Your Mora experience...

Actually it IS the Force--it just looks like it has the thinned tip because of the smudge on the blade. :)
 
The only problem I have with Mora's is that I can't find a good reason to stop buying them. Slowly goin broke... My 2000 came with a messed up tip, but I couldn't care less. Just gives you something to do (sharpening is therapeutic) before you get a chance to go outdoors and cut stuff with it.
 
I have a frost stainless and a laminated mora, and they both rock. With my horrible freehand sharpening skills I can get them both razor sharp thanks the the hugeflat edge bevel, and they both stay sharp forever. I heard the laminated one could be used as a piton but ive never tried that. I've had no problems with edge curling, and they both keep a pretty sturdy cutting edge. My stainless does have one chip in it which is driving me crazy. If there was ever a zombie invasion, you can be sure that I'd have a mora on me.
 
FortyTwoBlades said:
Actually it IS the Force--it just looks like it has the thinned tip because of the smudge on the blade. :)
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Lol, I remembered the discussion about it in this post. From that discussion + the clearly more rounded belly suggested me it was the forest. Yup smudge was also helping a bit ;) But the forest has even more belly.

My bad...:o tnx for correcting me!

Wow :eek: the geometry of triflex and force appear much more different in the picture than what I had in mind. I guess I'll put them next to each other on the table when I get home tonight.
 
I have many Moras, and have been using them for years. They and the Marttiini M571 (mentioned by someone earlier in this thread) are favorites of mine. These inexpensive Scandinavian knives are highly regarded in the bushcraft community and by many who go outdoors, . . . for a reason. They cut well and offer performance at an amazingly low price. They are the quality bargains of the knife world.
 
I have 3 Mora's and they are just what I knew I was buying. For the price point you just can't beat them. The two worst cuts I have ever gotten was from a Mora Clipper and an ESEE Izula. Cheap plastic handles? You bet. Chop a tree down with them? Nope. But for everyday tasks they are a good solid blade for the money. The last knife I paid that little for went in the trash after a couple of uses.
 
I have a mora #1. I was disappointed but it was cheap. Unfinished spine doesn't bother me. First time I used it sharpening a point on a piece of driftwood. A 3/4 " of blade rolled badly. So I spent an hour on a 220 jap water stone and never raised a burr so I think heat treat was messed up on mine
 
Vicv said:
I have a mora #1. I was disappointed but it was cheap. Unfinished spine doesn't bother me. First time I used it sharpening a point on a piece of driftwood. A 3/4 " of blade rolled badly. So I spent an hour on a 220 jap water stone and never raised a burr so I think heat treat was messed up on mine
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Surprising that you were able to go that long sharpening it without making progress, but the edge rolling isn't uncommon when brand new as the very edge can get "burnt" during grinding. After a couple of sharpenings you wear back down into the good steel.
 
I've got a couple of 911's and they all have the unfinished backs. I just thought it was because they are so cheap. I dunno, I guess it just doesn't bother me. If anything, it adds some grip for my thumb. I also have a stainless clipper and it is nice and smooth on the back. I like them all though, good knives for not much more than the price of a toilet brush.
 
Sulaco said:
I've got a couple of 911's and they all have the unfinished backs. I just thought it was because they are so cheap. I dunno, I guess it just doesn't bother me. If anything, it adds some grip for my thumb. I also have a stainless clipper and it is nice and smooth on the back. I like them all though, good knives for not much more than the price of a toilet brush.
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Good way to look at it! :D:D:D
 
It honestly F@%#$% amzes me that people will complain about fit and finish on a $10-20 blade maybe a sebenza or something along those lines but not a Mora, I have a few and think there probly the best value dollar spent for what u get in pure cutting ability out of all my knives. And I've never heard of a mora coming dull, everyone I've had would shave hair from a baby. I know of situations where peoples CS trailmaster broke and they had to use there Mora Companion for the rest of the trip with no problems.
 
jwolf90 said:
I know of situations where peoples CS trailmaster broke and they had to use there Mora Companion for the rest of the trip with no problems.
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Against popular belief, they ARE very sturdy. I have seen more broken CS knives then mora's on the internet... In fact, only two - Both of 'em were destroyed on purpose.

(Not an actual destruction test)
[video=youtube;tIBl_IeATns]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIBl_IeATns[/video]
Word of advice, turn off the sound in that vid.
 
short said:
Against popular belief, they ARE very sturdy. I have seen more broken CS knives then mora's on the internet... In fact, only two - Both of 'em were destroyed on purpose.

(Not an actual destruction test)
[video=youtube;tIBl_IeATns]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIBl_IeATns[/video]
Word of advice, turn off the sound in that vid.
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That should be required watching for any Mora detractor.
 
Vicv said:
I have a mora #1. I was disappointed but it was cheap. Unfinished spine doesn't bother me. First time I used it sharpening a point on a piece of driftwood. A 3/4 " of blade rolled badly. So I spent an hour on a 220 jap water stone and never raised a burr so I think heat treat was messed up on mine
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if i spent an hour sharpening a mora with a 220 grit stone, i would probably have removed 25% of the steel. something is definitely not right.
 
Resqlife said:
What were your initial thought on your mora blade when your first opened it?
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My honest first impression of a Mora was that it is a a pretty good knife for the money and certainly usable , but there must be something I would like out there better for slightly more money.



There was.
 
i'm not sure. Honestly I just layed the bevel on the stone and rubbed it back and forth. As I got frustrated I applied more and more pressure. Never did raise a burr on the other side. Barely removed any metal. I've never felt that 220 naniwa was any good at removing metal. I much prefer my 1000 King. Tried that for the last 5 minutes then gave up. It's not my sharpening technique. At least I don't think. I can get any other knife sharp. And there's not much difficulty with a Mora. Just lay it on it's side I'd think. Then add secondary bevel if you want. I'm not sure but ya really removed no metal
 
Vicv said:
i'm not sure. Honestly I just layed the bevel on the stone and rubbed it back and forth. As I got frustrated I applied more and more pressure. Never did raise a burr on the other side. Barely removed any metal. I've never felt that 220 naniwa was any good at removing metal. I much prefer my 1000 King. Tried that for the last 5 minutes then gave up. It's not my sharpening technique. At least I don't think. I can get any other knife sharp. And there's not much difficulty with a Mora. Just lay it on it's side I'd think. Then add secondary bevel if you want. I'm not sure but ya really removed no metal
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something is definitely wrong. if you lived near me i would check both your stone and your mora.
 
I own a couple and while they have their limitations I feel that it's realy not fair to nitpick seeing as they are sub-15$ knives I use my 711 ( my all around fave ) as my designated 24/7 truck knife. I gave it a crazy sharp edge with a Japanese water stone and put it in the door panel.
 
Bought my first Mora for $1.50, probably more than 40 years ago and I still have it. It survived my college room mate trying to open a coconut.

Ric
 
jimnolimit said:
something is definitely wrong. if you lived near me i would check both your stone and your mora.
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If that were possible it'd be appreciated. Unfortunately I don't personally know any experienced sharpeners near me. Thank you for the help though
 
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