Batoning up a storm with the Mora #333

FortyTwoBlades said:
For a larger machete I usually go with my 16" Baryonyx prototype, my 20" Condor Viking, 18" Imacasa cuma (sadly discontinued) or 22" Imacasa cane tapanga. It really depends on what I'm doing though. The cane tapanga mostly gets used for trimming growth around our electric fence lines in the horse pasture, as it's a more specialized design. For doing grubbing work I like using my 18" Imacasa colima since I can use the back edge for hacking roots and chopping sod without putting dings in the primary edge when I hit rocks. I plan on snagging a 28" Imacasa pata de cuche for myself fairly shortly as well.
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I know it's asking a lot, but can you post pics of the chosen machetes and explain why you like them for the specific task?

Or not...I know it's a lot of work. I'm just curious why machete X gets the nod for one task, while it's not the go-to blade for another.

thanks
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
I bet you didn't realize they made these, either!

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I hope to eventually get both in the shop, but I guess the food service line (to which they belong) is structured differently (in terms of purchasing) than the rest of their knives so it'll take jumping through some extra hoops.

But yes--I Mora that big exists and it's AWESOME. One of my new favorites. :D
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When do you think you might get those knives and other food knives in stock? I was looking at their product line, and it's kind of vast. I wonder if some things are creatively named. For example, they have a whole series of knives in different stiffnesses called "Curved Narrow Boner", and they look...um, erect :)

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sutured said:
I know it's asking a lot, but can you post pics of the chosen machetes and explain why you like them for the specific task?

Or not...I know it's a lot of work. I'm just curious why machete X gets the nod for one task, while it's not the go-to blade for another.

thanks
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I'll see what I can manage in the morning--it's funny that you ask why which one is better for what, as I'm working on a comparison system of simplified measures and ratios that'll help folks get a general idea of some of the larger concepts regarding what does what and why. :)

kookery said:
When do you think you might get those knives and other food knives in stock? I was looking at their product line, and it's kind of vast. I wonder if some things are creatively named. For example, they have a whole series of knives in different stiffnesses called "Curved Narrow Boner", and they look...um, erect :)

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Eh...it'll probably be sometime in the far distance unless one of my Mora contacts in the 'States opens the channel for me. Direct importation is messy business that I'm not prepared to jump on at this point in time.

Regarding the knife in the picture, it's an angled stiff boning knife for meat processing. I use one by Friedrich Dick Cutlery Corp. of Germany when I'm processing the meat rabbits we raise. Yup--an F. Dick angled stiff boner. Chuckle all ya' want but it's a great knife. :D
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
I'll see what I can manage in the morning--it's funny that you ask why which one is better for what, as I'm working on a comparison system of simplified measures and ratios that'll help folks get a general idea of some of the larger concepts regarding what does what and why. :)
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That would be fantastic! Your actual experience with the things you sell is what draws me. Your weeding out of lemons and optional extras add to the appeal.

Also, your prices are very competitive, but I've noticed that sometimes if I add one cheap knife to my cart, it adds like $5 more in shipping. Do that a few times, and I end up looking around for free shipping at higher prices than you offer. Is there any way the shipping costs can be reduced for multiple item purchase? How is shipping calculated? Is it by weight, or per item?
 
kookery said:
That would be fantastic! Your actual experience with the things you sell is what draws me. Your weeding out of lemons and optional extras add to the appeal.

