i own both and they are great, mora knows how to make a quality blade. that being said, if i had to label them, id say the garberg is the toughest mora currently out there, the full tang, pommel, microbevel, flat spine and stainless steel, not only make it one tough blade to use, but one very durable knife against the elements as well. as for the kansbol, id consider that moras perfected blade. taking all the classic features found in past models , but upgrading them. the kansbols thin blade and secondary flat edge towards the tip make it an excellent wood carver, and game/food processor. if i had to choose only one, ill take the kansbol. nothing against the garberg, just my lifestyle and my environment dont need strength in a blade as much as it needs finesse and precision. just my 2 cents.
Well said. I think it has to be a question of where you are and what you need. From what I've seen the Kansbol just seems to be a solid all rounder and got mine on the way. I'd take a small axe too so adds to my overall set up for my needs. Plus it weighs less than a lot of folding knives so you can easily afford the additional pack weight of an axe. That said as a grab and go, one tool to do it all garberg seems like a pretty solid choice as it seems to be a 'survival knife' by design. Sure there are compromises and it wouldn't exactly be the most comfortable experience but it would see you through.
@Bob Dobalina From using Companion and Companion HD, i have a feeling the scandis can be considered multi purpose knives only when thin. Thick scandis just don't cut well and i think that's what a knife is for primarily. Thick scandi is maybe good at batoning or other HD use, but sacrifices much of it's slicing performance to the HDness.
For hunting oriented purposes I prefer Kansbol, for Utility and Survival I will choose Garberg. Price wise Kansbol is the winner but having only one knife all around, Garberg wins. Thank you for beautiful great energetic unbiased informative videos.
I just found the perfect woods combination. The Kansbol, and Eldris. I love them both, and for making Feathersticks and shavings, the Eldris is tops. My Kansbol does everything else, including dressing out trout, and small game. The Eldris isn't bad on small game, either. It skins great. Like I said, Mora rocks. I even still carry a Companion.
I got a Kansbol, and I love it. I can't believe the Garberg could be any better. As far as notching and stuff, I also carry a Cold Steel Trail Tomahawk, with a pommel on the end, so that's what I would use for that. I used to think the CS Bushman was the ultimate outdoor knife, but now I carry the Kansbol everywhere. Mora rocks!
I have both and love them, the kansbol at the cabin, food prep, skinning, great knife for any precision work, the garberg for when Im out in the woods, its a little tank, batoning, chopping, notches for traps. They are both great knives and compliment each other perfectly so I say get both, you cant go wrong with either.
the real difference boils down to price point, here in the UK, the Garberg retails for $147, the Kansbol $44 , get a Kansbol and a Husqvana forest axe for the price of a Garberg and be prepared for all eventualities.
If I had to choose one it would be the Garberg. The security of a full tang sets it a little ahead for me. But I see these two as a system. Wear the Garberg and use it for general camp tasks. Keep the Kansbol in your bag, and use it for skinning, food prep, etc. Great review John!
Garberg is like a Tier1 operator. A sturdy, fearless, reliable and direct action commando who handles any situation better than expected. Kansbol feels like a Green Beret. A Tier2 warrior who can also be deployed for higher-level missions. Versatile, flexible, professional and perfected almost in every aspect.
In a long term survival situation, I would go with the Garberg for the simple reason that it would be more durable and less likely to fail. I own both knives and use both knives... Mora rocks.
Just ordered a Garberg Carbon steel with the multi mount, i think it will be a good companion. I have a couple of Mora 2000 as well (same blade as Kansbol but different handle), which i think is a close to perfect hunting knife for larger games. The 2000's have served me well at more than 20 years at mostly moose hunt. For smaller games like red dear and such i have an more estethic typical scandinavian hunting knife. I really like the blade of 2000/Kansbol for different tasks, one of the best or most practical. The Swedish army have used the 2000 as a std field knife for many years, they holds up for more beating than most think. I like the low weight for all tasks except chopping, but in normal situation i use a axe for that. Cant tell who winns, but a sturdier knife allways give me a better feeling.
@@bencullen8499 hi, the Mora Gargerg Carbon, has worked flawless. Always oiled it with different oils in the kitchen. Forgot to clean it sometimes and forgot it at the veranda but no rust so far. Ofc 99%of the time it's cleaned and stored in house. It does all tasks yiu throw to it. Estetic I'm more looking in to Casström Swedish Forest Knife No 10 or the Lars Fält model. But I'm defo happy.
I just recently bought a black carbon steel blade Garberg because of the thicker full tang blade. I was a little skeptical of the thinner profile blade on the Kansbol as I figured it would not be as durable. Having seen your video I think I will eventually add the Kansbol to my other Mora's as I can see them complimenting each other as a set. Just like different guns are used for different tasks different blades would be as well. You need a well rounded tool box. I definitely believe in that approach. Of course it also means I wind up with Hella lot of tools lol.
