Best Whittling Knife: Top 10 Knives Reviewed For 2024

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• Morakniv Companion is a wonderful blade. As I have stated in previous reviews of Morakniv products, if you don't have one, you should try one. I really don't think you will be disappointed, especially at these prices. Let's do a short overview of three points here. The blade, the handle, and the sheath.
  1. The blade - Carbon steel and although some will complain this isn't a full tang knife, it is pretty close (I've seen the handle cutaway). There are thicker blades on other models, but in my experience this one has worked just fine. I would consider it a great general purpose working or camping blade. It's no the best for filleting fish, but you can. It's not the best to baton wood with, but you can, etc. These come pretty sharp and retain their edge very well. Since the blade is carbon steel, it will need to be oiled to keep corrosion at bay. If you intend to used this with a firestarter some material may need to be ground off. I personally don't use it as such, but have seen many instances where others do and have had to remove some material from the back of the blade.
  2. The handle - I like the style of these handles. They are functional and I personally think they look pretty good. In my experience these grip pretty well even when wet and also compliment the blade size pretty well for most tasks. This material and grip also come in handy for some tasks since there is no gimping on the blade, which I have never personally had a problem with. For a softer material, these handles seem to hold up very well, which was one of my concerns several years ago when I bought my first one.
  3. The sheath - Could it be better? Yes, but probably not at this price. These are easy to clean, retain the knife wonderfully, and have a nice little weep hole in the bottom. Like the handle, the sheaths are tougher than they look and seem to hold up quite well. I like the belt clip design myself, although it does have it's faults. This one in particular seems more prone to stay on the belt when you want it to come off rather than slipping off at unexpected times. As with most sheaths, its overall effectiveness will change depending on the belt it is being used with.
  In conclusion, these are great knives, buy one for you and all of your friends. Don't want a blade you have to oil? Get one in stainless instead. Regardless of your decision, don't just let your purchase set there, get out there and enjoy it!

• We bought this Opinel Stainless Steel as a first knife for our 8 year old son who is currently working to earn his whittling Badge in Cub Scouts. I was obsessively researching the perfect first knife for scouting - Benchmade Mini-Griptillian, Spyderco Delica 4, Buck 110, Leatherman Wave, Victorinox... And then I happened upon a review for this knife, and I knew this was it. Simple, safe(relatively, with the bonus that it locks in the closed position for pocket carry), and best of all, it is inexpensive so that when he loses or breaks it, no worries! I also liked the fact that it is all about the blade, no other stuff to focus on. Knife safety and knife skills are primary for a scout. The other things like the can opener, screwdriver, pliers, all that is good, but I want my kids to learn about the BLADE. I bought the No8 Carbone for myself, and for him, this Opinel No8 Luxe with Bubinga and polished 12C27M stainless steel blade - it is stunningly brilliant. This knife is lightweight ,fits in his pocket, the lock is bomb proof, and the handle fits his hands comfortably. We have not had to sharpen it yet, as it came cutting paper out of the box, and all he has done so far is open boxes, carve bars of soap, and sharpen a few sticks. I have sharpened my Carbone, and it was stupid simple with a diamond hone which a friend of mine showed us how to use. The Opinel Luxe stands out from the tactical crowd, which is refreshing to me. It is a reminder that this is tool for cutting, not combat - it does not pretend to be anything but what it is - a timeless tool, with superb functionality and a fantastic value. As I understand it, there are more Opinel No8's in the world than any other single knife. There is a reason for that.

