Question About Moras

Slider817 said:
I dont think that modern steels are too difficult to sharpen, in the field you can take along a small diamond stone, they weigh almost nothing, and the edge lasts for so long, that unless you are stranded for a very long time without your stone, I don't think you will have any issues.
However, carbon steel perform great, and often offer better values, but depending on how and where you use your knives, it may be better to get stainless. Plus, stainless knives stay looking nicer after use.
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Which model is that? I think that's the one I was planning to try; 3 7/8" carbon blade, about 12 bucks, sound about right?
 
I like the 911 and 711 in carbon steel. The 911 handle is a tad smaller, but I have very large hands and it fits me nicely. These two have the longest tangs in the Mora lineup before you get to the 2000 and Bushcraft series. But really, the tang is less important since it isn't something you want to use like a hatchet in the first place. A tool is designed for a purpose. Moras are great, affordable, easy to maintain and use tools.
 
pickering said:
Thanks for that info. I guess then that the full tang models are a bit stronger?
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I doubt that skinny little rat tail tang running through a piece of wood is all that much stronger than the other ones. I think that's especially true of the 511 model where the tang is almost as long and is imbedded in a very hard plastic handle.
 
Well I have to hope that the Mora blade design (for the tang) is strong, because I ordered a Mora last week, and it should be arriving around this weekend. 748 in Sandvik.
 
Mora tangs are strong enough to use as a knife. I even batoned(sp?) a carbon steel Craftsman through a small log.
 
Well is the Mora Sandvik steel roughly as strong as their carbon steel? I have a friend with a Mora #1, and it held up well to his ridiculous abuse (he is very rough on knives, ruined his CS Bushman in a week).
 
With all the knife experts including survivalists that continuously recommend Mora knives......why do people still question them..??
 
I have to be questioning, this is the first time I bought a knife without really any prior research and getting to hold the knife in my hand.
 
Cold Kill said:
Well I have to hope that the Mora blade design (for the tang) is strong, because I ordered a Mora last week, and it should be arriving around this weekend. 748 in Sandvik.
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I've done light batoning with 4 of the Mora knives. Triflex, 911, 511, and the 546. I've had the 911 and 511 chip and subsequently put a less acute micro bevel on the edge. The 546 did not chip and therefore appears (based on this limited use) to have a less brittle edge. The Triflex has a less acute edge to start with. I believe that your 748 has the same 2.5mm blade thickness as the 911 and 511. It should be as durable as either of those.
 
Moras are designed to be used as a knife powered by the hand holding the handle. Although they can take some batoning, it is not what they are intended for. I seriously doubt that anyone here has broken the handle or tang on a Mora Clipper while using it in hand to cut things. They are a tremendous value in a fixed blade.
 
Pickering I have collected, used and sharpened knives for over 50 years. I am not bragging, simply stating a fact. In my home, there are knives everywhere and I have a circle of fanatical friends that have spent literally hundreds of thousands of dollars on their collections and using knives!
About three years ago I got into the "scandi grind" and have never gone back. Purchase a couple of Moras and enjoy yourself. Very lightweight, highly affordable, easy to sharpen anywhere and will outperform a lot of much more expensive knives. I have 511's stashed everywhere. If you spend a lot of time in the woods or simply in the backyard and like to work with wood, they can't be beat.
 
I've never been disappointed in a Mora. I've only got two right now, both in 12c27 stainless. They take an insanely sharp edge and hold it well enough. Having said that, I prefer the carbon steel myself, LOL. You'll NEVER break a Mora when you use it as intended....as a knife. I've done light batoning with my Mora's and have had no issues, but they aren't my first choice.
 
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