Two different knives. Also two of my favorite knives. The Garberg is obviously better for heavier duty tasks and the Kansbol is better for around the camp utility tasks. If I could only pick one, I would obviously pick the Garberg as it is far better for Bushcraft and if you find yourself in a survival situation. But for every day life and camping, Kansbol all the way. Perfect slicer for food Prep and can do all the heavy duty tasks, just not as easily and as reliable as the Garberg
Hi, the most complete ( Push cuts , notches ) and methodical Review I ve Seen so far. Professional and very Nicely presented. THANK YOU for Your dedicated Work. I Personaly definetly Prefer the Kansbol, because for Weight/ Cost /usability Ratio. In the Full Tang Segment There are much Better options Than the gaberg, that Does Not mean that it s a Bad Knife Kind regards Chris
I have a big Becker BK 9. That handles all the big chopping, hacking, splitting tasks, but I needed a smaller knife that fits more of the smaller bushcraft tasks. That's why I chose the lighter Kansbol to fit in a small bag that supplements the larger knife. I think the compound grind of the kansbol makes it the more versatile choice, while sacrificing some toughness of the thicker Garberg. If one can ONLY have one knife, maybe the Garberg would be better.
That garberg is just awesome !! They both are great knifes, but as far as the both go i think the garberg is a tough work horse survival knife and the kansbol is more a bush crafter for more of the fine details in carvings, traps, skinning. I would love to have them hahaha! i have a few moras now and have already fallen in love with thease knifes. Id put them up against the best out there and the prices are just amazing/ best for the buck. Thanks for another great video
Great video. Just ordered a Kansbol as for me it seems to be a solid all rounder. I'd take my fasthawk and a folding saw with me which would compliment the Kansbol. I get the 'if all I had is one tool' argument which makes perfect sense too but for me my set up is a system and not a single piece of gear. I'd rather have a couple of tools with me that carry out their function well rather than one tool that will make do. Yep you could carry an axe with the garberg but for me it then seems a bit redundant. That said in its own right the garberg is a great knife too and I can see why others would want one.
Mora Companion- great knive for simple every day cuting tasks. But just for that. Perfect budget option only for those who had never try Kansbol. Mora Kansbol- fantastic knive for food prepare and wood cuting. Shape and steel is in another level than Companion. Kansbol is a little bit too light and too thin for biger wood. But have fantastic balance for small hand. Perfect edc- for price and performance. Mora Garberg- perfect tool for wood cuting and for hard tasks in the forest. I recomend this knive for people who have big hands and very strong hand grip. Kansbol and Garberg is an example of perfect and simple knives.
I like both the Kansbol and the Garberg. If I had to pick one it would be the Kansbol. I have done everything with it: plrepare food, prepare fires and field dress game. It really is the best all around knife. If my bias was simply batoning, well I'd pick differently. But for all around useage, I pick the Kansbol.
I think I would go with the Garberg. It's interesting though it could change after I got them both in hand. Wouldn't be the first time my mind was changed as a result of actual use. Great vid/comparison.
Kansbol, of course. The Garberg is Mora response to all the “me too” requests for full tang. Why do we need full tang? Because all the “experts” tell us we do. Let’s just close our eyes and think back on all those knives we’ve snapped in half out in the field because they weren’t full tang. Ridiculous. Good on Mora for responding to the market demands, but they set a price point way at the top of the band. And kept it there. So good on all you guys for buying into the full tang hype; thanks for supporting a great company. Personally I’ll go buy two Bushcraft Blacks or two Kansbols for about the price of a Garberg. And I don’t like the handles on either of these, John. Too slick and too little guard. Companion or Bushcraft Black handle is way better.
I’m really knew to knives and have started building up my survival gear. My first knife was/is the companion and I am now waiting for my Kansbol to arrive 🤗 I can’t wait. Excellent video I’m subscribed
AS Garberg was just $25 on Amazon a couple days ago (with the Molle Multimount). I would probably have gone with the Kansbol if the Garberg hadn’t been so inexpensive. Do you think the regular Companion can substitute the Kansbol in some way (thinking more specifically filleting fish and general food prep)?
Hey John nice presentation,. It seems to me they are very even performance wise. I am leaning to favor the Kansbol since my bushcraft forest knife has the same blade geometry/design. Take care bro. - Marco
I own both, but for me it's the Garberg. I'm not a fan of rubber handles. That's the main reason I prefer it over the Kansbol. I pair it with a Mora 510, perfect combo. I know it's blasphemy, but I wish Mora would come out with a flat grind Garberg. That said, the Kansbol is an excellent knife you won't go wrong with.
I love my Kansbol. It‘s a one tool option. For extreme strong tasks I use my Mora Robust. Stronger than the Garberg (despite stick tang) and much cheaper!
I am a super fan of the companion (as long as I have an axe with me) if I had to pick, I would go with the kansbol. Never had Mora come apart on me, so the tang is not an issue.
Wish to high heaven Morakniv would put the same TPE overmold on the Garberg that they have on the Kansbol and Eldris. Needs it even more than those since it is a heavier-duty use blade.
Excellent video my friend,I have a Mora Garberg and all the other Mora's except the Kansbol,I will purchase a Kansbol.I'm a hunter and I carry a Mora companion knife in my game bag for field dressing Deer and rabbits and on my belt a Buck Lite.my Mora Garberg is in my backpack with the usual items.I use the Garberg for cutting Hazel sticks to make stalking sticks or walking sticks from.ALL Mora's are excellent knives but I have to say the Garberg is best.stay safe.
Both are great knives however the kansbal is about $35.00 cheaper so would be a great choice on a budget. If you are not on a budget I would pick the Garberg.
I really don’t pay much heed in comparing knives of different design features. I own the Garberg and think it is the best designed knife I own and it pperforms bushcraft tasks beautifully. The Kansbol is a fine knife, I’m sure, but I have other knives I use that perform those tasks better. So, in the final analysis, it’s a matter of preference. As the song says, “if you can’t be with the one your love, love the one you’re with”.
