Oh that's not over my budget, I'm just saying the Mora Classic is an awesome knife for the money. I've handled a Utilitac II and it's quite nice.
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Best knife for under $20 IMO
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Oh that's not over my budget, I'm just saying the Mora Classic is an awesome knife for the money. I've handled a Utilitac II and it's quite nice.
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My bad! And right you are. Mora makes some awesome knives, and I'm looking forward to seeing how you end up modding this one.
It's in the process right now! Will post pics when finished.
OK,
Either (or all) MORA, OPINEL, SVORD. Heck, one could by a sweet F. Dick "Lamb Skinner" for about twenty one dollars.
Product Description
A traditional butcher's pattern, the lamb skinner is very likely the style of knife off of which George Sears based his now-famous "Nessmuk" knife design. Not only is it of similar appearance, but of similar use as well--primarily for skinning of small- to medium-sized game and general food prep. This modern polymer-handled variation is part of Friedrich Dick's "Ergo Grip" line for professional butchers and reminds us here at Baryonyx Knife Co. of what you would get if Mora made a Nessmuk knife! The handle lives up to its name, and is of unparalleled comfort in a wide variety of grips, and the thin full flat ground blade is probably more similar to George Sears' original knife than many Nessmuk-style knives that are on the popular market today. A tremendous bargain for an exceptionally well-made tool.
Blade Length: 5"
Overall Length: 10"
Thickness: 2.46mm
Steel: X55CrMo14 High Carbon Stainless
Weight: 4.4 oz.
Whoops! Don't forget about OLD HICKORY Butcher Knives!
HARDBALL
Either (or all) MORA, OPINEL, SVORD. Heck, one could by a sweet F. Dick "Lamb Skinner" for about twenty one dollars.
Product Description
A traditional butcher's pattern, the lamb skinner is very likely the style of knife off of which George Sears based his now-famous "Nessmuk" knife design. Not only is it of similar appearance, but of similar use as well--primarily for skinning of small- to medium-sized game and general food prep. This modern polymer-handled variation is part of Friedrich Dick's "Ergo Grip" line for professional butchers and reminds us here at Baryonyx Knife Co. of what you would get if Mora made a Nessmuk knife! The handle lives up to its name, and is of unparalleled comfort in a wide variety of grips, and the thin full flat ground blade is probably more similar to George Sears' original knife than many Nessmuk-style knives that are on the popular market today. A tremendous bargain for an exceptionally well-made tool.
Blade Length: 5"
Overall Length: 10"
Thickness: 2.46mm
Steel: X55CrMo14 High Carbon Stainless
Weight: 4.4 oz.
Whoops! Don't forget about OLD HICKORY Butcher Knives!
HARDBALL
I recently picked up a Mora Heavy Duty for under $20. Razor sharp. Great handle. Functional clip on sheath which is great for working.
But I dunno. It's limited in use to places I can carry and use a fixed blade. The Scandi grind is odd to me. It dives into wood when feather sticking and doesn't slice well. I like convex better.
Pocket carry ability. 99% as tough. Super comfortable handle. More versatile blade.
The winner is the Opinel #9.
But I dunno. It's limited in use to places I can carry and use a fixed blade. The Scandi grind is odd to me. It dives into wood when feather sticking and doesn't slice well. I like convex better.
Pocket carry ability. 99% as tough. Super comfortable handle. More versatile blade.
The winner is the Opinel #9.
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For me it's hands down a Mora. More specifically a Carbon 711. I'm really a fan of the grips on this one opposed to the other Moras.. Theyre a bit beefier and have a great texture. Second I'd say the companion or #5
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Best for what?
8, 9 and 10 are my favorite sizes.
The 8 is still like a pocket knife for me. Just a tick small but I can live with it.
The 10 is a beast. It's a tick bigger than a Buck 110 and when left stock, is really to big for my pants pocket.
The 9, for me, is the goldilocks size. Small enough to be pocket carried. Handle and and blade are in "real knife" territory, if you know what I mean.
If you told me I had to live with one knife for the rest of my life, a #9 would do it for me. But that's me. Get the 10 and try it. Heck of a woods knife.
Dropped 10, dropped 9, stock 8.
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Bang for the buck under 20 dollars?
Ive been using a Vic bantam for som years now as a beater knife. I bought it because it was all of 12.95, and I meant it as a disposable knife that I wouldn't be upset if it died. It gets used for all the dirty hard jobs I don't want to use a 'good' knife on. After som years of dirty work, it's still going strong. Cuts, deals with flat and phillips screws, opens bottle and cans. Lifetime warrantee, all for the price of an Opinel. Flies under the radar everywhere. For tougher use, a MOra number 1 is great.
Ive been using a Vic bantam for som years now as a beater knife. I bought it because it was all of 12.95, and I meant it as a disposable knife that I wouldn't be upset if it died. It gets used for all the dirty hard jobs I don't want to use a 'good' knife on. After som years of dirty work, it's still going strong. Cuts, deals with flat and phillips screws, opens bottle and cans. Lifetime warrantee, all for the price of an Opinel. Flies under the radar everywhere. For tougher use, a MOra number 1 is great.
