Old Mora Knife RESTORATION with Amazing Finish
A part of Morakniv history
The Morakniv Classic knives are a true story. They are Morakniv's tribute to the Swedish handicraft tradition that we have been part of for over a century. The Classic carbon steel knife with the characteristic barrel-shaped, red stained birch handle was first introduced around one hundred years ago with the ambition to portray an exclusive mahogany-knife.
In the decades since, it has grown into one of the most beloved lifestyle knives in the world - a timeless Morakniv in its purest form. Generations of woodcarvers, carpenters and craftsmen have been using, personalizing and improving the Classic knives ever since. Making it a part of their past memories and an indispensable part of their future.
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In today's modern world people believe in 'Use and Throw' concept due to Chinese goods. Till 1990 in my Country India we bought things which seems bit costly then but they stayed intact life-long. We have still a wooden sofa set made in 1995 and is exactly the same. After globalization China dumped its goods in India, Board replaced wood. Now we spent a lot on buying things again and again due to poor material and machine-making with no human touch. But your shop shows me the past how people built daily use items with mechanical tools. The Machines lost the human touch in goods, crafting. Thanks for sharing your wonderful skills.
Well said!! Same in Canada
Same in the U.S. Only they are freely dumping on American markets, and no one is trying to stop them. I pretty much refuse to buy anything from China anymore.
I couldn't agree more, well said! I have to admit that makes me really sad. For me having opportunity to do thigs as my grandfather did without any modern power tools blows my mind. I wish that all people take better care of tools and equipment even if they are modern. At least to try to repair them when they break before they trow them away.
Well mora knifes is the most swedish thing possible and at the same time the epitome of cheap throw away tools here.
And this is why India it will be global superpower soon!
I really like Mora. A knife is first and foremost a tool, and here for a modest sum we get excellent quality and practicality. No knives for 500 dollars. My Mora Robust has been serving me for 10 years. On hunting, fishing and camping trips, it has never let me down
I couldn't agree more, well said! Mora is a wonderful example of that where you get so much 👌
TRUE craftsman. Respect!
your videos are more than just great old school restorations....they actually are very relaxing as well. keep up the good work.
Glad you like them! Will do 😃 Take care!
That was definitely a gardening knife for someone. Love your work and dedication to the old
Thanks a lot 🙏
Absolutely love these videos. They're like therapy for me! Keep them coming!
Awesome, will do 😃👍
Can we please get a workshop tour?! I love all the tools. ❤🔧🔨🪛
For sure!! I am working on that. In meantime I will be posting shorts where I display some of the manual tools and how they work. Thanks for the suggestion 👍
The little green vise and the polishing wheels... Buddies from day one 😊 Wonderful video! ❤
Thanks a lot man 😃👍 They are definitely most used tools in my shop, well noticed 👌 Hope you have a great summer 🌞
LOVE the “intermission” music! ❤ Another beautiful restoration. I have a Mora Knife that was my grandfather’s. It’s a beautiful thing. 😊
Awesome, happy to hear that! Thank you Kathy! Do you have a large knife collection? Sounds wonderful for Mora knife 👌
I have a good collection of pocketknives from 1940’s, to mostly 1960’s and present. Other knives from my grandfather because he worked as a chef most of his life. They are priceless ..🥰
Having the right tools and the knowledge as to how to best use them makes all the difference. Thanks and the music was enjoyable as well.
Glad you enjoyed it! Very kind of you, thank you!
Beautiful results and nice to add to the collection
Thank you kindly 🙏
Oh my sweet lord, that is superb restoration! That is craftsmanship at it's finest
Wow! Thank you very much 🙏
Stunning attention to detail mate👍
Glad you like it, thanks!
Once again, it was an absolute pleasure watching you restore this project (knife), I am never disappointed when I invest my time in your videos, and again I learn a little something in the process of watching you work, thanks for the video young man.
Wow, I am literally speechless dear sir. That just made my day, thank you kindly! Of course, my pleasure! Wish you all the best 🤗
What a little TLC can do ! Great work ! Love it
Thank you! Cheers!
Very nice you do great work! Always fun watching all the older tools being used!!!
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks Mike!