• If you are looking for a general utility knife that looks classy, the Opinel No.6 Inox is a great choice; an elegant and non-intimidating "gentleman's knife" that's large, sharp, and sturdy enough to get the job done without being cumbersome.
  The size is small enough to fit into dress pants yet large enough to get a solid grip on when using. The blade came from the factory with an excellent edge and the size and material makes it much more functional than those found on a Swiss Army Knife.
  The wood you choose for the handle is personal preference, but I went with walnut and it looks beautiful; the wood has nice color, has an attractive grain, and contrasts with the bright stainless of the locking ring and the blade. As shown in the current seller images, the walnut handle does not have the brand markings.
  Compared to the No.8, which I also own and pair with more casual outfits, the No.6 is my choice when wearing pants with smaller pockets, when wearing an outfit with a dressier style, or when in areas where there is a 3" blade length limit. There are a few tasks I've had where the longer blade of the No.8 would have made it easier, but they are few and far between.

• I only recently discovered how cool Opinels are, and I'm upset that it took me so long. I have a No. 8 with bubinga handle and just received this No. 6 with walnut handle. I know that the No. 8 is the most popular size, and it was because of this fact that I ordered that one. I definitely love that knife and have been carrying with me everyday for the last week. But now that the No. 6 has arrived, I am going to switch to the smaller one for EDCing. I prefer smaller knives for EDC, as they are less likely to draw unwanted attention. The No. 6 fits comfortably in my hand with a 3- to 3 1/2-finger grip. It is extremely light, and fits in my pocket much better than the No. 8. Like my No. 8, it too came with a pretty dull blade with an iffy grind on it. No big deal - a few minutes on the sharpening stone and the edge was hair-whittling sharp. With its nice walnut handle (although I do think the bubinga on my No. 8 is nicer), classic blade shape, and two-handed operation, the No. 6 is, in my mind, the perfect gentleman's folder. It exudes Old World, classic, historical charm. Thank you Opinel!

• I've been looking for an every day carry knife with the following characteristics:
  1. Blade 3.5-4 inches
  2. Light enough to not be noticeable in pocket.
  3. Stainless blade, since I tend to not take very good care of things.
  4. A useful blade shape.
  5. Rated well by people who know knives better than I.
  6. Reasonably priced, including shipping costs.
  The Opinel No. 10 Stainless meets each of my criteria.
  I've only had it a week, but it already is "family," with a permanent place in my left pocket.
  I remember this knife being popular for camping in the '70s. At the time I couldn't afford one. In the days of Chinese knockoffs, this knife is still not truly "inexpensive," but it is affordable. The fact that it is made by a small business in rural France is a major plus. Overall, I will be recommending this to anyone looking for a very nice knife.

• Opinel N08 Stainless is my first Opinel knife, and I am already a fan. It is unique, compared to the run of the mill pocket knives. The blade came very sharp, and is easy to maintain an edge. The locking mechanism works well, despite being a little more cumbersome than a conventional lock. I will be buying another of these in a larger size. Great knife!

• I bought Opinel No. 9 for a travel/camping/road trip knife, mostly for cutting food (fruits and veggies). Works great. The neat-o locking mechanism tightened up after some time and some water absorption, but a twist of a screwdriver head in the gap of the metal locking collar fixed that (thanks to some knife nerd forum member).
  I was on the fence between No. 8 and No. 9. Being a tall guy with large hands, I'm glad I got the 9. It might be a bit too big if you want a pocket knife, but I wouldn't want anything smaller for a utility knife. It might even be a slight bit small, but it's a decent balance between handling and portability. The blade came and stayed sharp. It's light but sturdy. Pleased with the purchase.

• I know that you should be very careful with knives. I have cared a pocket knife for over 40 years. This Flexcut JKN88 Whittlin' Jack is more of a surgical instrument than a pocket knife. The blade has a mirror finish on it, not the typical edge where you can still see the grinding marks. Sure enough when I tested the sharpness with my finger to determine just how sharp it was, resulted in opening the first aid kit for a bandage. It cuts wood like cutting soft butter. Very happy with the purchase and my finger is much better.