Elder hiker..with all things considered, both knives are “top of the shelf selections, I also find buck knives on top...would’ve you consider telling us what knives are better than Mora. We’d like to research and form our own opinion and add to our collection.
@@danielcesena7951 Sure Daniel. First let me say that knives are personal and people really love the knives they have. For me, knives are about performance and esthetics. Knives have 3 components: type of steel, geometry of the blade, and the handle, or scales. I already said I think the More is an excellent knife and I really like the handle. A perfect design in my mind because it is comfortable and does not cause hot spots. So what do I have? I carry my Mora Garberg and the Mora carving knife. I also have the 1095 K-bar BK-9, Bk-16, and BK 17. The BK-9 is an outstanding chopper and big bushcraft knife for producing firewood. Its big, its heavy and it is a badass knife. I like the BK-16 for a camp knife and food preparation because it has a flat grind which is perfect. The scandi grind Mora is not a flexible as the flat grind BK-16. The flat grind doesn't do feather sticks as nicely as the scandi grind, but it does food processing and camp chores better. I also have numerous Swiss Army Knife and I don't leave home without it. I also have several Buck knives because that is what I grew up with and I'm nostalgic about Buck. In short, there are all sorts of quality knives to choose from and my personal choices are Mora, K-bar, and SAK. I don't like to argue about the "1 best knife" for bushcraft. But, if you pin me down, the 1 knife I would always take in emergency/survival situations is the BK-9. Its not ideal for all tasks, but I can do all tasks with it. If I'm going out for several days, I will take the Bk-9, the BK-16, and the swiss army Huntsman. If I'm just going out for a day hike, I will take the Mora Garberg and the SAK Huntsman. But, in all fairness, there are many excellent knives from which to choose. I'm not a 100% fan of the scandi grind and I would prefer the saber grind (BK-9) and the flat grind (BK-16 and SAK). If we are going to have a contest on making feather sticks, I choose the Mora Garberg. Hope this helps.
@@elderhiker7787 as iron sharpens iron , So one man sharpens his friend. Prov. 27:17 ... Thx Elder Hiker for your words. I will continue my research. You have good and interesting info. I wish you well.
The reality is that these are two different types of knives. I own both. The Garberg has better steel, is thicker and would stand up better. The Kansbol is so thin on the forward end of the blade, that is a liability. Around the camp kitchen, if you needed to process fish or game, the Kansbol wins. If you need a dependable blade in any serious situation, it is the Garberg, hands down.
As always, it comes down to your needs and usage. If I want a camping knife, I’m going to grab the Kansbol. In the grand scheme of things to do outdoor, it’s just a more well rounded knife. If I want a heavy bushcraft or survival knife, I’m going to grab something other than a Garberg. Esee 5 or 6? Something slightly longer and beefier that can do bushcraft and survival duties properly. I really don’t see a place for the Garberg at all other than for Morakniv to claim they have a full tang knife. When you ask the question, which knife does its respected duties better, the Kansbol is the overwhelming winner, in my opinion.
As a hunter, I would carry the Kansbol more. The blade design is better suited for field dressing and meat prep. The Garberg looks to be tougher, but at that price point, I would feel more comfortable spending the extra money and just use an ESEE 6 for that type of work.
Enjoyed watching your video, I've got the outdoor 2000, The blade design of the Kansbol for me is the better, not buy much but the design lends itself perfectly for every camp chore and whittle's any piece of wood.
First of all, thanks for another great vid. One thing you didn’t mention is price. On amazon, the Garberg is selling for about double the price of the Kansbol. I bought the kansbol a year ago; it’s a great knife. I didn’t need the real heavy duty Garberg, as I have other knives in that category. My advice would be: if money is no object, get BOTH! If you must pick one and you need something really heavy duty, get the Garberg, but otherwise, if what you want is a step up from the average Mora Companion, the Kansbol is a great choice. When taking price in to account, the Kansbol wins.
I think it's a tie. I own companions and a Garberg, thinner blades slice easier, but the Garberg has to be used with slightly different angle. It's a tie.
Have the kansbol and love it would love to try the Garberg out then I could make an honest opinion. Based on the 2 different grinds because the full tang is not an issue for me when it comes to Mora knives
First off I have to admit that I own dozens of custom blades as well as high end production knives due to my buckskinning participation. I reallt do like and own the Garberg, Kansbol and bushcraft Mora's. For heavier field use the Garberg is quite good, now as for finner camp crafting and chores the Kansbol is the better choice. Now all around bush crafting the bushcraft wins. As a servival blade I'd go with thd Garberg. For all the above reasons is why I have all three, purpose built knives.
Very nice video, thanks a lot. I think both knifes are so good that i want all🙂 I have several Mora Knifes and i love them all. It's unbelievable how much knife you can get for cheap money from Mora. This are really, really good and nearly perfect and outstanding knifes. Ahh, for me the winner of your competition is the Mora Kansbol. Why? Only the price! Both Knifes are fantastic in my eyes!
Hello John, thanks for an other nice video. It's really hard to say which knife I prefer. So i own both knifes. Hey, the Garberg is more expensive but it's worth the money. I can not say I prefer the Garberg or the Kansbol. Both knifes have their own tasks. So, I am really happy to have both knifes in my pocket, on my belt, rucksack or whatever :)
I would go with the KANSBOL - if you need a beefier knife move to a Becker or ESSE. For a handy light weight knife go with the Kansbol oooor Bushcraft Black love em a lot. Great price & perform excellent. Those SWEDE'S
These knives are pretty much almost the same, however the Garberg is a more robust knife and is made for the heavier duty tasks like heavy battonning, maybe chopping small saplings. its full tang for the heavier duty stuff. The Kansbol is a great knife to use for every day outdoor tasks but is capable of some heavy tasks. in my opinion i would take out the Garberg in the field and use the kansbol as a back up knife, maybe set it up in my car or something.
