How Good Are Moras?

[abo4ster]

Sounds like an excellent recommendation. If anyone has anything to add, I'd like to hear it.

The Moras became really popular in bushcraft thanks to Mors Korchanski who wrote the book "Bushcraft." Cody Lundin is another survival/primitive skills expert who recommends the knife as well - he has spent time with Mors and picked it up from him - I never seen someone wield a knife so expertly, I believe he has been using the same Mora for over 14 years.

I got one in 2001(?) and was skeptical, but as my skills increased I gravitated more and more towards its simplicity passing on the use of other $100+ knives I had which did not perform as well. Here is why I like it...

- Scandi grind cuts well especially on fine cuts and is EASY to sharpen
- No gaurd and high carbon steel allows for flint (hard rock) on steel sparking for fire making.
- No gaurd is also nice for choking up on the blade for fine work.
- Thin blade is good for fine work and easier to wield.
- Rounded and tapered handle is a secure grip that limits blisters during prolonged use.
- Light in weight is great for neck carry.

What it doesn't have is an exposed tang and being light weight many are concerned about its toughness. I use mine to baton occasionally and never had a problem. If you are doing basic bushcraft, how tough does your knife need to be?