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Just checked, blade is about 5mm longer.That blade looks longer too, or am I seeing things?
Good point, apparently the allrounder is stainless only but they make a very similar knife (from pictures) under the name "Craftline HighQ" although apparently they have kept the old blade which would mean shorter tangIs there a carbon version?
Can you tell me where it is said that the tang is longer than the clipper one?
I think I was the first one to make this assertion. I based the claim on the stainless serrated version of the knife. A small magnet moved along the handle shows that the tang goes to within an inch of the pommel.
Have one in stainless.
Handle size is about the side of a clipper, maybe a tad beefier, not much difference here.
Same rubber hose wrapping hard plastic handle type except that one hase "positive texturing" which means dot protrude from handle instead of being carved into rubber. That makes rubber less likely to gather dirt. To be honest I'm not that fan of that new texturing but it is not immensely different from previous one.
It is said to have a longer tang than clipper (almost to the hand). I've never broken a clipper (blade or handle) but it probably helps.
Blade is a little thicker but still pretty thin overall. Can hardly notice any difference regarding sharpness.
Shealth is better than clipper's. Slightly improved belt clip and a much better knife retention (actually needs a lot breaking-in before being easily serviceable).
Overall it is the same knife with many small improvement. Evolution without revolution but still a great heir for sure.
I got one, too, the handle is better contoured, imo, especially at the end where it doesn't dig into your palm (my Mora 2000 feels that way, but I can live with it).
From what I have seen posted on forums, they say the tang is longer (3/4th, like the 2000), but no radiographs or visual proof other than what people say about the magnet test. I was not successful when I tried it (my magnets weren't strong enough, I suspect).
Sheath is better, I suppose, but really, I find them too unsecure for my taste (needs a handle loop).
I think newer colors are coming out aside from the black and commie red
I think one thing you might want to factor in is whether you like the blade length and shape. I understand why people like Cody Lundin like a knife point that drops down to the centerline of the blade (i.e., stab it into a tree and use it like a stationary drawknife), but I personally like the Mora 200 blade shape better. I guess because of the longer cutting surface afforded by the upturned tip (I wanted to say belly, but I think that's not accurate).
I like the sandvik steel, it came in pretty sharp. I suspect you will like it. In my case, I've decided I like the 2000 (despite craptacular but retro modern sheath), the allround second (for outdoor activties). But classes above both is the Fallkniven F1![]()