I would say the Kansbol is the smarter choice. Part of it has to do with price point. Both perform the same tasks, the Kansbol better at some the Garberg at others. The Kanbol is just a really good knife. The Garberg seems to be trying to be more than a Bushcraft/camp knife, as if it is trying to be a light survival. Knife. There are knives that serve that purpose better that are at equal, even better price points than the Garberg. As such I would say at half the price the Kansbol is better for the tasks these two knives do well. Want a ~5 inch survival knife spend the same money on a BK2 or save money and get a Schf10
both awesome knives, hard to choose. You look like Chuck Norris in this video, wheres your work out machine? Merry Christmas. See you in the new year. Im off till the second, Im just sayioing
Why didn’t you give us the price? The Gerberg @ $100 dollars and the Kansbol @$25-$30 dollars. (Prices as of 04/30/22 from Amazon). That could influence the choice. I vote for the Kansbol!….SanJoséBob
Indeed BOTH are excellent. I own only two Mora's which I figure to be the best buy combo of the whole line.....the Light My Fire Mora with it's fire steel & thinner sculpted blade (very similar to the Kansbol) and the Mora Companion HD with it's more roubust (thicker) blade, (similar to the Garberg thickness) Of course both are rat tails. 1) In Mora knives I don't care about a solid tang at all. I own some large, 1/4 inch thick, one pounder survival knives/choppers/etc. 2) Back to true Mora value....both of my knives were purchased for $44.85 total. By comparison, the Garberg is currently listed for $89.99 by itself. Add the 34 dollars for the Kansbol and well.......that's $123.99. 3) Sooooooooo...I would not buy either of the two reviewed knives. 4) I have nothing but praise for Mora knives.....but I pinch each penny. Always will I guess. Great review as usual Jon. All the best from Arizona!! ;-) Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year to you and yours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Gerber wins. A full tang, a thicker blade, more is better. If called upon to perform above and beyond, like supporting your weight while climbing, I would place my trust in the Gerberg.
your clothing choice seems to be mostly in support of the garberg (black) and less in favor of the kansbol (green) I have owned the kansbol for a year now. It’s my truck survival knife. never even picked up a garberg, but I would bet you couldn’t go wrong with either
Great comparison! How about: 1. Garberg stainless. 2. Vix/Leatherman. Should cover 90% of your outdoor needs. If Garberg is small for you or you're more into survival consider FALLKNIVEN or ESEE.
Have you tested out a Real steel knife? I was trying to decide between the kansbol and a real steel coyote blade Kansbol is half the price so that plays a factor into it, but the real steel is full tang so idk
Dylan Mitchell - I have a Real Steel Bushcraft 2 and I love it. I do not own a Garberg, but have handled one. I think the Real Steel is a much nicer knife and it's about half the price of a Garberg.
i own both and they are great, mora knows how to make a quality blade. that being said, if i had to label them, id say the garberg is the toughest mora currently out there, the full tang, pommel, microbevel, flat spine and stainless steel, not only make it one tough blade to use, but one very durable knife against the elements as well. as for the kansbol, id consider that moras perfected blade. taking all the classic features found in past models , but upgrading them. the kansbols thin blade and secondary flat edge towards the tip make it an excellent wood carver, and game/food processor. if i had to choose only one, ill take the kansbol. nothing against the garberg, just my lifestyle and my environment dont need strength in a blade as much as it needs finesse and precision. just my 2 cents.
Thanks for your thoughts brother.
Well said. I think it has to be a question of where you are and what you need. From what I've seen the Kansbol just seems to be a solid all rounder and got mine on the way. I'd take a small axe too so adds to my overall set up for my needs. Plus it weighs less than a lot of folding knives so you can easily afford the additional pack weight of an axe.
That said as a grab and go, one tool to do it all garberg seems like a pretty solid choice as it seems to be a 'survival knife' by design. Sure there are compromises and it wouldn't exactly be the most comfortable experience but it would see you through.
@Bob Dobalina From using Companion and Companion HD, i have a feeling the scandis can be considered multi purpose knives only when thin. Thick scandis just don't cut well and i think that's what a knife is for primarily. Thick scandi is maybe good at batoning or other HD use, but sacrifices much of it's slicing performance to the HDness.
I agree i will be getting the garberg next as my work horse ill have a pack full of knife from mora for different uses haha!
I have both. For me the weight difference is the biggest thing. For the hiker and backpacker the Kansbol performs almost as well at half the weight.
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For hunting oriented purposes I prefer Kansbol, for Utility and Survival I will choose Garberg. Price wise Kansbol is the winner but having only one knife all around, Garberg wins.
Thank you for beautiful great energetic unbiased informative videos.
I just found the perfect woods combination. The Kansbol, and Eldris. I love them both, and for making Feathersticks and shavings, the Eldris is tops. My Kansbol does everything else, including dressing out trout, and small game. The Eldris isn't bad on small game, either. It skins great. Like I said, Mora rocks. I even still carry a Companion.
