Your Mora experience...

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Resqlife

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I recently purchased a mora companion just to try it out because of people always saying how amazingly sharp they are out of the box. I figured at the low cost I'd pick one up and see for my self... Well I'll say it was extremely sharp!! However I was not impressed what so ever by the quality of the finish on the blade. I can't even say that I was "disappointed" because I wasn't expecting to much from this knife simply because of the low cost. The spine had a rough finish unlike the rest of the knife, no big deal I understand it is a knife and it's meant to be used and get roughed up. But the tip of the blade also had some burs in it. Not a huge deal I was able to get them out with some fine sharpening skills lol however it was a bad first impression.

What were your initial thought on your mora blade when your first opened it?
 
The blades are stamped, so many of them have the spine left unfinished like that. Most folks don't mind it but those who do just file it down. :)
 
I had one 840 with a slightly uneven grind on one side but it was still completely functional. These things aren't meant to be safe queens or pretty to look at. Yes the spine isn't finished, but who gives a crap? It just gives you grip when you choke up on the blade for detailed carving. Never once had an issue with the handle or burring, I'd say the last 5 of them I bought were as close to perfect as you could expect from any knife manufacturer.
 
I think moras are the best value on the market. I got a 731 for 15 bucks and a 2000 for 28. Both SUPER sharp out of the box and I had no fit and finish problems. I recently took the mora 731 to some logs for a fire. It batoned like a champ through 4 inch logs. I think for a 15 dolllar knife to baton through 3 or 4 ogs like that and giong through a knot in one, it a dman good knife. I love my moras. I suggest giving them another shot with a different knife. Like you said they are not expensive at all.
 
They're $15-30 for most models and will do most jobs required from an outdoor knife. I don't care if it's perfect. I care that it's perfectly suited for its purpose.
 
I was disappointed with the quality of the finish on the blade. I returned mine. I didn't have big expectations, but I couldn't live with the unfinished look of the blade.
 
Resqlife said:
I recently purchased a mora companion just to try it out because of people always saying how amazingly sharp they are out of the box. I figured at the low cost I'd pick one up and see for my self... Well I'll say it was extremely sharp!! However I was not impressed what so ever by the quality of the finish on the blade. I can't even say that I was "disappointed" because I wasn't expecting to much from this knife simply because of the low cost. The spine had a rough finish unlike the rest of the knife, no big deal I understand it is a knife and it's meant to be used and get roughed up. But the tip of the blade also had some burs in it. Not a huge deal I was able to get them out with some fine sharpening skills lol however it was a bad first impression.

What were your initial thought on your mora blade when your first opened it?
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They are cheap knives so I wouldn't expect very much, just use it.
 
mine actually came quite dull, the top half of the blade wouldnt cut through paper, and would barely tear apart cardboard. but its a user for a reason, so to the 600grit and it became a razor. the spine is unfinished and really helps as was mentioned as addition grip when choking up on the blade as well as striking firesteels quite easily. be happy with it. its a quality beater knife
 
Charlie_Harper said:
I was disappointed with the quality of the finish on the blade. I returned mine. I didn't have big expectations, but I couldn't live with the unfinished look of the blade.
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I actually think you DID have big expectations. A $15 knife made in Sweden? You'll have a hard time finding a knife near the same quality for less, honestly. :)
 
What's the unfinished look everyone is talking about. You mean the little bit on the spine that can be removed with a file or sandpaper in a few minutes? What about the near mirror polish of the rest of the knife? Quite honestly they have a better finish then most customs I've ordered at 1/10th the price. Get real folks.
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
I actually think you DID have big expectations. A $15 knife made in Sweden? You'll have a hard time finding a knife near the same quality for less, honestly. :)
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There is a ton of that going around the forums lately...... ;)

Unrealistic expectations for the amount spent or better said something for nothing....
 
Shotgun said:
What's the unfinished look everyone is talking about. You mean the little bit on the spine that can be removed with a file or sandpaper in a few minutes? What about the near mirror polish of the rest of the knife? Quite honestly they have a better finish then most customs I've ordered at 1/10th the price. Get real folks.
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yep, perfectly said.
 
Shotgun said:
What's the unfinished look everyone is talking about. You mean the little bit on the spine that can be removed with a file or sandpaper in a few minutes? What about the near mirror polish of the rest of the knife? Quite honestly they have a better finish then most customs I've ordered at 1/10th the price. Get real folks.
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I've purchased 3 Moras. 2 Clipper Stainless and 1 Clipper Carbon Steel. Neither of the stainless knives have the rough finish on the spine, just the Carbon Steel knife, but I love these $15 knives to death. They're so good for the money. I feel no guilt for subjecting them to abuses and they stand up to that abuse extremely well. Would buy again.
 
Moras are great!! I own a couple of the 711-Working-knives. I use it on the building lot and for everything around the house. You can use it for everything. The blade gets a really sharp edge, even with a stone (I tried it out ;) ).

Cheap and when they get destroyed it doesn´t hurt really.

Kind regards
 
My classic slices through chicken breasts and stake like they're not even there. I just ordered a carbon clipper too.
 
Every mora I have purchased with the exception of the Bushcraft triflex has had an unfinished spine, it doesn't really bother me much, it's 15 bucks and cuts like crazy.
 
Charlie_Harper said:
I was disappointed with the quality of the finish on the blade. I returned mine. I didn't have big expectations, but I couldn't live with the unfinished look of the blade.
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First - I hope this was sarcastic. Lie to me if you have too, but tell me you were just messing around here.

IF NOT .... maybe you should change your user name to ALLEN Harper (Charlie would have thrown a $15 knife in the trash)

The return postage must have cost as much as the knife.

It's a MORA ! Beat the snot out of it.

Second - aaaaa forget it.
 
I picked up a Mora Companion MG recently and I'm impressed. Super-comfy handle, light weight, razor sharp carbon steel blade, and super cheap. Perfect for a pre-packed gear bag; drop it in and forget about it until you need it. :thumbup:

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The Clipper, both carbon and stainless, is one of my favorite fixed blades. However, the absolute sharpest, best quality cheap knife I've come across is the Marttiini M571. It's the only knife I've owned that came razor sharp out of the box. For $10, you can't beat it. The rubber-handled, stainless Marttiinis are also great deals.

Joe
 
For the money, they are a good value.

The edges are obtuse, but for $15 you can't complain.

I have a few that I use in the shop to cut kydex. I regrind most of them to a thin hollow ground edge, and they cut much better.
 
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