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So im looking for a inexpensive fixed blade to carry one around for yard work and other misc tasks and to keep one in my car or lunch bag to use to cut up food when im away. Would mora companion be a good choice for these 2 tasks? For less then 30$ for 2 knives i just feel like i cant pass on these. I watch a lot of videos on them but i haven't really heard anyone talk about my uses for the knife they mostly only talk about bushcraft uses. What do you guys think?
 
The Companion will work!
The thinner #511 will do as well.

As they are low cost, get both and when You are at it, get the thicker Robust.
With these 3 You are pretty well covered for any work.


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Mikael
 
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Not my favorite food prep blade but for an all around good knife that can handle a multitude of tasks in a versatile fashion, the Mora is king in my book.
 
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Egnar T Seinnhoj said:
Not my favorite food prep blade but for an all around good knife that can handle a multitude of tasks in a versatile fashion, the Mora is king in my book.
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It wont be dedicated for food just will be one of its known uses. Among all of the unknown lol.
 
Ditto what Mikael said. Moras are awesome. Get several. :thumbup: They'd be as close to perfect as you can get for your tasks.
 
Take a look at the Mora 2000. I have a lot of mora's, but from your OP I'd say the 2000 might be even better for you. Joe.
 
The Companion MG is what you want. Stay away from the thicker scandis as they are pretty terrible at food prep. Anything over 3/32" thick and I find I have to work around the knife just to cut an apple. Thinner is better for scandis. It will do what you want and then some.
 
Shotgun said:
The Companion MG is what you want. Stay away from the thicker scandis as they are pretty terrible at food prep. Anything over 3/32" thick and I find I have to work around the knife just to cut an apple. Thinner is better for scandis. It will do what you want and then some.
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I've been wanting to buy the Mora Companion but can't decide between the stainless or carbon blade.
 
sunandsteel said:
I've been wanting to buy the Mora Companion but can't decide between the stainless or carbon blade.
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I prefer carbon as I tend to put my Moras through hell, but you can't go wrong with either.

If you don't mind paying attention to your knife and caring for it more often, then I'd go with the carbon steel. If you want lower maintenance, grab the stainless.

The best solution would be to get both.
 
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I keep a Mora (carbon) in my truck permanently. Other than dealing with corrosion when it sits there unused, it is perfect for lots of uses. And considering the price, they're tough beat.
 
One of the classic Companion models will do just dandy for ya'. Keep it thin for a scandi for general use. The main advantage of the grind is it's cheap, but its disadvantages show up when used on thick stock.
 
Somehow my wife broke her Henckels paring knife. She simply pulled out the Mora Companion we keep in our box of Camping/Scouting gear and has been using it. I've been using Mora knives as beater knives for years and they are great knives for the money.
 
The 511 is a very good deal, given it's measly price, you can't even buy junk knives, for that kind of money. I'm fond of the Scandinavian grind, and enjoy using it for woodwork, and lighter stuff. Moras are made for realistically cutting things, not prying car doors, or whittling tin cans, or driving screws etc. The sheaths that come with some of the Moras, like the 511, aren't that great seeing as they can't fit on a leather belt, but I've improvised, with a bit of paracord, and looped mine through my belt, via the cord.
 
I lump Mora in with Opinel as being some of the most useful knives that money can buy, never mind one of the best values.
 
Order just placed for Mora Companion MG carbon. :D
If the carbon doesn't work out or seems to be high maintenance, might have to buy the stainless later on.
 
Swing by Wally World or TJMaxx. Pick up a couple of paring knives. Total cost will be under $10 bucks.
 
I have carbon and stainless in different models. I keep the stainless as a back up lashed to bags\packs. I was water metal detecting this summer and I had a stainless Companion in my pouch. This knife was in fresh water several times and got left in the bag then placed in the car trunk. I forgot about it for a week or two. They are inexpensive so you don't sweat over them you know. Anyway, I dug the bag and knife out. The knife was covered in sand and a bit of funk and the only rust was a thin line on one side of the blade were it joined the grip. I dug the thin rust line off with my finger nail and use the knife to this day. I have yet to find a knife at this price that gives such value.
 
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