Mora Blade Question

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BioSpiN

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As you've all seen from my previous post... I have a shoddy knife that isn't worth more than the sheath it came in. This all got me thinking... when I go camping, I need a knife that I can trust and rely on to do the job quick and easy.

If it dulls to quickly or is not very sturdy... I'm up a creek without a paddle, aren't I?

Well, now I'm on the hunt again.. I did a little bit of research, and I found that most survival buffs use mora blades (or kukri... but I'm not a fan of those). I was wondering what you all think of these:

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=78455&kwtid=200417
OR
http://www.shop.com/op/~FROST_Laminated_Swedish_Knives-prod-11899352-18140076?sourceid=298

I'm on a bit of a low budget. 30 dollars, give or take. I'm assuming $10-$15 for shipping/handling/tax.

Do you guys approve/disprove of these? Do you guys have a better site you could recommend me to? Any help is much obliged, thanks!
 
I got the military model not too long ago, made by Frost Of Sweden. Looks exactly like that picture. I LOVE IT! That is a lot of knife for the money. Now, if you expect it to pry and baton like a 7" survival knife, you're out of luck. But if you want something to cut, skin, whittle, or do basic camp chores (and it can baton, but with a little more effort, and mostly small stuff), this is your knife. I have the stainless, and it keeps a fairly good edge, is easy to sharpen in the field, and I have not noticed any signs of corrosion (although I take pretty good care of it). As many on this forum have said, if you carry a combo of a machete and a mora into the woods, you're pretty much set.
 
PS: go to Ragweed Forge. Ragnar has the Mora Clipper (that's what the plastic handled one is called) for $13, and ships for $5. He also has some other models (some like the Mora 2000, but it's $30), and a good selection of sharpening stones.
 
now your talking i got two Mora's from Ragnar's both are clippers one is in stainless one is standard one is red one blue i use the blue stainless one fishing and the carbon one camping there both good knives
 
Thank you all so much! I love this website.

Fast replies, useful information, but best of all... all the people here are so nice. :D
 
BioSpiN, I've got that Sportsman's Guide Clipper in carbon steel and it's hanging in my kitchen. i deliberately used it cutting fruit and it developed a dark patina, which inhibits further corrosion -- like, rust. GREAT little knive, excellent in the outdoors, for woodworking, or as a bird & trout knife.

Go to Ragweed Forge so you can see a real selection of Moras, and check out the other Scandinavians, as well, especially the modern Ahti knives, which are similar to the Swedish Mora style.
 
Instead of the plastic-handled Moras, I prefer the wood handle models. Part of it is the aesthetics and authenticity of a natural material. The wood can be custom finished. And the wood models have full-length tangs.

Some time ago someone posted some x-rays of various plastic Mora knives - there's not much of a tang inside those plastic molded handles, although some were better than others.

Ragweed Forge may not always have the lowest prices, but they have the best selection of Mora knives I've seen. Most styles are available in carbon or stainless steel. And there are models with plastic and leather sheaths.

Happy Shopping,
-Bob
 
Can't go wrong with a Mora. :) Cheap and good, and you'd be surprised how much pain those plastic ones can take.
 
I just bought five moras,and they have become my instant favorites!and i have a bunch of knives i've tried to like over the years.the moras were the ones i liked right off the bat.four of them can cut a freehanging chinwhisker right now,the fifth will have to wait, my wrist is cramping from sharpening...
 
www.ragweedforge.com

This one (#510) was only $9 I believe (I added the 550cord wrap). You could get 3 of these for $30. Can't go wrong with a Mora. They may not look great or have perfect grinds, but they are sharp as heck and made to work.
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Man, I've been posting this pic a lot lately...
 
Mora knives are fantastic knives, and the best value around. I've just started using them over the last week, but have quickly found that they outperform knives costing much more. I'd suggest getting one of the plastic handled versions in carbon steel.
 
Time to mention the Frost 780 Triflex with differential heat treatment, heck of a knife and yes, got it at ragweed forge:)
 
Yeah, resurrecting an OLD post :) I just picked up this same 780. LOVE it... I must get a new sheath though. I got mine from Bens Backwoods... great prices, shipping and selection. And a nice guy as well.

IUKE12 said:
Time to mention the Frost 780 Triflex with differential heat treatment, heck of a knife and yes, got it at ragweed forge:)
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An old thread, but still relevant...

A couple years ago, I ordered a carbon-steel Frost's Clipper from Sportsman's Guide, but they sent me the stainless model by mistake. No matter; since it was so affordable I just kept it and used it. A LOT. It's still my favorite paring/kitchen/steak knife, and is plenty tough for most camping tasks. I'm VERY pleased with it. Smart blade geometry, very well-made, excellent comfortable handle, ugly but very sturdy sheath.

Other manu's like Helle and Enzo offer similar knives made from similar steels, and they also enjoy a great reputation among the W&SS guys and other "users".

Perhaps the best bang-for-the-buck you can get... seriously. Don't hesitate! Order the one that appeals to you and I doubt very much that you'll be disappointed.
 
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Like James said, lots of great knives in this category and lots of places to get them. Ragnar is STILL great, Fort Henry Custom Knives has a few, I've found some on Ebay (but only go there as a last resort).

I own about 6 different models and my favorites are the Jarvenpaa models with Curly Birch and the older Eriksson Models with Rubber grips (pre-merger) - all Carbon for me.
 
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