Hi Pin,
Nice pixs! Thanks for that. I have been carrying the NO. 8 with me daily since I got it.....it's weird, that is to say, I can't stop messin with it. As far as the NO. 10 goes, yes.....I realize it's NOT a small knife for EDC. I just figured that (and correct me if I'm wrong) that the NO. 9 would be too close in size to the NO. 8 ? I figured jumping up two numbers would make a noticeable difference. I'm thinking the NO. 10 would be (as you mentioned) a nice "lightweight" (but good size) knife for the Maine Woods. Heck, I'm even considering the NO. 12 Opinel. Heck, I just like em. Oooh Pin....the handle on the NO. 9 looks longer than the NO. 8 Opinel. Is that the only major difference ? JK, I always have my SAK "Tinker" at hand. I have a Swiss Champ and a Farmer as well. I'm thinking I might want to get something just a little larger than a Tinker that has a Saw.....a HIKER or CAMPER perhaps. Oooh, be sure to check out a SVORD Mini Peasant! I just got one of those and it's VERY sharp and very cool! Also very budget.
Regards,
HARDBALL
Nice pixs! Thanks for that. I have been carrying the NO. 8 with me daily since I got it.....it's weird, that is to say, I can't stop messin with it. As far as the NO. 10 goes, yes.....I realize it's NOT a small knife for EDC. I just figured that (and correct me if I'm wrong) that the NO. 9 would be too close in size to the NO. 8 ? I figured jumping up two numbers would make a noticeable difference. I'm thinking the NO. 10 would be (as you mentioned) a nice "lightweight" (but good size) knife for the Maine Woods. Heck, I'm even considering the NO. 12 Opinel. Heck, I just like em. Oooh Pin....the handle on the NO. 9 looks longer than the NO. 8 Opinel. Is that the only major difference ? JK, I always have my SAK "Tinker" at hand. I have a Swiss Champ and a Farmer as well. I'm thinking I might want to get something just a little larger than a Tinker that has a Saw.....a HIKER or CAMPER perhaps. Oooh, be sure to check out a SVORD Mini Peasant! I just got one of those and it's VERY sharp and very cool! Also very budget.
Regards,
HARDBALL
Hardball (my kid pitches, btw),
I find that the 9 and 10 feel closer to each other in hand. Two things... both the blade thickness and the width (spine to edge) get larger as the length goes up. The 9 is noticeably thicker and wider than the 8 and, to my perception, is a different knife in feel. The best way I can say it is the 8 feels like a long thin pocket knife and the 9 and 10 feel like proper work knives. For example, I've battoned wood with both the 9 and 10 will minimal damage (the only folders I'd do this with, just leave the lock ring disengaged) and I wouldn't do that with the 8. It would take it, but just doesn't feel right.
My picture is deceiving. I mucked up the stain job on that 9 and had to resand it considerably, which reduced the overall size of the handle to about that of a stock 8. Also, on the 9 and 10 I always knock off the square butt of the handle, which makes them look at bit a shorter than stock.
For a dedicated woods knife, I would and do go with a 10. I keep one in my "essentials" kit that goes backpacking, ski touring and hunting - really anytime I'm in the woods. It's still a bit too big for pocket carry and I rely on having my pack with me so that's were it generally rides. Free from the constraints of pocket carry, the 10 is great (for my use). Combined with a folding wood stove like the Emberlit, it's all I need for winter woods. Ok, I lie. I'll carry a Silky Boy saw November through April.
Hot Chocolate by Pinnah, on Flickr
If you like to pocket carry your woods knife, I (just me) find the 9 more tolerable. I don't notice hiking or skiing but I notice the 10. YMMV, obviously.
I find that the 9 and 10 feel closer to each other in hand. Two things... both the blade thickness and the width (spine to edge) get larger as the length goes up. The 9 is noticeably thicker and wider than the 8 and, to my perception, is a different knife in feel. The best way I can say it is the 8 feels like a long thin pocket knife and the 9 and 10 feel like proper work knives. For example, I've battoned wood with both the 9 and 10 will minimal damage (the only folders I'd do this with, just leave the lock ring disengaged) and I wouldn't do that with the 8. It would take it, but just doesn't feel right.
My picture is deceiving. I mucked up the stain job on that 9 and had to resand it considerably, which reduced the overall size of the handle to about that of a stock 8. Also, on the 9 and 10 I always knock off the square butt of the handle, which makes them look at bit a shorter than stock.
For a dedicated woods knife, I would and do go with a 10. I keep one in my "essentials" kit that goes backpacking, ski touring and hunting - really anytime I'm in the woods. It's still a bit too big for pocket carry and I rely on having my pack with me so that's were it generally rides. Free from the constraints of pocket carry, the 10 is great (for my use). Combined with a folding wood stove like the Emberlit, it's all I need for winter woods. Ok, I lie. I'll carry a Silky Boy saw November through April.
Hot Chocolate by Pinnah, on FlickrIf you like to pocket carry your woods knife, I (just me) find the 9 more tolerable. I don't notice hiking or skiing but I notice the 10. YMMV, obviously.
Hi Pin,
Awesome! I figured the NO. 10 would be a good choice for the Woods/Pack. Ahhhh heck.....sooner or later....I'll more than likely own an Opinel NO. 9, 10 & 12 lol. Oooh, I too have a SILKY but, it's the Model 2000 Big boy. I need to get myself the Pocket Boy.
Regards,
HARDBALL
Awesome! I figured the NO. 10 would be a good choice for the Woods/Pack. Ahhhh heck.....sooner or later....I'll more than likely own an Opinel NO. 9, 10 & 12 lol. Oooh, I too have a SILKY but, it's the Model 2000 Big boy. I need to get myself the Pocket Boy.
Regards,
HARDBALL
Here's the thread where I posted pics of the mods I made to the Mora:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...dified-Mora-Classic-1?p=13686395#post13686395
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...dified-Mora-Classic-1?p=13686395#post13686395
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Svord peasant knife, or opinel #9, They are both cheap reliable folders that get scary sharp, and hold their edges very well.