Mora quality

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I just received a Mora Classic #2 today. This is the first Mora I have purchased. The top of the blade is rough, not finished or polished. I was wondering if the was normal for Mora knives. The rest of the knife is what I expected, shaved hair sharp, polished sides of the blade.
 
I was wondering the exact same thing earlier today.

I bought one of their stainless clipper knives about a year ago. I really thought I'd gotten a flawed knife and considered sending it back. It was a 12 dollar knife so I just kept it and filed it down a little and made it look better.

I ordered another clipper and it arrived today- same thing. The spine is rough and unfinished. The rest is perfect. I was actually kind of glad that I learned I didn't get a lemon the 1st time.
 
Thank you all, I was not going to send it back either because it was so inexpensive and the rest of the knife was as expected. I was just curious because so many people speak highly of the Moras. I will be getting a couple more.
 
i think the rough finish on the spine is one of the reasons they can sell them so cheaply.

it doesn't alter the fact they are a quality blade at a very reasonable price point.

if it bothers you, i'm sure a little elbow grease can fix it up.
 
they used to advertise it as a firestarter striker of which it works quite well, im also a big fan of the 2 and own the 612
 
sambo. said:
i think the rough finish on the spine is one of the reasons they can sell them so cheaply.

it doesn't alter the fact they are a quality blade at a very reasonable price point.

if it bothers you, i'm sure a little elbow grease can fix it up.
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^^^^ That, And if you think about it, the rough finish on the spine adds functionality. It gives you a more grippy surface to bear down on if need be. ;)
-Bruce
 
I really like all the Moras I've received. They're cheap but highly functional. They're a utility knife. One guy from Sweden or somewhere over there said in this forum once "I don;t even sharpen them. When they're dull, I just throw it away and get another one from the hundred-pack".

I like them and treat them like any of my other knives. Here are some Mora factory photos:
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As you found out, they can be a little rough. But I have yet to receive one (out of 14 or 15 or so) that was not sharp! (((:D)))
 
And just two more....... look at the ones coming off the "roller"!

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I think over in that part of the world, construction companies and others buy them by the bucketful, which is probably why that one fellow said they didn;t even bother to sharpen them.
 
Lay some 320 grit emory paper on a flat surface and drag the spine down it until it is flat with sharp edges. That's what most people do to get it optimized to hit a firesteel with.
 
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