Which is a better survival knife ? this one or the compainoin heavy duty ? or just the regular compainoin ?
931293
As far as i understand no one knife does everything. The companion is plenty strong but has a thinner blade so less metal has to pass thru what you're cutting. this would make it a better slicer. The heavy duty/robust has a thicker blade and tang so I would use it more for battoning/hevier work. Both give u a strong, light weight knife and both are $100 blade quality at the cost of a paperback book. Theyre light enough so u could carry both. the robust on your belt and the lighter companion as a neck knife. God bless
931294
This is said to be the thickest Mora knife, for me the larger handle fits me better. Typically for me it's useful, i'm not a survival or bush craft guy. I'm a knife guy who keeps Mora's in his vehicles. For survival, this is to short a blade, to light weight and not full tang. For bushcraft it may be to thick to feather with, not impossible with practice. For $20 this knife is perfect for a normal man's life. I have cut carpet, foods, ropes, plants and various things with all Mora's. I simply like this because it's beefier in both handle and blade.
931295
i perfer the robust myself thick blade can take a lot of abuse. However if you are looking for a really heavy duty survival knife check out the Schrade Extreme Survival knives [there are 3 styles i have the SCHF3N MYSELF] the spine of the schrade is 1/4 inch thick and knife weighs almost 1 pound you can check it out on you tube [ultimate survival tips has the best review] and its only 45.00 but of the Moras the robust is my favorite and i have it and the companion
931296
The Robust is slightly thicker and will do anything the other Moras will do with the advantage of having a finished spine, it will work better with a ferro rod. You can't go wrong with either but my personal preference is the Robust. The Robust also has a slightly thicker handle which might give larger hands a little better grip. In my opinion, the Robust also has a slightly better sheath. Since the price is exceptionally low, I would buy both.
931297
Both are great knives, The Robust has a thicker blade so it would likely take a little more abuse. Both are carbon steel so they will throw a spark with a flint. Basically boils down to cost, I have both and the regular companion has never let me down, but I have never really beat on it much. Overall I would go with the robust just for the bit of extra steel and a bit less blade flex.
931298
HighQ does everything I, as camper and casual outdoorsist asks of it. Perfect package
931299
Survival knives are more all-around knives. So, that being the case, more weight is better. However, as they say, "the best survivor knife is the one you have with you", and any Mora knife, while possibly a little limited in what it can do, can do a LOT!
931300
While I really would not consider any of them true survival knives, I do feel the high carbon knives are superior for most application. For survival knives I would look at Ka-bar, Ontario, Esee and a few others. Hope this helps.
1603318
Well, these two knives are basically the same. They have slightly different designs (in regards to the grip). But overall, their functionality is the exact same. I would go with the cheaper priced knife. This knife was once thirty dollars. Now that they are popular (and in my opinion a must have for anyone!!), they have gone wayyy up in price. This knife is a must for your pack, vehicle and as a gift for any loved one.
370726
I don't have experience with the Zero tolerance knives-however, having carried the Kershaw jyd2 as a heavy duty edc knife for about 7 years I can tell you it is a very dependable knife-takes a razor edge,holds it well,and touches up easily with a few passes on a butchers steel. The clip is just ok.
1990507
The Robust and the Companion Heavy Duty are basically the same knife with a different color pattern. The Companion MG is also basically the same knife, but with a thinner spine. Any of them are fantastic as far as woodworking or bushcraft go, although I prefer the regular Mora Companion MG in carbon steel personally (I like the thinner blade because it seems to cut just a little bit easier). As far as sharpness goes, they will amaze you, and they are easy to sharpen, look up "Sharpening a scandi grind" on YouTube or Google.
605307
Actually I own both knives and they are all about the same and will do the job equally. Both are the same size blade same thickness same durability. The only noticeable difference is in the color of the handle. I always have one or the other in my vehicle at all times. It's an extremely useful tool.
