Mora Eldris: Thoughts?

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So I've been looking for a new knife (aren't we all though?) preferably a bushcraft knife of some sort just to get in to it and see if I like it. I was thinking about the Eldris because whenever I'm in the woods I have my Gerber Strongarm so chopping and batoning wouldn't be an issue. So what are your guys opinions on the Eldris just as a knife and as a bushcraft tool?

Edit: Is the 511 better? Why? Thanks
 
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I'm not fond of mine. The spine is oddly sharp and uncomfortable, and it's quite bulky (fat handled) for a small knife. It's sort of the worst of two worlds, really. Not big enough to be super useful, but too big to be small.

I'd much rather have a regular companion than a stubby Eldris.
 
I kind of like mine. I don't think of it as a "1 and only" do everything blade but it's handy to have around :) I tend to think of it as a larger neck knife and fire steel scraper. Also I like the colors they are available in and love my green!
 
evilgreg said:
I'm not fond of mine. The spine is oddly sharp and uncomfortable, and it's quite bulky (fat handled) for a small knife. It's sort of the worst of two worlds, really. Not big enough to be super useful, but too big to be small.

I'd much rather have a regular companion than a stubby Eldris.
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Ditto. I bought one for the lols to try and it's ended up in the kitchen cutlery drawer.

Here in AU, last I checked, one eldris = 2 companions $$$ wise.

Spine is good for sparks. Shrug.
 
It may be a fun knife and a nice user for some people but it fills no need in my book. Too short and too fat to push out the Mora Classic n°1 (when going for the woods) or one of the neckers I carry daily. And I hate compound grinds...
 
spykez said:
Here in AU,
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I didn't realize you were an antipodean; now I'm worried about you, spykez. Watch out for redbacks, crocs, jellyfish and the fact that everything else on your country/continent is probably lethal. Also, try not to fall off the bottom of the planet. I suppose having to deal with inflated knife prices is the least of your worries down there. ;)
 
When these were first announced I thought they cost too much, and still do. Although I agree with the negative comments above, I still might give one a try in the $12 USD range just for fun.
 
I might try one if I can find a cheap one locally... at the moment though they're too pricey at the knife/outdoor equipment shops in Calgary, around $18 or so.
 
evilgreg said:
I didn't realize you were an antipodean; now I'm worried about you, spykez. Watch out for redbacks, crocs, jellyfish and the fact that everything else on your country/continent is probably lethal. Also, try not to fall off the bottom of the planet. I suppose having to deal with inflated knife prices is the least of your worries down there. ;)
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Drop bears are the worse ;)

Seriously, could be worse. I could be living in the U.K. where anti-zombie knives are illegal. :) On the one hand, I can see why they are serious with knife related violence, on the other, depriving everyone of knives, I dunno. People like me aren't out for trouble, we just like knives.

AU is better in that regard.

Oddly, now that I recall, I think I had to import my Eldris. Companions are sold quite reasonably locally here, I believe. Under AUD$20 but I haven't checked in a while.

Somehow, the customs here don't seem to interested in fixed blades. But they opened my not-a-Lemerson. I guess they must have thought, "Poor deluded guy, sure we'll just let him have that knife. I hope he doesn't cut us some bananas". So I'm now the proud owner of a CQC-7BW, but that's kinda off topic, sorry guys!
 
abcdef said:
When these were first announced I thought they cost too much, and still do. Although I agree with the negative comments above, I still might give one a try in the $12 USD range just for fun.
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There is one role I think the Eldris may have. But only consider this if you think your child is mature enough and can comply with safety. Kid's first knife. No folding mechanism to worry about.

When I were a wee lad, the first serious bite I had was a misadventure with an SAK, closing it. I was stupid and inexperienced. No doubt about that.

Just throwing this out there?
 
spykez said:
Somehow, the customs here don't seem to interested in fixed blades. But they opened my not-a-Lemerson. I guess they must have thought, "Poor deluded guy, sure we'll just let him have that knife. I hope he doesn't cut us some bananas". So I'm now the proud owner of a CQC-7BW, but that's kinda off topic, sorry guys!
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Nice. As it happens I picked up another Lemerson, so now I'm practically a SEAL . . . ;)

Enjoy your elite tactical operations, and watch out for those drop bears!
 
Still puzzling out a use case for mine, but it does cut, is really sturdy and while I did pay a bit for it (lets say 2 hrs work at what accounts to min wage here in aus for me) it all works out. worst case I got a nephew who will need some proper teaching in 5 years so its that, but it will probably end up the bait cutter and fish killer. no need for length there, and the big chunky handle and big sheath are an advantage, its hard to clean my bk-13.
 
evilgreg said:
Nice. As it happens I picked up another Lemerson, so now I'm practically a SEAL . . . ;)

Enjoy your elite tactical operations, and watch out for those drop bears!
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Wait a second... if you're a SEAL and you have Emerson, does that mean that the stonewashed blade doesn't give off too much reflection when you're going in for a kill? :D
 
JoshH said:
Wait a second... if you're a SEAL and you have Emerson, does that mean that the stonewashed blade doesn't give off too much reflection when you're going in for a kill? :D
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With one Emerson you're just an elite operator. After you buy two or more you're basically almost kind of exactly totally a real SEAL, though. Also, in elite operator school you'll learn how to avoid giving off reflections by dodging between photons, rendering you invisible. If you can't do that, you haven't bought enough Emersons.

Disclaimer: for that one forumite who follows me around ranting: this comment included a joke. I know I'm not actually a SEAL. It is not possible to go to learn invisibility in elite operator school.
 
spykez said:
There is one role I think the Eldris may have. But only consider this if you think your child is mature enough and can comply with safety. Kid's first knife. No folding mechanism to worry about.

When I were a wee lad, the first serious bite I had was a misadventure with an SAK, closing it. I was stupid and inexperienced. No doubt about that.

Just throwing this out there?
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I was going to reply with something along the same lines. It is the first knife I bought for my 8 year old to be hers. Enough knife to do Brownie-Scout stuff with, and I feel confident in the chunky handle. Is it the best knife Mora has ever made? No. But is it a good little knife? I'd vote yes.
 
I asked this question about the Eldris a few months ago. I ended up buying a Candiru.
 
JoshH said:
Wait a second... if you're a SEAL and you have Emerson, does that mean that the stonewashed blade doesn't give off too much reflection when you're going in for a kill? :D
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Nah. I got that covered. Black sharpie. Includes secondary bevel, so it's all good.
 
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