Which Mora for bushcraft/survival?

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Know they are supposed to have only ¾ tangs, but they are very inexpensive/good value and fairly light, so I’d like to keep 2-3 as backup to my main bushcraft knife and to lend to friends I’m camping with.
 
There's a pic floating around that shows the differing tang lengths on the different models. The 510 is my favorite, with one of the longest tangs, but it's out of production...there are similar models, though.
 
The new Mora Bushcraft Forest, formerly known as the 2010, has nearly the same blade as the 2000, it's just a bit shorter, and the tang goes as deep in the handle as the one on the 2000. The handle and sheath are better on this model than on the 2000. Check it out.

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For beater/loaner knives, go with the 700 series (Craftsman?), 760 if you want stainless, 780 for the Tri-flex differentially heat treated carbon. I don't see how you could get enough force on the knife for the tang to be a concern. The sheaths are junk, but BladeMatrix sells very serviceable leather sheaths for about $3.50. The 4" size is a fit for the 700 series.

The 700 series has full Scandi grind and textured solid handles with a sandpaper feel to them. They are also way cheaper than the 2000 and 2010, which I do not see as improvements. I also prefer their blade angle to those of the Clippers.
 
i've Mora 2000 and and cheaper AllArround Mora....but always with me in the jungle is the Allarround Mora.... light, shorter and easier to use
 
I only have two. A stainless clipper and a carbon viking.The blade shapes are the same. I like the clipper,and its cheap plastic sheath.I usually clip the sheath on my pants pocket instead of the belt.
 
Dagon said:
The new Mora Bushcraft Forest, formerly known as the 2010, has nearly the same blade as the 2000, it's just a bit shorter, and the tang goes as deep in the handle as the one on the 2000. The handle and sheath are better on this model than on the 2000. Check it out.

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I have this one's precusor the M2K and love it.

Also, my buddy just bought the all arounder and is completely smitten. Also, you might check into a Hultafors GK. Like a Mora on roids.
 
I recently got the new Mora Bushcraft Triflex (carbon steel) and love it. The handle, which is the same as the 911/946 is, IMO, the most confortable and secure handle on any Mora. Unlike the 911/946, the spine is finished with a nice sharpish edge that works well with a ferro rod. The sheath is also better because the belt loop actually fits a real belt (up to about 2").

I'm still not sure what "Triflex" means -- Ragnar, who knows a thing or two about Moras, says its differentially tempered -- the Mora website is vague -- but it's carbon in any event and I prefer that.
 
The traditional Mora with the wooden handle and the laminated blade is my absolute favorite. It is the most comfortable (IMO) no nonsense knife of the group. PLUS -it has a full stick tang that runs all the way through the handle. Considering that it has a laminated carbon steel blade in addition to its superior tang, it is the one to rule them all:p. JK, they are all great knives for the money.:thumbup:
 
KeithAM said:
I recently got the new Mora Bushcraft Triflex (carbon steel) and love it. The handle, which is the same as the 911/946 is, IMO, the most confortable and secure handle on any Mora. Unlike the 911/946, the spine is finished with a nice sharpish edge that works well with a ferro rod. The sheath is also better because the belt loop actually fits a real belt (up to about 2").

I'm still not sure what "Triflex" means -- Ragnar, who knows a thing or two about Moras, says its differentially tempered -- the Mora website is vague -- but it's carbon in any event and I prefer that.
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IIRC the Triflex steel is made for MoS by Duroc Special Steel (Sweden). Beside the hard core surrounded by a softer shell - the blades are differentially heat treated as well: http://www.duroc.com/media/43814/triflex_eng.pdf

There are several grades of Triflex. The one used for MoS-knives has a core made of Uddeholm UHB 2140 (eq. to AISI O1).

~Paul~
 
My recommendation for bushcraft: Mora 2000. Symmetric handle, no grooves to hurt you when you do reverse cutting and the knife overall allows free movement in hand.

Just my 0.05€
 
I find the tip of the M2K too weak in connection to bushies. There are plenty mora's better suited for that kind of work.

~Paul~
 
Paul, just to get this straight, the core of the Triflex used in Moras is similar to O1?

Isn't O1 frequently used/recommended for custom bushcraft blades?
 
KeithAM said:
Paul, just to get this straight, the core of the Triflex used in Moras is similar to O1?

Isn't O1 frequently used/recommended for custom bushcraft blades?
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That is what I have heard, but I believe that it is recommended partially because it is easier to heat treat in smaller shops and more affordable... Here is some info on O-1. Don't mean to sidetrack the thread tho.

http://www.threeplanes.net/toolsteel.html
 
KeithAM said:
1. Paul, just to get this straight, the core of the Triflex used in Moras is similar to O1?

2. Isn't O1 frequently used/recommended for custom bushcraft blades?
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1. AISI O1 is the US-made equivalent to Uddeholm Arne (UHB 2140) och vice versa.

Swedish steel is arguably the purest in the world, no matter what the japanese say ;). I'd say Arne is slightly "better" than O1.

The RC-grade may somewhat differ. The Mora's place them selves at ~62 RC:s.

2. Yes.

~Paul~
 
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