Mora, Fällkniven and more...

[Iblametheparents]

Of my knives made in Sweden, those made by Carl Andersson of Mora are my favorites - for impractical reasons. He forged his own blades and made traditional patterns.
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They are rhombic in cross section and so have thicker, stronger blades than the modern Morakniv.

They should be fairly available on the secondary market in the Nordic countries.

Bud-Carl Andersson (C. Andersson; CA; MoCAra) started his knife production in the 1890s. The company was sold to K. J. Eriksson in the early 1960s.

Besides making knives, C. Andersson also developed new concepts for sheath production. One example of his innovative designs is the early aluminum sheaths. These sheaths were made from a single hollow aluminum tube that was molded under pressure. Andersson acquired a Swedish patent for his sheath production-technique in 1926.

Specify Finland and you will have many more choices.

I have to say these are lovely. I have an old Finnish IJ Puukko with the same blade design and I like much more than my newer moras.

I am going to have a hunt whilst I'm still an EU citizen.

 

[Thomas Linton]

Better chance to snag one on your side of the Big Pond. Good hunting.

 

[skyhorse]

I bet our OP Paul is rather surprised how much admiration us Americans have for traditional knives of Sweden. Honestly imho, the inexpensive Mora is one knife every outdoorsman should own. It preforms way above it's price category.

 

[dePaul]

1. I bet our OP Paul is rather surprised how much admiration us Americans have for traditional knives of Sweden.

2. Honestly imho, the inexpensive Mora is one knife every outdoorsman should own. It preforms way above it's price category.

1. Well, yes! And I would like to point out that I am not trolling in any way what so ever! The question was sincere and honest.

As I mentioned previously, the general attitude of many knife nuts in my country is that the overall quality level of knives from Eka, MoS, Fällkniven and souch has in latter years somewhat declined. Therefore, it's nice to "hear" all the positive expressions!

My personal opinion is that some of the major Swedish manufacturers indeed have lost their mojo (i e EKA).

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~Paul~

 

[maximus83]

Two fave moras. The carbon steel one on the right was around $12 originally and has seen a lot of action. The Garberg on the left is newer and was converted to a FFG + a convexed edge, cuts like a laser and is now my favorite mora. Like the full tang blade, thick grips, and thicker blade stock on the Garberg, but note it's still only 0.120" at the spine, all it needs is a better grind and with that, it's a great field knife.

 

[dePaul]

A rare Frost's-/Stiga of Sweden hunting knife. Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel blade, rosewood handle, brass rivets, brass bolster:

~Paul~

 

[dePaul]

Frost's of Sweden 365 Swedish Trapper, laminated O1 carbon steel blade, rosewood handle, open black sheath with snap pop button:

~Paul~

 

[19-3ben]

Honestly imho, the inexpensive Mora is one knife every outdoorsman should own. It preforms way above it's price category.

Preach it, brother.

 

[dePaul]

A legendary bushcraft knife:

KJ Eriksson Mora 510, AISI 1075 carbon steel blade, red plastic handle, open plastic sheath with belt loop.

~Paul~

 

[dePaul]

KJ Eriksson 901 hunting knife, 75 mm Sandvik 12C27M (Modified) stainless steel blade, Novodur (styrenic resin) handle, brass liner, brass rivets:

~Paul~

 

[dePaul]

KJ Eriksson 1700, traditional hunting knife originally issued by FM Mattsson Co (model # 650), 5,5" Sandvik 12C27M (Modified) stainless steel blade, rosewood handle, brass but cap and guard:

~Paul~

 

[dePaul]

Mora of Sweden Lapplander 70 Hunting Knife, Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel blade, Bubinga handle, brass guard och rivets:
Mora of Sweden Craftline Allround Knife, 4" Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel blade, rubberized black and maroon handle:

Mora of Sweden Morakniv No. 440 Scout, Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel blade, black plastic handle:

~Paul~

 

[dePaul]

Bröderna Jönsson (Jönsson Brothers) Mora, SS 1778 carbon spring steel, birchwood handle:
C.A. Andersson Mora, 1095 Carbon steel, rosewood handle:

EKA Executive Sportsman, gentleman's folder, Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel blade, Cocobolo (African hardwood) handle, lockback:

EKA Kombi Knife (multi purpose) E8, Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel blade/gutting blade, black rubber handle, black nylon sheath with velcro closure:

EKA Nordic A10, Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel blade, Scandi grind (!), Bubinga (African rosewood) handle:

EKA Nordic H8, Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel blade, curly birch handle:

EKA Swede 60SW, Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel blade, lock back variant, Bubinga handle, serrated edge, rare:

~Paul~

 

[lambertiana]

I have had several bad knives from there, ok?
Bladeplay, too easily rusted blades, etc.

This is what I wanted to see. When someone posts that they do not like something, especially something that generally has a good reputation, I am curious about the reason why that person does not like it. Including this information will avoid a lot of drama, and allow me to make some conclusions of my own. For example, you could say which brand(s) had blade play, or even which models. And regarding the rust issue, we know that a number of Swedish knives have simple carbon steel blades and they rust quite easily if one does not properly care for them. If that is a problem, then perhaps a stainless version, when available, would be a better option.

As you said, this is after all a knife forum, yes? I like to see others' experiences with as much information as possible so that I can make up my own mind if it would work for my purposes. So all information - good, bad, or ugly - is welcome if it is presented objectively.

 

[19-3ben]

Mora of Sweden Lapplander 70 Hunting Knife, Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel blade, Bubinga handle, brass guard och rivets:

THAT is a gorgeous knife. I didn't even know that such a thing existed. I just looked it up and it looks like they run about $200. Jeez. And people freak out about the cost of the Gerberg!!!
What a beautiful knife though...

 

[22-rimfire]

I bet our OP Paul is rather surprised how much admiration us Americans have for traditional knives of Sweden. Honestly imho, the inexpensive Mora is one knife every outdoorsman should own. It preforms way above it's price category.

I agree with that and Mora and Falkniven knives are well respected here in the US. I'm an outdoorsman and I own several Mora's and one Fallkniven F1 with Fallkniven ivory micarta handles. When I purchased the F1, it was the most expensive factory knife I owned.... still one of the more expensive. I like it. I generally choose not to carry Mora's in favor of other knives, but I know Mora's in general are good performers in the field. I would keep the Mora as a camp knife personally and carry something a bit more robust.

 

[maximus83]

Nice looking blade. That sharp upswept profile reminds me of the shape of my Spyderco Chinook.

Frost's of Sweden 365 Swedish Trapper, laminated O1 carbon steel blade, rosewood handle, open black sheath with snap pop button:

~Paul~

 

[dePaul]

THAT is a gorgeous knife. I didn't even know that such a thing existed. I just looked it up and it looks like they run about $200. Jeez. And people freak out about the cost of the Gerberg!!!
What a beautiful knife though...

Actually, throughout the years there have been four different Lapplander models: 75, 90, 95 and 115. The numbers represent blade lengths in mm.

And yes, it is a very solid knife. Expensive? Maybe .

~Paul~

 

[dePaul]

That sharp upswept profile reminds me of the shape of my Spyderco Chinook.

Haven't thought about it. You are correct .

~Paul~

 

[Thomas Linton]

Another Carl Andersson Mora has fallen into my clutches. Hate 'em!
CATALOG DRAWING (It's a 27).

The knife itself:

3 7/8" blade.
9 7/8 OA