Moras are the best, especially th older ones. I have a number of older Mora knives and carving knives and tools as well as some modern models also
That is totally true, always great to have any mora knife really 👌 Thanks for watching 👍
good job! ...and a cozy workshop👍
Thanks! 👍
Boris dear friend, great work as always. I enjoyed every minute of it. Three Musketeers side by side looks very useful. brush, stone and polishing wheels. By the way, leather work is also great. Thank you so much for sharing your efforts with us. Have a great weekend and Cheers 🥃
Much appreciated my friend, my pleasure 🥃
I feel chiristmas in the midle of the summer ,thank you❤
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Great Oldschool workshop :D
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Great restoration! I like your skills using antique tools and showing how true workmanship can be done. Thank you for sharing..
You are very welcome, many thanks
Wonderful!!!
Better than new. Beautiful work.
Wow, thank you kindly ☺️
Your shop is a distraction to your videos. That's a compliment.
Thanks for the feedback! I'm doing small adjustments regarding that.
Please don't, it doubles the viewing satisfaction.
Hi sir what bit of👍🙏👍lv can do lvly job my friend and lv the look of your work👍👍shop work with hands is the best tool you can have god🙏bless friend dino uk👍👍😁
So nice of you, thank you 👍
That watch next editing is so fantastic! This entire chanel is a work of art in every detail. What a nice place to be.
Thank you very much for kind words, I'm glad you like it! Take care!
you make great knives, it feels like we're in the 19th and 20th century
So nice of you, thank you 👍
Nicely done,good to see it restored
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you ☺️
Das ist einer der besten Kanäle auf dieser ganzen Plattform! Und eine tolle Botschaft. Ich bin erlich neidisch sowohl für das können als auch fie Werkstatt.
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I recently restored a 1950’s ulu made in up state New York USA. Hand made with a hardwood handle. The handle broke off just above the pins. This beautiful tool lives again. I also do leather work for my projects. Nice knife for cutting leather. Thanks. 🔪🎸
Sounds amazing, well done 👍
Beautifully done as always Boris! Greetings from Texas 😃👍🏼
Thank you sir, much appreciated 🤗
You have come a very long way since those first videos. Congratulations on finding success and thank you for the enjoyable content.
Thank you kindly for all this year for being there and supporting my work. That means a lot to me! Best wishes to you and your family 🙏
Great work in a perfect atmosphere. I like watching your videos. Thank you for letting us be part of it👍
So nice of you, thank you kindly 🤗 It is my pleasure! Take care 👋😃
Nice restoration on that old Frost.
Thanks a lot 👍
love the sound of everything
Cool, thanks for the feedback!
Awesome job my friend
Thank you! Cheers!
Awesome video bud keep'em coming. Great job on the restoration. Hope you and your family are doing great too. Stay safe and be well brother. 👊😎🤙🍻
Thanks brother! Will do! Best wishes to you and your family 👊😃
Very nice excellent work , great tools ! And knowledge
Thank you very much Tony!
Great job! Also, love your shop - old school - very nice.
Glad you like it! Thank you kindly ☺️
we used too throw and still do, these knives away in Norway. They are everywhere.
Not sure what you mean here, I never saw a person to trow a knife away. Especially older ones that have a lot of value. I guess you live in a different Norway than me.
@@FFD_Restorations i dont think many non knife people think these are worth much. Well they arw not worth much really. You find them everywhere.
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Lovely work and a great restoration. Great video and very well done.
Many thanks! I appreciate that 👍
👍 Great work!
Thank you! 👍
I really liked the clever way that little bevelled washer was made. I am going to steal that idea. 😉 Super restoration as ever.
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Just another masterpiece ❤
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Might as well be brand new. Great job!
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Great restoration
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Awesome 🧡
Thank you! Cheers!
Old Mora Knife RESTORATION with Amazing Finish...Amazing the best video... very useful and useful thank you for sharing... greetings from Indonesian traditional gold prospectors...God Bless You🇧🇩🇲🇨🌼🌼❤✋👍👍
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I really like looking at your work, you are a real master craftsman. I really envy your wonderful workshop. all my respects to a true master.
I'm pleased to hear that, thank you kindly 🤗 Best wishes from sunny Norway 👋😃
amazing, thx!
Thank you too!
man i love the old school workshop, and the matching outfit. i always look forward to your vids, everything about the videos just calm me down. the presentation, the way you work full of confidence, the climate of the workshop. just absolutely awesome. thank you so much for sharing. greetings from the Netherlands.
That is awesome to hear, thank you for the feedback and the support! I appreciate that very much 🤗
I have no words because I only see good love, wonderful art, I congratulate you even more for all the love and affection that you reflect in such beautiful work.
