Kellam "Mora style" knife????

[tarmix101]

Quick question. Have any of you "Mora nuts" owned/used the Kellam brand shown here:

http://www.kellamknives.com/cart/shop.cgi/SID=PUT_SID_HERE/page=index3.html

I have owned a Kellan Tracker and loved it. Did a search and didn't come up w/ any info on the Mora style knife.

Looking for yet another one to stash away just in case. Maybe it will replace my 510? Not sure... just thought I would ask. Thanks, :thumbup:

Edited to add: the link doesn't pull up the knife, look under the "s line" in "other knives" directory.

 

[Cynic1]

I´ve used it in the army.Better then a mora,imo. Then again, I hope you know that moras are cheap swedish knock-offs of finnish puukkos. Buy a cheap puukko and you have something that beats a mora 99 times out of a hundred.

They arent THAT cheap, buy a proper knife

 

[tarmix101]

I´ve used it in the army.Better then a mora,imo. Then again, I hope you know that moras are cheap swedish knock-offs of finnish puukkos. Buy a cheap puukko and you have something that beats a mora 99 times out of a hundred.

They aren't THAT cheap, buy a proper knife

Cynic-

I am very familiar w/ Mora's, and Puukko's. I have been packing this for some time:



I have found the 510 to be one of my best blades for outdoor use. Realize this is just my preference, and I do have 2 Finnish Puukko's. Like them all. The reason I am inquiring about the Kellam is, I need a knife to stash in my truck. I don't want to worry about abusing it, having it stolen, ect... I don't totally agree w/ you in that a Puukko is any more or less "proper" than a Mora. For me, that would depend on what I was using it for. Thanks for the insight on the Kellam however. :thumbup:

 

[Jason Richmond]

I have a couple of the Kellam S line knives and several Moras. I prefer the Mora. Kellams S line has a gap between the blade and the handle that should be filled with glue. This gap could cause rusting of the tang or give bacteria a place to hang out.

 

[Cliff Stamp]

I hope you know that moras are cheap swedish knock-offs of finnish puukkos. Buy a cheap puukko and you have something that beats a mora 99 times out of a hundred.

For what?

-Cliff

 

[tarmix101]

I have a couple of the Kellam S line knives and several Moras. I prefer the Mora. Kellams S line has a gap between the blade and the handle that should be filled with glue. This gap could cause rusting of the tang or give bacteria a place to hang out.

Jason-

Thanks for the tip on the handle:thumbup: . What about the steel? Do you have a stainless or carbon blade? Do you think it is as good as a Frosts/ERiksson?

 

[shotgunner11]

I wouldn't get a Kellam as a truck beater, to me their more of an upscale puukko.

I would get one of the cheapies for in the truck and keep the nice one next to the bed. But thats just me.

 

[tarmix101]

I wouldn't get a Kellam as a truck beater, to me their more of an upscale puukko.

I would get one of the cheapies for in the truck and keep the nice one next to the bed. But thats just me.

Even the Kellan S line . Their $12.00. I have a Kellam Puukko, and would agree with ya there. I paid over $50 bucks for that one.

 

[shotgunner11]

I had no idea they had a cheaper line, I've only seen the ones they advertise for fifty to a hundred, my bad.

 

[Jason Richmond]

tarmix101,
I think the steel is as good in both the stainless and carbon version same as it is in the moras. Kellam S-line has a comfortable handle and should be a good knife for you. Just remember to check for the gap and fill it with epoxy.
Cliff stamp has done a review of the Kellam knife. I think Old Jimbo has done some work on this too.
Jason

 

[xbxb]

I've got a Kellam puukko made by AK, and it is by far the finest knife I own. Tougher than a boot and will flick hairs off your arm. burl handle, 3 1/2 inch blade about 3/4 of and inch wide and almost 1/4 of and inch wide. I use it camping skinning fishing---it's done everything I have asked it to. The only thing ever used to sharpen it with has been a belt. It was pricey about 200 bucks and worth every penny. It will outlast me. I'm really glad I own this knife. If I remember right AK had to stop making knives --he wore out his arm beating on the steel.