Mora black or Gerber Strongarm!

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I am gonna order one of them this week...Did alot of research on both..I like both just can't make my mind up..Please help me guys...Help me Decide.
 
I guess I would lean towards the Strongarm. I'm not a big fan of Scandi grinds and it seems like a solid, reliable blade.
 
Are you planning to work a lot of wood? If so I would go with the Mora.

Otherwise I do like the look of the strongarm.

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Knifeforone said:
Animal processing..Hunting wood work...basically for SHTF..Knife..
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I own quite a few of each, and, for the above criteria, the Strongarm is the better choice. It is a highly capable, versatile blade that will accomplish any knife task within reason. I believe the Strongarm is one of the best fixed blades for the money.
 
I would go with Mora, the other one is too big and IMO fugly.
 
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Corwyn_bv said:
Mora. Get a Garberg if you can afford it.
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Considering that Knifecenter will be selling the Garberg for $6 more than the Strongarm, that will be the one to get. Known quality rather than dubious quality, and no chance of getting useless serrations.
 
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The Mora is sharper from the box an is a sharper knife.

The strongarm is more robust and has a more durable construction and geometry.
 
Mora. Upper guards get in my way and serrations at the forte get in the way of some woodworking chores so I'd stay away from the Strongarm. Go with basic Mora designs and you'll save money and never be compromised in the wild.

Zieg
 
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average gimp said:
Considering that Knifecenter will be selling the Garberg for $6 more than the Strongarm, that will be the one to get. Known quality rather than dubious quality, and no chance of getting useless serrations.
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Please explain to me how a knife that is not even available yet is "known quality," while a knife that has been tested, used, and abused by the thousands all over the world is "dubious quality?" The Strongarm is a much stronger and more robust blade than ANY Mora. It is also one of the highest quality blades Gerber has produced in a while. It is made entirely in their Oregon plant out of materials from the USA with an excellent heat treat on the 420HC blade. You should look at the Gauntlet reviews and testing of the Strongarm before doubting its quality.

The Zieg said:
Mora. Upper guards get in my way and serrations at the forte get in the way of some woodworking chores so I'd stay away from the Strongarm. Go with basic Mora designs and you'll save money and never be compromped in the wild.

Zieg
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The Strongarm is available without serrations. That was one of its major selling points versus the older Prodigy.

I find it laughable that people are recommending and commenting on knives with which they have zero actual experience.
 
The Garberg would be a nice compromise of both knives brought up.

I just picked up a Strongarm, have yet to put it to heavy work. Solidly built knife, grind is a bit off but not much for a sub-$50 knife.

The tip is also going to be MUCH stronger on the Gerber.

Gerber built a bad rep for their other knives but their military style knives (LMF and Prodigy) have always been solid. The Strongarm is a modern carryover of those.
 
tantrik77 said:
I find it laughable that people are recommending and commenting on knives with which they have zero actual experience.
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Have you looked up the Garberg? Its main selling point is being a full tang knife. Thinner than the Strongarm, yes, but thicker than the average Mora with a stick or partial tang.
 
tantrik77 said:
Please explain to me how a knife that is not even available yet is "known quality," while a knife that has been tested, used, and abused by the thousands all over the world is "dubious quality?" The Strongarm is a much stronger and more robust blade than ANY Mora. It is also one of the highest quality blades Gerber has produced in a while. It is made entirely in their Oregon plant out of materials from the USA with an excellent heat treat on the 420HC blade. You should look at the Gauntlet reviews and testing of the Strongarm before doubting its quality.



The Strongarm is available without serrations. That was one of its major selling points versus the older Prodigy.

I find it laughable that people are recommending and commenting on knives with which they have zero actual experience.
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Yeah, no experience with a blade is no way to start a recommendation. Mine was based on features I know I don't prefer. Since the Gerber can be had with plain edge, that puts that objection to bed. As for robustness, I can say based only on the manufacturer-stated specs that the Gerber will likely be bombproof. That's good medicine for a wilderness knife. But my Moras have been awesome.

Zieg
 
Moondrop said:
Have you looked up the Garberg? Its main selling point is being a full tang knife. Thinner than the Strongarm, yes, but thicker than the average Mora with a stick or partial tang.
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Yes, I am well aware of the Garberg and its design/features. What is your point?
 
I'm not familiar with the Gerber, but I'm still going to recommend the Mora Black. I think it's an excellent knife for the money.

It has great balance. It has a very comfortable handle that you can hold in a variety of grips. The blade is scandi-ground, which I find very versatile and extremely easy to sharpen...

...and it's a Mora. I have owned, and continue to own, more expensive fixed-blade knives. Yet when I prepare for an outing in the woods, there are many times when I find myself reaching for one of my Moras. I don't think you can go wrong with any of their knives.
 
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