spyderco moran fixed blades?

[zombie_killer]

i own both of the spyderco moran fixed blades, i was wondering if any of you guys use them as a survival knife or in the bush? do they do well in this purpose?
i only use a sharpmaker on my fixed blades and these come up nice and sharp.

 

[Chris_Norden]

I've always wondered what others thought about these knives, they look very ergonomic. I'd be tempted to try one for food and game prep, but not for heavy use because I think they only have a half tang. Any thoughts on edge retention? I do like the look of these.

 

[Md 25v]

I have the drop point version and it is my field dressing knife when I go deer hunting. The blade is 3 1/2 inches so its a really handy size for many things and the thin stock and full flat grind make it a really efficient slicer. As far as a bushcraft knife... the very fine tip is far to delicate for drilling, but other than that it a great knife for woodworking.

 

[Md 25v]

Any thoughts on edge retention?

Spyderco does a great job on their VG-10. The edge retention is excellent and the fine grain takes a hair splitting edge.

 

[Chris_Norden]

Thanks. Sounds like a winner to me.

Chris

 

[Wandering_About]

I have a drop point Moran, but don't use it much. It's very comfortable, and VG-10 is a great steel. It's not a full tang, so if you have reservations about beating a partial-tang knife, that would be a consideration. I've used mine for game cleaning and food prep, and it works just fine. I'm not a fan of the kydex sheath or I would carry it more.

 

[sodak]

Ditto with what the others have said. I love mine, but keeping it for game processing, it's a little delicate for heavy wood working, but great for cutting meat.

 

[kgd]

I've often wondered about it. I keep returning to it as a real possiblity for a boat blade and like its handle better than the aqua-salt. That cheesy textured FRN like on the delica just doesn't do much for me. However, the moran handle looks very attractive. I would imagine the comment about the delicate tip refers to the model with the upswept tip and not the drop point.

Basically, I think the blade would work for bushcraft. Might be small for processing wood, but will do everything else well.

 

[ROCK6]

I have both and really like them. I keep the upswept Moran (older, full convex version) in my pack for food/game processing around the camp. They are very light and functional. I don't use them for tough chores, but for basic bushcraft, I don't see them any less durable than a Mora knife.

ROCK6

 

[Marion David Poff]

My Spyderco Moran Drop Point is probably one of my more 'used' knives.

I quite like it.

Marion

 

[udtjim]

I have been eye balling the drop point for years, it may be about time to grab one.

 

[Md 25v]

Ken- I only have the drop point, that's what I said has a delicate tip. I assume the skinner does as well but I don't own that one. There have been three or four version of the Moran's over the years and mine has a full distal taper. Combine that with the 1/8 stock and full flat grind and that gives a very thin tip.

 

[ChapmanPreferred]

I use the Moran upswept (FB01) as my primary white tail hunting knife. It works really well for me.

 

[matthewdanger]

They are excellent knives, especially the earlier ones with convex edges. VG10 is just about the only stainless steel that I care for and Spyderco does it very well. The blade is quite thin and they cut/slice like crazy. They also come with great sheaths. Get one now!

 

[fishiker]

I've got one of each and agree with the others; it's a great knife for food and game.

 

[Bushman5]

pair it with a GB SF axe and your wood chopping needs are covered.

 

[zombie_killer]

at the moment i cannot afford to buy another hatchet or axe when i get a job again i`ll be interested in getting a snow and neally or a gransfors bruks (sorry if i`m spelling it wrong) . until then i shall have to make do with my fiskars hatchet , my estwing leather handle hatchet , or my Bahco axe and Bahco hatchet . you guys will find this odd but i usually carry my SOG knives seal 2000 in the bush , along with a swiss champ SAK.

 

[Bushman5]

NOTHING wrong with the SOG seal 2000. I have used one for years in the bush. gave it to a CDN Forces grunt a few years back!

 

[Marion David Poff]

I thought I add some images, that show the relative size of the Moran to knives you might have.

Marion