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MORAKNIV ELDRIS - Review

Discussion in 'Knife Reviews & Testing' started by Frozen Bear Trading, May 24, 2019.

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  1. May 24, 2019 #1
    Frozen Bear Trading

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    I ran into the company after seeing it in a picture taged #gransforsbruks on Instagram. I fell in love with this little guy. Here is my personal review and pics :

    This MORAKNIV ELDRIS is what I wanted for alot of things and carving. But the back spin is sharp. The edges are square and sharp on the back of the knife so when you put your thumb on it , it sucks. This would be a 10/10 if they would have fit and finish better. Im gonna have to mill it down a little.

    That said is this designed for carving? Not really. Did I buy it for that? Yes , there are some specific uses for just this knife for ME

    That said I got this for under 30 bucks from a website shipped. So I dont except perfection, but they could have finished it way better it would take no time

    THANKS
     
  2. May 24, 2019 #2
    DocJD

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    Looks like you got "shorted" ! :rolleyes:;)
     
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  3. May 25, 2019 #3
    Frozen Bear Trading

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    They have several lengths in this style. But when I'm whittling I have many uses for thisn
     
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  4. May 26, 2019 #4
    jdk1

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    Isn't the spine given the 90* treatment for scraping bark and a fire steel?
     
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  5. May 26, 2019 #5
    Frozen Bear Trading

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    That maybe the case. I dont know anything about these. I have plenty of fire steel that you could use any steel to light.
     
  6. May 27, 2019 #6
    Thomas Linton

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    Not poor finish - a deliberate execution of a design. A sharp spine is de rigueur for a "bushcraft" knife.

    But I take your point. A bushcraft spine is Hell on the thumb. That's why they invented knife-sharpening tools - to remove steel.
     
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  7. Jun 1, 2019 #7
    brj

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    Nifty little knives, I use mine all the time. Great heat treat on the 12C27 as well.

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  8. Jun 1, 2019 #8
    cbach8tw

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    I guess the Eldris is inexpensive enough to justify getting one and experimenting with, huh? I was turned off by the smaller blade, would it be a good size to accomplish small tasks and still useful in the kitchen? Anyone use one for food prep?
     
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  9. Jun 2, 2019 #9
    Frozen Bear Trading

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    I carve spoons and I like to use them to shape the part where the handle meets the spoon
     
  10. Jun 3, 2019 #10
    willc

    willc Gold Member Gold Member

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    The Eldris looks interesting to me.
    I have probably 10 different Moras already so I have yet to pick up one.

    For wood carving I like the short Mora Frost knife with wood handle.
    I have had it for over 20 years and it is a champ.
    Not sure but I think the blade may be laminated.
     
  11. Jun 3, 2019 #11
    The Zieg

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    How thick/thin is the Eldris blade? I really love my Mora 510 but I like the longer blade.

    Zieg
     
  12. Jun 10, 2019 #12
    marcinek

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    Yes, it is. It is not is a "fit and finish" issue, as the reviewer claims.
     
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  13. Jun 10, 2019 #13
    marcinek

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    Ones with rounded spines?
     
  14. Jun 10, 2019 #14
    kreisler

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    Looks like you got "shorted" ! :rolleyes:;)
     
  15. Jun 13, 2019 #15
    Mikel_24

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    Solely for carving it should work. For stout short blade used in a box cutter fashion (tape, cardboard, packages, clamshels, etc.) I guess it lacks handle length to get a full grip and it would get expensive to replace. For food prep is a no go due to the short blade (in my opinion. Sorry but I don't get it. I can't find any situation where a knife like the Eldris could come handy.

    Mikel
     
  16. Jun 22, 2019 #16
    Frozen Bear Trading

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    It's nice to have a fixed blade in your pocket to
     
  17. Jun 22, 2019 #17
    7east

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    I just picked one up specifically for doing mostly yard work. Cutting plastic pots off plants, opening bags of rocks/mulch, etc.
     
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  18. Jun 23, 2019 #18
    cbach8tw

    cbach8tw Gold Member Gold Member

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    Looks like just a quick cutting blade, handynto have a round.
     
  19. Jun 27, 2019 #19
    penak

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    thanks for posting[​IMG]
     
  20. Jul 4, 2019 #20
    DB_Cruiser

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    When I got mine, I found the corners of the spine actually had a bit of a burr on them. 2 minutes with a mill bastard file used lightly broke those off but left them square, much easier on the thumb and still effective for scraping.
     
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