Question 1

I used this knife while camping and after using it to cut up some meat the blade looks blue now. Does anyone know why?

Accepted Answer

Did you by chance heat the blade to sterilize it? If you applied high temperature or flame to the blade it could have created a heat induced patina. Otherwise there could have been acidic reaction from different juices or marinades. I recommend using a good metal cleaning agent like “Bar Keepers Friend” or you could go the route of using something simple like WD-40 or Rem Oil to see if the coloring returns to normal. If not, I don’t think that the performance of the knife will be affected in any way. This is a truly great quality knife that will last a lifetime with proper care and use.

Question 2

is this a full tang knife?

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3/4 length tang with about 3/4 width as well.  To give the handle something to grip, chunks of metal  are stamped out  - “U” like, one up then one down. This prevents the blade from either pulling out  or getting shoved into the handle, the alternating up and down notches give the “melted on” handle gripping surface. In real life use, all the Mora’s are sturdy even the lighter ones like the Basic.  However if you are batoning to split firewood, use common sense - the Robust, Garberg, and Heavy Duty models are better choices for more serious bushcraft with batoning harder and thicker woods.  The Basic in particular has broken inside its handle in two online videos, in both videos, failure occurred when the pronounced Basic finger guard was allowed to rest on a flat surface so the hand became de facto immobile, then the tip of the knife on the other side of the chunk of wood was hammered down with a stick; that “rocked” the blade on the finger guard as pivot and snapped it inside at one of the notches.  As a rule of thumb don’t baton with less than a 3.0mm blade thickness, and in an emergency with thinner blades, baton with moderate force and don’t resist the handle from rocking up in your hand - don’t push down hard on the handle at the same time you baton the tip. Be patient and baton the tip first then rock the handle down with the least force it takes.

tl;dr - don’t baton if you can avoid it, and select thicker blades if you must. Also carry a Basic as backup, just 4 ounces with sheath, and gram weenies can masking tape the edge and carefully carry it without sheath for use only in a true emergency.

Question 3

does this knife float?

Accepted Answer

No the knife does not float.

Question 4

will the knife stay in the sheath if mounted upside down?

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Hi Smokin, Yes, but with a qualification. It fits with pressure- not a strap or lock. It is possible when taking it in and out to not "seat" it all the way. Then it can flop out. I strap them to the outside of my pack and have never lost one or had one fall out. I like the fit of these molded handle models better than the Mora's with smooth rounded handles and tube-like sheaths. A mod could prevent it falling out. I would not recommend depending on the sheath fit and carry it upside down or bungee with it!

ASIN	B00BTJKB00
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#17,498 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #21 in Camping Fixed-Blade Knives
Blade Edge	V-Grind
Blade Length	10.4 centimeters
Blade Material	Stainless Steel
Blade Shape	Straight
Blade Type	Stainless Steel
Brand Name	Morakniv
Color	Black
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (6,862)
Global Trade Identification Number	07391846014201
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Handle Material	Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)
Included Components	Sheath
Item Length	9.5 inches
Item Shape	Rectangular Prism with a Straight Line
Item Type Name	fixed blade,hunting knife,outdoor,camping;kitchen
Item Weight	0.12 kg
Manufacturer	Morakniv
Model Name	COMPANION S - STAINLESS STEEL
Model Number	71737
Number of Items	1
Orientation	Both
Part Number	M-12141
Power Source	Manual
Product Care Instructions	Hand Wash Only
Recommended Uses For Product	Camping, Hiking, Hunting
Reusability	Reusable
Set Name	Companion
Size	4.1"
Special Features	Ergonomic Handle, Fixed Blade, Non Slip, Polymer sheath
Style	Scandinavian
Theme	Outdoor
UPC	792384517112
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	limited lifetime

COMPANION S - STAINLESS STEEL KNIFE - BLACK

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