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I got a Kansbol, and I love it. I can't believe the Garberg could be any better. As far as notching and stuff, I also carry a Cold Steel Trail Tomahawk, with a pommel on the end, so that's what I would use for that. I used to think the CS Bushman was the ultimate outdoor knife, but now I carry the Kansbol everywhere. Mora rocks!
I have both and love them, the kansbol at the cabin, food prep, skinning, great knife for any precision work, the garberg for when Im out in the woods, its a little tank, batoning, chopping, notches for traps. They are both great knives and compliment each other perfectly so I say get both, you cant go wrong with either.
the real difference boils down to price point, here in the UK, the Garberg retails for $147, the Kansbol $44 , get a Kansbol and a Husqvana forest axe for the price of a Garberg and be prepared for all eventualities.
In the UK in 2022 the basic Garbeg is now around Usd $85 for knife alone.
If I had to choose one it would be the Garberg. The security of a full tang sets it a little ahead for me. But I see these two as a system. Wear the Garberg and use it for general camp tasks. Keep the Kansbol in your bag, and use it for skinning, food prep, etc. Great review John!
Thanks for stopping by.
Right on Josh. I own both and that's the way I see it too. I don't want to go in the woods without either.
A Katana has a 5 inch partial tang held with a wood dowel. A short tang makes no difference if done right.
Garberg is like a Tier1 operator. A sturdy, fearless, reliable and direct action commando who handles any situation better than expected. Kansbol feels like a Green Beret. A Tier2 warrior who can also be deployed for higher-level missions. Versatile, flexible, professional and perfected almost in every aspect.
In a long term survival situation, I would go with the Garberg for the simple reason that it would be more durable and less likely to fail. I own both knives and use both knives... Mora rocks.
I just purchased the Kansbol after watching several other reviews. Your review was the best one, I believe. Good job.
Just ordered a Garberg Carbon steel with the multi mount, i think it will be a good companion. I have a couple of Mora 2000 as well (same blade as Kansbol but different handle), which i think is a close to perfect hunting knife for larger games. The 2000's have served me well at more than 20 years at mostly moose hunt. For smaller games like red dear and such i have an more estethic typical scandinavian hunting knife. I really like the blade of 2000/Kansbol for different tasks, one of the best or most practical. The Swedish army have used the 2000 as a std field knife for many years, they holds up for more beating than most think. I like the low weight for all tasks except chopping, but in normal situation i use a axe for that. Cant tell who winns, but a sturdier knife allways give me a better feeling.
Thanks for commenting.
Thinking of picking up the garberg in carbon soon, after a year would you still recomend?
@@bencullen8499 hi, the Mora Gargerg Carbon, has worked flawless. Always oiled it with different oils in the kitchen. Forgot to clean it sometimes and forgot it at the veranda but no rust so far. Ofc 99%of the time it's cleaned and stored in house. It does all tasks yiu throw to it. Estetic I'm more looking in to Casström Swedish Forest Knife No 10 or the Lars Fält model. But I'm defo happy.
@@Braapncamp thanks for the info, very much appreciated
I just recently bought a black carbon steel blade Garberg because of the thicker full tang blade. I was a little skeptical of the thinner profile blade on the Kansbol as I figured it would not be as durable. Having seen your video I think I will eventually add the Kansbol to my other Mora's as I can see them complimenting each other as a set. Just like different guns are used for different tasks different blades would be as well. You need a well rounded tool box. I definitely believe in that approach. Of course it also means I wind up with Hella lot of tools lol.
Kansbol for garden: hard squash stems between precious leaf stems when wifey is a staring with hands on hips! Lol
Two different knives. Also two of my favorite knives. The Garberg is obviously better for heavier duty tasks and the Kansbol is better for around the camp utility tasks. If I could only pick one, I would obviously pick the Garberg as it is far better for Bushcraft and if you find yourself in a survival situation. But for every day life and camping, Kansbol all the way. Perfect slicer for food Prep and can do all the heavy duty tasks, just not as easily and as reliable as the Garberg
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the most complete ( Push cuts , notches ) and methodical Review I ve Seen so far. Professional and very Nicely presented. THANK YOU for Your dedicated Work.
I Personaly definetly Prefer the Kansbol, because for Weight/ Cost /usability Ratio.
In the Full Tang Segment There are much Better options Than the gaberg, that Does Not mean that it s a Bad Knife
Kind regards
Chris
I have a big Becker BK 9. That handles all the big chopping, hacking, splitting tasks, but I needed a smaller knife that fits more of the smaller bushcraft tasks. That's why I chose the lighter Kansbol to fit in a small bag that supplements the larger knife.
I think the compound grind of the kansbol makes it the more versatile choice, while sacrificing some toughness of the thicker Garberg.
If one can ONLY have one knife, maybe the Garberg would be better.
That garberg is just awesome !! They both are great knifes, but as far as the both go i think the garberg is a tough work horse survival knife and the kansbol is more a bush crafter for more of the fine details in carvings, traps, skinning. I would love to have them hahaha! i have a few moras now and have already fallen in love with thease knifes. Id put them up against the best out there and the prices are just amazing/ best for the buck. Thanks for another great video
Love the video you know what can't decide between the 2. So I'll just look for and buy both.
I own both. All around best in every category? For me, it's the Kansbol.
