Morakniv Kansbol Fixed Blade Knife with Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade

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.

Great survival knife for making bushcraft tools and uses for survival and hunting situations. The knife came very sharp out the box. The handle is very comfortable and ive xl hands and fits well in my hands. The stainless steel can be very resistant to rust and in the wild just clean the knife in a stream and don’t need to worry too much about rust. The value is great as it’s very sharp out the box. The balance of the knife is very good and doesn’t make it feel clumsy or out of balance at all. The balance is really good and the balance of a blade makes it very highly effective and user friendly. Great knife for a secondary bug out bag fixed blade knife for finer details like feather sticks and skinning game. Great for Cutting food and plants and wild edibles. Highly recommend this knife. Not for battening wood though. Still great quality.

Like all my Mora Knives, this one also is of excellent quality and value. It arrived on time and in great shape, this is for hunting, camping, fishing, and bushcraft. And like all my Mora’s, it is razor sharp, and ready for work, these stainless blades hold their edge very well! I highly recommend them to everyone I meet!

At the writing of this review (05 March 2025), I've had this knife for almost 3 years. As a result, I've had the opportunity to use it several times and get a good idea of its quality. Having purchased many camping knives over the years, I can safely say this is one of the best camp side knives, I have ever had. The handle / hilt fit nicely in the hand and offer great feel and balance. It is super sharp, directly out of the box. Because of its size, it may not be the best choice for batoning. However it is a great camp side knife. It will cut small diameter rope, and 550 cord and feather small pieces wood with ease. It pulls double duty as a food prep knife, cutting and peeling fruit and vegetables, while also cutting meat. One thing I did not initially like was the plastic (cheap feeling) sheath. However the sheath grew on me. The design is simple and utilitarian. The sheath has a drain hole in the bottom and loop to attach to your belt. The Swedes nailed it. I highly recommend .

This ticks all the boxes for an all round bushcraft knife for only $30. I know the allure of those fancy wood-handled $200-300 knives calls from the dark recesses of the internet, but don't be fooled. This will do everything those fancy knives can and then some. Why "then some"? Because of the grind. It's the only production knife with a flat grind front and scandi grind back. This means you can slice a tomato or an onion around the campfire with the belly of the knife, and then go back to feather sticking or batoning with the scandi grind portion. It does the work of two knives flawlessly. Yes, the handle is synthetic and not desert ironwood or Bocote, but that's part of its selling point. When it suddenly rains on your hiking trip, you're not frantically pulling of your belt to put that $300 L.T. Wright in your backpack to avoid the handle getting wet and warped. Actually, that grippy rubbery handle feels amazing in use. There are several Finnish knife companies that only use synthetic handles and sell their knives to the military. It aint "cheap plastic", it's functional and understated elegance. Does it cut? Yes sir, it cuts. I processed firewood for hours with this thing over the weekend and there was no discernible edge wear. I was still able to delicately slice a jalapeno and roma tomato after feather sticking and batoning my way through a stack of firewood. 12C27 isn't a supersteel, but it is 'super' great steel. I have custom knives, but this is the go-to. Sometimes you can have function and form in one package, without a big price tag. Oh, and I caved and made a leather dangler sheath for it. Why not...