← ComparisonsLength and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Outline traced from the maker's side-profile photo.
Head to head
Morakniv Kansbol vs Bark River Bravo 1
Morakniv Kansbol runs a 4.25″ drop point blade in Sandvik 12C27; Bark River Bravo 1 runs 4.25″ of drop point in A2 Tool Steel. The Morakniv Kansbol is the lighter of the two by 2.64 oz.
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- Morakniv Kansbol · Drop Point4.25″ blade · 0.098″ spine · 4.73 oz · ~1.14″ tall
- Bark River Bravo 1 · Drop Point4.25″ blade · 0.215″ spine · 7.375 oz · ~1.41″ tall
Spine thickness, same scale
0.098″
0.215″
| Spec | MoraknivMorakniv KansbolCheck price | Bark RiverBark River Bravo 1Check price |
|---|---|---|
| Blade length | 4.25″ | 4.25″ |
| Spine thickness | 0.098″ | 0.215″ |
| Overall length | 8.86″ | 9.065″ |
| Weight | 4.73 oz | 7.375 oz |
| Blade shape | Drop Point | Drop Point |
| Steel | Sandvik 12C27 | A2 Tool Steel |
| Grind | Profile-ground Scandi | Convex |
| Lock | Fixed | Fixed |
| Handle material | TPE | Canvas Micarta |
| Country of origin | Sweden | USA |
| Price band | Budget | Premium |
Tinted rows are where these two differ.
The steel difference
Sandvik 12C27
Morakniv and Opinel's steel. Modest edge retention, excellent toughness and grain, sharpens on anything including a river rock.
A2 Tool Steel
The traditional convex-ground bushcraft steel. Tough, easy to sharpen, rusts if neglected.