• Flexcut JKN88 Whittlin' Jack was my first carving knife so I wasn't really expecting it to be as sharp as it was coming right out of the package. I cut myself while trying to close it after using it for the first time.
  That aside, this knife is a joy to carve with. It's certainly small enough to fit in a pocket but has a decent enough weight and quality of build to it that makes it easy to control while using it. As I ketioned before, this knife comes REALLY sharp which makes it even more worth the money

• Very sharp blade, very nice handle. I'm very pleased with Flexcut JKN88 Whittlin' knife, great quality for such a low price! I bought this knife as a "let's see if I like it before I buy the carving jack". A year later, I have not bought the carving jack, I like the whittling Jack a lot and am not ready to replace it.

• I have a nice set of woodcarving knives. Like many woodcarvers, perhaps more that I actually need. But there are times when you are out and about and feel the need to relax by whittling some wood into something pleasing. This Flexcut JKN88 Whittlin' knife is big enough and rugged enough, and well honed, to do some serious carving. At the same time, it is neither to big nor too heavy to not throw it in your pocket when head out into the woods or the beach. I'm glad that I made this purchase.

• Having purchased the Flexcut Tri-Jack Pro for whittling on my deck when I need time away from the PC, I thought I would try out the Flexcut Whittlin Jack so I'd have something to keep in my bag in case the mood strikes me to carve!
  In short, It's a little lighter than the Flexcut Tri-Jack Pro, missing the small blade and doesn't have the locking blade feature. It also didn't arrive as sharp as the Flexcut Tri-Jack Pro; but that was solved in seconds on the Flexcut SlipStrop Polish PW12.
  In short, I'm happy with the purchase, it's nearly 50% cheaper than the Flexcut Tri-Jack Pro so if something happens to it I won't be as irked with myself. The blades are very stiff so there's little chance of them closing on you, however extra caution should always be taken when using non-locking blades. The reduce weight is a plus given that it'll be carried around with me. Lastly the missing blade isn't as much of a big deal as I had assumed it would be. The larger blade on this item has more of a point, which with some care could be used to carve the finer detail that the small blade on the Flexcut Tri-Jack Pro is intended for. In the end, you'll achieve greatness with either the Flexcut Tri-Jack Pro or the Flexcut Whittlin Jack. The Flexcut Tri-Jack Pro is the better tool for certain, but the Flexcut Whittlin Jack is much better to throw in your pocket and leave the house with.

• My son has been wanting this knife for a very, very long time. After reading that it was unbreakable, it was a challenge for him to try to find a way to break it. He tried bending it, then hammered it into our tree and hit it sideways with a hammer. Still just as sturdy and no damage!!! Of course, boys will be boys, so he then decided it would be "cool" to hammer it into our brick driveway cracks and throw cinderblocks at it!!! All I can say, I have NO idea how in the world this knife has held up to everything he has tried!!!! It still looks brand new with no bends at all!!! I personally am not a knife person, however, it has been very impressive watching him try to destroy it!!! He is supervised by his dad while doing these things and I am not encouraging anyone to try this.
  If by chance they do break it, I would order another.

• For pure value, you simply cannot beat Morakniv. I recently purchased this Morakniv 11863 Companion, it was my 4th knife from the company. All of them, whether carbon or stainless steel, are of excellent quality and are extremely durably and sturdy. They also come wickedly sharp. I wish they made pocket knives, I just love their blades. Obviously one of these blades isn't as strong as a properly forged blade (they are cut out of sheet stock), but they are made the same way as most mass produced knives and they start with better steel than most brands. Also their sharpening process is obviously superior, the only other knives I've had which come as sharp are MUCH more expensive (my $150 Benchmade, for example). If you want a great little knife, and you don't need either a folder or a huge bush knife, then you will be VERY happy with one of these. And while you're at it, buy a few extras, they make great gifts.

