Cutting down trees with a Mora

[oriontuber]

Those are two great skills to learn. Thanks!

[vaccumenhancer439]

If only Star Wars lightsabers were real. Itll make the job easier.

[aodfan]

What model are you using?

[iawoodsman]

@aodfan It is a carbon 740 MG

[WhittlerKev]

First time I've seen that done. Well impressed how clean the cut is

[RnW93]

I like Mora knives, but the handles are mega flimsy if you put them through too much, I know somebody whose handle broke cutting Reikäleipä bread with their Mora.

[surviva1000]

whats the name of this mora modell?

[FacetsOfTruth]

Dude! You went through that first one faster than a chainsaw. It takes me longer to cut up a hotdog. LOL

[duknifeuser]

wow i need to try that some time, i beat the crap out of my mora #1 but it doesn't really have any problems and i dont care if it breaks because it was $8 :)

[icelandicigs]

great vid. but using your own advice of not cutting straight across through all the fibres, why not use the same idea with your second method?

[Joshlandsen]

This video tutorial is going to win me so many bets... ^_^

[outdooractivities1]

shit i did nt think you was going to go though it that fast

[Woodenarrows]

Cool! You made it look a lot easier than I had expected. I’m guessing these methods work better with a thinner blade knife vs. one with a beefy thick blade?

[MadNerf]

Wow, if the rumors are true that moras are for one day use in Sweden, they must cut down an entire forestw ith one xD

[Uriel1816]

good techniques....thanks.

[tierfuehrer2]

Interesting. I did not know the second technique.

[stickwalker]

Good videos but, I must be getting old because I have a hard time hearing you on your videos..

[555Nato]

Shows how sharp and tough Mora knives are.Great video.

[MobFrenziedHomicide]

I didnt realize until today that this was your video, but it was one of the reasons I bought a Mora last year!

[389Lee]

I noticed in comments that you said your knife was a Mora 740 carbon, but that they don't make it anymore. Can you recommend a Mora and a good place online to purchase it?

[3antaralhatab]

LMAO owned by physics, who needs to chop when u can do that lol am still thrashing my RATs though, just cuz warranty says they don't break.

[iawoodsman]

@3antaralhatab The Clipper is a good model. Bushcraft Outfitters has several Moras to choose from.

[SneakyTeaBag]

That second way of cuttin that down was straight up pimp. I've never seen that before.

[dclement7]

I am learning so much from you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[MasterMoose00]

hahah i love cutting trees down with my kabar

[TheNancyBoys]

WOw. This was very impressive. Especially the second cut. I never imagined you you could do that. Great video.

[ChrisA12356]

which mora was this? just wondering

[WCLineberry]

Good vid on the technique and on how tough a mora is.

[theWZZA]

This is not a diss on iawoodsman. He's showing what you can do if you _had_ to. I would never do this as except as a last resort because that is how you break the handle on a mora.

[666eistee]

The first method is awesome! Does it work with about 2-4 cm thick pieces of Hazel, too? Because then I wouldn't have to carry a folding saw with me all the time.

[iawoodsman]

@666eistee If Hazel is soft I would say yes.

[666eistee]

@iawoodsman Yeah, Hazel is soft. Great, I'll try it this weekend. Thanks for the quick response! :)

[LaManoRapido]

@666eistee

It's a common technique. Hazel branches are soft. That's not a problem.

[CiaranRooney125]

Great video bud, Very impressive. Just wondering how you clean the Carbon Steel?

[iawoodsman]

@CiaranRooney125 I use 1200 grit sand paper.

[dunfamalb]

Absolutely amazing.

[dereinzigwahreaff]

good method when a knive is the only thing you´ve got...but i prefer taking a folding saw with me anyway...

[ConfederateHandjob]

That is pretty amazing. Those Mora knives are unbelievably tough.

[cdipaolo1996]

nice job, never thought of that. I thought you were going to baton it through.

[nephildevil]

a brutal lil mora knife! :"D

[aseglkj]

Who's awesome? You're awesome!

[VoxSangui]

Oh poor moras, they are the most abused knives out there. Just ordered a whole bunch of them, hope they will serve me well :D

[CanItAlready]

I just read a description of that second technique you used earlier today, but couldn't quite picture how it could work. Interesting demonstration. Have you ever broken a Mora doing that? It's almost painful to watch. :)

[iawoodsman]

@CanItAlready Never broke a Mora, but I did break a USAF survival knife cutting down a birch tree in Alaska.

[CanItAlready]

@iawoodsman

Go figure. LOL

[sicFear]

Do you use a stainless steel mora or a carbon steel mora?

[iawoodsman]

@sicFear Carbon Steel

[GUITARISTKRC]

So i am wondering... Is that an enzo sheath?

[iawoodsman]

@GUITARISTKRC No sir, that is a sheath I made.

[Zeppelinfaktor]

I've never seen that second method before

[gnarkill096]

dude holy shit thanks a bunch this will help allot!!!!

[GUITARISTKRC]

Sweet...

[enjoythewildUSA]

absolutely brilliant video

[SpartanJohns]

very nice bend and cut technique. very usefull. thanks

[b3monkey]

THAT is awesome! :0)

[ApolloEDC]

Excellent video! This is probably the smartest method I've seen to take down a tree with a smaller knife. Thanks for sharing!!

[californada]

Nice techniques, thanks.

[Ska8ordie898]

Wow this is helpful I think I know that to do know! But where can I get a Mora knife? This video is awesome! I learned something new today! This is awesome!!!!!

[Kynkade]

That was really cool to watch!

[out5yder]

Awesome! Thanks.

[stevan070]

Very nice vid. Thx.

[jntroisi]

That was impressive cut. I have the Mora Scout and have three more Moras on the way.

[SKwoodsman]

Great vid! You can do with your mora everything what you need, from cutting small trees to making fire with flint. I like that you don't need expensive bushcraft knife. I also have only one mora, and it is my best partner in the woods. 5*

[Matunaagah]

Skills.

[Elk17]

That was awesome, man. Great job.

[bluetoad2001]

basswood is about as hard as cold butter. it is used for carving decoys and making window blinds buzz

[iawoodsman]

You are correct, Basswood is a soft wood. It is also one of my favorites.

[nephildevil]

:o

first time i see this!

*learned something new today*

:)

[2ndChanceOutdoors]

thanks ia woodsman. and glad you guys had fun at the meet( 2nd Chance)

[bindlestitch1]

Excellent vid, Ia. You need a different color handle on that mora though. You know what color I'm thinking. Great stuff as usual , man.

Love your vids.

[DonHuffo]

??? Please enlighten me.

[bindlestitch1]

Don,

Ia and I know each other, it's just a little joke. He knows what I'm talking about. Not trying to take away from his vids, the man is skilled. No doubt about it.

Later

[DonHuffo]

all right.

I just wanted to understand the joke

;-)

[iawoodsman]

Bindle wants to get me a pink handle. Thats the joke. We started our banter at the MO Bushcraft Meet.

[CZBOHUNK]

I owe it all to my Mora

[faolbushcraft]

That is slicker than goose poop!

[Norseman55731]

Is there anything a Mora can't do?

[1OldSchool4]

Who needs a stinking axe. That was slick Bro.

[beast12101]

damn fine work, great knife torture test for sure, I dont think I have ever tried taking down such a thick tree with a knife.

[bushcraftbartons]

WOW! That Mora na certainly get a beating! Good job 5/5

[SkogKniv]

I love that trick hehe. Nice one! 5/5

[shillelaghslaw]

what kind of mora is that?

[iawoodsman]

I think the 740 carbon. I don't think they make it anymore.