MORAKNIV -Companion MG - A Simple, Affordable Swedish Fixed-Blade for Civilians and Military Alike

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 In my ongoing search for foreign-made knives, as well as knives used by the military, the next in my collection is this classic utility knife from Sweden, the MORAKNIV Companion MG (Military Green).  At an amazing price point ($15.80 on Amazon - discounted from the usual $19.99), it combines affordability with simplistic functionality and durability.  With a 4.1 inch blade made of hardened Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel, I am sure that I will not be afraid to put this bush craft knife to good use.  It also comes with a polymer sheath with a drainage hole at the bottom, so it's good in all weather conditions.  The knife snaps securely into the sheath, but admittedly, it takes a couple of hands to get it out, despite the thumb hold built into the sheath.  That said, at least I know it won't pop out unexpectedly. it also has a patterned high-friction grip handle, that gives it a secure feeling in the hand. 

Even though this is not an expensive knife, it is clearly one of quality and high marks by those who review it.  I'm glad it's in my collection.  

On BESTGLIDE ASE (https://www.bestglide.com/products/morakniv-companion-swedish-army-knife) the following history is provided of the Mora company:

History of Frosts Knife Manufacturing, K.J. Erickson and Mora of Sweden

There is more than 300 years experience behind today's modern Frosts knife factory. Knives were already being manufactured during the 17th century in and around the town of Mora, Sweden. Frosts Knivfabrik started more than 100 years ago by Erik Frost, an experienced knife smith in the village of Östnor outside of Mora. His "Mora knives" were soon widely acclaimed not only throughout Sweden, but also abroad. Success was quickly gained through their superior and outstanding sharpness and toughness. Mora, Sweden, the town where the famous Mora knives have been produced since the 1600’s, is now the location of a modern newly formed company, Mora of Sweden, representing the merger of Sweden’s two major knife manufacturers – K. J. Eriksson and Frosts Knife Manufacturing.

It is the 4th generation of knife smiths who now have carried on the traditions in a modern and well planned factory situated on the same site as that from the start in 1891. A clear leader in Scandinavia, Frosts has manufactured knives, which combine the skill of the knife smith with the latest technology and modern competitive manufacturing methods. With over 300 models of knives, Frosts has specialized lines to meet the needs of everyone.

Frosts has been recognized by the Swedish Quality Institute as "...a leader in attaining zero defect programs...combined with reliability, flexibility, and competitiveness..." If you are looking for a high quality, inexpensive knife, you simply cannot go wrong with a Frosts Mora or Mora of Sweden Knife.

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Although used by the Swedish military, this is more of a utility knife, not a 'fighting knife'.  But it has obviously proved itself in the field, and I find that if the military uses it, you have a knife that's got to be tough and resilient.   

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