Great video. Just ordered a Kansbol as for me it seems to be a solid all rounder. I'd take my fasthawk and a folding saw with me which would compliment the Kansbol. I get the 'if all I had is one tool' argument which makes perfect sense too but for me my set up is a system and not a single piece of gear. I'd rather have a couple of tools with me that carry out their function well rather than one tool that will make do. Yep you could carry an axe with the garberg but for me it then seems a bit redundant. That said in its own right the garberg is a great knife too and I can see why others would want one.
I own a kansbol and i love it :)
Best comparison I’ve watched! I’ve watched many! I have the Kansbol.
To me it's a tie. I would keep both blades. Garberg for heavy duty. Kansbol for finer work.
Mora Companion- great knive for simple every day cuting tasks. But just for that. Perfect budget option only for those who had never try Kansbol.
Mora Kansbol- fantastic knive for food prepare and wood cuting. Shape and steel is in another level than Companion. Kansbol is a little bit too light and too thin for biger wood. But have fantastic balance for small hand. Perfect edc- for price and performance.
Mora Garberg- perfect tool for wood cuting and for hard tasks in the forest. I recomend this knive for people who have big hands and very strong hand grip.
Kansbol and Garberg is an example of perfect and simple knives.
I like both the Kansbol and the Garberg. If I had to pick one it would be the Kansbol. I have done everything with it: plrepare food, prepare fires and field dress game. It really is the best all around knife. If my bias was simply batoning, well I'd pick differently. But for all around useage, I pick the Kansbol.
Kansbol for skinning game; Garberg for wood processing.
I think I would go with the Garberg. It's interesting though it could change after I got them both in hand. Wouldn't be the first time my mind was changed as a result of actual use. Great vid/comparison.
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Kansbol, of course. The Garberg is Mora response to all the “me too” requests for full tang. Why do we need full tang? Because all the “experts” tell us we do. Let’s just close our eyes and think back on all those knives we’ve snapped in half out in the field because they weren’t full tang. Ridiculous. Good on Mora for responding to the market demands, but they set a price point way at the top of the band. And kept it there. So good on all you guys for buying into the full tang hype; thanks for supporting a great company. Personally I’ll go buy two Bushcraft Blacks or two Kansbols for about the price of a Garberg. And I don’t like the handles on either of these, John. Too slick and too little guard. Companion or Bushcraft Black handle is way better.
I’m really knew to knives and have started building up my survival gear. My first knife was/is the companion and I am now waiting for my Kansbol to arrive 🤗 I can’t wait. Excellent video I’m subscribed
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I would say the garberg and the eldris.
Less expensive, better grip, better SLICER, less weight = Kansbol, easy choice. Just placed an order with MOLLI attachment kit $42 on eBay
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Garberg was just $25 on Amazon a couple days ago (with the Molle Multimount). I would probably have gone with the Kansbol if the Garberg hadn’t been so inexpensive. Do you think the regular Companion can substitute the Kansbol in some way (thinking more specifically filleting fish and general food prep)?
Hey John nice presentation,. It seems to me they are very even performance wise. I am leaning to favor the Kansbol since my bushcraft forest knife has the same blade geometry/design. Take care bro. - Marco
I own both, but for me it's the Garberg. I'm not a fan of rubber handles. That's the main reason I prefer it over the Kansbol. I pair it with a Mora 510, perfect combo. I know it's blasphemy, but I wish Mora would come out with a flat grind Garberg. That said, the Kansbol is an excellent knife you won't go wrong with.
I love my Kansbol. It‘s a one tool option. For extreme strong tasks I use my Mora Robust. Stronger than the Garberg (despite stick tang) and much cheaper!
Both great I knives (own them both), but they need a true scandi grind like Mora is known for. Nice review.
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I am a super fan of the companion (as long as I have an axe with me) if I had to pick, I would go with the kansbol. Never had Mora come apart on me, so the tang is not an issue.
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FYI, mora has exray of Kansbol and it’s so close to being full tang that I would not be fearful of breaking knife.
Wish to high heaven Morakniv would put the same TPE overmold on the Garberg that they have on the Kansbol and Eldris. Needs it even more than those since it is a heavier-duty use blade.
Excellent video my friend,I have a Mora Garberg and all the other Mora's except the Kansbol,I will purchase a Kansbol.I'm a hunter and I carry a Mora companion knife in my game bag for field dressing Deer and rabbits and on my belt a Buck Lite.my Mora Garberg is in my backpack with the usual items.I use the Garberg for cutting Hazel sticks to make stalking sticks or walking sticks from.ALL Mora's are excellent knives but I have to say the Garberg is best.stay safe.
I own the Mora Kansbol and I love the knife I am just waiting to get a hold of the Garberg and the new Garberg High Carbon version that just came out.
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Both are great knives however the kansbal is about $35.00 cheaper so would be a great choice on a budget. If you are not on a budget I would pick the Garberg.
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I really don’t pay much heed in comparing knives of different design features. I own the Garberg and think it is the best designed knife I own and it pperforms bushcraft tasks beautifully. The Kansbol is a fine knife, I’m sure, but I have other knives I use that perform those tasks better. So, in the final analysis, it’s a matter of preference. As the song says, “if you can’t be with the one your love, love the one you’re with”.
Elder hiker..with all things considered, both knives are “top of the shelf selections, I also find buck knives on top...would’ve you consider telling us what knives are better than Mora. We’d like to research and form our own opinion and add to our collection.
