Mora craftline all around?

RescueRiley

RescueRiley

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I've been looking at the new mora craftline model.. Lately.. It looks allot like a stainless clipper to me... I recieve a Photo from of one witih a split handle from the folks at mora.. the tang seems to run almost to the bootom of the handle much like the 510 supposedly the blade is thicker and I heard the spine is more finished.

DOes anyone have one? what are your thoughts? is the spine squared for ferro usage?

Thanks
 
I believe the red knife on the bottom is the Stainless All around if we are talking about the same one. Yet the spine is finished.

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The blade is the same thickness as the 510/511 I think. Both are thicker than the Clippers
 
John,
I've got one, it's my go-to knife for backpacking. It comes in at .098 thickness, about the same as the 510 as was mentioned. Spine is finished, and squared off nicely. I get good sparks from my LMF scout. Sheath could be better, but works (I got some nice kydex for it, though). The handle is a bit grippier than the Clipper, but smooths out some over time. It's a very confidence-inspiring blade, with it's thickness and near-full-length tang. I'd highly recommend it. Hope this helps...
Dave
 
Sorry for any thread drift: how does the handle on the other 'bushcraft series' knives compare to the 711G there?
 
SpookyPistolero said:
Sorry for any thread drift: how does the handle on the other 'bushcraft series' knives compare to the 711G there?
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It fits my hands more like the 911/946. I think the Bushcraft line uses the same handle as those. I got big hands so prefer the 711/746 handle more though found the Tri-flex workable.
 
Raindog.. THanks man...DOe sit seem like the handle will endure longterm wear and tear? some times the grippier handle can deteriorate with use..
Thanks again
 
RescueRiley said:
Raindog.. THanks man...DOe sit seem like the handle will endure longterm wear and tear? some times the grippier handle can deteriorate with use..
Thanks again
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It's a little hard to say. I've only had it about 6 months, but it seems better now than when I got it. Was a bit too sticky at first, but the rubber has smoothed out some, and it's getting real nice now. I think it'll hold up at least as well as the old Clipper handle.
 
It is the only Mora I've ever had. I can't really compare it to anything but, I absolutely love it. I can't imagine the handle breaking down badly with use. It is a really nice grippy handle.
 
I bought the orange serrated version to use as an emergency-only canoe knife. As such, it is highly unlikely it will ever get used, so I can't say too much about it.

A magnet demonstrates that the tang goes to within an inch of the butt. Mine came shaving sharp. The handle feels very good in the hand. I will probably buy the red plain edge eventually.
 
I had one and it was great, but I have other knives that I use more. I gave it to my buddy the chef, and he loves it.
 
I've been looking at this Mora for a couple of months now as well.
Do they only come in the stainless variety?
I've really been getting into Mora's myself lately.
Very nice looking knife there

Cheers
 
I bought one and then immediately ordered three more to give as gifts.

I have a pretty good collection of various Mora models and the Craftline All-around is by far my favorite. The blade is stout, the handle fits me perfectly and the little bit of extra fit-and-finish (namely, the finished spine) makes it more loveable than the others. :)

I haven't used mine extensively, but I expect it will hold up for a while. Quite a while more than a $17 knife should, I'll bet!

If you decide to buy one, buy two or three or four... you won't regret it!

Stay sharp,
desmobob
 
desmobob said:
If you decide to buy one, buy two or three or four... you won't regret it!
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I should really do that. Mora of Sweden is making me nervous lately, with all this product line turnover. Not that more Moras to choose from is a bad thing, but I'd hate to sleep on getting more Allrounds, only to have them discontinued suddenly.
Funny story about the Allround. My wife, who is far from a knife person, just loves the Mora Clipper. She uses it all the time in the kitchen, it beats the hell out of our crappy Henckels paring knife ( I know, I know! New kitchen cutlery is on tap for this Christmas. Forschner, I think). The Clipper went missing a few days ago, so I pulled out the Allround for some kitchen duty. Without missing a beat, she comments on how the Allround is a much nicer knife than the Clipper. She doesn't know jack about knives, but even she could tell it was a definite step up, even though cosmetically the 2 are nearly identical to the non-knife person.
 
raindog101 said:
I should really do that. Mora of Sweden is making me nervous lately, with all this product line turnover.
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I hear yea. I noticed they have a Craftline Allround stainless that now comes with blue ends on the handle and clearish sheath. I think it is the same knife as the red one. I can't find the red knife much on-line these days.
 
raindog101 said:
Funny story about the Allround. My wife, who is far from a knife person, just loves the Mora Clipper. She uses it all the time in the kitchen, it beats the hell out of our crappy Henckels paring knife ( I know, I know! New kitchen cutlery is on tap for this Christmas. Forschner, I think). The Clipper went missing a few days ago, so I pulled out the Allround for some kitchen duty. Without missing a beat, she comments on how the Allround is a much nicer knife than the Clipper. She doesn't know jack about knives, but even she could tell it was a definite step up, even though cosmetically the 2 are nearly identical to the non-knife person.
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tell your wife that: "sambo. say's you are now officially a "knife person" because of your appreciation of Mora Minutiae."
 
Woods Walker said:
I hear yea. I noticed they have a Craftline Allround stainless that now comes with blue ends on the handle and clearish sheath. I think it is the same knife as the red one. I can't find the red knife much on-line these days.
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It's the new 'TopQ Allround', thats apparently thicker and with a deeper tang. I'm looking to pick one up for myself pretty soon, I like the looks of em.
 
I love my All around, great knife, and its in the bug out bag right now.
I just ordered the carbon HighQ all around. I am looking forward to this one.
 
The Crafline Allround is an excellent knife. It offers unbelievable quality for the price.

See how the blade comapares to the Clipper:



The tang is longer than the Clipper's and the sheath has better retention.

This photo by SporK60 at KnifeForums shows a magnet on a HighQ carbon knife. The HighQ has the thinner blade with unfinished spine like the old Clipper but a longer tang.


I believe that the stainless TopQ Allround has the same length of tang. I just wish they offered a carbon steel TopQ.
 
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John..buy the damn thing already. You will LOVE IT.
 
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