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 texture of the grip on the Kansbol makes 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 they command immediate admiration and respect. These are serious knives at great value. I was pretty much sold on Mora after the companion, and the Kansbol solidified my opinion. 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 because I'm now curious about Mora's product range overall. I would encourage readers to do their own research if they are interested in survival knives or the roles for each tool. 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. Read more

What a Great Knife! The Rubber is grippy but not too soft. Just carry a Machete or a Hatchet for chopping and Splitting Needs and let this Knife do everything else. People complain about the plastic sheath but it’s a Really good sheath with lots of options. Better to have a Smaller knife and carry it, over a large 1/4” thick tactical tank that you will hate to carry on your hip after the New Knife thrill is gone. I intended to replace my Mora Classic 3 with it but it can’t the knives are just too different. With the quality and price range of these knives you can’t miss. It weighs less than most of my Folding knives. I don’t know what else to say other then Buy it and hold on to it for a bit and you’ll see it start to grow on you. My Gf actually took it from me so I had to get something els (Garberg carbon leather sheath) I’ll be buying a few more of he Konsbol as soon as I can. It seems like a smarter choice over the companion/ spark if the extra price isn’t an issue. Read more

Everyone should own one of these. Its a great all around, do everything knife. Its thin enough to slice at the front, thick enough at the rear to cut just about anything. Its more of an all purpose or hunters knife vs. the Garberg which is definitely much "beefier" and made for bushcrafting. Actually, I would suggest everyone own one of everything Morakniv makes, but maybe I'm just a fanboy of knives meant to be used, not to sit on a shelf to admire the craftsmanship. As an aside, I have both. Read more

This Kansbol is an amazing camp or hiking knife. I have a companion robust that is shorter and heavier, and it is nearly impossible to break. The kansbol is lighter, longer, and far better balanced in the hand. It is as light as my crkt folder! It is less fatiguing to use as it feels more like a kitchen knife in its weight balance, and it is almost as usable as a kitchen knife in food prep and cooking. The blade is as thick as a regular companion up to about halfway, so it can do some of the bushcraft and survival techniques on a smaller scale though you do not want to hammer on the tip section. This can notch, feather stick, and carve very well. The front half can food prep and handle game well. At its regular price, it is a still a great do it all knife, but on sale, I do not think this knife has a peer as a general purpose woods knife. I would not feel bad loaning this to family or friends vs. a nice custom knife. This knife + your other favorite larger woods tool, and you can do all the camping and bushcraft very comfortably. Read more

I am in love with this Swedish company which makes awesome knives at ridiculously low prices. I own custom fixed blade hunting knives that cost $300+ and they don't get used because these knives are just plain better. I actually use this one at my kitchen table every night for dinner because regular kitchen steak knives just suck in my opinion and this one is awesome for steaks, chops, chicken, and everything else! Read more