@@danielcesena7951 Sure Daniel. First let me say that knives are personal and people really love the knives they have. For me, knives are about performance and esthetics. Knives have 3 components: type of steel, geometry of the blade, and the handle, or scales. I already said I think the More is an excellent knife and I really like the handle. A perfect design in my mind because it is comfortable and does not cause hot spots. So what do I have? I carry my Mora Garberg and the Mora carving knife. I also have the 1095 K-bar BK-9, Bk-16, and BK 17. The BK-9 is an outstanding chopper and big bushcraft knife for producing firewood. Its big, its heavy and it is a badass knife. I like the BK-16 for a camp knife and food preparation because it has a flat grind which is perfect. The scandi grind Mora is not a flexible as the flat grind BK-16. The flat grind doesn't do feather sticks as nicely as the scandi grind, but it does food processing and camp chores better. I also have numerous Swiss Army Knife and I don't leave home without it. I also have several Buck knives because that is what I grew up with and I'm nostalgic about Buck. In short, there are all sorts of quality knives to choose from and my personal choices are Mora, K-bar, and SAK. I don't like to argue about the "1 best knife" for bushcraft. But, if you pin me down, the 1 knife I would always take in emergency/survival situations is the BK-9. Its not ideal for all tasks, but I can do all tasks with it. If I'm going out for several days, I will take the Bk-9, the BK-16, and the swiss army Huntsman. If I'm just going out for a day hike, I will take the Mora Garberg and the SAK Huntsman. But, in all fairness, there are many excellent knives from which to choose. I'm not a 100% fan of the scandi grind and I would prefer the saber grind (BK-9) and the flat grind (BK-16 and SAK). If we are going to have a contest on making feather sticks, I choose the Mora Garberg. Hope this helps.
@@elderhiker7787 as iron sharpens iron , So one man sharpens his friend. Prov. 27:17 ... Thx Elder Hiker for your words. I will continue my research. You have good and interesting info. I wish you well.
I would probably buy the Garberg as the pommel can also be used too. They are both great knives but are for different uses. Merry Christmas ,
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yeah either blade will be a nice addition. good rundown as usual!
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The reality is that these are two different types of knives. I own both. The Garberg has better steel, is thicker and would stand up better. The Kansbol is so thin on the forward end of the blade, that is a liability. Around the camp kitchen, if you needed to process fish or game, the Kansbol wins. If you need a dependable blade in any serious situation, it is the Garberg, hands down.
Great talking points. Thanks for watching.
As always, it comes down to your needs and usage. If I want a camping knife, I’m going to grab the Kansbol. In the grand scheme of things to do outdoor, it’s just a more well rounded knife. If I want a heavy bushcraft or survival knife, I’m going to grab something other than a Garberg. Esee 5 or 6? Something slightly longer and beefier that can do bushcraft and survival duties properly. I really don’t see a place for the Garberg at all other than for Morakniv to claim they have a full tang knife. When you ask the question, which knife does its respected duties better, the Kansbol is the overwhelming winner, in my opinion.
As a hunter, I would carry the Kansbol more. The blade design is better suited for field dressing and meat prep. The Garberg looks to be tougher, but at that price point, I would feel more comfortable spending the extra money and just use an ESEE 6 for that type of work.
Great vid. Largest pine cones I've ever seen!!
Coulter Pines.
Get both. Two is one, one is none.
For the price that's a bargain.
Kansbol is better for fishing... Who doesn`t like fishing ? :)
Enjoyed watching your video, I've got the outdoor 2000, The blade design of the Kansbol for me is the better, not buy much but the design lends itself perfectly for every camp chore and whittle's any piece of wood.
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Garberg for me, simple to sharpen and is the thickness I need in a knife. Full tang is a bonus
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simple to sharpen, can you show me please, i dont get is sharp. The second bevel is not so good here?
What makes you think the Kansbol would be any different to sharpen? It’s the same Scandi edge from tip to grip.
i mean the garberg with the second bevel
Like the kansbol thumbs up
Heavy duty, go with the Garberg. Light duty, go with the Kansbol.
First of all, thanks for another great vid. One thing you didn’t mention is price. On amazon, the Garberg is selling for about double the price of the Kansbol. I bought the kansbol a year ago; it’s a great knife. I didn’t need the real heavy duty Garberg, as I have other knives in that category. My advice would be: if money is no object, get BOTH! If you must pick one and you need something really heavy duty, get the Garberg, but otherwise, if what you want is a step up from the average Mora Companion, the Kansbol is a great choice.
When taking price in to account, the Kansbol wins.
Even the price for a full tang knife. It's not that high.. Thanks for watching.
Looks like you are in North Carolina woods...I trained at Ft. Bragg for the Special Forces and it reminds me of the area.
Head to head, price not considered, I'd go with the Garberg 100%.
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I have the Kansbol.
I think it's a tie. I own companions and a Garberg, thinner blades slice easier, but the Garberg has to be used with slightly different angle. It's a tie.
Have the kansbol and love it would love to try the Garberg out then I could make an honest opinion. Based on the 2 different grinds because the full tang is not an issue for me when it comes to Mora knives
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I loved This Knife 😍
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First off I have to admit that I own dozens of custom blades as well as high end production knives due to my buckskinning participation.
I reallt do like and own the Garberg, Kansbol and bushcraft Mora's. For heavier field use the Garberg is quite good, now as for finner camp crafting and chores the Kansbol is the better choice. Now all around bush crafting the bushcraft wins. As a servival blade I'd go with thd Garberg. For all the above reasons is why I have all three, purpose built knives.