• I've known about Morakniv and their brand of knives for years. I've wanted one for a long time and could not pass up the opportunity to get one at this price. Everyone complains about carbon steel rusting immediately, but honestly, for the price and quality, and keeping an edge, you can't go wrong. You just have to take better care of it than you would stainless. A light oiling, which I've done, and oiling after every use is all you need to do. I didn't think I would like the rubber handle, but it fits well in my hand, and so far no slipping, even when wet (and a gloved hand). I cannot wait to use it outdoors as it will get much better testing in the woods than in my garage. Overall, a great companion blade for my Helle knife.

• I ordered Morakniv 11863 Companion Knife after reading your reviews, The knife arrived on time in good condition and is a very impressive item. It is the sharpest knife right out of the box I've ever seen! I stropped it a few times and it took the edge up a notch. I get the idea it will hold an edge well also, but time will tell. I recently got a Wicked Edge sharpening system which produces the sharpest edge I have ever put on a blade. Out of the box, this knife was almost as sharp as that. The sheath is solid and attaches to a belt by pushing the clip downward on the belt from above. A great gift or an extra to keep around. Just remember to put a little oil on it every now and then as it is carbon steel and will rust without some minimal periodic maintenance (light oiling).

• Morakniv 11863 Companion is one heck of a knife for $10! Really...it's a steal! I use mine to create feather sticks for my fireplace, and it excels at that task. The blade is sharp, and the handle is very comfortable. As a matter of fact I'm going to buy a second one so I can keep it in the shed for yard duty.
  Now for those folks who are giving it 1 and 2 star reviews for rust issues and complaining about the unfinished spine please STOP!
  Here are the facts about this knife. First it is made of CARBON STEEL! It WILL rust if not properly cared for! That means rinsing it off, drying it, and applying your favorite oil before putting it away. You can also force a patina on the blade to help prevent rust. Go on YouTube and search for how to do this. If you can not follow these simple instructions and the blade starts to rust then it is YOUR fault and not the knife! If you need a knife that is rust resistant then buy the stainless steel version for a few dollars more.
  Now the second fact. Mora has purposely NOT finished the spine of this knife. Got that? It is NOT a manufacturing defect! My guess is they skipped this step in order to make the knife less expensive to manufacture and cheaper to buy which is A GOOD THING. The unfinished spine does not affect the performance of the knife. You might have a harder time creating sparks with a fire steel but that is easily fixed by using a file to square off the spine. If you must have a finished spine then buy the stainless steel version.
  Ok I got that off my chest. So buy this knife...right now.

• Morakniv Companion a wonderful knife. I have a small collection of pocket knives from around the world.... that are inexpensive. I read the reviews and saw the videos on Mora Knives. They are all positive and the only critique is they don't have a full tang. That is true, but it's very well made.
  A true review would have this Mora performing in the bush. I haven't done any batoning or feathering with this knife. I am reviewing the initial quality. Many Amazon reviews talk about slicing paper and "hair-popping" sharp, but there are levels of sharp. I have gone that route myself and have shaved hair with other knives. None of them takes hair off like a straight razor, except this one! I didn't have to strop it or sharpen it first; it's it the sharpest knife that I have ever used straight out of the sheath. This is my first Swedish knife with a Scandi-grind. It appears to be a superior design compared to others in my collection.
  A sharp knife is a wonderful tool. It makes work more satisfying and more efficient. This is beauty in design and function. I use it often and beat on it a little because I don't want to beat on a more expensive knife. This thing just keeps its edge. Just wipe it off and put a drop of oil on it, it looks almost new. I appreciate that kind of product. This is a really great knife.

• Goes through green wood like butter, works great for notching cured wood to. I didn't want to like this Morakniv Companion knife, but I ended up using it almost exclusively for small tasks during my last camping trip. I used it for making tent pegs, cutting tine, and processing kindling. Still have slight issues feather sticking with it because the blade always wants to bite too deep. But this is probably just an issue of me having to get used to the scandi grind. I really liked that I could clip it to my swim trunks without issue due to it's weight. (I spent a lot of time wading a small river, going from one side to the other) One word of caution; this knife will rust FAST if you don't take care of it. If you buy this knife do yourself a favor and put a patina on it with a onion, or some mustard. There are a ton of videos on how do this on youtube if you don't know what I'm talking about. I would recommend this knife for hikers, campers and bushcrafters. I would not recommend this as a do-it-all survival knife. But it's great for medium to lite camping tasks.

