Moki Opinions

I have owned several. I love them. They are some of the finest fit and finish knives on the market.
 
Peregrin said:
I've got the Spire in a red bone, Model #K 22-RB. As mentioned, it was made for William Henry and marketed under their World Knives logo and later sold by A.G.Russell. I carried and used this knife for a few years and the VG-10, which came very sharp, held up well and did the tasks you'd use a small lock back for. I'm not sure whether I did anything other then pass it over a charged leather hone to keep it sharp. It's been locked away for some years now.

I'll echo the other statements regarding fit and finish. Excellent little knife very close to custom quality. One detail I'll add; it is the smoothest action lock back knife I own. No blade movement after a few years usage.

I have one other William Henry that was made by Moki, under the same World Knives label. It's not one to talk about here except to say the quality is outstanding and the VG-10 blade has performed well.
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World Knives...somehow my memory turned that into Global.:o
 
I've got a Kronos, and agree with everyone here. Outstanding fit and finish and very smooth movement. Blade is perfectly centered, all pins at the same height, and bolsters don't come scratched. GEC could take some lessons from these guys, they are great. Wish they had more offerings.
 
I have a Moki Glory, I am pleased with it. Fit and finish is really good, blade matches up to the backspring perfectly when open and locks up solid. If fits nicely in one of your medium pocket slips which is what I have been carrying mine in rather than the little velcro pouch that it comes with.
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AGR Jess Horn 1997, AGR Jess Horn 1998, and Blakiston's Fish Owl.

I've been wanting to try the Banff (long) fixed blade in VG-10, but don't sneeze at Moki's AUS-8---great stuff that's a breeze to sharpen and takes a beautiful edge.

Andrew

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If this thread has inspired you to get a Moki (and why not after such high praise) be careful when online shopping. A few of the Moki knives have been faked. The fakes i'm told are very good too, exact copies and all but impossible to tell the difference on line. But it is safe to buy from a reputable dealer, they should have the real Moki's.
kj
 
Thanks for the info kj. I certainly have been getting inspired;) I get the feeling a certain knife dealer for collectors is going to have some in stock soon :rolleyes:
 
For some time I have been amazed at the fit/finish of the Fallkniven traditionals. Guess I may be a little slow these days, but it just occurred to me that they are probably made by Moki with Fallkniven choice steels.
 
That may be true, Mike. I do know the Fallkniven knives are made in Japan. I don't know by who.

Re the AUS8.
IMO AUS8 is the closest I have seen in performance to a "stainless 1095". Very fine grain structure. Just below the level of carbon content where one gets formation of large carbides. Can be hardened to almost 60. Dinkum alloy for certain.
 
I have AUS8 blades in several of my knives (SOG Stingray and Kershaw 1050 Folding Hunter come to mind) and they are great performers. They easily sharpen to a keen edge, hold that edge for some time, and do not chip with hard use.
 
I have owed both the Kronos, and the Fish owl. These are some of the nicest folders one can buy.... I agree fit and finish is way above par..

TD
 
Sal Glesser said on 01/07/2010:

The Moki Knife company is in its 4th generation with the 5th generation already working in the shop. It used to be called the Sakurai knife company, but the late Moki Sakurai became so well known that the company was known in Japan as "Moki's knives", so they changed the name to Moki Knife company.

Currently run by Moki san's son Satoru Sakurai.

Quality is excellent.

They make knives for a number of companies including Spyderco.

I would suggest that if you have an opportunity to purchase a Moki knife, that you take it.

sal
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I pulled the trigger on a Moki Banff (Long) fixed blade and it came in yesterday. Typical Moki first class F & F and a very nice knife.

Mokis are known for their even grinds and sharp factory edges. I thought the Banff seemed even sharper than usual, though, so a quick test was in order. Lo and behold, not often that you see a factory edge that whittles hair! (I promise---I didn't so much as strop it) (And excuse the hasty pics).

Andrew

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AFAustin said:
I pulled the trigger on a Moki Banff (Long) fixed blade and it came in yesterday. Typical Moki first class F & F and a very nice knife.
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I didn't realized Moki made fixed blades -- neat! That's a great looking knife.

I've been on the prowl for a small backpacking knife, and the Banff might just do the trick.
 
I just got them in and was going to take pictures and post this week. That exact knife is the first one that bit me in 10 years. It was sliding out of the paper slip and I barely touched it...

As much renewed interest as there is in caping style knives, this one fits the bill.
 
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