We compared two budget outdoor knives with very different formats: the Morakniv Companion fixed-blade knife and the Opinel No.8 stainless pocket knife.
What we looked at
Blade type and steel, size, handle, and price. Both listings are thin, so this comparison is based mainly on the product titles and short bullets and makes no claims about performance.
The verdict
If you want a fixed-blade outdoor knife, a 4.1-inch blade in Sandvik stainless steel, the Morakniv Companion in Desert Tan is the camp and bushcraft pick, at £18.18. If you would rather pay £1.19 less for a classic oak-handled stainless steel Opinel No.8 pocket knife, the Opinel is the value option, at £16.99, though only 11 were left when we checked.
A £18.18 fixed-blade knife with a 4.1-inch Sandvik stainless steel blade.
A £16.99 stainless steel Opinel No. 8 pocket knife with an oak handle.
Morakniv M-13216 Companion Fixed Blade Outdoor Knife with Sandvik Stainless Steel Blade, 4.1-Inch, Desert Tan — Fixed-Blade Pick
Intended for: Marketed as a fixed-blade outdoor knife with a 4.1-inch Sandvik stainless steel blade in Desert Tan, model M-13216.
What we liked
- Fixed-blade design, per the listing title
- 4.1-inch Sandvik stainless steel blade
- Model M-13216 in Desert Tan
Worth knowing
- Costs £1.19 more than the Opinel on these listings
- The listing gives very little detail beyond the title
Best for
- Camping and outdoor use that suits a fixed-blade knife
- Buyers who want a stated Sandvik stainless steel blade
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants a folding pocket knife
- Buyers who want a detailed spec sheet in the listing
Opinel No. 8 Stainless Steel Pocket Knife, Oak Handle (2021) — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as an Opinel No. 8 stainless steel pocket knife with an oak handle, described in the listing as offering an excellent cutting quality.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Morakniv Companion on these listings, at £16.99
- Opinel No. 8 in stainless steel with an oak handle
- Listed as a pocket knife
- Listing describes an excellent cutting quality
Worth knowing
- Only 11 were left in stock when checked
- The listing gives very little detail beyond the title and a few short bullets
Best for
- Picnics, walks and everyday carry as a pocket knife
- Buyers who want the lower price
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants a fixed-blade knife
- Buyers who want a detailed spec sheet in the listing
