Doomsday

Morakniv Garberg: Full-Tang Survival Knife at $80

The Garberg is the only full-tang knife in Morakniv's lineup — Swedish steel, full tang, and a Mora-quality blade at a fraction of ESEE pricing. Best value in field knives.

OVERALL RATING 9.0 /10

Morakniv Garberg: Full-Tang Survival Knife at $80 ~$80

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Pros

✓ $80 — 40-50% less than comparable fixed blades
✓ Full tang (Garberg only in Mora lineup)
✓ Sandvik 14C28N steel (excellent edge retention)
✓ Fire starter slot in leather sheath (Garberg Black)
✓ Scandinavian grind (easy to sharpen)
✓ 1891 Swedish manufacturing pedigree

Cons

✕ Blade thinner than ESEE (less batoning capability)
✕ 4.3" blade (shorter than ESEE 6)
✕ Not as bombproof as ESEE warranty
✕ Plastic sheath on standard version
✕ Less brand recognition (harder to find locally)

Specifications

Made	Mora, Sweden
Tang	Full tang
Grind	Scandinavian
Price	~$80
Steel	Sandvik 14C28N stainless (or high-carbon)
Weight	7.6 oz (with sheath)
Warranty	Lifetime against defects
Blade Length	4.3 inches

Morakniv has made knives in Sweden since 1891. The Garberg is their step-up survival knife — full tang (unlike most Mora knives), thick spine for batoning, and their standard high-carbon or stainless blade steel. At $80, it undercuts ESEE and Ka-Bar significantly while using comparable blade steel and manufacturing quality.

Sandvik Steel

Morakniv uses Sandvik 14C28N stainless or high-carbon steel depending on variant. Sandvik is a Swedish steel manufacturer known for blade quality. The 14C28N stainless holds an edge well and resists corrosion better than 1095 — the main practical advantage of the Garberg over the ESEE 6 for humid environments.

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