Also, your prices are very competitive, but I've noticed that sometimes if I add one cheap knife to my cart, it adds like $5 more in shipping. Do that a few times, and I end up looking around for free shipping at higher prices than you offer. Is there any way the shipping costs can be reduced for multiple item purchase? How is shipping calculated? Is it by weight, or per item?
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Shipping is calculated by weight and region, but sometimes a larger number of smaller items can throw it off a little. Likewise the website can't tell if the order will fit in flat rate packaging or not so you can save money that way sometimes as well. If you want a shipping cost verification just drop me an email with the items you're looking at and your zip code and I can give a more accurate quote. ;)
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
I'll see what I can manage in the morning--it's funny that you ask why which one is better for what, as I'm working on a comparison system of simplified measures and ratios that'll help folks get a general idea of some of the larger concepts regarding what does what and why. :)
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Did you manage anything in the morning? I'm eager to see what you come up with, since I don't quite know exactly what I want. All I know is that I can't afford a Busse, but I can afford a Baryonyx :)

FortyTwoBlades said:
Shipping is calculated by weight and region, but sometimes a larger number of smaller items can throw it off a little. Likewise the website can't tell if the order will fit in flat rate packaging or not so you can save money that way sometimes as well. If you want a shipping cost verification just drop me an email with the items you're looking at and your zip code and I can give a more accurate quote. ;)
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As soon as I have a better idea of what I want, I will!
 
Haha--sorry got a bit busy dealing with some car stuff. I have these pics on hand, so they'll have to do for now.

18" Imacasa cuma:

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Condor Viking:

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Imacasa Colima (painted with SlipPlate friction-reducing graphite paint):

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Imacasa cane tapanga:

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IZULA said:
very nice it cuts wood, but this knife is made for cutting isolation like fabric covered mineral wool, thats why it has so thin edge.
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What is "isolation like fabric covered mineral wool".:confused:--KV
 
I think he meant insulation, as in rolls of fiberglass batting. Its original intended purpose is as an insulation knife.
 
Not at this time, as there are a ton of other projects that need to come first. In the meantime, Eli at Godspeed Tactical makes a very nice one. :)
 
Any of those other projects blade-related and interesting? I checked your site and I couldn't find a blog or news section. I see that you've got YouTube, various forums, stuff like that. It would be cool if you had a place on your site with a list of some of the highlights.
 
Several ongoing blade-related projects (which are hush-hush right now until a few things solidify with them--I'll make an announcement once things hit working prototype phase), a few scythe-related endeavors, and a few cuniculture (rabbit raising) projects. I generally like to keep projects fairly close until they hit a certain threshold just since some projects may take years to see realization and others may end up just not being viable. I've made announcements on other projects in the past, but those have usually been more of a certain thing. :)

The blade projects I think folks will go crazy for, but they're just in the initial stages right now, so no more details yet. ;)
 
rock on.

OH BTW, my 2 year old mora 333 from Benjamin ROCKS!!!!

I've kept that chopper outside all year the blade is impervious to the elements it seems.
 
I love my #333. It's so light and flat that it's easy to just toss over my shoulder in a simple baldric rig when I'm out mowing with the scythe for trimming up branches on the lilac bush, etc.
 
how does the svord machete compare to the 333?
which has a larger/longer handle?
 
The #333 has about a half inch longer grip space than the Svord, which is in itself a machete well suited for folks with large-ish hands. The Svord has a more palm-filling handle, however, as the #333 is pretty low-profile. The Svord is more forward-weighted than the #333 and so hits a bit harder, but the #333 literally feels like you're holding a regular Mora (like the Companion, for instance) thanks to its more neutral balance and can be used for knife tasks with incredible ease. It's a very strange animal in the way it spans the gap between a 4" utility fixed blade and a 14" machete. The Svord, in turn, is sort of halfway between the #333 and a 14" Latin machete.
 
+1 for both 42 and Godspeed. I have done business with both and they are good guys. I have. 12" Ontario and a custom machete sheath from Godspeed. I really like the fact I purchased one sheath that I can use for my BK9 and all blades smaller than 13". The system is very versitle.

I'll be buying a few 18" models in the future. Just waiting on the commission check.
 
I sent an email to Godspeed, and he replied in detail with several paragraphs literally within a few minutes. He says he can make sheaths for the Mora Companion and #333 that I asked him about. I'm guessing he could probably make a sheath for a turnip if I really wanted one.
 
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