• I bought the Morakniv 11863 Companion for my 12yo son who is left handed. He loved the handle design and size, but could not safely unsheath the knife with his left hand. The sheath is not reversible, and the belt/pocked attachment is not flexible.
  To be honest, this was a bit difficult to operate even for my right-handed self. I have owned a couple other Mora Knives and did not have this issue.
  It might be great of you're worried about dropping it, but I've seen better solutions. Also, the finger guard is not very large. The rubber grip on the handle should prevent any fingers from sliding up the blade, but if you're in water or mud, I could see it happening. Just something to be aware of. For normal use, I would say it feels great and secure.We will look for an alternative that can be operated by left-handed people.

• I would really say that Morakniv Companion is an excellent knife. Mora is a widely reputable manufacturer and with this one they surely don't disappoint. I've used this thing extensively over the past couple weeks from opening mail, to whittling, to cutting rope and bailing twine, and many things in between, it's size makes it an extremely handy knife. It's very sharp right out of the box and stays that way through many tasks. The handle on it fits my hand perfectly and the material is pretty unique, it almost seems to get 'grippier' if you will. I wouldn't be afraid to use thing in any sort of wet weather environment. The sheath is also very nice, pretty solid hard plastic with positive 'clicks' when it locks in, and lock in it does. You could put this knife in the sheath, string it on your belt, climb a tree and hang upside down and swing around a bit and it'll still be right there with you and not in the way. I bought mine here on Amazon for $12. That's right $12. Initially you know you think it's a $12 knife how good could it really be, I'll probably break it or throw it away in a week. Definitely not the case here, this is a very high quality, reasonably priced knife that you can have and keep just about anywhere, throw it in the truck, your bag, the shed, garage, wherever. One of my best purchases on Amazon to date, I highly recommend it, and any other Mora products. Because its carbon steel, Keep a little oil on it over long periods of non use and it'll last you for years.

• I seen all these bad reviews of people talking about Morakniv Companion knife: "It rusted after the first use" or "it rusted after I left it in my shed".... These people have obviously never had carbon steel blades which is top quality steel for a blade (it gets no better). You must clean these after every use and put a light coat of oil on these. Research how to care for carbon steel knives before buying and know what to expect. Youtube has plenty of videos on this. I buy nothing but carbon steel knives because I like sharp blades that hold an edge and you should to. Of course if you are gonna use one to process food then you will want a stainless steel blade. And this knife came out of the box slicincing through sheets of paper (razor sharp).This knife for this price, is unbeatable! Great knife! Great price! and a darn good sheath to go with it. I will be buying more.

• Morakniv 11863 Companion - Excellent knife as an outstanding price!
  I bought one a while ago. It's very sharp, unlike some other blades that I've bought.
  I think they did a great job on this knife and sheath, especially at this price. It fits my hand and indexes right away. The contour of the handle is great. The blade thickness makes it rugged and stiff enough to get through many things I slice open; heavy duty cardboard boxes, heavy fabric, and ropes.
  The point penetrates very easily and it slices smoothly since it's very sharp.
  I like that it is stainless steel since I work outside alot.
  The sheath is very sturdy and I like the 'thumb-push point' which helps getting the blade out. You don't have to pull up and yank the knife out since it pops out. Very nice idea.
  I have bought several over the past year. I put them in my tool kits, shop, fishing boxes, and bug out bags.

