Spotlight: fixed-blade knife
Morakniv Garberg Full-Tang Bushcraft Knife, 14C28N Stainless, Poly Sheath (#13715)
If you want one fixed blade that splits kindling, carves, makes feather sticks and throws sparks, this is the one we point people to. A full tang, 3.2 mm of Swedish stainless and a Scandi edge anyone can keep sharp, made in Mora, Sweden, for about a hundred dollars.
The knife, measured
The numbers that matter, and where they sit on the knife.
Why it earns the spotlight
A full tang, built for heavy work
The steel runs the full length of the handle, so you can split wood by striking the spine (batoning) without worrying about the handle. Most Mora knives use a partial tang. The Garberg was Mora's answer for people who wanted one built for the hardest jobs.
3.2 mm of 14C28N stainless
A Swedish stainless steel hardened to 58 HRC. It takes a fine edge, holds it well and resists rust, and the thick blade works like a wedge when you split wood.
A Scandi grind you can keep sharp anywhere
One wide, flat bevel that you lay on a stone and push. It is the easiest edge to maintain in the field, even for a beginner.
A spine that throws sparks
The spine is ground to a crisp 90 degrees, so it strikes a ferro rod and scrapes tinder. The exposed steel at the pommel works too.
Specifications
- Blade length
- 109 mm (4.3 in)
- Overall length
- 229 mm (9.0 in)
- Blade thickness
- 3.2 mm (0.13 in)
- Weight, knife only
- 207 g (7.3 oz)
- Steel
- 14C28N stainless
- Hardness
- 58 HRC
- Grind
- Scandi, 26 to 28 degrees total
- Tang
- Full tang
- Spine
- Ground 90 degrees, ferro rod compatible
- Handle
- Polyamide
- Sheath
- Polyamide, ambidextrous
- Made in
- Mora, Sweden
- Model
- Morakniv #13715
What reviewers say
From people who have put it through hard use.
This knife goes through wood like butter because the thicker blade acts like a wedge.
Holds a scary-sharp edge.
Built like a tank.
Foolproof, simple and can [be] sharpened in the bush, even by a beginner.
Which version to buy
The same product comes in more than one version. Here is how to choose between them.
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Stainless, black poly sheath (#13715)
The one most people should buy. Rust-resistant steel and a light, tough sheath.
$99.99You're looking at this one -
The same knife and sheath, plus a ferro rod and diamond sharpener that ride on the sheath.
$114.99 -
Blackened carbon, poly sheath (#13716)
Carbon steel is easier to sharpen and holds an edge longer. Wipe it with a little oil after wet use.
$109.99 -
The same stainless knife in Mora's traditional Dala red.
$89.99 -
Blackblade carbon, Dala red (#14274)
Carbon steel with a black coating that helps it resist rust in wet weather.
$94.99 -
Stainless, leather sheath (#12635)
The classic look. SectionHiker called the leather sheath a real pleasure to carry.
$94.99 -
Blackened carbon, Multi-Mount sheath (#13147)
The sheath mounts to a belt, MOLLE webbing or the side of a pack.
$139.99 -
Already own a Garberg with the poly sheath? This adds the ferro rod and sharpener.
$34.99
How it compares
The Companion HD is the budget favorite and lives in our Go Bag. The Kansbol is lighter. The BK2 is a heavier chopper, and the F1 is a famous survival knife at more than twice the price. The Garberg sits in the middle: full-tang strength at a Mora price.
| Knife | Blade | Thickness | Tang | Steel | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mora Companion HD | 104 mm | 3.2 mm | Partial | C100S carbon | $31.99 |
| Mora Kansbol | 109 mm | 2.5 mm | Partial | 14C28N stainless | $59.99 |
| Mora Garberg | 109 mm | 3.2 mm | Full | 14C28N stainless | $99.99 |
| KA-BAR Becker BK2 | 133 mm | 6.4 mm | Full | 1095 Cro-Van carbon | $177.95 |
| Fallkniven F1 | 97 mm | 4.5 mm | Full length | Laminated VG10 | $223.95 |
Where it fits
Go Bag
Our Go Bag includes a Mora Companion HD. The Garberg is the step up for anyone who expects to split and process wood.
Camp, cabin and car
One knife that handles kindling, food and cordage, and shrugs off rough storage.
Learning bushcraft
Feather sticks, notches and ferro rod fire are where the Scandi edge and square spine shine.
Questions people ask
Is the Mora Garberg good for batoning?
Yes. It is a full-tang knife with a 3.2 mm blade, which is what batoning (splitting wood by striking the spine) asks for. SectionHiker wrote that it goes through wood like butter because the thick blade acts like a wedge.
Garberg or Companion: which should I buy?
The Companion HD is a great knife for about a third of the price, and it is the knife in our Go Bag. Choose the Garberg if you will baton and process wood often. Its full tang is built for that abuse.
Should I get the stainless or the carbon Garberg?
Stainless (14C28N) resists rust and needs almost no care, so it is the better choice for a bag, a car or wet climates. Carbon sharpens a little more easily and holds an edge longer, but wants a wipe of oil after wet use.
Will the Garberg spine strike a ferro rod?
Yes. The spine is ground to a sharp 90 degree edge for striking a ferro rod and scraping tinder.
Is the Garberg really full tang?
Yes. The Garberg is Mora's full-tang knife. The steel runs through the handle and is exposed at the pommel.
How do I sharpen a Scandi grind?
Lay the wide bevel flat on the stone so the edge and the top of the bevel both touch, then push or pull with light pressure. Do both sides the same number of strokes and finish with a light strop.
What comes with #13715?
The knife and a black polyamide sheath. The ferro rod and sharpener come with the Survival version (#13914), or separately as the Survival kit (#13911).
Where is the Garberg made?
In Mora, Sweden, where Morakniv has made knives since 1891.