Mora........what is THE "best?"

"Tradition" is my key attraction to Mora knives, and I don't care for the plastic handles or plastic sheaths. So to me the Frosts #137 is the Mora. Laminated carbon steel blade, full-length tang, wood handle, and leather sheath.
 
Here we go again, the same guy the same propoganda ]-: I do not own a mora but I have read nothing but rave reviews for just about any model on this and other forums and publications. For the money you can't go wrong likewise for hundreds of dollars you damn well better not go wrong!
 
akennedy73 said:
Which models? Frosts or Eriksson?
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One was a 2000 and the other a 521 from Ragnar. I would have thought the situations would have been within their limitations.

Diamond Dog Quote "Here we go again, the same guy the same propoganda ]-: I do not own a mora but I have read nothing but rave reviews for just about any model on this and other forums and publications. For the money you can't go wrong likewise for hundreds of dollars you damn well better not go wrong! "

Reading comprehension,:rolleyes:

It isnt propoganda its my experience with the blades under work conditions not torture. They are great blades at a great price no argument. They however are not heavy duty workhorses. Some disagree and thats fine. For you to comment when all you've done is read reviews is less than genuine.

For carving and light woods work they are fine but I am saying they are not suited to heavy work. I also did not say you have to spend hundreds on a blade to be a workhorse knife. There are many that fit the bill without mortaging your house.

Skam
 
I snapped off a Buck and a Case knife as well. That Does not mean they were not work horse knives. It only means that at the time I was an idiot. There is no knife that an idiot can't break. I have used the Mora's for whittling, cutting off branches, cutting leather, chopping kindling, never been able to hurt one. I stand behind my statement. They are good for everything except work made for a hatchet. Of course I use a hatchet then.
 
Dr. Mudd said:
Ragnar at www.ragweedforge.com is the single best source for Moras and other Scandinavian knives. He's friendly, honest, fair, and has a tremendous selection of cutlery at very good prices. He is the "GO TO MAN" for Moras. I think everyone here will agree on that. Check out his website. You can learn a lot there. It is updated frequently, too. Notice his instructions for sharpening Mora blades.
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www.bensbackwoods.com has a decent selection of moras, is located in the USA and is even slightly cheaper than ragweed on some models. Ive bought from them before and theyre customer service is excellent.
 
sketchbag said:
www.bensbackwoods.com has a decent selection of moras, is located in the USA and is even slightly cheaper than ragweed on some models. Ive bought from them before and theyre customer service is excellent.
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I've bought many items from bensbackwoods, they are great company! They have Moras wetterlings firesteels etc etc. Their selection of Moras is smaller than Ragnars however.
By all accounts Ragweed Forge is great as well. I'm making an order from Ragnar in January for some blade blanks and sharpening gear. By the time January gets here my order will probably be much bigger!lol.
:)
 
Bob W said:
"Tradition" is my key attraction to Mora knives, and I don't care for the plastic handles or plastic sheaths. So to me the Frosts #137 is the Mora. Laminated carbon steel blade, full-length tang, wood handle, and leather sheath.
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Interesting point !

I'll check that one out.

Thanks !

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The only one I own is the 780. Its a great blade, but i snapped the very tip off cutting up a frozen deer the other day.
 
If you read on Ragweed forge, he says the 780 has different heat treatment which helps hold an edge better BUT LIMITS FLEXABILITY. It doesn't have the flexability of the standard blades. I just noticed that aftyer I ordered my 780. Many knives with High hardness are more brittle. Most of the mora's have pretty thin tips.
 
mora's are good knives and the price is more than fair and these blades are not forged, they are stamped out so the hardness may vary,but this doesnt render them bad.their still a bargain.
 
gpdawg said:
mora's are good knives and the price is more than fair and these blades are not forged, they are stamped out so the hardness may vary,but this doesnt render them bad.their still a bargain.
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They are a bargain. You do get more than you pay for agreed.

Skam
 
Hey Guys...

I've got about a dozen or so Moras, several of them like the M2K, 760, 711 and 780 are used extensively,, and never had a problem with them..
I understand their limitations and treat them as such..

Not like my Battle Mistress that has been pounded time and time again through logs.. Just used it this weekend at a Scout camp showing another leader how much easier it was than trying to split wood with a hatchet.. :)

Anyway,, a little OT there...

I've just got some Halfors "mora type" knives and they are Exceptional quality..
I believe them to be a better knife than the standard Mora,, Especially the Heavy Duty, which has a much thicker blade than any of the Moras I've seen..
Not sure on the specs though...

For sure worth a look into and are roughly the same price as the Moras...

ttyle

Eric
O/ST
 
Normark said:
Hey Guys...


I've just got some Halfors "mora type" knives and they are Exceptional quality..
I believe them to be a better knife than the standard Mora,, Especially the Heavy Duty, which has a much thicker blade than any of the Moras I've seen..
Not sure on the specs though...

For sure worth a look into and are roughly the same price as the Moras...

ttyle

Eric
O/ST
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Hey Eric:

Do you know where these can be found on the web? I just did a google search for "Halfors knife" and Halfors Mora" and it didn't turn up anything.

Thanks!
 
Normark said:
Not like my Battle Mistress that has been pounded time and time again through logs.. Just used it this weekend at a Scout camp showing another leader how much easier it was than trying to split wood with a hatchet.. :)
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BLASPHEMY !!!!!!!!!!

:D :D :D ;)

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I agree going with Ben's. I bought numerous things from him, never had a problem getting any of my mora or other items from him. I have beat the living snot out of my 780 and I asked for more. Granted, I'm not chopping down trees or splitting huge logs either.

I guess if you really want and up grade from a Mora. I think the next best thing would be a F1, any BRKT, or maybe a TAK. For the money I would go with the TAK. It a really tough knife for what you pay for. The F1 seem to be very popular among us here. I personally never handle one as of yet.( I have to what until after Christmas :)) If you want a larger knife I would go with the Rat7 or fallkniven A1, which many have tested and used hard. Of course, if you can afford a Busse or something in that range . Go for it!
 
I have the 440, which I like a lot but the sheath is a bit cumbersome, I like a good friction sheath.
Also a 760, handles a bit too bulky for me.
2 are tied for favourite, the clipper and the 511, (same as the red one from the pics but with a handguard)
My 911 is my only carbon one, I patinad it but sadly never really used it.
Anyway, but 6 of them like me and decide for yourself which is the best, they are great to have around.
 
longbeachguy said:
Hey Eric:

Do you know where these can be found on the web? I just did a google search for "Halfors knife" and Halfors Mora" and it didn't turn up anything.

Thanks!
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Here you go. http://www.thegoodstuffshop.dk/group.asp?group=3828&sub=3828 The shop is in Denmark, but to the best of my knowledge is the only place that you can get them from. They come out to between $12-17 a knife (including shipping) and take around 10-12 days to get to you.
 
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