Morakniv...

[evilgreg]

I have a dozen Moras and the only Mora I've ever disliked was the Eldris. I use the Companion and the 120/122 carving knives most, though.

 

[Chronovore]

I've only used the Companion but I think it's a wonderful low-cost option for camping, hiking, etc. I just wish I could get a better grip on the draw.

 

[stevekolt]

For ME, the Eldris, Garberg, and Transbol work. They all have sheaths that are ambidextrous. I am a lefty, but right eye dominant. Thus my sidearm sits on my right side, and the knife sits on my left...

 

[Smaug]

Mora makes good knives, I just dont really like the synthetic handles. I like the wooden Moras though.

The wooden ones not only don't have guards, but they taper into the blade. What's so hard about making a model with the wooden handle, but a small guard too?
Edit: I see their Classic No. 2 has a reasonable blade guard! That might be The One!

Morakniv gives the best value of any knife brand I can think of, for entry level knives you can't beat the quality they offer for the price point.

I think Victorinox is right there with them, but folders, not fixed. It's funny, but Victorinox's fixed blades are a HORRIBLE value...

wife loves the 090 fishing knife in the kitchen - it does everything

I just added one to get for my girlfriend. She has no knife block and the only decent knives are the ones I gave her. She has a Henckels Santoku, which she's afraid of, but will occasionally use; a 5" serrated utility knife, which she uses only for push-cutting. None of the women in my family understand the concept of slicing. I think that 090 fishing knife will be perfect for her "push-cut and only with the tip" cutting style. :-D

...
only opinel gives as much value (for folders instead of fixed)

Opinels are not as good as Moras or Victorinoxes, in my opinion. For example, compare an Opinel 9 with a Victorinox Sentinel and the Opinel comes up short in every functional aspect. We can either choose one-hand opening or nail nick.


For my part, I have a Companion and am thinking of adding an Eldris soon. Maybe 2. (one for my daughter)

You guys have me thinking of either a Bushcraft (for fun) or a Kansbol! ...though I probably don't need both.

 

[stevekolt]

My wife loves her Eldris. It is her go to for gardening.

 

[E.D.C.]

Mora knives are awesome in every way. Their cheapest offerings are their best knives.

 

[Alberta Ed]

Hard to go wrong with any Mora. They put function first.

 

[GIRLYmann]

imo, mora is the best thing to come from sweden.
(ok, maybe second only to ikea or abba on the world map if knives aren't your thing.)
basically its spartan but no one really cares,
as folks truly appreciate just how sharp they
are..
i guess its the edge geomatry.
if you're new to the scandi grind,
it matters to learn how to maintain its edge
moras weigh next to nothing.
and that is a big plus for me.
granted they are on the small side too
but its a very cspable knife
thanks to its sturdy construction.
when you're out there using 'em
go ahead and baton all you want.
you won't be having second thoughts
when its a mora.
let's get you going...

 

[Steelhog]

Moras are fantastic! They outperform many knives that are 5x the cost (they will surprise you). I have used my Mora companion to process a pig and 3 deer and countless birds this year. The reason I prefer to often use the Mora (especially for field processing) is its light, high performance and if I happen to loose it in the grass or dirt- its not the end or the world.

 

[MarkN86]

Yikes, six month old thread revival..

I'm still running the same 8 year old Mora Companion. I'm absolutely certain the sheath is going to wear out long before the knife.

 

[The Hawk]

I bought myself a Mora a couple years ago. I liked it so much that I bought several more to give as gifts. Very nice knife for the $$.

 

[tatsu]

 

[Wild Willie]

I love mora knives, I carried a companion for over a year, then switched around experimenting, I recently gave that particular knife to a very good friend of mine that walked home from Alabama to Warsaw, New York to be with his kids during a tough time. I didn't have anything else to offer that could fulfill the needs of that kind of fella than that one. There's lots of great belt knives out there, bit for folks on a limited budget Mora is the best thing going...

