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ben guss

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Hi All,

In summer I like to use my new vargo wood stove. I'm want to get a light weight fixed blade neck knife for to make small kindling for the vargo when backpacking . Because I live where there is 52" of rain annually I'm looking at the stainless moras, with some plastic/rubber handle.

I'm interested in the different models and what you'd recommend.
Blunt tip?
1/2 serrated, 1/2 not?
All serrated?

Thanks!
Ben
 
There are a few Moras in SS
They are so light you can use all of them as neckers

I have this Mora Bushcraft Orange
Excellent thicker SS Bushcrafter series
A sharp square spine for fire steels
http://www.baryonyxknife.com/mobuor.html

There is the plain Mora Companion Stainless-in a variety of colors
Cannot go wrong quality knife
But stamped with no sharpened spine
http://www.baryonyxknife.com/mocost2.html

The Mora 2000 is a full handled knife with an interesting blade profile
The two above are better and less complicted
http://www.baryonyxknife.com/mora2000.html

Mora #546
An old style plastic handled
The Companion is a couple of dollars more 'expensive' which are better
http://www.baryonyxknife.com/mora546.html
 
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I would go with a Mora Companion. Normal stainless scandi blade works just fine to process wood for a small stove. To be honest most can be broken up by hand. I like the orange one for hi vis.


 
I have a 2k, and I do like it. However, it doesn't have the most secure sheath. If you want that weird combo, I'd go for the 2010. anyway, I think you'll like whatever you pick, and at the price, even if you don't its not that big a hit.
 
As Woods Walker said previously.............

I got the (MG) green stainless and carbons and a few Heavy Duty carbon MG Companions. I kind of like the Heavy Duties now and then, but they don't slice as well as the regular Companions. Eventually I saw one of W.W.'s posts and I grabbed a couple of stainless fluorescent orange Companions. These are likely the most practical of the entire line for my outdoor uses.
 
peep the Hultafors line as well. Similar deal to Mora. Maybe a few alternatives that suit you better (although I don't think the handles are rubber- I think they are all just plastic). I have the Hultafors heavy duty that I often use to process kindling for the meat smoker (no need to lug even a small hatchet along if your primary purpose is to drink beer while watching the smoker puff away). I love it (but I ground down the shoulder on the secondary bevel to make it more scandi-vex ish, if you will). Take a peep ;)
 
Woods Walker said:
I would go with a Mora Companion. Normal stainless scandi blade works just fine to process wood for a small stove. To be honest most can be broken up by hand. I like the orange one for hi vis.


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That is an interesting looking saw, what brand/model is it?

TIA

Bruceter
 
That's a Sawvivor. A very nice buck type saw. Sorry to say this Canadian made product is no longer available.

 
Buy 2 546's. The soft plastic feels better but I believe the hard plastic will be more durable.
 
ben guss said:
thanks for this!

What do you think of the blade profile of the companion rescue for my stated purpose...
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Would work fine, but I don't think the blunt tip is a good feature. A sharp tip is too useful to leave behind. The Bushcraft would be a good choice imo.
 
I was using a SS Companion this weekend
A fine knife for $12
Not sure you need to buy any other Mora
 
Carbon steel, no serrations, and I like the spearpoints best.
 
This one is my favorite. It has a nice plump handle and great blade.
I think its called a Mora Force. I did a little convexing on the shoulders of the scandi grind. It cuts better and doesn't get bound up as much.


 
The basic Mora Companion works for me. I have the carbon steel version. Buy several (stainless and carbon steels); no serrations. Generally speaking, I like a bit more substantial feeling knife than a Mora, but the Mora's do cut. I don't do the long distance hiking thing so a little extra weight does not bother me. I like to "feel good" when I get my knife out rather than the feeling I get when I grab a Vic kitchen knife to use cooking or whatever. They are just there and useful as are the Moras. No frills.
 
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