Looking for Micarta Mora #1

burddogg

burddogg

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I really enjoy my little Mora #1 and #2 (bigger handle fits my hands better) and was hoping someone knew of a maker who has created a knife very similar to the Mora #1 with a micarta handle, full tang, thin stock, and sheath system. I like my Koster Bushcraft and Blind Horse Scandis just fine, but I still always end up carrying my Mora #1 around my neck. For a $10 knife the Mora #1 really excels in the bush for light chores.

I'm asking Bryan Breeden if he could help, and I thought the WSS team could suggest another maker or knife already in existence? Thank you again,

burddogg
 
You could just get a Mora #1 or #2 blade and a block of micarta and do it yourself. Probably the easiest and cheapest way.
 
cramsey3006 said:
You could just get a Mora #1 or #2 blade and a block of micarta and do it yourself. Probably the easiest and cheapest way.
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I could certainly try, but there are a lot of talented makers out there. I'd rather have some nice craftsmanship and support a knife-maker member. I'm surprised my search has yield little results.
 
There was a guy on ebay that was selling a lot of scandinavian type knives a few weeks ago. I believe he was in germany, so you'd be paying for shipping and having a longer wait, but he had stuff from several different makers and the prices really weren't that bad at all. I don't remember his name though.

Don't know about the quality but they looked good in the pics and most of the blades were listed as 440C, VG-10, and O-1, IIRC.
 
Doug of DP knives made a full tang knife to mora specs for me (with wooden handles) but he works in micarta as well. and his prices are great.
 
This little 3/32" knife was part Mora inspired, part Terrasaur inspired.

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I love it because I always have it. So thin and light, yet long enough to baton and prep kindling with.

B
 
There have been plenty of mention in these forums of custom makers that do nice full tang scandi knives. I haven't made a note of each because if I pay too much attention my bank balance suffers. I can't remember if any have been Micarta, but I remember some nice polished wood ones. I doubt that those talented makers would have that much trouble making micarta scales if they can do it with wood.
 
Mark Wohlwend is thinking of making a full tang knife similar to a Mora, ie nice and thin.
He is also going to try and keep the price within everyones reach, he recently made some Bushcrafters for less than $100 !

Would many people still be interested in a knife such as this ?
 
I remember Barberfobic (Brendan Gausvik?) rehandled a mora 2000 in micarta a while back. It just looked like it wants to be used. He might do other blades, I don't know.

Did a quick search and here's the thread.
 
I've never been much of a Mora fan, but that one looks awesome. Takes the knife to a whole new level!
 
A good friend made a custom handled Laplander recently. Here is a pic:

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The pic doesn't do it justice - it looks amazing in person. The scales are a deep burgundy/maroon color. It feels great in the hand too.

I can put you in contact with him if you're interested.

E.T.A. - He also makes kydex sheaths. He could hook you up with that too.
 
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