Wow, thank you kindly sir 🙏
Absolut klasse Arbeit. Ich bin selber Tischlermeister und bin begeistert von dieser Arbeit. Weiter so. LG Danny aus Deutschland
Vielen Dank LG Dany 🙏
Great video, again! Greatings from the Netherlands!
Awesome, thank you! Greetings from sunny Norway 👋😃
Tonight at the end of the day, with a glass of whiskey, I'm going to enjoy this video 🤗🥃
Enjoy my dear friend 🥃
Je ne m'en lasse pas, vous voir travailler est un plaisir encore.
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Wow! A hand forged anvil! That is exceptional that it is in use. Good work. The knife restoration was a wonderful job. I like how you rejuvenated the leather.
I'm glad you liked it! Yes, anvil is wonderful and dates from 1700th. Thank you kindly 🤗
I have an old wheat scythe that was taken well care of by the Farmer who owned it. It is in prime condition, and I am going to keep it that way. Among my hobbies is antique collecting. It saddens me when I find something that the family should have kept, and passed down.
Like the plate glass scraper and the ring of the hammer on that anvil. I do a decent job reviving old leather with saddle soap and water, I’ve surprised many people with bringing it back to life👍
Sounds awesome, glad to hear that! Keep up the great work 👍 Thanks a lot!
Чекаю на вихід кожного відео, як на свято! Дякуємо Вам!
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Well done👏👍
Thank you! Cheers!
It sort of reminds me of watching the Hannibal series with Mads Mikkelsen... 🤣 The attention to detail, the quiet, the awkward little musical interlude, the clothing, the style, the nerdy, yet super stylish vibe
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Ein Meister seines Handwers 👍 ein toller Typ, eine tolle Werkstatt und eine super Restauration
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Holy moly! Very impressive! Thank you for showing how it's done. Greetings from the factory in Mora, Sweden. ✨✨
I'm flattered, thank you kindly 🤗 It was my pleasure! Keep up the great work 🙌
Nice. The model you selection if for a knife that was sold without sheath. If the sheath is original to the knife, then it called Slidkniv, it makes it for the first part of the 1960s. The sheath is made out of a cellulose fiber called UNICA and was made up until early 1960s.
Well noticed, it was sold without sheath and with it. Mostly depending what buyer would choose. I showed in the beginning without sheath from Morakniv catalogue. Thanks for sharing 🙏
Another beatiful restoration 👍👏 Congratulations and Greetings from Belgium 😉🇧🇪👋
Thank you so much 😀👍 Greetings from sunny Norway 👋☺️
Muy buen trabajo y gran paciencia.
As an amateur fabricator and restorer of old things myself, I thoroughly enjoy your videos. See as you use mostly, if not all, hand-powered tools, this also gives me guidelines for my own projects, as I'm not necessarily limited, but I am lacking a few power tools I need.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoy the videos. It's always fantastic to connect with fellow enthusiasts. What's your favorite project you've worked on recently, and do you have any tips for someone looking to get into fabricating and restoring old items?
@FFD_Restorations My favorite projects to work on are woodworking and amateur knife making, with knife cleaning and restoration thrown in. I don't make pretty things. I make ugly yet functional things. I prefer it this way. If it looks good but performs poorly, looks won't matter. My tips for newbies are as follows: 1) always clamp down your workpiece, especially blades. I have a 7 suture scar on my right index fingers because I failed to clamp down a blade. 2) take your time. Get to know your tools and materials before jumping into any projects. 3) build what makes you happy. There is no need to compete with others.
@@5T3V3N-ns9gg your passion for woodworking and amateur knife making is inspiring I love the philosophy of creating functional things over just aesthetically pleasing ones - after all, performance is key. Thanks for the valuable tips for newbies. The scar on your right index finger sounds like quite the reminder to always clamp down the workpiece, especially blades! Safety first, right? Taking the time to understand tools and materials is such solid advice. It's easy to get excited and jump into projects, but that patience pays off in the end. And your point about building what makes you happy is spot-on. There's a unique joy in creating something that resonates with you rather than trying to outdo others. Looking forward to hearing more about your projects and experiences! Keep creating those uniquely functional pieces. 👨🔧🔪🪵
@@FFD_Restorations thank you. God bless!
Ea maravilloso ver como trabajas y las herramientas tan antiguas que tienes … enhorabuena
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Belle restauration et très joli couteau,bravo, à bientôt Salut Jeannot ⚒😉
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Nice! What are you applying to make the fiber sheath shiny? Schellack?
Many thanks 🙏 I used leather finisher. It is like a milky water.
