Moore Maker observations

Zip7, those are some gorgeous knives. I REALLY like the patina you have on the blades. Is that from regular use, or did you treat them with vinegar or some such?
 
I did the even-end with some vinegar, because I just wanted to try it. The moose is from cutting up about a bunch of apples and cantaloupes.

I originally ordered that even-end because I just liked the looks of it. A lot of the places that sell them have it listed as 4 1/2" long, like the jumbo trappers. It's really 4 1/8" just like a regular trapper, but thinner feeling. I really like it. The only bad I can say about it is that the nicks are hard to get ahold of, because of the handle shape. Blades don't stick out like on a regular trapper. But it's not that bad. Springs are really stout.
 
You may have just sold me on one of those. The thing that was keeping me away was the 4 1/2 length, which is too big for my pocket. I was wondering why it didn't look bigger in comparison with the Moose.

Thanks for the info!
 
I just bought the Mooremaker Buffalo Stockman #2300. It'a astetically nice. I like the persian style clip blade. Fit is good on it, no blade wobble and good snap on all three blades. The only thing that botherewd me was the liners didn't line up even with the bolsters, and on side on one backspring was recessed past the liners.I had to take a diamond file and even them out. I'll put a finish where I files down later, but i couldn't live with the knife being "unfinished".Other than that I think the quality is good, the blades are a good finish and it's tight as they come. A good user for sure. I can't wait to see whatr kind of patina I get on the blades. I'm curious how the horn will stand up with daily carry.Fits well in the pocket.I had to cut the finger groove out more so I could open the main blade easier.All in all it's a stout knife.I like it enough to put that little better finish to it. Anyone else notice this or are they all different?
 
I have just one moore maker knife. It's a double lockback jacknife in yellow delrin. I absolutely love the pattern. The blades are centered they were pretty much scuff free and it had some nice file work from a local maker. The one thing that absolutely drives me nuts is that the springs are extremely weak. Getting an interesting patina on the blades, kind of a rainbow look. In any event, just curious if any of you other MM owners have had trouble with weak springs on your lock back or other patterns?
 
The springs on mine are strong. I have a muskrat coming soon. We'll see how that one is. The horn Mooremakers are toted as being working knives and I can see why.this one for a small stockman seems rugged.
 
realstagman said:
I have just one moore maker knife. It's a double lockback jacknife in yellow delrin. I absolutely love the pattern. The blades are centered they were pretty much scuff free and it had some nice file work from a local maker. The one thing that absolutely drives me nuts is that the springs are extremely weak. Getting an interesting patina on the blades, kind of a rainbow look. In any event, just curious if any of you other MM owners have had trouble with weak springs on your lock back or other patterns?
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I have one of the small double lockback copperheads (not the larger trapper) and the first thing I noticed was the low spring resistance while opening.

But after having it for a while, I noticed that the springs hold the blades closed securely and the lock keeps them open securely, so I like that it doesn't have nail breaker springs.

I love this thing. I was going to buy another, but after tracking a couple of sources, they both dried up one day. :)

Eric.
 
Mick R. said:
Here in Texas the Moore Makers are big with the cowboy culture. Rodeo Cowboys, ranch hands, saddlemakers, cutters, and wannabes all swear by them. Of course, they all buy into the quaint little myth that the knives are made one at a time in a little shop in Matador, Texas... You ought to see the look on a Cowboys face when I tell them their Moore Maker working knife was made in New York.
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Glad someone said what I've been thinking about MM for years. IMHO, if you're looking for a solid working folder, get a yellow-handled CV Case.
 
Well here's my 2. I told you earlier about the stockmans liners not ground equal.Hit 'em with a diamond file and I'll polish it up just right. Everything else was nice and tight, sharp and looks nice. My sister gave me the Muskrat and the knife is finished very well. Bo the knives are sharp. Very smoothe open and close. I like this working line of Mooremaker. I have always regarded Camillus as a lesser quality than the Cases I used to buy, and rightly so as Case, well...you know.I have come to discover that they,(Camillus) is just made different.I really like the quality. The Muskrat is as stout as can be with no blade wobble and nice snap. The shield is unique with the writing on it and the tang stamps are as crisp as any.The date on mine are 2005. I plan on getting more. They have a nice look about them and they're stout enought to pass down a few generations.
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mnblade said:
IMHO, if you're looking for a solid working folder, get a yellow-handled CV Case.
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My first three stockmans were a yellow-handled CV Case medium, a yellow-handled carbon Moore Maker medium and a red jigged delrin D2 Queen.

(Not discussing the Queen that out shines the other two for an extra 7 bucks)

Both the Case and Moore are good knives with good finish at the same price.

The Case is a heavier and larger knife, more solid in the hand and even thought the blade size is the same as the Moore.

The Moore Maker looks a better knife. The F&F is better.
A sense of a better quality knife.
(The knife is the same as the photos above just in yellow delrin.)
 
the Mooremakers are better f/f than the Case? I plan on aquiring a S/M gunstock whittler. I was worried about the Muskrat being too big but it isn't. The stockman is a tad small, but it will serve me well.I'm used to the size of my 63032 Case.The Mooremaker is a bit more pocketable. Eventuallly, I'll get some bone handled Moores, but for now I'm stuck on the horns.
 
navihawk said:
the Mooremakers are better f/f than the Case?
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Comparing side by side the two yellow delrin carbon knives.
Yes, the F&F of the Mooremaker is noticeably better.

But unless the bone knives are much much better quality, I would not spend the money on them.
Are the bone knives better?

I would definitely get a Queen bone which would be less expensive and much better F&F than the Moore Maker.
 
Same with the S&M's. After I sell off a few of my collection, I'm going after the Queen & S&M's.
 
navihawk said:
Same with the S&M's. After I sell off a few of my collection, I'm going after the Queen & S&M's.
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I really like D2 as a steel.
And the thin blade profile of a slippie (from what I understand) maximizes the quality of D2.
So I am look at Queen only.

Unless I go in for Case CV yellow delrins!
 
My 63032 case I used for many years holds up to rust very well. My Eye brand pits up like crazy. I'm curious as to how the Mooremakers will stand up to time. IMO CV is the best. Mooremakers are 1095? hows 1095?
 
There starting to use German brands because (I think) of Camillus going out of buisiness. The shield is different. Raised letters. I like the brass easy open button. Wonder who make 'em.?
 
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