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Very nice video, thanks a lot. I think both knifes are so good that i want all🙂 I have several Mora Knifes and i love them all. It's unbelievable how much knife you can get for cheap money from Mora. This are really, really good and nearly perfect and outstanding knifes. Ahh, for me the winner of your competition is the Mora Kansbol. Why? Only the price! Both Knifes are fantastic in my eyes!
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Hello John, thanks for an other nice video. It's really hard to say which knife I prefer. So i own both knifes. Hey, the Garberg is more expensive but it's worth the money. I can not say I prefer the Garberg or the Kansbol. Both knifes have their own tasks. So, I am really happy to have both knifes in my pocket, on my belt, rucksack or whatever :)
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I like the Kansbol.
I would go with the KANSBOL - if you need a beefier knife move to a Becker or ESSE. For a handy light weight knife go with the Kansbol oooor Bushcraft Black love em a lot. Great price & perform excellent. Those SWEDE'S
These knives are pretty much almost the same, however the Garberg is a more robust knife and is made for the heavier duty tasks like heavy battonning, maybe chopping small saplings. its full tang for the heavier duty stuff.
The Kansbol is a great knife to use for every day outdoor tasks but is capable of some heavy tasks.
in my opinion i would take out the Garberg in the field and use the kansbol as a back up knife, maybe set it up in my car or something.
Nicely done, sir. Useful info.
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I would say the Kansbol is the smarter choice. Part of it has to do with price point. Both perform the same tasks, the Kansbol better at some the Garberg at others.
The Kanbol is just a really good knife. The Garberg seems to be trying to be more than a Bushcraft/camp knife, as if it is trying to be a light survival. Knife. There are knives that serve that purpose better that are at equal, even better price points than the Garberg.
As such I would say at half the price the Kansbol is better for the tasks these two knives do well. Want a ~5 inch survival knife spend the same money on a BK2 or save money and get a Schf10
For the price I think the Kansbol is the way to go. Not sure if the full tang is worth the extra $45.
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Not just the full tang, you're getting a thicker/more robust blade. Plus a higher quality steel. The exposed pommel is useful as well :)
both awesome knives, hard to choose. You look like Chuck Norris in this video, wheres your work out machine? Merry Christmas. See you in the new year. Im off till the second, Im just sayioing
10:12 First time I see big cones!
Garberg, no question
Great review
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Why didn’t you give us the price? The Gerberg @ $100 dollars and the Kansbol @$25-$30 dollars. (Prices as of 04/30/22 from Amazon). That could influence the choice. I vote for the Kansbol!….SanJoséBob
The winner is Mora
A man can never have too many knives. My wife disagrees.
True that.
can you show me please, i dont get is sharp. The second bevel is not so good here?
great vid. for the money, Kansbol all the way.....merry christmas
Merry Christmas.
Indeed BOTH are excellent. I own only two Mora's which I figure to be the best buy combo of the whole line.....the Light My Fire Mora with it's fire steel & thinner sculpted blade (very similar to the Kansbol) and the Mora Companion HD with it's more roubust (thicker) blade, (similar to the Garberg thickness) Of course both are rat tails.
1) In Mora knives I don't care about a solid tang at all. I own some large, 1/4 inch thick, one pounder survival knives/choppers/etc.
2) Back to true Mora value....both of my knives were purchased for $44.85 total. By comparison, the Garberg is currently listed for $89.99 by itself. Add the 34 dollars for the Kansbol and well.......that's $123.99.
3) Sooooooooo...I would not buy either of the two reviewed knives.
4) I have nothing but praise for Mora knives.....but I pinch each penny. Always will I guess. Great review as usual Jon. All the best from Arizona!! ;-) Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year to you and yours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The garberg hands down .
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Hey man I love your videos
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No problem man keep it on
...not considering price, I'd have to pick the Garberg...
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The Gerber wins. A full tang, a thicker blade, more is better. If called upon to perform above and beyond, like supporting your weight while climbing, I would place my trust in the Gerberg.
Can't believe the size of them pine cones, looks like they would fall and knock you out!
They would! They are crazy big.
your clothing choice seems to be mostly in support of the garberg (black) and less in favor of the kansbol (green)
I have owned the kansbol for a year now. It’s my truck survival knife. never even picked up a garberg, but I would bet you couldn’t go wrong with either
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Kansbol FTW
Kansbol is the winner. If it was full tang it wouldn’t even be a comparison.
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I like them both but for my price point. I chose the kansbol I'm Mora fan...
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Great comparison!
How about:
1. Garberg stainless.
2. Vix/Leatherman.
Should cover 90% of your outdoor needs.
If Garberg is small for you or you're more into survival consider FALLKNIVEN or ESEE.
You posted the video in the middle of the night. Hahahhaha
I don't sleep.... Ever....
Have you tested out a Real steel knife? I was trying to decide between the kansbol and a real steel coyote blade
Kansbol is half the price so that plays a factor into it, but the real steel is full tang so idk
I haven't I will look into them.
Dylan Mitchell - I have a Real Steel Bushcraft 2 and I love it. I do not own a Garberg, but have handled one. I think the Real Steel is a much nicer knife and it's about half the price of a Garberg.
Great Garberg all the way the tip grid on the Kansbol not my tea .
Is a review on a 10$ knife necessary ?
Why the garberg? Strongarm and a Mora companion cost less together. Door prep and food prep.
Good stuff. Thanks for watching.
Is the multi mount stealth can use in both knives.?
Yes. Go look them up on Amazon.
Are the sheaths compatible with each other?
Yes they are both the same