Как всегда - великолепная работа!!!
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Beautiful knife😍👍
Thanks 👍
Excellent work, I love yours videos, congratulations master. Skald 👋🇻🇪
Glad you like them! Thank you so much 🤗
Looking good👍
Thank you so much for the compliment! I appreciate your kind words 😃👍
Wonderful restoration with many original tools. Thanks so much for showing your process, much appreciated I have a similar knife in stainless steel from the 60's/70's that was used in medical corps and the fiber sheath. My sheath just needs the black paint/stain. What kind of paint/stain did you use? My handle is in good shape, needs a minor restoration to remove white paint from sitting on the bench. So I won't be painting it red. Since that sheath its made of fiber would varnish or shellac be a more appropriate finish?
Thank you kindly ☺️ I used black leather dye, I find it quite good for this application 😉 Sounds nice, good luck!
Iv had so many Moraknivar, they are great and versatile little knives, perfect when home improving. Great vid !
Couldn't agree more! Thank you kindly
Well made after all these years everything was together and strong
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Отличная работа !Качество,красота,и все это без помощи электроитструментов!Браво, ретро-мастер!
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It's nice to see the old way..things today are just not made to last..
This knife is really nice 😊😊
Much appreciated, I think the same 👍
Wow q cuchillo mas hermoso ¿es un pukko? Te felicito amigo q talento , saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱
Much appreciated 👍 It is a Morakniv from Sweden. Thank you kindly 🤗
Lovely
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@@FFD_Restorations i have a question... when i watch old video on your channel, you used oxalic acid to remove rust, and now it seems that you only use vinegar. Is it because of efficiency or because it's easier to use or saftier ?
Saludos desde Santiago de Chile 🇨🇱
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Well.... now I want such a knife 😅
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Great video! What kind of leather conditioner was in that tin you used on the belt loop? Thanks
Have One, My Favorite, merci.
Cool 😀 Thanks 👍
The difference is like night and day!
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@@FFD_Restorations Happy to hear that!
Во время просмотра было не только интересно, но ещё тепло и уютно
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What do you treat the sheath with after cleaning with acetone? Is it some kind of oil?
More like impregnation liquid for leather.
Good Morning. Very well done Workshop and nice video. Personally own the Same Kniffe only With a Plastik sheath. Restored By me too, but Not as professionelle as you. Good luck to Guido 🙋♂️👏
Good morning dear sir 🌞 How are you doing today? That is awesome to hear, thank you for sharing!
I have a Frost Mora just like yours and wonder just what is the sheath made of?
I had one of those when I was a kid . Briliant knife. Nice restore ps Stil got one in my box of tools lol Its orange tho 👍👍👍😜🏴🦕🦄😁🤞✌️
Very cool, thanks 👍
What did u use exept aceton to restore the sheeth?
I like this men don't use electric instruments ❤❤❤
I can belive this lether don't go in ash when he toch it!
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hi, really nice work! i need to do the same with two old mora found in a cellar, but they are with plastik sheaths, so not as old as yours. could you please tell us more about your tools, please? very interesting beltgrinder and polishing wheels, would like to hear the story of them. will look more of your viedos, very fine craftsmanship
Hello 👋😀 Many thanks! Cool, happy restoring with yours. I am planning to make a video about my tools soon and share it 😉 Greetings from Norway
@@FFD_Restorations oh yes, please! i was looking in the net if i could find a beltgrinder like yours, found nothing. but i was lucky to find some of the hand crank polishing wheels for a good price, think i will get one. i also was brainstorming if it is possible to modify an old stitching machine to a belt grinder thanks in advance for the tool video and your inspirations, great! greetings from germany✌
@dingogreens7472 I made mine, that is why you are not finding them for sale. Sounds good for a hand grinder, I suggest you buy an "American" brand. They are much better than others in my opinion. You can change stones, polishing wheels and so on. It will not work with a sewing machine. You need a bigger momentum. Either add a large flywheel on the sewing machine to be able to work or get an old forge and convert it to belt sander as I did. Hope this helps! Take care
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Are Frost's the same as Moras? Apart from Moras,I have a Frost with a white plastic handle.
Frosts is one of many knife makers in Mora. KJ Eriksson another one. You kan read about the history of Morakniv at their website.
I mean was one of many knife makers. To day its only Morakniv.
Great work of course! What kind of paint did you use on the handle?
Thank you! I used a regular wood paint 😊
Do an old Sami knife next!
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Очень познавательно и полезные видео.😊😊😊
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