Morakniv Companion Carbon Steel Fixed-Blade Knife with Sheath, 4.1 Inch, Military Green

Not sure how anyone could give this legendary knife a rating under 5 stars. People are really weird.This is my second ever real knife purchase after the Opinel 9 and 10... the Morakniv Companion from Mora, Sweden.Yet another legendary knife brand with a long history; they have been making the same basic knife design for over 130 years.Considered the best value knife ever produced. Almost 400 million are produced every year, making it the most widely distributed knife on the planet. Pretty wild.It's referred to officially as a bushcraft knife but can be used for about anything. Available with a stainless steel or carbon 4.1" blade. I opted for the carbon blade as usual but will also be getting the stainless version for kitchen duties.Really, really cool knife, really, really cool design, very ruggedly built, very comfortable grip. Comes with a waterproof polymer sheath, perfect for Florida's humidity. Also, very sharp right out of the box. This is now my default fixed blade knife for regular outdoor use and abuse.I recommend the Companion.

Knives are a very personal thing. Everyone has different expectations. The Moriknav companion 4.1 inch version is one of my very favorite knives and I have draws full of knives from over the years. This particular version is what I carry on my farm cloths whenever I'm working on the homestead. What do I like about it so much? The knife has a great non-slip handle and the sheath is what really sets it apart. I use it all the time so it's in and out of the sheath constantly. I work in any weather so the plastic doesn't get soaked, and there is a drain hole at the bottom. It's a little tight to pull out when you first get it new, but over time it loosens up just right. Like breaking in a pair of shoes. It comes super sharp with a good point and I can attest it sharpens back up beautifully. A dull knife is of no use to me. I've bought several of this particular model because I think for the price it's a great deal and a great knife. You won't be disapointed.

I have been a fan of Mora knives for several years now ever since a friend turned me on to them. At the time I was upset because a few of my favorite knife manufacturers had moved production overseas or started to use inferior materials.When I got my first 2 Mora knives, a Clipper and a 511, I could not believe the quality of such an "inexpensive" knife. Sure the back of the blade is unfinished, there are a few irregularities in the plastic, and it only has a 3/4 length tang. IN MY EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD NONE OF THAT MAKES THE SLIGHTEST BIT OF DIFFERENCE. All I care about is how well it works and will it hold up. It works better than many of my MUCH more expensive knives and the steel is AMAZING. This steel, combined with the Scandi grind, makes this one of the best cutters I own - HANDS DOWN.For the past year my KaBars, Spyderco's, Kershaw's, Becker's, Rat's.........HAVE BEEN COLLECTING DUST as I now favor either a $10 or $15 knife over a few that cost $100+. These knives simply work.The carbon steel holds such an edge that I don't even want to take a stainless knife into the woods as I know at some point I will need to break out the stone. I rarely sharpen these in the field as they come razor sharp with great edge geometry that seems to hold its shaving edge for much longer than some of my others.I debated whether I should post this as I don't want the price to go up if everyone discovers the best knife value out there. I keep 5 of these at all times in case I need a quick gift for a guy. This is one of those gifts that any real man will appreciate the second he holds it, the quality is obvious and the design is almost flawless for an inexpensive knife.Sure it has some limitations. You can't use it like a hammer as you can with a Ka-Bar. The sheath is not the best, but it is functional and holds the knife securely.Bottom line......I prefer this beautifully designed and executed inexpensive knife over almost every other blade in my collection. Before you blow $100 or more you should try out a Mora.....This new version of the clipper or the 511 (Utility Knife) For the heavy tasks get a Condor Wilderness Tool and you should be able to handle almost any field task with ease.I will never blow money on overpriced, poorly designed blades in the future. I found my favorite, and ironically it won't set you back much.Buy it, I guarantee you will be impressed.