For the above grab-and-go tasks I used my Mora HD (with a seriously reprofiled convex grind) for years. I now use the Hultafors GK instead. It does everything I used the Mora HD for, but does most of them them better.

The Hultafors OK4 Expedition knife is a solid light weight outdoors knife with a fantastic handle and a few flaws. If you want a capable and comfortable tool that will not weigh you down on a long hike this stands among the best budget Nordic style knives on the market.The sheath attaches to the belt by a 3 inch loop of high quality nylon webbing that is single stitched. The elastic band on the midsection is also the home of the ferro rod holder. The knife and FS Fire Steel carry well; the set up dangles and flexes comfortably as you move about. Both the plastic and fabric sections have both held up to my use with no noticeable wear.

Hultafors has its knives made in Taiwan, using Japanese steel. The GK is made of SK5. It’s a good, tough, midrange high-carbon tool steel that one also finds in for instance the Cold Steel SRK; 1080 with whiffs of alloying elements sprinkled in. It can of course rust, just a tad slower than a non-alloyed carbon steel like 1095. Clean and dry the blade at the end of a work session, wipe it with a cloth stiff with old linseed oil and you’ll have no rust problem. I assume it will get a patina over time but have not seen it yet. It is not highly polished, more brushed and that fits the rough function of the blade fine. The GK has not gone really blunt on me yet, btw, nor has it suffered damage from things like unfortunately hitting an embedded nail in a former fence pole log I was debarking. The Ferrocerium itself is of good quality and when used with a properly sharp steel surface will throw many sparks. Out of the box the 90 degree spine of the OK4 works well with the FS. However, after the coating was “removed” from the spine, spark production was notably increased. I was easily able to ignite combustion with this matching pare. Competitive Offerings The cutting edge has a scandi grind for superior sharpness and is easy to resharpen. A protective electrophoretic deposition coating (EPD) for best rust protection. Nůž je v podstatě nezničitelný díky rukojeti z odolného plastu PP v kombinaci s 82 mm dlouhou stopkou zasahující do ¾ rukojeti.Ever since Hultafors started making knives, we have strived to offer unique solutions to match specific needs in various crafts. Bushcraft is no exception. When discovering that our craftsmen’s knives had become favorites with the outdoor crowd as well – we got inspired to develop knives especially suited to their needs. The result is a range of knives dedicated to bushcraft and outdoor life. Outdoor Knife OK1 - For tough tasks in the field Broušený hřbet čepele můžete využít při rozdělávání ohně s pomocí křesadla a na čepeli vygravírované měřítko můžete zase využít při orientačním měření vzdáleností na mapě. There are, however a few flaws in the sheath. The largest being that you are forced into vertical carry. There is no option carry this knife horizontally. Also, the sheath is not as heavy duty as others in this style, as there is some flex in the plastic. Finally, the folded plastic used in the button holder will likely be prone to wear as there is no rotating hinge of any kind. If you make extensive use of the button holder, the lifespan of the sheath might not match that of the knife. Fit and Finish