Opinion wanted please.

...everyone for your input. Since I have a hard time on deciding I think I will buy two: Companion in CS and Bushcraft in SS. I was thinking to do an overall test of all 3 Morakniv steel variations. Unfortunately the Laminated Steel knife option doesn't have a finger groove and when thinking about that I started thinking in red. Maybe in the future. Thanks again!

-Sudo
 
Are you easy or hard on knives? A thicker knife is more resistant to abuse. Coordination may be impaired in survival situation.

A thinner knife with a 30 degree final bevel has less steel behind the edge than a thick knife with a 30 degree final bevel and so it slices better.

Mors is now pushing the Skookum Bush Tool - NOT a noticeably thin blade. http://www.skookumbushtool.com/ For many years, he advocated for thin and inexpensive knives.

MORA's are a great value IMO and have a lot to offer for backpackers.

Finns are not Scandinavian. MORA's are from Sweden, a Scandinavian country. Traditional Finnish knives are much thicker, but still relatively light and great cutters,
 
...everyone for your input. Since I have a hard time on deciding I think I will buy two: Companion in CS and Bushcraft in SS. I was thinking to do an overall test of all 3 Morakniv steel variations. Unfortunately the Laminated Steel knife option doesn't have a finger groove and when thinking about that I started thinking in red. Maybe in the future. Thanks again!

-Sudo

Knives without any sort of guard or finger groove are optimized for work other than stabbing - cuts at 90 degrees to the blade or draw cuts. Guards "get in the way." How many slip-joint knives have any guard, yet few see red as a result (excpet sometimes when closing blades 0___0 )
 
The great thing about the Moras and the Opinels is that all you need to keep them sharp is a good smooth stone found along the trail, or the bottom of a coffee cup, or the edge of a car door glass. They won't be shaving sharp, but sharp enough to get whatever job you need them to do. As far as a strop, use your jean pants legs, or your shoes, leather or canvas to fine tune the edge with. No need to carry any extra sharpening gear along if you are being weight conscious. Try it out at home before leaving to see just how easy it really is. These peasants in France, Sweden, and around the world don't have a Wicked edge, or an Edge Pro, or a Japanese water stone to use to keep their knives serviceable. That is the reason they have survived all these years, and that millions are sold nationwide. Simple form, function, and utility. Can't get any simpler than that.

Blessings,

Omar
 
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