grind? And if so, how does it affect wood batoning? Does it roll over at all? Have a Morakniv Bushcraft and noticed it has a secondary edge on it.
I am partial to the shiny coating that comes orinally. So i would wanna wait til i had to. Can you patena your knife latet..to revive it?
Hi, I never saw your video on the boiled vinegar, you said you put the knife in 4 times, how long do you keep the knife in each time
I just bought 3 Morakiv that I'm going to patina and mod the sheath to add fero rods and and cordage. I'm thinking of using milk jug plastic for the fero sheath. Any thoughts on milk jug as compared to motor oil bottle? Btw...I quite enjoy your videos and appreciate the ease and simplicity of your instructions.
Is there anyplace we can print out survival uses for everyday objects to put in the survival kits?
Thank you for saying that you really like carbon steel! Too often I hear guys complain about the patina that naturally occurs with normal use. They seem to think that it's a cheap knife if that happens.
That firecord isn't really flammable, is it? I use jute twine. It's great cordage and is very flammable. It works great as a birdnest-style tinder for flint and steel or friction fire embers.
Is there anything else u can use to file it down like steel wool or something
Great . creations Don ... does patina work on other metals or does it only work on certain types? ( always wanted to try it) C.R.
Thanks C.R. it should work on most metals except stainless. I'm planning to try it to see if it will effect SS at some point.
Thanks for sharing your ideas.
What is the intro/outro music ?
Doesn't electrical tape get a little goopy over time? How about a piece of bike tube or duct tape?
How about using a piece of clear tubing for the fire steel?
Making it look different doesnt mess with the blade or metal?
That's what I want to know, also douse it work with the stainless steel?
That's what I was wondering, also dose it work with stainless steel??
Why not also put a couple of ranger bands on as well?
17:17 I've replaced the lanyard on mine with 4' of paracord in a snake knot instead of wrapping around the sheath
Can the sheath be used as a container?
Have you thought about uses for surgical tubing or giant rubber bands in a survival kit?
hi i bought the moraknive 511 and i did the patina with vinegar i put the knife into the vinegar and wait 1 hour this was 2 weeks ago i used the knife again and yesterday i look at it and it had rust. what can i do?
m1800farinha dip the blades in linseed oil and don't wipe it off let it dry
Most people don't realize that vinegar is an acid and, aside from creating a patina, it will eat into metal finishes, exposing the bare steel to the elements and creating a perfect condition for rust to start. Personally, I would just use the knife normally (skinning game, cleaning and filleting fish, etc.) and let patina develop over time, much safer.
Great video sir. I'm really liking your Mora series. I own six Moras and I see a lot of value in what you've been presenting in your vids. You've given me some great upgrade projects to start. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Which mora would be best for self defence?
I don't know if it's because this video is older or not, but I just bought a Morakniv Bushcraft Carbon Steel Survival knife and the blade is black and the plastic sheath has built in loops and comes with this very same Fire starter rod, and a built in sharpener. So I guess I don't know why this is being done to this knife?
I think you have the fire steel set in there backward. Keep the groove outward. You could also mod the plastic handle on the fire steel to make it fit better. Still, pretty good idea.
Nice video! Would 1 inch duck tape work instead of black tape? Or do you need the elasticity of black tape to add retention? If you could use duck tape it could be cut, rolled and double used as a fire extender. Thanks for the vids!
Any chance you could add the link to the other channel that you borrowed the paracord idea from? Sounded like they had a few variations
I was transfixed by this one Sooch, I have just purchased a Morakniv blade in carbon steel, and was thinking how rough the top side of the knife was - now I know! I think I may even give this project a go myself!
Just get the stainless version of the knife and you won't have to do anything.
I heard another TH-camr say his stainless steel Mora stayed sharper longer than his carbon one.
Some smart advice.
Was the knife stainless or carbon steel? I know u can do it with carbon steel ,don't know if u can do stainless steel ?
Do you order your Mora knives directly from them?
You can find a variety on Amazon and E-bay...
The Morakniv Bushcraft comes with and integrated striker and a sharpening stone plus it’s carbon steel and has a ground spine for striking. It’s like they watched your video and took all your modification ideas. I have it. It’s a great knife.
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I've heard those home-made 90 degree angles wear off almost immediately (like 20 strikes on the rod). any truth to that?
I really enjoyed the video. A couple suggestions. Titan Paracord - USA Made, veteran owned - has Jute (tinder), fishing Line, and snare wire strands. Leukotape great for blisters and/or Duct tape great for repairs instead of the electrical tape.
When I graduated from high school, I knew I wanted to start prepping,however, college does not leave a Lot or spare money. I bought a mora, maverick88, and some basic survival gear ( first aid, fire, ETC). For a while, it was all I had being that most of my extra money was going to food and water preps. Although now I am very well versed in my preparations, I still view my mora and 12 gauge as the cornerstone
Crimson Blue A Mossberg and a Mora sounds like a good combo to me brother!
