Which Mora model ?

KuRUpTD

KuRUpTD

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I want one for basic kitchen / camp duty . I was looking at Ragweedforge.com and they have so many different models :confused:

Which do you own and would you recommend ?

Thanks
 
I have 3 Moras - a Clipper Rescue,a 2000 and a Classic 2.
For kitchen knife - the klipper and 2000 are great.Maybe the 2000 is better.But IMHO they're both no good for outdoor knives.For an autdoor knife i highly recomend the Classic 1 or 2.Great blade for whittling,carving,etc.Carbon steel - pretty tough and very easy to get it razorsharp in the field.
Maybe a Clipper(stainless) for the kitchen and a Classic or some of the Ergonomic series(again - carbon steel) would fit all your needs.
 
510 or 545, depending on whether you want carbon or stainless. Those both have longer tangs
 
For Kitchen and camp the #S-04,
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Clipper, that's my constant pickup knife for kitchen or walking outback. And I really want a 2000, they're so ugly they're cool :D, but a great looking blade design.
 
I had a hard time deciding between the Carbon clipper and the 2000. You can buy three Clippers for the price of the M2k and you get carbon steel. I bought the clipper.
 
+1 for the Clipper. Get 1 of each SS and carbon. Then again I LOVE my double orange 760:D:D:D.

Heck, spend $30 and get all 3!!
 
KuRUpTD said:
I want one for basic kitchen / camp duty . I was looking at Ragweedforge.com and they have so many different models :confused:

Which do you own and would you recommend ?

Thanks
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S2 Laminated steel
760-MG
780
556
946

I really don't think you can go wrong with any of the Moras! But since you mentioned kitchen duty, you may want to start with one of the stainless steel or laminated steel models.

One you decide on the blade steel, pick the blade length and handle (and/or sheath) you prefer.

I think the 946 had the best combination of comfortable grip and most versatile sheath. For a thinner, more kitchen-oriented blade, the S2 might be a better choice. The S2 also has a super-slender sheath that you can easily store the knife in while it's in the cutlery drawer in the kitchen.

The incredible prices will allow you to try several. Then you'll have some extras to stash in the car, daypacks, etc..

Stay sharp,
desmobob
 
Yeah ...... It's a tough decision so I'm buying a couple ...can't go wrong

Thinking of picking up that S-04 that Pitdog recommended as well

any big difference with SS vs. Carbon with the mora's ?
 
I find the stainless to be the ticket for kitchen chores because I keep anti rust oils on my carbon Mora's. I don't have to worry about tansfer of the oil to my food with the stainless. I've really been liking the 2000 for that, plus I know it is fully capable of camp duties should I need it for some reason (ie. Lost or broke my carbon knife). But, the stainless #S-04 Pitdog shows above is a better choice maybe. It is shaped a little better for kitchen chores than the 2000 and I really don't think there is a Mora made with the that can't handle some camp duty in a pinch. It is certainly a little cheaper.
 
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KuRUpTD said:
Yeah ...... It's a tough decision so I'm buying a couple ...can't go wrong

Thinking of picking up that S-04 that Pitdog recommended as well

any big difference with SS vs. Carbon with the mora's ?
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Probably not. For the price you're paying, who cares? Unless you're on a really tight budget, get one of each. I prefer carbon steel, but that's just my personal preference. Nobody here will fault you for buying stainless steel or carbon steel.
 
KuRUpTD said:
any big difference with SS vs. Carbon with the mora's ?
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The Moras use Sandvik 12C27, I believe, which is a pretty good knife steel. The corrosion resistance will keep it looking good in the kitchen... it won't stain and discolor from contact with strong foods and will make maintenance in the field a lot easier. As was mentioned, you won't be transferring oil or rust-preventatives you would need to keep on a carbon blade to your food.

Stay sharp,
desmobob
 
the mora stainless is pretty good, but thier carbon is dynamite... alot of people talk about the short tang of the clipper, but the grip on it is dynamite and condusive to all kinds of chores.. I've also battoned my clipper rrepeatedly through hardwood, and have yet to experience a problem
 
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