Buying my First Mora's & which one for Carving?

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Serrinon

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Hello Everyone,

So I've finally got some money set aside for some Mora's!! I was thinking of getting the following:

2000
780
510
840 (Clipper)

Would you choose any different Mora's from the ones that I've listed?

In Addition, I'd like to get a knife for Carving. They have a bunch to choose from and I was wondering if you guys had a suggestion? I've never carved before, but I'd like to get started.

Thank you so much!!
 
I think any scandi grind will excel in this area. But out if the ones you have listed. I would go with my favorites. The 780 or the Clipper.
 
Those are four of my favorite Moras. The only thing I might add is to get one of the red handled #1's, simply because that is the traditional Swedish knife (from what I have heard). I also really like the 711, which is a great choice if you have larger hands. The 680 is also a Triflex knife like the 780. On Ragnar's site it says the handle is hollow, which is incorrect. It has the same handle and tang configuration as the 780, it is just scaled down a little bit smaller. It is a great knife as well.
 
I can objectively tell you that the 510 is the best Mora ever made, and one of the best fixed blades of all time. :D

Seriously, it's one of my favorite blades in any price class and is hugely comfortable to carve with for pretty much anything. Simple tasks like carving stakes or cooking utensils, or more complicated tasks like traps or bowls. Great users, and very lightweight.

The other models like the 'triflex' type are great, but not nearly as comfortable to me or as easily lent to tasks like carving.
 
Thanks guys. Any other specific Mora's for Carving that you use/suggest? I figure I'll get the 4 general purpose knives I listed and also 1 for carving.
 
I have never tried any of the Mora carving knives, but if they are anything like their other products, they will be great knives at great prices.

While it isn't a Mora, the Brusletto Balder ($17) is a very nice little carving knife. It has a 2" blade (5" overall) with a scandi grind. Brusletto is a Norwegian company and the Balder comes with a wooden handle and leather sheath. Certainly not the fanciest handle or nicest sheath, but they get the job done.

Scroll down about halfway.
http://www.ragweedforge.com/BruslettoCatalog.html
 
I like the 1241 though Im no great carver, for more detailed work the 120 or 106 might be a better choice, the knives your already buying would serve well for rougher stock removal,and shaping. Good luck,:Dbut you don't really need it, either way your gettin a great knife for $8-$15:)
 
lotoblades said:
I like the 1241 though Im no great carver, for more detailed work the 120 or 106 might be a better choice, the knives your already buying would serve well for rougher stock removal,and shaping. Good luck,:Dbut you don't really need it, either way your gettin a great knife for $8-$15:)
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Thats a really good point, I guess I'd only need a detail knife given the other purchases I'm making, so I think I'll go for the 120.
 
Serrinon said:
Thats a really good point, I guess I'd only need a detail knife given the other purchases I'm making, so I think I'll go for the 120.
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Plus with the 120,you'l have a laminated blade to compare with the carbon,triflex and stainless:thumbup:
 
lotoblades said:
Plus with the 120,you'l have a laminated blade to compare with the carbon,triflex and stainless:thumbup:
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Yeah, all of these blades will definitely give me a whole new look into knives.

I've never used a laminated blade before, anything I should know about them? Pro's/Con's etc...?
 
From my limited experience with laminated blades, there easy to sharpen, not sure what the middle layer in Frost's blades is but it takes a scary edge, and holds up pretty well to wood, especialy after a few sharpenings to get to the good steel. As others have said they are somewhat more flexible but in a #1 it's not noticable to me.
 
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