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Racerx2oo3

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These Mora's are great knives...

Got my Mora 2000 and my carbon steel Mora Clipper. Both were what any casual user would consider sharp, out of the box. I did however, decide to refine the edge on them.

The Clipper I ran across my Japanese waterstone and got a nice sharp edge. The point on the clipper is like an X-acto blade, very sharp and very pointy. For any cutting task that requires a thin sharp point, this is definitely the knife for the job. The knife itself is nice, the handle fits the hand wonderfully and the blade shape looks suited for just about any task. It's also so light you hardly notice it.

The Mora 2000, was sharp, but a bit inconsistent. I ran the edge over some 1000 grit wet/dry sandpaper on a foam backed jumbo paint stir stick. I then stropped on an old leather belt loaded with auto rubbing compound. The resulting edge is possibly the sharpest knife blade I have ever held. This blade now cuts like a scalpel. I had no idea this blade would get so sharp with so little work. The blade itself is thicker, wider and longer than the clipper. The point while also sharp, is not nearly as thin and pointed as the clipper, which seems like it would be more durable. The handle fits the hand nicely and has great "grippiness". The sheath is definately nicer looking than the clipper, although the ability to "clip" the clipper sheath over a belt without taking the belt off is a very nice feature.

Now whenever the "Would you trust your life with a Mora" threads come up, I know what my answer will be ... YES!

Sean
 
Glad you found one you're happy with. Many have come here and been processed into the Mora ranks. I would know because I was one myself. ;) :D
 
Welcome to the "addiction" as some others would say. (I only have two and thats because I abused one of them by throwing it around. Broke the guard off.)

Edit: on a side note, where did you buy your waterstone and what grit is it? I've been looking at buying a couple.
 
cssims said:
Welcome to the "addiction" as some others would say. (I only have two and thats because I abused one of them by throwing it around. Broke the guard off.)

Edit: on a side note, where did you buy your waterstone and what grit is it? I've been looking at buying a couple.
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Where are you in Georgia. I'm north of Atlanta. There is a woodcraft store on Holcomb Bridge Road that has an excellent selection of stones in the store. You can go in and get tactile with them. Plus, no shipping.:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
Yup, if folks can get past the lack of luster that expensive knives usually have, they find themselves with one heck of a working knife, for a whole lot less than most other blades.
 
cssims said:
Edit: on a side note, where did you buy your waterstone and what grit is it? I've been looking at buying a couple.
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My wife got me the waterstone off Amazon a couple of years ago. I was one of their (Bottom of the Page Deals, not sure they do those anymore). It's an 800 grit stone, about 4"x10" It's my understanding that this is actually a medium grit in waterstones, but I've gotten pretty nice edges that I finish up on an Arkansas stone.

Sean
 
longbow50 said:
Yup, if folks can get past the lack of luster that expensive knives usually have, they find themselves with one heck of a working knife, for a whole lot less than most other blades.
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Well said LB..... couldn't agree more. :cool:
 
I work in Roswell/Alpharetta depending on line you cross around here. Where is the store located?
 
The thing that amazes me is just how sharp this knife is. I've prided myself on keeping all the knives I own sharp, to a certain point I overly obsess about it. The only thing that comes close are the small SAK blades I've owned. The Mora 2000 is like holding a light saber the thing is so sharp.
 
Hey Guys..

Racer..

Congrats...

We have another convert!!

Just keep it away from the Mrs,, or buy her,, her own..
Once those ladies get them in the kitchen,, you'll never get'm back...

ttyle

Eric
O/ST
 
They do take a very nice edge and the steel in the 12c27mod is harder than the 12c27 that Frost uses, so it holds it's edge a bit better. I prefer not to make them scare the hair off the cat sharp and instead only bring them to hair popping status.:D
 
my saks and moras are also my sharpest blades.
I have to get some green cutting compound for an old belt,
then I'll really have some fun.

My clipper is one of my main kitchen knives, though tonight I made a
big pot of chili with just my sak outrider, and it performed admirably.
 
BTW, you need to get one of Erics sheaths for the M2K.

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That's what happened to my last Mora, I think it is now a paring knife.
I will be getting another.
I don't know of a better value for dollar knife out there
 
I particularly like the carbon steel almost-4-inch Clipper model. I had four until I sent one to Iraq with a friend. For the best selection (lots of pictures) take a look at www.ragweedforge.com. His prices are good, too. With a SAK, a Mora, and a small machete you are ready for just about anything in the outdoors. :thumbup:
 
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