I only had to sharpen it once upon receiving it, even though it came already razor-sharp. ![]() Its blade doesn’t wear out easily, as well. What’s better is its blade is pleasantly thin, so I really enjoyed using it on our fruits and vegetables with its clean cuts and precise slices. This Compadre knife isn’t only tough but also has high impact resistance, just perfect for the hustle and bustle at camp. …spring steel has a good following among campers, thanks to its sturdiness. Thanks to its agreeable price along with valuable features fit for much higher price tags, this Buck Knives 104 Compadre knife is this review’s Best Value awardee.Īnd it also looks as cool as its name! A mix of unique materials, this fixed blade is made from 5160 spring steel. This spring steel knife is ideal if you’re looking for a good kitchen cooking blade that you won’t feel bad abusing. Pulling it out is quite of a challenge that could require you to remove your belt, but that also means a security that it won’t get lost along your way. Moreover, the knife is also very snug inside and has this clicking sound whenever I stick it inside the sheath. Morakniv has clearly thought about this little detail and put a hole for drainage. The thing is, the problem is always the sheath, which tends to store water or dirt inside. As a matter of fact, I really like how it has a drain hole at the bottom!Ĭamping knives that aren’t rust-proof need to be dried before being stored or kept away. …it’s hard plastic, and it’s thoughtfully designed. If maintained well, a Morakniv carbon steel knife could very much last for years, as proven by our numerous Mora camping knives. Now, that doesn’t sound like much work, does it? So, as any good bushcrafter or camper would know, you’d have to clean this blade after every use, especially if it’s been used for acidic fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes and citrus fruits. Unlike stainless steel, carbon steel camping knives aren’t resistant to rust and corrosion. Its blade is not too thin but I was able to filet a fish without making it look like a disaster, chop vegetables, and cube meat without any difficulties. Needless to say, I once had to sharpen it only once. Many campers and bushcrafters prefer high carbon steel camping knives because they’re made to be very hard and indestructible.Īside from using it in our camp kitchen, I was also able to use it a couple of times for batoning and creating a wooden walking stick.Īnd during those times, this bad boy didn’t lose its sharpness, not even once. Mora knives are already very much well-loved thanks to their excellent quality, what more if it’s a very hard carbon steel blade? Because of this, this carbon steel version of the famed Morakniv Companion is this review’s Editor’s Choice. Whether you’re looking to get your first camp knife ever or you’re a camp kitchen veteran who’s looking for your next long-term camp knife, anyone will most likely tell you to get a Morakniv knife. Let’s get into it! SECTION 2: Best Camping Knives For Cooking
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