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mco223

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hello ya'll I look at the forum quite a bit but this is my first post. Ibeen reserching the mora knives any thoughts or opinion, thanx for the replys.
 
Moras work great as beaters and bushcraft knives, they're very affordable and come in some pretty good steel especially for the price you're paying, they're scandi ground and are very easer to sharpen.
 
Stop thinking about them and just start using - one of the best bang for bucks around and they outperform a whole bunch of much more expensive knives. Work best as cutters - not meant to be prybars as they usually have stick tangs.
 
Whats the most popular mora?
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From reading the Mora and Scandinavian knife topics over in the Wilderness sub-forum, I get the impression that the most popular models are the newer versions with the molded rubber/plastic handles - the Mora 2000 might get mentioned more than any other model.

Personally, I prefer the more traditional wooden handled models. If suggesting a first time Mora for someone who's curious about the style and materials, it would be the #137. Plain wooden handle, full length tang, and leather sheath.

If on a tight budget and looking for something more ready-to-use, go for one of the carbon steel models with the red dyed handled and plastic sheath.
 
I have seen a few on ebay from 10 to 15 bucks is there another place to get any of those knives for the same price with fairly cheap shipping costs? I understand that the blades are diffrent steel but, are they all similar quality? Is the carbon steel #137 with the red dyed handle a plastic handle or wood? thanks for the replys.
 
I have one of the carbon clippers. Its a fantastic knife for the price. Hold an edge, and sharpens easily. I use mine in the kitchen and in the yard. Its got a nice patina on it now. Get one you wont be sorry.
 
The 510, 780, the clippers, and the 2k seem to be the most popular.
 
I have a clipper in carbon steel that is my only full size fixed blade. apart from the sheath, which I no longer feel safe with, the thing rattles so much. the only problem with it is that several other people I know also use them, so I can never be sure wich one is mine! lol.
apart from that it has excelled at everything I've needed it for, and been far easier to sharpen than other knives. I love it!

I've just got to find a replacement sheath so I can carry it again, right now I'm having to borrow my grandads bowie (which is a very nice knife, but a little larger than I like, but at least I feel safe carrying it)
 
I have a triflex mora #1. One of the nice things about the wooded handled ones is that they are easy to modify to your own hand. I didn't really like the mora #1 as it came and slimmed it down than throw some varnish on it. Looks great and feels very comfy to me. This mora is thus far the best wood working and carving knife I have among a pretty good size collection of custom survival blades and bushcraft style blades.

However, wood working isn't the only thing I do with a knife and while the mora beats my other knives at this, it isn't stellar at all the things I like to do with my knives. I don't really carry it with me unless I'm in a whittling mood, to which it is perfectly suited to.

Ultimately they are cheap knives with a high value/price range. They certainly didn't cure me of buying other knives. However, I have no regrets of having bought the mora #1.
 
Jake Bauer said:
Whats the most popular mora?
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I think the new rubber handled stainless versions are becoming more popular and I have a couple of Clippers plus traditional. I personally like the character of traditional (laminated carbon steel with birch handle) but for a field user I prefer the comfort and security of the modern handles plus ease of care of stainless steel. Have a 2000 on its way so it'll be interesting to make the comparison.

I think the traditional handle is better for bushcraft/carpentry because it allows you to position your hand to suit the task, and the rubber moulded more suited for W&S because of impact cushioning and grip security

My main criticism of Mora is the pathetic injection-molded plastic sheaths they come with - they just don't do justice to a brilliant knife - get a JRE sheath (with firesteel loop if you want it for W&S)
 
Scoop65 said:
JRE sheaths were mentioned twice. Please enlighted as to where to view and purchase.
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Several suppliers do Mora and JRE - I deal with Bens Backwoods cause they're usually in stock, prices are reasonable, service is excellent and most importantly for me, he'll ship to Oz :thumbup: - wish more US suppliers would take off their 19th century horse blinkers and do the same - we now live in a world economy and I'm getting sick of seeing "ship to CONUS only" dealers -end of rant :mad:

http://www.bensbackwoods.com/servlet/StoreFront
 
For the money they are great. They are not meant to baton with or use for heavy duty stuff. I cut rope, strip wire, cut carpet, wallpaper, base cove, sod. They can handle almost any maintenance job. I doubt you'll be disappointed. I just gave one to my brother and he loves it.
 
mco223 said:
I have seen a few on ebay from 10 to 15 bucks is there another place to get any of those knives for the same price with fairly cheap shipping costs? I understand that the blades are diffrent steel but, are they all similar quality? Is the carbon steel #137 with the red dyed handle a plastic handle or wood? thanks for the replys.
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Try Ragnar at www.ragweedforge.com. Great prices, fast shipping, and I think he only charges $6 for shipping.
 
I have seen a few on ebay from 10 to 15 bucks is there another place to get any of those knives for the same price with fairly cheap shipping costs?
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All of mine have come from Ragweed Forge. Great service, low prices, fast shipping. I've heard many other people recommend Bensbackwoods, and some models are available from Sportsman's Guide and Smoky Mountain Knife Works.

I understand that the blades are diffrent steel but, are they all similar quality?
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Mostly. All of the wooden handled knives are the same quality, but the knives with molded plastic handles have tangs of varying lengths.

Is the carbon steel #137 with the red dyed handle a plastic handle or wood?
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The #137 has a plain wood handle, not painted, and a leather sheath. Both the sheath and handle are rather crudely finished, so you can complete them however you like. I set a similar knife aside for The Boy, a future father-and-son project. Or you can have Ragweed Forge do a wax treatment on the sheath for $2 extra.

Happy shopping!
 
I've got a Clipper in carbon steel and a Mora 2000 which only comes in stainless.

The clipper is a more versatile size and shape for general knife usage. It has a thin pointy tip that looks fragile although mine has held up fine. You can use it pretty much anything, from slicing paper thin tomato slices, to gutting a fish or building a shelter. The shealth is nothing to get excited about, although becuase of the "clipper" design, you can attach it places you couldn't easily attach a belt sheath. Mine rides on a loop on the shoulder strap of my hydration pack.

The Mora 2000 is a much broader blade that feels reassuring in the hand, but doesn't offer as fine a control as the Clipper.

Both are incredibly sharp and easy to keep that way. You can't go wrong with either and both are light enough that you might decide like me to just carry both.
 
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