 

[DangerZone98]

I love the Kansbol. Perfect for food prep or light bushcraft.

 

[DangerZone98]

 

[CVamberbonehead]

The wooden ones not only don't have guards, but they taper into the blade. What's so hard about making a model with the wooden handle, but a small guard too?
Edit: I see their Classic No. 2 has a reasonable blade guard! That might be The One!

Yeah the awful slick handle that guided your fingers down onto the blade was why I got rid of mine lol I know they make them with a guard but I dont need another knife sitting around.

 

[E.D.C.]

Yikes, six month old thread revival..

I'm still running the same 8 year old Mora Companion. I'm absolutely certain the sheath is going to wear out long before the knife.

I don't see a problem with that. If he didn't necro, someone would have gone "if you just search we've covered this 100 times", so there's no way to win on this forum talking about old dead-horse topics.

 

[Smaug]

My Eldris just landed. To me, it's an impressive little knife. I went into it with reasonable expectations, due to watching a bunch of YouTube videos. A couple of initial comments:

• It does fill the hand nicely!
• More than just coming sharp, which is easy to do, it has a proper micro-bevel already on the edge! Impressive.
• Some folks talk about wanting a quick-release in the neck cord. I bought the kit that included the paracord for the neck cord, back-up retention rig (unnecessary) and ferro rod. It came with instructions on how to tie a slip not for the neck cord. Not the kind that tightens, but the kind that will come undone if pulled hard enough. Just like the knives themselves, I found this to be a simple and elegant solution. No extra parts, just a bit of knot craft.
• Looking at the grind, it has the typical Scandi grind all the way down, but then they made another run to take a bit more off toward the tip. The original Scandi grind is still there, closer to the edge, so it doesn't mean super-complex re-sharpening.
• Some people complained about the price. In the US, the base model is $25 and the one with the accessories is $30-40, depending on where you buy. That seems expensive, when we consider that a Companion, which uses more raw materials, only costs $20. I figure this one and the other two recent models are priced a bit higher since they're essentially dumping the entry level models for $8. That can't be too much above cost.
• I bet if Mora didn't exist, Victorinox would now be making knives just like this.
• To me, this doesn't feel like a neck knife; the handle's too bulky. It feels like a full size knife (albeit with a short blade) that can serve as a neck knife. The other two knives shown below are more what I think of when I think "Neck knife".

The pic below shows the Eldris next to two other neck knives of about the same blade length: the CRKT Minimalist Bowie and the A.G. Russell Hunter's Scalpel.

Believe it or not, the Minimalist has as good a grip as the Eldris, though not for long and hard use. But for pure grip security, it might even be better. AND it is full tang. The kydex sheath is super nice. I think it needs a thinner gauge of paracord, like what the fob is made from, and a decent blade steel. (it's 5Cr )

The Hunter's scalpel has a lot less grip (2 finger) but it is very light, has a better blade steel (AUS 10) and the super-nice Blackie Collins push-button sheath. It's just for a slice here and there, but it goes unnoticed in a way the other two cannot. (esp. under a shirt)

 

[A.L.]

Moras are not only great beaters, but great outdoors knives and backup/tugaway knives. I have few and I love them even though they don’t get to be in the spotlight.

 

[masonjarbeading]

Good afternoon I just purchased what I think is a vintage Mora 39 scout model I can not figure out how to upload a phot so I will do my best to describe it to you all
It is full tang wood handle with an S shaped guard, the stamp is MORA SWEDEN with another mark MM or MM and the second M is with in a D. The lengt 7 inches blade length =3 1/2 or closer to 90 mm By the guard the blade width is 1.5mm, then as it goes out to the Belly sweep 1.8 (or .9) mm the top of the blade near the tip on the top is also beveled slightly . The Sheath is a fold over with snap at top with wide belt area the pattern is oak and acorn with what looks like a brass tack with double prongs I can email photos just can not figure out how to put them here thank you if anyone has any ideas ( or if there is a group on FB or other site that I do know how to post to that would be fine too)
Thank you