Welcome back to another Knife Review, folks! This review is part 2 of my Mora Bushcraft Black review. As you have seen in my past review, I raved about this knife and gave it a perfect rating. That review was posted almost 1 year ago and I have actually used this knife for around 2 years. So, I have a lot of time under my belt with it and some solid experience using it.
Do I still dig this knife? Is it still awesome, even in 2017? And does it still have a place in the Mora lineup, even with the Garberg (review coming soon) and Kansbol in production?
Mora Bushcraft Black Review
I’ve had the opportunity to use a lot of great outdoor knives, from a lot of companies (Mora included). But I always seem to come back to the Mora Bushcraft Black. It’s one of those knives that feels like an old friend. I know exactly what i’m doing with it. I know it’s strong suits. And it has very few draw back in the outdoors. It is perfectly suited for campers, hikers, bushcrafters, and backpackers.
If you would like to read my spec-by-spec review of the Mora Bushcraft Black, you can do so here. In this review however, I plan to give you all a real world example of how I used my Bushcraft Black on my latest venture.
How do I use the Bushcraft Black?
There are times the Mora Bushcraft Black is the only knife I bring into the woods. It is all I need for 95% of the things I encounter here in the Appalacian Mountains of Kentucky. I always pair this knife with a Light My Fire firesteel, some form of cup/container to make food or tea, some good leather gloves, and a few other hiking essentials/luxuries.
I regularly use this knife to prepare kindling, for food prep, and general bushcraft tasks like making tent stakes. Even though it’s not a full tang knife like most people desire (ie: the blade extends 100% through the handle), it is more than adequate for all of the things i’ve put it through. And let me tell you, I have indeed pushed it past it’s recommended limits.
Mora Bushcraft Black for Wood Processing
Any Mora that I have used is a beast for wood working tasks. The Mora Bushcraft Black is no exception. Everytime we set up a camp you will find me immediately making feather sticks for our fire. Some knives are suited for this task, while others are not.
The Bushcraft Black is an excellent knife for feather sticking, due to it’s razor sharp Scandi grind.
Around a fire ring, the Bushcraft Black shows it’s potential. As i’ve already mentioned, it is razor sharp, and the Scandi grind digs deep to create some remarkable feather sticks which are perfect for starting your fire.
90° Spine on the Mora Bushcraft Black
As you can see above, the 90° spine on the Mora Bushcraft Black is a beast! It’s super sharp and digs into your firesteel extremely well, making it super easy to ignite the beginning stages of your fire.
For a long while, Mora made a lot of their knives with rounded spines. So we had to put 90° degree angles on them ourselves. The Bushcraft Black, Kansbol, Eldris and Garberg are exceptions to their history of rounded spines however. And I couldn’t be more excited about that for bushcrafting tasks.
* If you’re unfamiliar with a 90° angle on a knife, it is located on the spine (ie: opposite of the cutting edge). It used in unison with a ferrocerium rod/firesteel in order to scrape material off to create sparks. It can also be used to scrape wood and some barks to create fluffy tinder for fire making. Rounded spines however, are not capable of doing such tasks.
General Bushcraft Tasks
I always find myself feeling inspired when I carry the Mora Bushcraft Black. I know that may sound silly, so let me explain. As a gear tester, some knives are just another knife. I use them, put them through their paces, and i’m done. That doesn’t mean they’re a bad knife. Some knives just make a connection with me. They make me slow down, use them in a different way, and get creative.
The Bushcraft Black is a knife that makes me want to get…well…Bushcrafty. Whether it’s something as simple as making some makeshift tent stakes, or more elaborate things like carving some cookwear for our campfire meal. This knife makes me want to learn and grow as a bushcrafter.
Would I still recommend the Mora Bushcraft Black?
So the question is…After a couple of years of using the Bushcraft Black, would I still recommend it? And better yet – Would I still recommend it, even though we have the Kansbol and Garberg on the scene now?
I believe you already know my answer….Which is yes. I simply love this knife. It is one that I always come back to, even if I have 100 other knives sitting in my inventory. It is a knife that is perfectly suited for people who love the outdoors, camping, hiking, and backpacking. And just the same – Die hard bushcrafters would love this knife too.
The Kansbol is certainly something special, but it is different. It boasts a totally different set of ergonomics, blade shape, and blade steel. Just the same with the Garberg (plus it is full tang). I believe each of these knives have their own purpose within the Mora line, and for outdoorsman (and outdoorswoman). But, the Mora Bushcraft Black is certainly still deserving of it’s place in the Mora lineup and on my belt.
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