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Just opened the box on some new knives so I thought Id let you folks know what I thought.
I placed my order on Thursday with Ragnars, received an email that the order was sent out on Friday, and received the order this morning! Thats pretty good!
After reading so many great Mora reviews, I ordered a 711-G, I think its the same blade as the 510 with a bigger softer handle. I would have added a 510to the order, but they were out. In short Im very impressed with the knife. The handle feels really good, the blade is well finished and razor sharp. I have a hard time believing that you can buy this knife for $12.50! I havent used the knife yet, so I hope that I got a better sample than Steel-Junky posted about.
I also took a chance and ordered a model I couldnt find any info about, a Frosts 223. Here is Ragnars description:
#C-223; This is big knife designed for butchering big game. It would also work nicely as a general camp knife for food preparation, building shelters, etc. You could consider it the Swedish version of the Leuku. The carbon steel blade is about 8 3/4" long, 1 1/2" wide, and .075" thick. The 5 1/2" hard plastic handle is molded directly on the tang and works well with both average and large hands. The handle is shaped and textured for a secure grip even when wet. It comes with either a bright yellow handle that's easy to find in the bush, or an unobtrusive black handle. Please specify your preference.
The knife comes with a sturdy leather belt sheath for $36.
It's also available without a sheath for $15.
I got the yellow handled variety with no sheath. The knife is definitely light for its size due to the (relatively) thin blade. The balance is definitely weighted towards the front of the knife, it kind of feels like a compact, sharp, pointy machete, which is exactly what I was hoping for! The finish on the blade of this knife isnt as fine as on the 711, but for $15.00 youre not going to hear me complain. The edge is good and even, it just came with a couple of burs from the factory that were easily removed. It doesnt come quite as sharp as the 711, but it wont take much work to get it there. All in all Im very impressed with both of these knives!
Ill be sure to let you know what I think after I get a chance to use them.
I placed my order on Thursday with Ragnars, received an email that the order was sent out on Friday, and received the order this morning! Thats pretty good!
After reading so many great Mora reviews, I ordered a 711-G, I think its the same blade as the 510 with a bigger softer handle. I would have added a 510to the order, but they were out. In short Im very impressed with the knife. The handle feels really good, the blade is well finished and razor sharp. I have a hard time believing that you can buy this knife for $12.50! I havent used the knife yet, so I hope that I got a better sample than Steel-Junky posted about.
I also took a chance and ordered a model I couldnt find any info about, a Frosts 223. Here is Ragnars description:
#C-223; This is big knife designed for butchering big game. It would also work nicely as a general camp knife for food preparation, building shelters, etc. You could consider it the Swedish version of the Leuku. The carbon steel blade is about 8 3/4" long, 1 1/2" wide, and .075" thick. The 5 1/2" hard plastic handle is molded directly on the tang and works well with both average and large hands. The handle is shaped and textured for a secure grip even when wet. It comes with either a bright yellow handle that's easy to find in the bush, or an unobtrusive black handle. Please specify your preference.
The knife comes with a sturdy leather belt sheath for $36.
It's also available without a sheath for $15.
I got the yellow handled variety with no sheath. The knife is definitely light for its size due to the (relatively) thin blade. The balance is definitely weighted towards the front of the knife, it kind of feels like a compact, sharp, pointy machete, which is exactly what I was hoping for! The finish on the blade of this knife isnt as fine as on the 711, but for $15.00 youre not going to hear me complain. The edge is good and even, it just came with a couple of burs from the factory that were easily removed. It doesnt come quite as sharp as the 711, but it wont take much work to get it there. All in all Im very impressed with both of these knives!
Ill be sure to let you know what I think after I get a chance to use them.
