Got my Mora 2000

StuntDouble

StuntDouble

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So I just got my Mora 2000 from Ragnar's. I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised. It feels very solid for a thin bladed, rubber coated handle knife. The only thing that concerned me is that the edge is so polished, that it doesn't want to slice. I think I might take it to the medium stones on my Sharpmaker or my diamond hone to get a toothier edge on it. The sheath, while serviceable, needs to be replaced by one of Normark's as soon as possible. All in all, I feel it's well worth the money.
 
I'm just chiming in...I love this knife..its one of my all time favorites, and if it wasn't for the wisdom on this forum, I would never have considered it..thanks guys. And congrats on a great value..I have the addiction for knives bad..its one of my favorites because not only is it a fantastic knife..it cheap, and high quality. Gene:D
 
I just recieved my two 740s yesterday, Let me know how the 2000 works out. It very well could be my next purchase.
 
I put a small microbevel on the blade, and saw a world of difference. It's now crazy sharp.

dispatch 510,

I'd recommend picking one up. It's a great value for the price, and Ragnar has excellent service. Even if you don't like it, I don't think you'd have any problems selling it to a forum member.
 
Congrats............

Mine was a bit on the dull side when I received it and a couple swipes on the 600 grit paper and it was a slicing and dicing demon.

Got some new On/Scene Tactical pants for mine awhile back....

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I've owned about half a dozen Moras over the years (including a More 2K), and while they all ended up as great all-around slicers, every single one has arrived to me needing sharpening. I've always assumed that was intentional, although I can't imagine why other than that's how they do things in Scandinavia. :D

(I do recall Cliff Stamp once mentioning that one needs to grind away the 'shipped edge' anyhow to get at the 'better' steel.)

I should note that I've owned three Marttiini models and two Helle models and all five of those shipped sharp -- the Helles had a not-quite-razor edge and the Marttiinis were scary sharp -- the sharpest fixed blades I've ever handled, in fact.
 
The Marttinis I've handled, and very definitely the 9" filet knife I own, have extremely hard edges. Couple that with a thin, sharp edge, and scary is the right word. Brushing a finger against it means a cut.

I think with the Moras, though, it's mostly a matter of them being cheap. The Scandinavians who have posted here mention that a dull Mora generally gets thrown out, not maintained or sharpened, just replaced. So they probably stamp them out, mold the handle on, and give it a quick edge.
 
MG_Saldivar said:
I've owned about half a dozen Moras over the years (including a More 2K), and while they all ended up as great all-around slicers, every single one has arrived to me needing sharpening. I've always assumed that was intentional, although I can't imagine why other than that's how they do things in Scandinavia. :D

(I do recall Cliff Stamp once mentioning that one needs to grind away the 'shipped edge' anyhow to get at the 'better' steel.)

I should note that I've owned three Marttiini models and two Helle models and all five of those shipped sharp -- the Helles had a not-quite-razor edge and the Marttiinis were scary sharp -- the sharpest fixed blades I've ever handled, in fact.
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I gave away the Mora I had.
It was a decent knife, but felt cheap.

To me, the Marttinni is a far better knife, and available on the bay brand new from reputable sellers for under twenty bucks.

I know this is kind of a risky statement to make here on BF with all the Mora fans around, but the Marttinni in my view deserves at least as much - if not more - "good press" as the Mora
 
Just a side note about some Scandi blades. Some are made of laminated steel and I have recently seen pics of some delaminating through hard use...if that is the right terminology !!!!
 
Hey Guys..

Chris..
Drop me a note Anytime...

Rifon...

What kind of price point are the Martini knives at ??

Who has a good selection of Martini blades ??

Pitdog..

I'd like to see some pics of a delaminated Mora...

Any links ??

ttyle

Eric
O/ST
 
Hey Guys..

Esav..

Thank you for the links my friend...

Very nice looking knives indeed....

Not quite in the same price point as the moras,, however,, I really like those Lapplander models for sure...

Going to have to pick one up and give it a shot for sure....

Thanks

Eric
O/ST
 
Normark said:
those Lapplander models
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The perfect camp knife ... and you are close to the same kind of climate as the Sami (Lapplanders).

The Mora 2000 itself is more like a small modern leuku -- Lapplander -- than a puukko.
 
Normark said:
Rifon...

What kind of price point are the Martini knives at ??

Who has a good selection of Martini blades ??

Any links ??

ttyle

Eric
O/ST
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Hi Eric,

They're in the $15-20 range.
Here's a seller with an ebay store who's very reliable, I've bought quite a few knives from him: http://cgi.ebay.com/Marttiini-MN17-...ryZ43326QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

And, as Esav mentioned, www.knifecenter.com also sells them.

BTW, if you're doing a search, please note the spelling - took me a little while to notice it myself - Marttiini; double "t", double "i".
 
Normark said:
Hey Guys..

Chris..
Drop me a note Anytime...

Rifon...

What kind of price point are the Martini knives at ??

Who has a good selection of Martini blades ??

Pitdog..

I'd like to see some pics of a delaminated Mora...

Any links ??

ttyle

Eric
O/ST
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I can't find it anywhere now bro but I did see them , honest !!!!
They were the wooden handled type !!!
 
Marttiini is the correct spelling I think.

They are nice and sharp when they arrive, but I bought one of them and the handle was a bit tight on my hand. I gave it to a friend with smaller hands and he loved it. Have considered getting the bowie, but my next fixed blade knife will probably be the Fallkniven F1.
 
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