Mora 220 Späntkniv (Splitting Knife)

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Most folks in North America recognize this as one of Mora's "drawknives" and while that's one role they're commonly used for, one of their other uses is for making softwood splints for kindling use, which is why Mora designates the model as a "splitting knife". I've been using one of these next to the wood stove for a little while now and it really works splendidly. The splints catch easily but provide a lot of heat for a long enough duration that you can very quickly ramp up the size of the pieces you use. I now keep a bucket of splints next to the stove, along with the knife. The feeling and sound of the wood parting is pretty cathartic. :D

[video=youtube;A6Fezo_6EDI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6Fezo_6EDI&feature=youtu.be[/video]

Here's the image that Mora themselves uses on the item page on their website:

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Is not described as "baton knife".

Is described as "splitting knife".


Guessing you didn't bother watching the exhaustive 3:30+ minute video?

Or is this just you asking valid questions again?
 
It looks like a very handy tool for breaking down planks in short order. :thumbup:
 
trevitrace said:
Is not described as "baton knife".

Is described as "splitting knife".


Guessing you didn't bother watching the exhaustive 3:30+ minute video?

Or is this just you asking valid questions again?
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It was a joke.

The reason the joke would be funny to people that like jokes is because of all the Mora batoning arguments and that this Mora has a handle on both ends of the blade.

I suppose I could have made a "Which end do you stick in the log for pictures???" joke, but that wouldn't have been as funny because it wouldn't have had the controversial baton thing to play off of.



Sorry I made a joke you didn't realize was a joke.
 
Oh, you were using funny joke tone. It differs so much from your usual approach.

Sincerest apologies.
 
stonproject said:
Made me laugh man :)

That looks like a good defensive knife, where can I get a kydex rig for it?
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I actually made a really nice kydex sheath for the one I had, but after I put the rivets in I wasn't able to use the knife anymore.
 
I would consider it if the spine was at least .300" :p

Seriously, it sure is useful but i use a small axe for making splinters not this knife, i use mine to remove bark ans small branches from the stem when i build shelters.
 
I dunno man....


How do you think it would hold up against a bear? :eek:

Drawknives are useful things to have. :thumbup:
 
I bet the bear would be grateful if you bopped him with a wooden handle instead of stabbing him with a blade.

I hope no one comes after me for making a joke ... I am very sensitive ... I would mope and pout. Seriously, what's with so many threads turning mean and rotten so easily? Don't like someone, ignore them. Don't get the joke, move on to the next post.
 
slurry said:
I would consider it if the spine was at least .300" :p

Seriously, it sure is useful but i use a small axe for making splinters not this knife, i use mine to remove bark ans small branches from the stem when i build shelters.
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The planks are split with an axe or hatchet. Using the knife to split the splints is MUCH more controllable than using either an axe, hatchet, or conventional knife. You can readily position the blade right where you want it, then use smooth continuous pressure and intermittent twists to guide the split. Makes getting nice thin splints for the initial fire starting very easy. A hatchet or regular knife works fine for the slightly thicker splitting, but for this kind of material and the stage at which you use it in fire starting, a little difference in thickness makes a big difference in how readily it ignites.
 
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