• I ordered four Morakniv Companion knives for personal bugout bags for my family and I could not be happier.
  Pros:
  - Very, very lightweight. A perfect camp knife for a bugout bag or camping pack.
  - Knife snaps tightly into the carry case and ensures that it will not fall out if you fall, slip, etc.
  - Comes sharp enough to shave with. I have not dulled one yet to see how quickly and easily it takes an edge, but the factory edge is super sharp.
  - Case is designed to put on your belt or a pack strap without having to undo the belt/strap and should hold quite well.
  Cons:
  - My only complaint is the lack of a lanyard hole in the knife handle. Because of the dark color of this knife I wanted to attach a brightly colored lanyard made of paracord so that if I drop the knife in the woods or water it will be easy to spot. There is none. However, there appears to be enough material at the base of the handle to allow drilling a hole into it without damaging the functionality of the knife.
  All in all I would grade this knife a 9.5/10 with only the lack of a lanyard hole being a negative.

• Morakniv Companion - One of my favorite survival knives. It's inexpensive but quality made. I've not only used this, but seen it used by tons of wilderness therapy staff and we've abused this knife thoroughly. The knife is lightweight and 3/4 tang which is enough for most any application from smashing the back with rocks/sticks to chop wood, down to the basic cutting of food. The only time I saw one break was when it was being used incorrectly to the extreme. It was wedged about a foot deep into some thick wet wood that wouldn't split and had a gorilla of a man with a rock who was trying to us the knife as a pry bar to split the wood the rest of the way and accidentally cracked the handle (steel was fine). That being said the knife he was using was about 7 years old and had been through 3-4 other staffers use, so it'd already seen a lot of torture. I currently have three of these: one in the truck, one with my camping gear, and a loaner that I hand off for other to use and abuse.
  For $12 - $15 you're not going to find a better knife. Guaranteed. (Just be sure to wash your carbon blade once you're done and oil it when you get home from your trip.)

• I am incredibly pleased with my Mora Companion! It's really hard to go wrong with such a long lasting knife for such an affordable price! These suckers really hold an edge. I received a Condor Bushlore for Christmas and was considering whether or not I wanted to force a patina. I wanted to see what I thought about forcing a patina so I got a cheaper knife as I never forced them in the past. (I learned that it felt like cheating and I need to earn my patina). This mora is now firmly clipped to my sun visor in my truck. I'm getting more of these soon!

• I am a Mora fan. Since finding Mora Knives I have gone crazy finding THE perfect one. I have found that there is one for each occasion. I have both the Companion and the Companion Heavy Duty. As expected, the Heavy Duty is just a beefier version of the Companion. If you don't need a stockier, bigger handle, thicker blade and a slightly longer blade, then the Companion is for you. I liked the Companion and just wanted the Heavy Duty Companion for tougher jobs. The Companion is your quality scandi grind razor blade that is sharp enough to shave the hair off your arm out of the box. It is light enough to put on a pararcord or a sting of leather and wear around the neck, or you can just clip it on your pants or belt. It is useful in the kitchen as well as around the campfire. You can baton it as it is 3/4 tang, but the Heavy Duty is probably better for heavier duties. But for feathering the Companion is great! I encourage my friends who are starting to collect or who want a good knife at a good price to go Mora. You can't beat a Mora for the quality and the price. I like the plastic sheath. It secures the knife well and is handy to just clip on without having to wear a belt or you can wear a belt if you prefer. I like to carry my Mora's around the neck. They are handy to go out at night to walk the dog to have a bit of protection. I love the Companion. The regular Companion or the Heavy Duty. Get them both! They are the right price!!!

