Here's another Mora knife review for you, but this one is a bit larger - a 6" blade instead of the typical 4" blade. The model number is 766; 6" blade; blue handle; stainless steel. As with all Moras, this one is a great bargain. Price is around $13.50, and it's made in Mora (Sweden). I got it for use as a camping knife, and it will perform well in that task.
Handle Details: The handle is the standard hard plastic found on all of the Craftsman models. It's blue and has a very light cobblestone texture. It's 4-1/2" long and 3/4" thick, with a lanyard hole in the butt. While the handle's texturing does nothing to help with grip when wet, the shape does. The butt is slightly swelled, and there's a half guard to keep you from cutting yourself. It's a comfortable handle to use, simply put. Not much can be said about the Craftsman handles that hasn't been said already. It's quite comfortable, even for extended periods of hard use. The handle is molded on both sides with the Frosts' logo.
Blade Details: The blade is the typical shape of stainless Moras; upswept with a nice point and a fine polish. It's made of Sandvic 12C27 at 57 on the Rockwell scale. This sucker is a full 6" long, as opposed to the typical 4" Mora blade. It's Scandanavian ground, as all Moras are. The grind, coupled with the excellent steel, makes this blade extremely easy to sharpen. It takes a very, very sharp edge and holds it through a decent amount of work. As it came from Ragnar, it was shaving sharp. Although I've not used this particular knife to cut anything significant, I've used Frosts' stainless steel in their Clipper and 4" Craftsman with great results. This is some great steel at a low price! The blade is 1/16" thick, and will flex slightly in a blade of this length. Nothing to worry about, but it's something to note. This isn't a thick blade; it's a great slicer though and will do everything except chop. The blade is also 7/8" wide; wide enough for most camp chores, but not too wide as to impede skinning game. As for markings, the Craftsman is stamped on the left side with the Frosts' logo next to MADE IN SWEDEN above STAINLESS STEEL.
The Sheath: Here's the crappy part. All Moras have received complaints on the sheaths, and this one is no exception. If you have a Mora Craftsman, then this is the same sheath, only 2" longer. 10-3/4" long, black plastic with a friction-snap, and a floppy plastic belt loop. The knife fits into the sheath either way - left or right-handed. There's a drainage hole in the bottom and it has the Frosts' logo molded into the back. It does its job (holds the knife safely) but I hate the belt loop. The sheath will be replaced as soon as possible.
Next to a standard Craftsman (4" blade) for comparison...
Moras are nothing new or fancy, but they're great knives at their price. Moras have continually outperformed knives costing ten times as much, and they're known on our very Wilderness Survival sub-forum for their quality and ruggedness. If you're looking for a larger-sized Mora, maybe the Craftsman 766 is the choice for you.
Handle Details: The handle is the standard hard plastic found on all of the Craftsman models. It's blue and has a very light cobblestone texture. It's 4-1/2" long and 3/4" thick, with a lanyard hole in the butt. While the handle's texturing does nothing to help with grip when wet, the shape does. The butt is slightly swelled, and there's a half guard to keep you from cutting yourself. It's a comfortable handle to use, simply put. Not much can be said about the Craftsman handles that hasn't been said already. It's quite comfortable, even for extended periods of hard use. The handle is molded on both sides with the Frosts' logo.
Blade Details: The blade is the typical shape of stainless Moras; upswept with a nice point and a fine polish. It's made of Sandvic 12C27 at 57 on the Rockwell scale. This sucker is a full 6" long, as opposed to the typical 4" Mora blade. It's Scandanavian ground, as all Moras are. The grind, coupled with the excellent steel, makes this blade extremely easy to sharpen. It takes a very, very sharp edge and holds it through a decent amount of work. As it came from Ragnar, it was shaving sharp. Although I've not used this particular knife to cut anything significant, I've used Frosts' stainless steel in their Clipper and 4" Craftsman with great results. This is some great steel at a low price! The blade is 1/16" thick, and will flex slightly in a blade of this length. Nothing to worry about, but it's something to note. This isn't a thick blade; it's a great slicer though and will do everything except chop. The blade is also 7/8" wide; wide enough for most camp chores, but not too wide as to impede skinning game. As for markings, the Craftsman is stamped on the left side with the Frosts' logo next to MADE IN SWEDEN above STAINLESS STEEL.
The Sheath: Here's the crappy part. All Moras have received complaints on the sheaths, and this one is no exception. If you have a Mora Craftsman, then this is the same sheath, only 2" longer. 10-3/4" long, black plastic with a friction-snap, and a floppy plastic belt loop. The knife fits into the sheath either way - left or right-handed. There's a drainage hole in the bottom and it has the Frosts' logo molded into the back. It does its job (holds the knife safely) but I hate the belt loop. The sheath will be replaced as soon as possible.
Next to a standard Craftsman (4" blade) for comparison...
Moras are nothing new or fancy, but they're great knives at their price. Moras have continually outperformed knives costing ten times as much, and they're known on our very Wilderness Survival sub-forum for their quality and ruggedness. If you're looking for a larger-sized Mora, maybe the Craftsman 766 is the choice for you.
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