Morakniv Kansbol Mounted Blade Knife with Sandvik Stainless Metal Blade

Outstanding versatile and lightweight sheath knife
I purchased this as a more rugged and specialized knife to partner with my Morakniv companion. It was a completely unnecessary purchase, but having been thrilled with the companion I was curious about this slightly unusual knife.The sheath is a no-frills function over form item. The belt loop looks likely to hold up over time unless I deliberately go out of my way to harm it. The knife sits more deeply (about halfway up the handle) into the sheath, which initially made it tricky to draw, but with a bit of practice I don’t really notice it anymore. The tradeoff for any fussiness is that is definitely well-secured, which was a priority for me.My Kansbol came razor sharp. Since it is slightly different than any knife I’ve used before, I was careful to make sure I knew what I was doing before I started leaning into it more.Compared to the companion: the unusual double grind on the Kansbol supports finer slicing toward the tip, and more robust work toward the handle. It works exactly as intended, and I feel like I can really get after wood near the handle or filet near the tip equally well. It’s cool to have that level of confidence in the same knife. In contrast, the companion can do both of those tasks, but slightly less proficiently (for me). The companion also probably covers a lot of “middle ground” tasks between those slightly better than the Kansbol. Personally, I found the grip of the companion slightly more ergonomic (I have a big square hand with short fingers), but the Kansbol’s texture make me feel confident in my grip.One thing I’ve already started to appreciate about Morakniv is that the materials are incredibly tough in such a light package. They almost feel more like toys than tools until you start putting work through them, at which point that command immediate admiration and respect. These are serious knives at great value. I was sold on Mora after the companion, and the Kansbol solidified it.Bonus: I don’t typically buy knives strictly for the aesthetics, but personally think it looks fairly unique and cool while being highly functional!I am aware of the current upswing in people interested in “batoning” with knives – I do not do that, so I cannot speak to it with respect to the Kansbol. I briefly researched the Kansbol versus the Garberg in that respect, but since I couldn’t find a conclusive reason to upgrade to the Garberg otherwise and was more interested in what the double bevel on Kansbol could do and its very low weight, I chose it. The value for the price of the Kansbol is high. I may one day try a Garberg just since I’m curious about Mora’s product range overall. I would encourage readers to do their own research if they are interested in survival knives or related roles.Conclusion: if I were forced to bring one knife and prioritize versatility, it would be a Morakniv companion. For a high-value rugged lightweight upgrade to handle things like woodwork and slicing, the Kansbol is outstanding and is staying on my pack.

Just what I was looking for!
I’ve always been a fan of Mora knives…….the blades, the price point, the quality, the simplicity. Nothing fancy, but a great workhorse! This is actually the first Mora I’ve had in stainless – which is nice when using on food. High carbon steel tends to discolor, just from looking it wrong (joke). Speaking of using on food, this knife slices through veggies like food knife. The thinner tip cuts cleanly rather than wedging out and splitting it.The factory edge was impressively sharp – although not razor sharp. I don’t know if its because the type of steel it is, or if they leave it to the buyer to fine-tune it to how they like. Either way, its plenty sharp. First thing I did out of the box was to grab a stick and start making curls and feathersticks. Super awesome curls with very little pressure needed. The second thing I did was to take those curls and feathersticks and put a ferro rod to the surprisingly sharp-edged spine (back) of the knife. For the first time ever trying, I was able to light my pile (and 5 more after that) of shavings. I’m confident that I could start a fire out in the woods with nothing but my Kansbol and a ferro rod.The handle is a softer, grippier rubber top and bottom, and harder, ridged plastic centers. Together they make for a comfortable non-slip hold.If you’ve ever owned a Mora before, then you know what the sheaths are like. Hard plastic, with a drain hole (or two) in the bottom, holding the knife in place by friction. Some folks don’t like the outwardly cheap look and feel of the plastic sheath…..but I like it for its weather-proof and protective qualities. Having said that, this sheath is a fair amount more stylish than the cheaper Mora models. The only con (for me) is that the hard plastic can be noisy when trying to sneak hunt through the woods, if brush or gear bumps into it. Easily remedied by hanging farther back and tucking into my back pocket.One noticeable difference with this sheath is the belt loop. On others I’ve had, the belt loop is a thin strip of rubber or rubberized cloth material. This one is leather. Seems supple, yet sturdy.Overall, I’m very pleased with the purchase. I think this knife will serve me well for hunting, fishing, camping, light bushcraft. I saw a review online describing it as a “general / all purpose” knife, and that is my impression as well.

I have the Garberg and the mora companion. Both excellent knives. What sets this knife apart is the compound grind which means it’s great for light bushcraft chores, camp chores and what’s more, in the kitchen – where the garberg and companion are perhaps not so stellar. It slices like crazy with that thin compound grind and is very useful for food prep. If you’re looking for one knife to take camping or a companion knife to your main bushcraft knife, you won’t be disappointed.

Très bon couteau je recommande