Would like yalls opinions too (Moras)

I've had them all at one time or another, gave two away and kept the Clipper because I just like the looks of it better than the others.
As for using them, they all seemed to cut the same....how's THAT for a review??:confused:
 
It's not hype.. Moras are great little knives. Don't get me wrong love my rat's, but for 12-15 bucks you can't beat a mora.

So here is the deal, they are light so they are great to throw in a pack. Sharp I have field dressed deer with them, still sharp after the job is done. Don't mind dirtying it up hey it's ony a 12 buck knife. Easy to sharpen the thin blade. Sheath sucks (that why they are in my pack) I seen people make/buy kydex sheath for double the cost of the knife to protect them.

I can't imagine too many people that have used them can have too much negative to say about them. Yea and here is the kicker it's kinda funny how rat is survival training based, mora has a lot of survival schools that recommend or issue them too.
 
They are a good cheap knife. It is sometimes nice to have them around. I had a amora#1 for awhile. I just didn't like it. It cut well and did excellent on wood craft. However, I found that I just didn't like the aesthetics of it much and don't really care for blades that are <1" wide. The point is very effective on them. I liked the ability to modify the #1 handle, which I did by thinning it out to fit my hand better.

Mora's get a lot of credit and kudos for producing a $10 knife that works. In the end, it is just a $10 knife with all that crappy materials that goes into such a blade. There is a Swedish fellow in W&SS who likes to joke that the mora's come in bulk bins at their hardware store. Most people use them until they are dull, throw them away, and buy another one. They are pretty unique in their niche as a scandi grind production blade in North America. It is the scandi grind more so than the steel or build quality of the mora that makes it such an excellent performer.

Personally, for a cheap knife, I like buck better. If I were going to buy a scandi knife, I would go for a better quality puuku. I mean, if you really want to see what a puuku can do, the mora isn't going to show you that. It will give you an idea of the scandi grind and how it behaves. Fortunately, there are many better quality puuku's around for not that much extra money. Jarvanpaa can be had for the $30-$40 mark and will give you a superior handle. Helle's can be had for the $60 mark and are renowned for their out-of-box sharpness. Kellem's and Enzo's can be had for closer to the $100 marks but are considered excellent examples of good quality puuku's.

So on that basis, the mora's are good knives to throw in your tool box or a spare pack knife. If you are expecting a miracle blade, then you will be a bit disappointed. In the end they are still a cheap knife.
 
Just be sure to get something without a finger guard. IMO, that is part of what makes the scandi knives special, as you get your power and control right next to your hand.
 
Flat ground knifes (like the RATs) are much better utility knifes.
But for Bushcraft, carving, other woodworking the scandi grind is king.
Although the more is not a true zero ground scandi it is still a very good knife and for carving I would much rather have the £10 mora over the £100 RAT, but for general utility the rat.
 
shotgunner11 said:
No, that's the beauty of them. For that price you CAN beat them and not feel bad about it. Like a cheap machete.
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what? you can not compare a more to machete or parang. They re totally different, I machete will not be suitable for carving or bushcraft, yet with a mora you can not chop and slash.


At least with Rat3 v Mora, there enough overlap to attempt it.
 
651bobby said:
what? you can not compare a more to machete or parang. They re totally different, I machete will not be suitable for carving or bushcraft, yet with a mora you can not chop and slash.


At least with Rat3 v Mora, there enough overlap to attempt it.
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There are ways in which to compare a Mora to a machete, and that is price - usefulness ratio, and there are ways in which not to compare a Mora to a machete, and that is actual usage ...

you might wanna read shottys statement again ...
 
He means that you can beat a Mora up like you can beat up a machete--with no feeling of guilt. Not that they're similar cutting tools.
 
for slicing and whittling they are perfect. Have one in my camp kitchen, tackle box and both vehicles in the toolbox.
They are the perfect loaner knife, nobody handles my rat's or spyderco's.
 
651bobby said:
what? you can not compare a more to machete or parang. They re totally different, I machete will not be suitable for carving or bushcraft, yet with a mora you can not chop and slash.


At least with Rat3 v Mora, there enough overlap to attempt it.
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I think my point missed you. Like a cheap machete, you can beat on a mora and not worry about damaging an expensive tool.

With that said, I've seen some pretty astute carving done with a machete in skilled hands.;)
 
Way ahead of ya Bolt Action.

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I'm also with you Brad.. nobody touches my RATs or Spydercos either. I'm just looking into Moras cause they're cheap and apparently a lot for the money.Would make a good loaner and beater too.
 
Seriously look into buying one of the laminated steel Moras -this is where the true value is at! None of them are pictured below, but know that they have tangs that go all the way to the bottom of the knife. I cant say enough about their laminated blades, but Ill stop.

Aside from the LAMINATED STEEL MORA KNIVES, the 711 Mora from KJ Eriksson is really nice. Carbon steel, a very grippy handle, and a good tang. It is the one in the middle:

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PS- I just recently received my first non-Izula RC knife, the RC-3 in OD with Orange Micarta. Without even holding any of the other RC knives -I know this one is the best:D.
 
Jake,

Do what I do, grab one or two Mora's, throw them in your pack. Then when you are in the woods, and your buddy seeing you cutting something with your RC blade, simply reach in the pack and hand him/her a Mora :)

They make wonderful blades for general woodscraft/camp knife stuff. I have a bunch of different models 740, 840, #2, #3, etc etc. None of them stands out as being any better then a different model, but they all do well when I have had to use them.

Not very helpful in picking "the right one", eh? Well.... I do keep a clipper here at work for slicing up fresh fruit.... and it hasn't failed to slice and dice an apple yet, so pick a clipper for sure :D
 
I was never a Mora fan,I picked up one in a trade Mora 2K well I dealt it to my Son... if he tears it up at least it was not expensive...
 
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