The Mighty Mora Robust Knife

upnorth said:
The Companion is a better slicer than the H.D. I have a couple of both and prefer the Companion in stainless.
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Upnorth is correct the Mora Companion Stainless (3 7/8" blade Stainless blade .098" thick blade) is a better slicer than the Mora Companion Heavy Duty Carbon Bushcraft Knife (4" Carbon blade 0.125" thick blade).

But for your XXL hands HARDBALL the Mora 746 Stainless (4" blade Stainless blade .098" thick blade) is better because it's handle is bigger since it is made for large hands. The Stainless blade of the 746 is basically the same as the Mora Companion Stainless. It is just slightly longer.
 
You can't help but pay attention, when a company listens to its customers as much as Mora. They are becoming more American in their styling IMO, by slowly becoming more substantial. I for one love my Heavy Duty Companion in Orange/Black it screams utilitarian. I also love my #1, so I like the skimpier ones as well. Would love to try the Robust High Q model as well.
 
sweetcostarica said:
The Mora Robust and Heavy-Duties Knives are optimized for wood working but can be use for food prep. The trouble is the thicker blade is not the best for outdoor kitchen work. Your best bet HARDBALL since you have very large hands is the Mora of Sweden stainless knife 746 ($14 USD). Uncle sweetcostarica would not steer you wrong.
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Above picture is the Mora 746
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I agree. For someone with large hands the 746, 711 etc. type grip is probably the best and most comfortable. It is probably one of the better and most comfortable grip on any Moras for medium and small sized hands too. If you actually will use your knife and work with it this grip is very good.
 
DaBrew said:
Turns out I really like this knife. I'm not really good at feathersticks or anything, but while the kids were splashing around in the lake i took some time to dig into some wood. Cuts wonderfully, and the handle is super comfy.

I have to admit it's not as macho as my esee 4, but it sure is easier on my hands, easy to maneuver and cut and fun to use. I realize the esee 4 can do things the Mora can't, but if I had to pick one.....................
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With any traditional normal Mora knife (or any other practical design made for real use) it is easy for any normal person to make feathersticks. If you can not easily make feathersticks with your knife the knife is either dull or simply a piece of junk. The majority of all 'tactical', 'survival', 'combat' and whatnot knives that are sold today are basically more or less useless junk, regardless of their price tag. WHY even make a knife with a handle that is uncomfortable?! Most 'tactical' knives sold as 'field knives' have stupid squarish unanatomical and unergonomic grips that practically give you blisters just by looking at them. It is just so stupid. Not only the grips suck but the blades usually suck too. Blades that are far too thick and clumsy and edge profiles and blade designs that are no good for much else than inefficient hacking and chopping. If you can not easily make a featherstick or with relative ease construct a figure four deadfall or something, your knife is no good (for bushcraft and general purpose field and woods use). If you need a prying implement, bring a crowbar. If you need a digging implement, bring a shovel. If you need a killing implement, bring guns, or a good sharp dagger. Sorry for the rant but it is kind of frustrating that relatively few of the knives sold today are actually practical tools.
 
The only fault I could find on this one compared to other Moras is the spine as well. That's easily rectified, and is common on other models. The newer black "tacticool" mora has a great sharp spine for firesteels, but the grip isn't as nice (for me) as the robust. It's always something, isn't it? :D
 
I have had a robust for awhile now. My son is getting into outdoor activities so I thought I did get him one since it is a good knife and excellent value. It arrived yesterday, sealed in its plastic bag. I opened the bag, removed the knife, and was surprised that it wasn't as sharp as mine. I looked closer and found that it wasn't a scandi grind like mine. It has a scandi grind and also a bevel like it has been sharpened like a "regular" knife. Strange.
 
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