New Mini Mora; Eldris.

I'm late to this party but thought I'd ask here rather than start a new thread.

I like Morakniv so I'm intrigued by the Eldris. However, intrigue aside, what are the main uses for which the Eldris is intended? Is it just a small blade for EDC and odd tasks?

I can see basic cutting, feathering wood, and the like- I'm just trying to figure out the "like" for which others would (do) use Eldris.
 
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Perhaps it's for more precise tip-centered tasks such as carving.

I want to get one for myself and my son.

I wonder how large the handle is though, if it's going to be used by younger people with smaller hands. It doesn't seem to be marketed for kids, but it looks like it could be a big seller for younger outdoorsy types.
 
2ndunamended said:
I'm late to this party but thought I'd ask here rather than start a new thread.

I like Morakniv so I'm intrigued by the Eldris. However, intrigue aside, what are the main uses for which the Eldris is intended? Is it just a small blade for EDC and odd tasks?

I can see basic cutting, feathering wood, and the like- I'm just trying to figure out the "like" for which others would (do) use Eldris.
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On one end of the spectrum, you have folks that will carry a two-lb big chopper knife, and a 4 inch folder when doing outdoors activities. On the other end of that spectrum, you'll find people who like to carry ONLY what they need to do a job. And of course, there are countless people who love both of those things.

Those folks who just want to carry the smallest, lightest knife for a day hike, they might purchase this Eldris. A lot of people bought the ESEE Candiru also, for similar reasons. I myself own one, because I like small knives, and will definitely own an Eldris. I like a small light neckknife as a backup to a folder or fixed blade when I'm camping. It's helped me out more than a few times.
 
PB Wilson said:
Perhaps it's for more precise tip-centered tasks such as carving.

I want to get one for myself and my son.

I wonder how large the handle is though, if it's going to be used by younger people with smaller hands. It doesn't seem to be marketed for kids, but it looks like it could be a big seller for younger outdoorsy types.
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I think the handle is approximately 3.74 inches, and I assume it's just about the same girth as the Garberg (which is about .8 mm fatter than the other Mora Bushcrafts). So I bet the Eldris has a pretty versatile handle for adults and kids alike.

I agree with the carving possibility- no need to choke up on a 2.32 inch blade!
 
Quiet said:
On one end of the spectrum, you have folks that will carry a two-lb big chopper knife, and a 4 inch folder when doing outdoors activities. On the other end of that spectrum, you'll find people who like to carry ONLY what they need to do a job. And of course, there are countless people who love both of those things.

Those folks who just want to carry the smallest, lightest knife for a day hike, they might purchase this Eldris. A lot of people bought the ESEE Candiru also, for similar reasons. I myself own one, because I like small knives, and will definitely own an Eldris. I like a small light neckknife as a backup to a folder or fixed blade when I'm camping. It's helped me out more than a few times.
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In what areas specifically have your neck knives helped you out? That's what I'm most curious about because the Eldris would be new territory for me. If I think about how I've used small blades before, I can come up with some examples. But since the Eldris blade is basically a chopped down full width blade, I'm eager to learn where it fits in from a survival/hiking standpoint. The fire starter option is clearly one example.
 
I've used a few smaller fixed blades on my neck while canoeing and appreciated how easy they are to use. They've stayed out of the way but were ready when I needed them.

I have always carried a Mora 2000 in my canoe (light, stainless) but sometimes would get in the way on my hip while paddling.

I've since stopped carrying knives around my neck but like how a smaller blade in a small sheath "disappear" while wearing them.
 
2ndunamended said:
In what areas specifically have your neck knives helped you out? That's what I'm most curious about because the Eldris would be new territory for me. If I think about how I've used small blades before, I can come up with some examples. But since the Eldris blade is basically a chopped down full width blade, I'm eager to learn where it fits in from a survival/hiking standpoint. The fire starter option is clearly one example.
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If I am working on multiple things at once, like say, camp kitchen food prep as well as getting a fire going, it's useful to have multiple knives. In specific, on my last campout, I had a folder (CS Ultimate Hunter if I recall correctly), an Izula II around my neck, and my Rodent 9. I had been using the UH to cut up some chicken for a dutch oven stew I was preparing for the group. Then I needed to open a couple packages, and chop up some veggies, so I was able to quickly set my UH down, pull the Izula II and dice up some potatoes, carrots, and peppers without having to stop to thoroughly wash/clean my UH (I did that later). The stew turned out great, and I was able to prep it all quickly because I had the two knives.

Also, I've camped a few times in the very short winter we get here, and being cold, I was wearing a coat and gloves. Having various cutting tasks, fire prep, food prep, whittling, etc. was a lot easier with a fixed blade hanging around my neck (in this case it was one of my customs) than in trying to get a folder out of a pocket, or to have to hitch up the tail of my coat to get at a belted fixed blade.

I have even had situations where I was doing something by the fire (whittling, firesticks, etc.), and was called to come help one of my group, so I set everything down and come over to help, and a cutting need pops up. So, I just yank the knife out of its sheath hanging 'round my neck, and I was good to go. It's just nice to have options, and I expect this Eldris will be a great small, light one. I'll be getting one for sure.
 
Unless I'm bushwacking, I seldom need more than a 3" blade. Most of the time, smaller than that would do just fine. I don't like being encumbered by a lot of gear, and for most of what I do the Fallkniven Kolt or Enzo Trapper work great. The Trapper is actually bigger than necessary. Something smaller, but readily accessible and with a great grip makes sense to me. Cutting a fishing line that's snagged, clipping off some mushrooms to bring home from the woods, cutting a switch to swat flies and skeeters with. Those are tasks that are more common for me than carving feather sticks, batoning firewood, or chopping a path thru dense undergrowth. A 3" or shorter blade will work for me probably 95% of the time. I'd carry nothing but a barlow if I didn't prefer fixed blades.
 
I'm dying to get my hands on one of these! Any updates on when the Eldris is actually going to be shipped in the US? I keep checking every few days, but have not seen any in stock.
Bruce
 
LG&M said:
Knife center has them.
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I am hoping to get a blue one, and it looks like Knifecenter doesn't have that color yet. It looks like I have found a source on another forum, but it seems to be slim pickings so far.
Bruce
 
I carry mine in my daypack, paired with a Wenger EvoGrip S557. The Eldris provides the strength to compliment the Wenger's versatility.
 
Love this little knife. Mora does such a great job at producing a quality product at an affordable price.
Next to a GEC TC 15 for size comparison.
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I just received the Eldris in red. It's tiny, but but the handle fills my long, skinny hand, the knife is really light, but feels solid. I detect a micro bevel and it's super sharp. No big time chores yet, but I quite like it.
 
This size blade is great for Field dressing a deer sized animal or skinning a coyote or deer. Not unlike the Roselli grandfather or grandmother knives.
 
I think I might pick one up. Would prefer a 3" with full scandi though. That would serve me well as an all around utility knife, when I carry a parang or axe/hatchet.
Either way I can see the value of a short blade with a USABLE handle.
 
It definitely has a usable handle.
Very comfortable.

Mine weighs 77 gram,knife plus sheath without the leather attachment.
My Mora Companion weighs 109 gram...
Not that much of a difference.

The Eldris is a good knife.
If one is looking for a short , yet still very effective cutting tool , this is a good choice.
 
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