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This thread is for Jack Black really, as I promised to post some pics of this, traditionally patterned, laminated knife from the well known Swedish company Mora.
I think it is as close to perfect as a shop bought knife I will ever find.
It's a great length, the laminated steel is amazingly sharp. Really one of the keenest knives I've handled, especially out of the box (the exclusive line comes in a presentation 'lindworm' emblazoned box).
It's got a lovely blade shape. The rear of the blade has been finished, not the usual stamped spine found on the budget models. Only the 'clip' section is really angled enough for decent ferro-sparking though.
The handle, well, it's surprisingly slim. I'd prefer a bit more meat to it, but its exceptionally comfortable in all grips. Not surprising given its classic 'fish belly' profile.
The through tang is nicely peined. Okay, not ground down all uniform, but that's a good thing, and adds a little rough charm to the otherwise pristine handle.
I do dislike ferrule bolsters though.
They are almost always 'gappy'.
When I handle my own Nordic blades and puukko, I prefer a seamless fit. It looks better and is not a gunk trap.
e.g.
The first time I used and washed the 311, I found some rust slowly creeping out of the bolster the next day :-/
I have run choji oil down there for now. Eventually I think I'll seal it with beeswax.
The sheath though is the weakest point.
The knife is not held in with the typical puukko 'click' around the belly of the handle, it is merely a tight, friction fit. Nor does it come to my preferred 3/4 handle depth.
This makes it a bit of a pain to draw, especially from the hip. I feel the need to seat the knife home snuggly, to prevent it being knocked out. As the leather is soft (unhardened), there is no liner (not to mention an inch of space at the bottom of the sheath), it feels a bit daunting trying to draw. And my hand does not feel safe from being cut.
I think I shall remedy this eventually with a new sheath. For the time being though, I find neck carrying more preferable, and its probably also easier on the rivets.
All that sounds terribly picky I suppose. I do make my own Nordic knives and puukko though, that's probably why I expect more than I should.
That being said though, I do think this knife is splendid. It has instantly become my favorite fixed blade and I have had 'grail knife' thoughts spring to mind a good few times whilst using it.
Well, I hope you enjoyed more waffle from me, and seeing something a bit more high end from the kings of the cheap and reliable fixed blades.
Thanks for your time folks.
scruffuk
I think it is as close to perfect as a shop bought knife I will ever find.
It's a great length, the laminated steel is amazingly sharp. Really one of the keenest knives I've handled, especially out of the box (the exclusive line comes in a presentation 'lindworm' emblazoned box).
It's got a lovely blade shape. The rear of the blade has been finished, not the usual stamped spine found on the budget models. Only the 'clip' section is really angled enough for decent ferro-sparking though.
The handle, well, it's surprisingly slim. I'd prefer a bit more meat to it, but its exceptionally comfortable in all grips. Not surprising given its classic 'fish belly' profile.
The through tang is nicely peined. Okay, not ground down all uniform, but that's a good thing, and adds a little rough charm to the otherwise pristine handle.
I do dislike ferrule bolsters though.
They are almost always 'gappy'.
When I handle my own Nordic blades and puukko, I prefer a seamless fit. It looks better and is not a gunk trap.
e.g.
The first time I used and washed the 311, I found some rust slowly creeping out of the bolster the next day :-/
I have run choji oil down there for now. Eventually I think I'll seal it with beeswax.
The sheath though is the weakest point.
The knife is not held in with the typical puukko 'click' around the belly of the handle, it is merely a tight, friction fit. Nor does it come to my preferred 3/4 handle depth.
This makes it a bit of a pain to draw, especially from the hip. I feel the need to seat the knife home snuggly, to prevent it being knocked out. As the leather is soft (unhardened), there is no liner (not to mention an inch of space at the bottom of the sheath), it feels a bit daunting trying to draw. And my hand does not feel safe from being cut.
I think I shall remedy this eventually with a new sheath. For the time being though, I find neck carrying more preferable, and its probably also easier on the rivets.
All that sounds terribly picky I suppose. I do make my own Nordic knives and puukko though, that's probably why I expect more than I should.
That being said though, I do think this knife is splendid. It has instantly become my favorite fixed blade and I have had 'grail knife' thoughts spring to mind a good few times whilst using it.
Well, I hope you enjoyed more waffle from me, and seeing something a bit more high end from the kings of the cheap and reliable fixed blades.
Thanks for your time folks.
scruffuk
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