A Mora thread: Which is best for me?

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ShooterMcgavin

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I have to post this thread because I have not yet tried out the legendary Mora :) There are so many different styles that I am not sure how to pick the right one, or if I have overlooked something that fits me best.

What I want... Something with carbon steel. I just feel that, with the extra toughness of carbon steel, that would be the best option for me in something thin like a Mora. I am thinking I want something with a plastic handle, for durability, and something with a bit of a "hilt" or some type of grip contouring to prevent the hand from slipping forward onto the blade. I have large blades, so this doesn't need to fill that gap. I want this blade for wood working (carving wood, whittling, feather sticks, notching, basic woodcraft) while camping or just around the house. I can see myself just doing projects carving wood at home with it too. I am thinking I want a blade length of about 3.5-4.25".

Taking all that into consideration, I am still open to hearing suggestions. I do have one in mind at this point, but I'd like to see what comes to your mind with my list of wants.
 
Get one of the Craftline series models. They have carbon ones and stainless ones. Or go the 711 route.
 
You should try the Mora 711 - it was my building lot knife for many years. When you are already Mora-shopping try to get a Classic with the wood handles ;)

Their carbon steel gets razorsharp very fast and developes a nice patina pretty fast.
 
I really like the companion MG. It has one of the most comfy handles I've ever felt. I've had 200 dollar customs that were bricks compared to that knife.

If this is your first scandi, I HIGHLY suggest you try the thin blade on the companion first. I started out with a 1/8" thick custom that made me write off scandi's for the longest time. It just did not cut well. It wasn't until I ordered a condor from Baryonyx that I threw the companion MG on the order on a whim. It's now one of my favorite knives. Thick scandis are for suckers. ;)
 
I got the topq craftline one in stainless, and it's fantastic knife. Long enough to cut even the longest of oranges. I'm thinking about getting a carbon steel one, but my experience with the opinel #8 turned me off. I just cant stand the smell, especially when cutting acidic foods.

When you get a mora, I recommend putting on a microbevel on the edge. That makes it a million times easier to sharpen, and it's stronger, and it barely sacrifices any cutting ability.
 
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I really like the companion MG. It has one of the most comfy handles I've ever felt. I've had 200 dollar customs that were bricks compared to that knife.

If this is your first scandi, I HIGHLY suggest you try the thin blade on the companion first. I started out with a 1/8" thick custom that made me write off scandi's for the longest time. It just did not cut well. It wasn't until I ordered a condor from Baryonyx that I threw the companion MG on the order on a whim. It's now one of my favorite knives. Thick scandis are for suckers. ;)
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I prefer the thin scandis as well. The Companion MG Carbon is a great way to go. I appreciate the thicker models they came out with and they're quite stout and would do better splitting kindling if you chose to baton them, but I generally do more slicing than splitting and the thinner stock helps compensate for the usual deficiencies of the scandi grind in that department. And you can still baton it just fine--you just have to hit it a few more times.
 
The Mora I was looking at is the 711. It looks comfy, carbon steel, and a decent length. Does that one have a thin blade?
 
The 711 is my favorite Mora so far. It resides, in my truck 24/7. The handle has incredible ergonomics, especially when you take into consideration price. Also the carbon steel blade takes a mean edge in no time and holds it quite well. Nothing at all wrong with Mora's 12C27 Sandvik either, it's grand stuff as far as I'm concerned. And a viable alternative to 1095.
 
Mora 5.11 will fit your description perfectly. The handle is plastic but comfortable. There is a front guard that wont allow your hand to go onto the blade. The grip on the 5.11 is a very secure one for carving. Blade is just under 4 inches but still a great size. It was my first mora and it is one of my favorites (next to the companion MG)
 
I just got in today a Mora Craftline 511 I think is the model. Red plastic handle with finger guard carbon blade. I like the feel of it but the edge on this one is not near as sharp as my Classic No.2. I'll have to work on this edge a little I guess. Anyone else comment on the red plastic handle Craftline edges when they were new?
 
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