MY First Mora

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It took me 65 years to get a $12 Mora. I never cared for the appearance of a plastic handle and ugly blade. Boy was I wrong ! A deal of a life time. I thought I left it on the kitchen counter after cutting up tomatoes, sharp as hell. It disapeared like magic. After a short search I found it in the wife's "knife block." Not mine anymore I guess, time for another purchase.
 
They certainly cut and I think they work well in the kitchen or for slicing. I have a couple including the carbon steel companion model. It is a nice inexpensive blade, too light for me in the woods in general, but would cetainly do in a pinch. Many people really like Moras and of all the ones I've looked at, I like the Companion the best so far.

Get yourself a few of them and spread them around.
 
sams said:
It took me 65 years to get a $12 Mora. I never cared for the appearance of a plastic handle and ugly blade. Boy was I wrong ! A deal of a life time. I thought I left it on the kitchen counter after cutting up tomatoes, sharp as hell. It disapeared like magic. After a short search I found it in the wife's "knife block." Not mine anymore I guess, time for another purchase.
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They do tend to grow legs! At least you won't have to save too long for another one… :D
 
It is amazing to me, how well these inexpensive knives work (Mora, Old Hickory, Green River, Opinel -- etc.).
 
I can't say enough good things about them. I used to ignore them thinking they were low quality but I was wrong for sure. I always take one with me into the woods, though I also have a more substantial knife with me as well.
 
Scott Free said:
sams- you didn't mention which model you have.
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I bought a S/S Companion. The blade is 4" the grip is 41/2" and it has a good plastic sheath. It was very sharp out of the box and I wanted a boat knife for bait, cut fish, and wet rope. PLUS FRIENDS DROP EVERYTHING IN THE WATER FOR ME. :) No big loss if it happens. I think it will be superb but it never made it out of the kitchen. I know it is pretty plain-jane, but it cuts and holds an edge. I am very happy with it.
 
I picked up a Robust ($15?) last spring and that was my first Mora. The first time I used it, I was limbing branches off trees and cutting through roots while pulling stumps. I went in for lunch and figured, "What the hell?" and used it to slice a tomato. I knew it would perform well, but that kind of blew my expectations away.
 
They cut wood better than all my other knives. The stainless Clipper is always in my truck door , ready to grab and go.
 
sams said:
It took me 65 years to get a $12 Mora. I never cared for the appearance of a plastic handle and ugly blade. Boy was I wrong ! A deal of a life time. I thought I left it on the kitchen counter after cutting up tomatoes, sharp as hell. It disapeared like magic. After a short search I found it in the wife's "knife block." Not mine anymore I guess, time for another purchase.
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They are good. But be prepared for blow back. It seems that there are many out there that see them as junk.
 
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upnorth said:
They are good. But be prepared for blow back. It seems that there are many out there that see them as junk.
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Not junk, but often over rated. I think they work great for the price, but there are better and more expensive knives out there also. I see them as handy, but not the be-all end-all of knives.

Still, if you are happy with it, that's great!
 
I think they make a great back up knife or camp knife/food prep. I really like the one with a fire steel in the handle, makes it a great camping/fishing combo.
 
I've yet to find something I can't do with my Mora than another, more expensive knives. My Moras seem to get dull a bit faster but its not more than my SAK. I'd also not be as mad if I lost it accidentally.
 
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