Mora beware - here comes the Hultafors

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the Hultafors Worker's knife (here compared to a F1):
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Specs
steel: japanese carbon steel (not further specified)
blade length: 93 mm
bade thickness: 2.5 mm
Hardness: 58-60

Looks like a Mora, performs like a Mora, but is the best deal, you can make on a bushcraft knife.
I got mine for 7.90 Swiss Francs, which equals about $ 8.50 (and it is likely to be cheaper elsewhere, since Switzerland is a "high-price-country").

Came incredibly sharp, with a good finish, in a reliable, functional plastic sheath. Keeps an excellent edge.
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The Hulkafors and some fatwood
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Too bad it's made in China. I'd rather support Mora's Swedish workers--there are enough Chinese knives on the market.
 
I just ordered one to try out, liked the look of the handle and it's orange, I'm a sucker for orange.
Is it for sure made in China?
 
The lines are clean and they look like comfortable handles but they are still not readily available here in the US. I have 4 Mora knives and while I'd like to add more to the pile I can't convince myself that what I have will not last a lifetime.

If they become available here and the price is right might get one to try. Their Craftsman in intriguing. Thanks for posting.
 
What makes you think, they are produced in China. Where can I see that? It would explain the price though.
 
Great find, even if it is made in China. I will still buy the Mora because I'd rather not give China my business, but it's nice to see other options out there.
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
Too bad it's made in China. I'd rather support Mora's Swedish workers--there are enough Chinese knives on the market.
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AlexWitte said:
Great find, even if it is made in China. I will still buy the Mora because I'd rather not give China my business, but it's nice to see other options out there.
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^^ x 1,000,000

I'd *by far* rather send my $ to Sweden - even at a higher price tag. I know Chinese folks have to eat, but the Swedish economy/leadership has fewer non-economic ties.
 
The first run of them was produced domestically, but the second generation onwards has been produced in China. Hence the steel choice. I've seen it cited from numerous sources.
 
I have a couple of their knives and they are great working blades. I really like em!
 
I'm also "orange biased" and for 10.95,it's one I can actually afford these days.

Like your gloves.Are they available in the U.S.?
 
I'm under the impression that Mora blades, and probably Hultafors, are produced with automated machinery (i.e., robots). Even China can't compete with that.
 
Mora blades are, indeed, produced on automated machinery. The Hultafors probably are too, but on automated machinery in China, so yes, the Chinese actually CAN compete with that. :)

Edit to add: I hope it doesn't sound like I'm harshing on Chinese knives--I have nothing against them and I sell a handful of models produced there. But when there's a European-produced alternative for only a couple of bucks more, I'd rather support the company that's keeping their production domestic rather than outsourcing.
 
Maybe in twenty years or so when China is the big dog on the block they will throw North America a bone and outsource some knife production here in North America. :D
 
Not to continue the thread drift - but I will always buy from somewhere other than China anytime I can. Having a small kid, I end up spending enough of my money on crap china made toys for her.
 
So it boils down to feeding either the Chinese or Scandinavian robots? Are they evenly matched in performance?
 
Brisket said:
So it boils down to feeding either the Chinese or Scandinavian robots? Are they evenly matched in performance?
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Just because most of the process is automated doesn't mean there aren't people involved with the product. Machine operators, QC staff, packing/shipping department, administrative workers, etc. etc. :)
 
Brisket said:
So it boils down to feeding either the Chinese or Scandinavian robots? Are they evenly matched in performance?
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I believe the Swedish ones are made by Ikea and must be assembled by the employees, and the Chinese ones are periodically starved to provide more electricity for the Government.

In all honesty, they are probably pretty darn near the same thing, but I haave a fondness for the Moras. Call me crazy. Plus, I like the current Mora lineup and see interesting things from them that aren't so generic looking. The orange is a bonus, but not forn of the handle.
 
I will always support non china if I can.
There is enough made in china stuff all over the place... Chinese people will own north america one of these days
 
Lots of political talk in here..I will say, what about America? Are we actually arguing or even joking about buying Swedish or China?? Come on....
Anyways..Mora doesn't have to look out IMO, I have owned both, and I will take a Mora any day, the Mora holds a much better edge.
 
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