Giving them one Mora chance

MolokaiRider said:
Happy Birthday!

I always liked the thinner Moras. They certainly work better than a lot of knives that I've tried out. The grind not ideal for food prep work, but the stock is still thinner than something like a Buck 110, so it's not terrible.

However, the Garberg is really only suited for woodwork, as it's thicker stick and short scandi sort of pidgen-holes it into a specific role.
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The Garberg is also well suited for getting peanut butter from the bottom of the jar.
 
Spats McGee said:
I don't even own a Mora, but this thread sure has me wanting one.
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You should get one.

They do make a good general purpose utility blade.
I'm used to blades that slice better, but I used it quite a bit yesterday around the yard and I had no issues.
My normal EDC tasks are not exactly in it's wheelhouse, but put the knife to task in the right role and it excells.
 
For a thinner knife on the Companion pattern, try a Bahco carpenter’s knife. Made by Morakniv, it looks like an orange Companion from four feet away. The blade is about 2/3 as thick as the standard Companion, and slices better.
The Mora Flex has a very thin and flexible flat-ground blade, on the 511 pattern.

There is really no reason to spend much energy deciding whether to get one.. the Bahco is $6.99, the 511 is $8.99, and the charming 510 Allround, which used to be the cheapest Mora, now goes for $12.99 on account of new tooling. Morakniv dropped the 510, but then brought it back in response to popular demand. If you only get one Mora, the 510 is the one to have. (Actually, the Companion is a better, more comfortable knife, and the Kansbøl is even better).
 
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Henry Beige said:
For a thinner knife on the Companion pattern, try a Bahco carpenter’s knife. Made by Morakniv, it looks like an orange Companion from four feet away. The blade is about 2/3 as thick as the standard Companion, and slices better.
The Mora Flex has a very thin and flexible flat-ground blade, on the 511 pattern.
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Thanks for the info.
 
I still like the Number 1 ... especially after the even uglier than I red paint is sanded off the handle.
It may not be the "best" slicer, but I always have other knives on me for that. 😷👍
(currently a couple MAM. They slice as well as, possibly better than an Opinel.)
 
Henry Beige said:
For a thinner knife on the Companion pattern, try a Bahco carpenter’s knife. Made by Morakniv, it looks like an orange Companion from four feet away. The blade is about 2/3 as thick as the standard Companion, and slices better.
The Mora Flex has a very thin and flexible flat-ground blade, on the 511 pattern.

There is really no reason to spend much energy deciding whether to get one.. the Bahco is $6.99, the 511 is $8.99, and the charming 510 Allround, which used to be the cheapest Mora, now goes for $12.99 on account of new tooling. Morakniv dropped the 510, but then brought it back in response to popular demand. If you only get one Mora, the 510 is the one to have. (Actually, the Companion is a better, more comfortable knife, and the Kansbøl is even better).
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The Bahco knives look good, I've looked at them several times online :cool: I also like the Hultafors range, which are also very inexpensive, and great value I think :thumbsup:
 
Jack Black said:
The Bahco knives look good, I've looked at them several times online :cool: I also like the Hultafors range, which are also very inexpensive, and great value I think :thumbsup:
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I like the hultafors ok4. It has a really nice handle.

I do use mine for cooking and have no issues with it. But I don't really understand the geometry. So I could just be imagining it.
 
I love Moraknivs. Such a great value! I keep several of the plastic handled ones on hand to give to knifeless people while camping. The Pro models have a nice rubberized handle for not much more than the Basic models. :)

For my own personal use... I always go back to the tried and true, carbon 611 Classic. Such a wonderful knife! I can't believe they discontinued it! :(


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the new classics are really nice

morakniv.se

Morakniv | Classic knives

The Morakniv Classic Original • Swedish handicraft tradition • The Morakniv classic red knife • Over a century of craftsmanship
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Morakniv Classic No. 2F (C) - Red | Morakniv

This genuine classic craft knife has been part of the Swedish craft tradition for over a century. With a barrel-shaped red-stained birch handle, finger guard and a 2.5 mm thick carbon steel blade, no task is impossible.
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Elgatodeacero said:
the new classics are really nice

morakniv.se

Morakniv | Classic knives

The Morakniv Classic Original • Swedish handicraft tradition • The Morakniv classic red knife • Over a century of craftsmanship
morakniv.se morakniv.se

morakniv.se

Morakniv Classic No. 2F (C) - Red | Morakniv

This genuine classic craft knife has been part of the Swedish craft tradition for over a century. With a barrel-shaped red-stained birch handle, finger guard and a 2.5 mm thick carbon steel blade, no task is impossible.
morakniv.se morakniv.se
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Those look great! I love that they are staining the handles instead of painting them now! It took a little elbow grease to strip and stain mine, lol.
 
Smithhammer said:
They do (Terävä), and they are some of the best knives for the price that I've used:

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Jack Black said:
A great company to deal with :) I have the same 3 knives as Mr Hammer67 Hammer67 below, but they do a whole range :thumbsup:

I used to keep one in my camping bag for clearing nettles when I was pitching my tent :) :thumbsup:

You have great taste my friend :) :thumbsup:

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I'm not going to try pronouncing it! :D They sell the sheaths seperately, and I actually came across the sheath, on their site, before I came across the knife :D :thumbsup:
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Nice ones, i've been looking at the Skrama recently and thought it looked like a great outdoor knife. I may have to pick one up.
 
Moras are IMO the greatest value outdoors knives there is. Their sheaths are a bit weak but you can pimp them or buy after market kydex that costs 2x of the knife. Their plastic ones are pretty much maintenance free (no screws, stainless), lightweight and replaceable if lost (think of hiking trips in other country for instance). They make great tools for people who don’t either want to spend too much on bush knives or want to try out the hobby. They are also lot tougher than they look despite some people losing their erection when they can’t see exposed tang.
 
I bought one of the Cold Steel Finn Bears when they first started making them, and found it a useful travelling knife. I ended up giving it away, and only replaced it a couple of years ago. I preferred the original cheapo Cordura sheath to the plastic replacement. I've only carried it once or twice, but think they're worth looking at (likewise the CS Roach Belly) :thumbsup:
 
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