• Morakniv 11863 Companion is a Damn fine knife. I use mine primarily for skinning, de-boning, and jointing small game and extensively on processing our farm raised rabbits and chickens. The grind and thin blade makes sharpening an easy task. Even a complete beginner shouldn't have any trouble sharpening to a good working edge (sharp enough to easily cut paper, but not razor shave sharp) on a stone. Great edge retention. (people really aren't kidding about how long it holds an edge - and contact with bone as with my application will dull lesser knives very quickly) Only my more expensive, older, american made knives, upwards of $50+ have similar edge retention. It's light, and has a good feel to the handle, and the grip remains firm even when wet or soaked in blood. For my tasks I only keep it at the level of a good working edge, because razor sharp will be slicing off bone and cartilage chips in with the meat without my even noticing. With a simple vinegar patina, applied with just a paper towel soaked in vinegar for a couple hours, the blade doesn't rust during my daily use. During a day of animal processing it is often submerged in water and washed multiple times, and still never rusts. At the end of the day, I simply clean it with soap and water, dry thoroughly, and put back in the sheath. I don't even need to use oil with the vinegar patina on it. When I do sharpen it, which isn't often even with extensive use, I just touch-up the patina with another vinegar wrap for a couple hours and it's good to go....otherwise the newly sharpened edge will likely rust. You won't find a better game knife, with this quality steel, at this price. I bought several more after seeing how great the first one performed in use. I definitely understand why Mora has such a fine reputation.

• Everybody knows Mora makes a GREAT knife and this one was no different. The sheath has good retention, no issues with it coming out. Since it is carbon I went ahead and forced a patina on it to make caring for it easier (plus it just looks cool). It's extremly light weight, in fact I usually throw it around my neck once I've made camp. The ONLY down side is that companions don't come with a 90° spine, so you do have to grind the spine down to strike a ferro rod. Over all its an awesome product!

• These Morakniv Companion really are fantastic knives.
  They came very, very sharp. The construction is solid. The handles are slightly grippy, which is nice. The sheaths are sturdy with a good loop for hanging it either from your belt, or from a slide-lock connector. Since the sheath is plastic, time will tell how well the loop holds up. But it seems to be as sturdy as the loops on your standard OWB handgun holster. The knife locks tightly in place as well. Fairly easy to pull out, but it's not going to drop out accidentally.
  Side note: because the spine of these knives is rough, be careful when wiping them clean on your pants/jeans. They will catch on fabric.

• Honestly I believe Morakniv 11863 Companion knives represent the best value per dollar. Rugged, versatile and amazingly affordable. Blade holds an edge well, much better than the usual garbage you'd get at this price. If you lose it you won't flip out, well if you lose it in the middle of a backwoods hunt ok that'd suck, but losing it doesn't mean shelling out major dosh for a replacement.

• Morakniv Companion really are fantastic knives.
  They came very, very sharp. The construction is solid. The handles are slightly grippy, which is nice. The sheaths are sturdy with a good loop for hanging it either from your belt, or from a slide-lock connector. Since the sheath is plastic, time will tell how well the loop holds up. But it seems to be as sturdy as the loops on your standard OWB handgun holster. The knife locks tightly in place as well. Fairly easy to pull out, but it's not going to drop out accidentally.

• Morakniv 11863 Companion - An outstanding knife! It IS carbon steel so you have to take care of it. If you leave it out in the weather or don't dry it off after using or washing it will rust. As with any knife or tool you have to take care of it, but if it does rust, a little oil will take it right off again.
  I prefer the carbon steel version because I grind the back spine of the blade flat with a nice 90 degree corner on it so that it throws a nice shower of sparks with a fire steel. A stainless steel blade doesn't work with fire steels.
  This isn't my PRIMARY knife because it isn't full tang. But I love it so much as my back up knife I now own 5 of them to have as back ups in different go bags and edc bags.

• Morakniv Companion is the highest quality knife I have ever purchases at this price point! The knife is shave knuckle hair sharp right out of the box. I proofed this point to my father whom I bought one for Christmas. What won me over was searching in the reviews if this knife was suitable for skinning game which two reviewers say it is. So I pulled the trigger and now I am addicted to this knife. Anyone who does any sort of outdoor adventuring should splurge ($10-$16) on this awesome high quality knife. It really blows me away at how nice it is at such a low price. The reviews are also a good indicator that this knife meets up to the hype.
  The sheath is also pretty cool that it clips to your belt or pants waistband with a snug design. It takes some effort to take the sheath off so that's a plus that you wont accidentally knock it off.
  Overall I could not be happier with this knife and would recommend it as a perfect gift to fathers, sons, brothers, husbands, and any tool minded person.