1308438
The -092 handle is held on by a 1/2" aluminum ferrule at the butt end, and the handle squirms after just a few minutes of use. But the great quality of the blade is worth the price of admission. It will definitely chop down a sapling, but at 14 oz. is a little light for extended wilderness survival applications. This is more of a medium-duty weekend-camper utility bowie, and will give many years of good service in a structured setting (campground). For heavier applications, look at the MTech mt-151, which is thicker and heavier and still in the same price range. I own an extensive collection of fixed-blade knives, and can highly recommend both of these MTech knives for their price and durability. The -092 handle is held on by a 1/2" aluminum ferrule at the butt end, and the handle squirms after just a few minutes of use. But the great quality of the blade is worth the price of admission. It will definitely chop down a sapling, but at 14 oz. is a little light for extended wilderness survival applications. This is more of a medium-duty weekend-camper utility bowie, and will give many years of good service in a structured setting (campground). For heavier applications, look at the MTech mt-151, which is thicker and heavier and still in the same price range. I own an extensive... » Read More The -092 handle is held on by a 1/2" aluminum ferrule at the butt end, and the handle squirms after just a few minutes of use. But the great quality of the blade is worth the price of admission. It will definitely chop down a sapling, but at 14 oz. is a little light for extended wilderness survival applications. This is more of a medium-duty weekend-camper utility bowie, and will give many years of good service in a structured setting (campground). For heavier applications, look at the MTech mt-151, which is thicker and heavier and still in the same price range. I own an extensive collection of fixed-blade knives, and can highly recommend both of these MTech knives for their price and durability. « Show Less
90883
First of all I bought Ontario pilot knife and it is full tang, extremely durable, recommend
1941261
Honestly I prefer a larger heavier blade and it is comfortable its sheeth is nice and distributes the weight very well. It also has a hole for 550 paracord to strap to your thigh as well which helps a lot. I love it and I also love the BK-9 which is heavier. It is all personal preference but for a survival situation I would use the BK-9 or BK-7 but I leave for the Marines in five months and this is a wonderful knife.
978468
I have the gerber and it is a very nice knife. It feels extremely good in my hand. And it's got a rubbery handle that wont slip out of your hand. And it comes very sharp. And it's a solid not flimsy
1768374
I do not own a Mora Companion Heavy Duty. I have purchased three (3) of the Mora Craftline HighQ Robust knives for friends. All three were pleased with the sharpness of the blade as it came from the factory. One was really impressed with the way it felt in his hand. The specs on both knives appear to be essentially the same (.001" thickness difference), as does the cost. I don't think you can find a better knife dollar for dollar.
1869081
BK16 is a light duty camp knife that can't do heavy work. BK10 is a real crew/ survival type knife that can do light work if you need. I removed the thumb ramp from the BK10 for more control cutting or carving. BK2 is too heavy.
1550314
I dont know about schrade f15...i never had one,but it looks like a bigger knife then schrade f16....depens what your needs are,If you looking for something small but tough and almost* on a level of survival knife then schrade f16 is a great option! like i said b ,looks to me that schrade f15 is the same thing just little bit bigger.(dont know how comfortable the grip is tho, but I heard that some ppl put rubber from the bicycle tire over scgrade f15 handle lol )
10797
The blade is slightly longer (than the BK) but the handle is a bit crowded, for larger hands. ... The flare, at the rear, tends to make my meaty mits feel a bit "bunched". ... Just fine if your hands are thinner (more narrow). ... There ARE better options and I think that the BK16 is one of them. ... If you can afford it, nothing beats the TOPS BoB Fieldcraft Knife. ... The Mora Bushcraft Black (with or without the enhanced sheath) is a great option. ... The Condor Bushlore and the Condor Basic-5 Inch are both very adequate. ... I carry the TOPS BoB Fieldcraft and the Mora Black as a reserve knife but, to be totally honest, I use my Spyderco Endura4 FFG or my Mora 840MG Companion for any tasks which they can handle. This saves my better blades for the things that ONLY they can handle.
2085914
i have the para, and the evo. the evo has a thicker more substantial handle, although thin in width. the para has a thinner handle but wider width. out of the 2, id say that the para is a better grip from your thumb pad to fingers. that said, the para frame is split and bent to form the linear lock, where as the evo is a far superior build, with a built in linear locking mechanism. so........... take your pick. theyre both great knives!
1297115
Thank you everyone for the responses. I saw a video that pointed out the difference between two knives. The leather wrapped handle is best for dry environments and the black handle is best for damp environments.
595337
The Rambler is much sturdier than the Classic. The bottle opener is on the same 'blade' as the Philips screwdriver and is about three times thicker than the blade. At least twice as thick as the flat head screwdriver blade that doubles as a file. This is the only knife I carry on a daily basis - as a health care professional. I'm not on board ship or in a construction profession where you want a one-handed knife. This little knife has met my needs for years.
1404692
This is a little quicker and leaner than the Kramer knife. If the Kramer is what I am familiar with, the Reserve is easier to care for since it is not carbon steel. The carbon steel will rust " patina" if you don't wash immediately.