Can mora companion be used for survival knife?
is the light my fire knife still a mora? ive seen those around but unsure.
Why not use Gun Cold Bluing? Or Browning?
I did this and the patina just wiped straight off. Any suggestions?
hi.can i force patina a morak black blade?thanks
what about blueing the knife steel?
How many feet of paracord for this cool project?
For the myth that stainless won't strike a fire steel, it will, but one thing stainless knives cant do is strike a flint rock. Carbon knives, on the other hand, can.
I don't think that the issue is stainless. The issue is that Mora knives have a very slick rounded spines.
How much kilogramrs can paracord hold please tell me in kilos bzc im not from usa and i dont know what pound means.
Mupe _ I believe 275 kilos.
I’m confused ; how does this help the blade
Where did you get the vise jaw protectors ?
Stupid question time: Does this ONLY work with stainless steel blades? Or should it also work with other steels, such as 8CR13MoV High Carbon?
"Does this ONLY work with stainless steel blades?"
The "forced patina" is to protect carbon steel from rusting. Stainless doesn't need to have this process.
Has anyone drilled a hole in the bottom of the handle for a loop? Does the steel go all the way through the handle?
This was probably the 4th or 5th video of yours that I watched (I could tell that I was onto something...) and I absolutely LOVED it!!!
As recently as 3 months ago, I had purchased my first Mora Companion knife (after hearing about them for years) from Academy for $20! As much as I liked the knife and the "Swedish Steel", I was hesitant add it to my BOB because it simply didn't do as much as my other knives.
After watching this video and learning how to do "more with less", I've got a feeling that this knife will be finding a new home in my BOB very soon.
WELL DONE!!!
Liked & SUBSCRIBED!
Keep up the good work & LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC!!!
Where do you get your knife eraser?
About a week ago, I did learn to dip my puukko knife into some vinegar to remove some rust an clean it as well a patina,it's 80crv2 carbon steel, so now is goid,turned out really well.
What model Mora is the one with patina?
Thanks for sharing this!
I'm including a Coghlan's Pocket Saw with mine. Also winding a good amount of fishing line around it (with extra hooks, etc.) so the sheath can be used as a hobo fishing reel in a pinch.
electrical tape = the stitches of the backwoods when the super glue runs out (atleast around here)
Carry a few sheets of Tegaderm!
where can i find music from the intro?
Tell me which model you used, companion or heavy duty?
Companion
What model is the one with the fire steel in the handle? I cant find it any where:(
A slight correction....the "myth" about stainless not striking a fire steel.....a piece of broken glass or even a rock with a sharply fractured edge will strike a fero rod.
However, what stainless will not do, is ACT AS a fire steel when using the flint and steel method of fire starting where as a carbon blade will.
Otherwise a nice little set up on the Mora.....
Right, though some stainless doesn't work at all well with a fire steel. Regardless, the real myth is that it's a good idea to put a ninety degree spine on a knife you'll use for carving almost all the time. It's a very bad idea.
And more carbon steel is soft enough that a fire steel can sometimes blow a pretty good chunk out of the spine.
I have a Mora and other than squaring up the spine, I never felt a need to modify it. I have seen one or two other videos where the maker is doing what you are doing. I guess if one feels pleasure in doing this, then it's OK.
I am more worried about the whole sheath popping off my belt that about the knife falling out. I put a lanyard of some kind on every fire steel (I won't buy one if this is not possible) this helps with retention while wandering about and really helps to control them when starting a fire.
Can i do patina on an inox one?
Lanyard hole would be good to have on Mora Companion, since it doesn't have a good fingerguard
Why , oh why, oh why don't Mora put a lanyard hole on their 'Companion' knives in the factory !
@@clivedunning4317 to reduce the costs, and leave some room for personal customization? :)
They seem to do it with their more expensive knives ! Why not the 'Companion' series. There must be lots of Moras' in the world with botched handles because folk have mucked up their lanyard hole drilling !
@@clivedunning4317 some people don't need lanyard holes, and appriciate lower price ;)
As for those wrong holes: it's not entirely factorys fault when someone messes up, and people learn from mistakes ;)
I have my great-great grandfathers Puuko from Finland, it is engraved and awesome
Do those sheaths have a drain hole in the bottom? Looks like they could collect water if not - might be another mod if not.
They do
Will the robust make a good bushcraft knife?
Just received my Mora knives and Ferro rods got 3 knives and an 8 pack of Ferro rods my sheath looks a little different
Hairband blade handle retainer is so simple yet so smart... Great video
Isn't electrical tape just nasty and stick, vs either gorilla tape or gaffer tape?
love your video. just thinking, shouldn't the fire cord have
it up when you melted the end?
2023. I have a Mora "Light My Fire" knife and a Companion "Spark" knife. Each has a 90 degree spine and comes with the ferro rod stored in the handle. Pretty cool.
how much of the 25' did you use