• I own a few of Morakniv Companion, and they're excellent knives. The hunters here in Hawaii tend to prefer the carbon steel over the stainless steel models, but personally, I haven't really noticed a big difference in the cutting performance between the two steels. I've read some reviews of people complaining about their carbon steel Moras rusting, which always makes me chuckle. Carbon steel will rust if you don't take care of it (dry wipe it after use & apply a light coating of food grade oil), and they probably won't do well in your dishwasher, just saying. I live in a place with high humidity, acid rain, vog, and saltwater, and my carbon blades do just fine

• Impressed! I wasn't expecting much from this Morakniv Companion knife, in fact I thought it would be very thin metal, but was surprised at how good of quality the blade is. Made in Sweden and crazy sharp out of the box. These Mora knives are extremely popular because they are cheap yet are made extremely well. The sheath is not too bad, it's plastic but custom made for this knife. The top edge of the blade is a little rough and unfinished which is especially usefull for using a fire steel. I only wish they had other handle/sheath colors to choose from. It's either green or orange, can't a guy just have a black or grey handle? =) I'll certainly be buying more of these, one for each bug out bag and stash a couple away in various places.

• I have to agree with all the positive reviews, this Morakniv 11863 Companion knife is wonderful. I use it exclusively to whittle wood. Had bought a Flexcut Carving Jack (as a beginner whittler) as many reviews suggested so, and on a whim, I also bought this Mora Companion for the wood roughing process to compliment the Carving Jack. All in all, I use this Mora knife for almost all of the whittling, period. It's so sturdy, sharp, and usable. Of course, it's large compared to a pocket, folding knife... But no regrets here. It's whittling friendly and more. If I ever start a bug-out bag, this will be in it. I keep the carbon blade coated with mineral oil and sometimes wax. It came with a small cosmetic knick on the side of the blade, but, love this thing.

• Morakniv 11863 Companion is awesome tool. What can you say about this legendary bargain knife. You can not beat this knife. The only downside that some may consider its a carbon steel knife it stains and will rust if you do not maintain the blade with oil or clean it well every time you use it on acidic things like cutting a orange or lemon. The scandi grind is fantastic for cutting wood or making feather sticks for fire. The Swedes know what they are doing and why they use this blade so much in the forest as its been used for decades. For the price point nothing comes close to these series of knives honestly especially for outdoors and bush craft camping. 15 bucks is a bargain for a knife that will probably last a lifetime. Can not say enough about this knife. Even the legend himself Mors Kasanski will tell you he gave these knives to his students since the 1970's for a good reason. They where cheap and reliable good knives.

• Opinel N08 Stainless is such a beautifully simple and perfectly elegant knife. Much lighter than I expected. Not the knife to rely on solely in the woods but absolutely great for light everyday cutting needs. The original style opening mechanism takes about 30 seconds to figure out but is very secure open and closed once you get the hang of it. Only complaint is that it does require two hands to open. I have several other (much more expensive knives) but I find this to be a great light knife at a fantastic price.

• Bought Opinel No.8 as my first whittling knife after countless minutes of research online. It may have been a whim purchase. But it's one I'll never forget. After silently, effortlessly, triumphantly cutting through the amazon box which the knife came in, and later a piece of computer paper folded into itself 5 times, I put it in my will: I'd like to be buried with my Opinel No.8. This knife looks hotter than that chick at Starbucks, cuts better than grandma's celebration knifes, costs next to nothing, and can hold onto an edge longer than the sands of The Grand Canyon. Just buy one on a whim and sharpen a No. 2 pencil with it. It's a spiritual experience.