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MORIMOTOM was kind enough to do a giveaway a little while back in which he was giving away some Mora's to those who had younger people whome would appreciate them. I was lucky enough to get two for my Cousins (twins) whome dont have but a small pocket knife a piece and dont have alot of outdoor skills but are eager to learn.
I gave them the knives on the 4th of July, they were VERY pleased.
I got them working on figure four traps and they eagerly watched and looked as I put it together. Then they each took a bit of time trying to get them working. Unfortunatley the batteries died so I didnt get any pictures of them doing it.....darn.
It POURED later that day and my cousin on the right had a bit of a stomach flue so I took his brother out after I got some batteries.
Here he is playing with his Mora.
General plant cutting that he enjoyed:
He took very well to knife control and learning to make notches and similar work.
What I needed to convey to them is (because EVERYTHING was wet) knife care when done. That these were not Stainless blades and could rust pretty easily if left wet. So I showed them what I do with my knives when they get wet and had them clean em up and put a little oil on them before they put them away. I had to stress that this was important if they hoped to keep there new tools looking good.
What they both thought was cool was putting a Patina on there knives. I showed them one of my mora's and a Case trapper I had which had seen alot of use. They both wanted to put Mustard on there blades after I told them about that trick to see the "magic happen". I told them they "could" do that but there knives could earn a patina just by using them. I wouldnt be suprised though if they get impatient and just do it.
Then me and the healthy one went on a hike!
I gave them the knives on the 4th of July, they were VERY pleased.
I got them working on figure four traps and they eagerly watched and looked as I put it together. Then they each took a bit of time trying to get them working. Unfortunatley the batteries died so I didnt get any pictures of them doing it.....darn.
It POURED later that day and my cousin on the right had a bit of a stomach flue so I took his brother out after I got some batteries.
Here he is playing with his Mora.
General plant cutting that he enjoyed:
He took very well to knife control and learning to make notches and similar work.
What I needed to convey to them is (because EVERYTHING was wet) knife care when done. That these were not Stainless blades and could rust pretty easily if left wet. So I showed them what I do with my knives when they get wet and had them clean em up and put a little oil on them before they put them away. I had to stress that this was important if they hoped to keep there new tools looking good.
What they both thought was cool was putting a Patina on there knives. I showed them one of my mora's and a Case trapper I had which had seen alot of use. They both wanted to put Mustard on there blades after I told them about that trick to see the "magic happen". I told them they "could" do that but there knives could earn a patina just by using them. I wouldnt be suprised though if they get impatient and just do it.
Then me and the healthy one went on a hike!
Maybe one day all us HillBilly's can get togather for day hile or even a weekend camp out !!!!
