Which Mora?

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brandonnash

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Looking at getting a Mora as a backup or possibly primary carry bag knife.

I have read some people post on this forum to just go to amazon and pick the first one that comes up. I can't just do that. I like to research which is a better knife for the value.

Looking for one of the many that are under $20. Which ones do you have? What makes each one a better knife than the last?
 
I have the mil one (I think). It has the 1/8" blade, but it isn't the bushcraft. Really nice knife for the price. Sharp too.
 
I have a companion, 2 classic #2s and a #1. They are all great knives and you wont regret purchasing any of them. For me, my most used is the #2 (because I have two of them, I am willing to beat one to death). It's a great bushcraft and utility knife. I think I prefer the smaller size of the #1, but I like small fixed blades. The #1 also lives in my PSK that travels with me in the bottom of my backpack most places. I guess that I should also add that I prefer the classics for their old timey charm. The companion has a much grippier and secure handle, but doesn't have the same charm as the classics. I do like the large round handles on the classics, especially for long term use, as there are not any hot spots.

Here is my #2 in front of a backyard fire the other night:

 
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Thanks guys, I was looking today a little more closely at the companion heavy duty. It looks like it may be a winner.

From what it looks like from other reviews the carbon is the way to go over stainless.
 
Check out the laminated blade Moras that Ragweed Forge offers with the old style fiber sheaths.
 
The #137 is my favorite. Laminated carbon blades, leather sheath, nice size for carry. It's a bit over $20 though.

If your price limit is firm, go for a Classic. Whichever size fits your hands best.
 
I am a big guy. 6'4 275 lbs. I like knives with bigger handles.

I am firm in the price this time only because I want to dip my toes in the Mora water before jumping in. Not necessarily wanting a full on bushcraft knife but just something that I can use in a pinch. If I like the first cheap one I buy I will get some more at a higher price.
 
An already-mentioned dealer has this description of one Mora model:
#2, (4 1/8" blade, .098" thick, 3/4 length tang); If you have larger hands you will probably like this one better. $13
 
That previously mentioned dealer is great to deal with. Careful, Mora's are like potato chips. I ended up buy like 8 of them. Can't go wrong with them. The stainless is usually Sandvik 12c27 which is fantastic and the carbon is great too. I have one in my truck, in my car, in the garage (well actually two there) and one in the shed plus some more here and there.
 
To me, the knife that was a real discovery was the Mora "Robust". It has a very similar shape to the Companion, but the black and grey handle is a little beefier. The most impressive is the blade: a 4", very similar to other Moras, but much thicker (0.126"). It is the thickest Mora blade I've seen. If Moras were good, this one is almost perfect as an all around camp and bushcraft knife; it gives real confidence.

Cheers... keep 'em sharp.
 
For sure the Mora Classic or the Mora Craftsman are great knives. The ones that are offered with laminated steel are more expensive than the other ones with regular steel.

There´s the Mora 711 you should also take a look at. It was one of my faves while I was restaurating my house and it had a lot work to do... unfortunatelly it fell about 8 metres deep in a gap between two houses with about 20 cm broad - no chance to get it back. But for that price I do not care....
 
BarkRiverfan said:
To me, the knife that was a real discovery was the Mora "Robust". It has a very similar shape to the Companion, but the black and grey handle is a little beefier. The most impressive is the blade: a 4", very similar to other Moras, but much thicker (0.126"). It is the thickest Mora blade I've seen. If Moras were good, this one is almost perfect as an all around camp and bushcraft knife; it gives real confidence.

Cheers... keep 'em sharp.
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+1 or the Hultafors Heavy Duty. I have both.

Edit: If you're a Ray Mears fan, his "Woodlore" store does a 30th anniversary commemorative model (special etch on other side of the blade) of the Mora Robust for a similar price to the base model
 
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