Mora Knife Legacy

Photo credit Christopher Marchetti I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible opportunity Cody afforded me earlier this year. His willingness to spend time with me and record a video interview was truly a remarkable experience that I will cherish forever. The video in links bellow in the article.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvgZJciZBG4 A few months ago, I wrote a couple of articles about Mors Koshanki, who I believe introduced and popularized the Mora knife in the bushcraft, survival, and outdoor living skills scene, especially in North America. Can be found here  https://oldmora.blogspot.com/2021/12/Morskochanski.html and and  https://morakniv.se/en/morakniv-stories-en/in-memory-of-mors-kochanski-1940-2019/ However, Cody Lundin is another person who brought the Morakniv to the spotlight. Most people know Cody from his appearances on survival shows on TV, such as "Dual Survival" and "The Today Show". However, it was on "D...

In this engaging interview,  Lundin shares his extensive knowledge on all things related to knives, Mors Kochanski, bushcraft, and survival skills. Lundin delves into the history and usage of the iconic Mora Knives and Morakniv, providing valuable insights and tips for enthusiasts and beginners alike. Join us for an informative and entertaining discussion on the art of survival and the essential tools needed to thrive in the great outdoors. Check out the article i wrote https://oldmora.blogspot.com/2023/06/Cody-Lundin.html

IN MEMORY OF Mors Kochanski (1940-2019) The legendary Mors Kochanski is considered by many to be the father of modern “bushcraft”. He has devoted his entire life to studying and teaching bushcraft and survival skills.  Mors is also an acclaimed author with many books published, among them the Northern Bushcraft (1988- ISBN 1-871890-30-6) the bible for those who study and practice these skills. He's saying “the more you know, the less you carry” has become a motto for the bushcraft community, and his knife preferences are an example of this.   To know more about his life visit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mors_Kochanski or even better, listen to Paul Kirtley's podcast episode, where he interviews Mors https://paulkirtley.co.uk/2019/mors-kochanski-paul-kirtley-podcast/. Early in his career as a survival teacher, he and Tom Roycraft (probably late 1960s) put together the requirements of a basic yet practical knife for his students to use: blade around 4 fingers long, with a...