Mora Eldris..

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jmh33

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I did search and did not find what I was looking for.. Also time and opinions change..

Soo.. Who has one and how do ya like it?? Yeah/Nays are all welcome.. Thanks..:D
John
 
I own one. Admittedly, I haven’t used it much. I bought it as a small, back up, fixed blade to carry in my pack on multi day hikes. I’ve only really used it to make some feather sticks and to break up some small pieces of wood for kindling. It’s fully competent and comfortable at these tasks. I like knowing it is in my pack if I need it.
 
the thing is, a mora companion is a better overall value for the same money - but it's funny how the size of eldris can do just about any edc task easily

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the only thing which still bothers me about the eldris is visual - it just looks pudgy - no idea how to fix that AND keep the great handle lol
anyone?
 
It fills a niche for me. Like working in a crawl space or some other tight spot. I wear it as a neck knife. The handle works great for my old hands and the short blade makes it safer in cramped spaces. It is what it is.
As my wife always says, "Is that your Eldris in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?".
 
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Love it!. It's like any other Mora, it terms of quality V.S. value. Performs like a bigger knife in a small package. It's the only knife I neck carry for hiking and general outdoors. I had never really liked neck carry, and still really don't, but it's a useful option while your hands are busy, and the blade is going to be sheathed/unsheathed multiple times. Useful when landscaping in the back yard, prepping camp or camp cooking, hiking lunches etc..
I didn't bother purchasing the factory neck kit, just threw some 550 on it.
Like any Mora, it's worth it, so buy it.
Once you own it, find a use for it.
Once you find a use for it, use the hell out of it. Rinse, Repeat....
 
The grip is comfortable, but I don't find the blade very useful. If the blade were an inch longer and the sheath were adaptable for belt carry, I might be in love. As it is, it rides in my truck waiting for a purpose. I like it, but I just don't know what to do with it.
 
Reitwagen said:
The grip is comfortable, but I don't find the blade very useful. If the blade were an inch longer and the sheath were adaptable for belt carry, I might be in love. As it is, it rides in my truck waiting for a purpose. I like it, but I just don't know what to do with it.
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Dont even have to "adapt" it for belt carry. The mora factory belt loops for the Eldris/Kansbol/Garberg line turn it into the tiniest little belt knife, and it's a dangler too. I have 2 in black and one in green.
Edit * I cant post the link, but the big chains have the belt adaptors for like $5
 
RoachBelly44 said:
Dont even have to "adapt" it for belt carry. The mora factory belt loops for the Eldris/Kansbol/Garberg line turn it into the tiniest little belt knife, and it's a dangler too. I have 2 in black and one in green.
Edit * I cant post the link, but the big chains have the belt adaptors for like $5
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Thanks for the tip.
 
I just picked this up yesterday, so I have very limited experience with the Eldris.

I can tell you the handle is very comfortable, and it came acceptably sharp. It’s definitely a short blade but with the different grind types you can tackle different types of cutting.


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Alberta Ed said:
Is it legal to carry in a daypack in Scotland?
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No it's not legal to carry in a public place with out good reason . Though as Long as you look the part and don't get it out and wave it around ( the knife that is ) you should be fine . We don't have stop and search for no good reason by the police any were in the Uk . So as long as you're going around doing your lawful business you won't have a problem . Though I would suggest a sak unless you are camping .:)
 
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I love the handle and overall feel of it, I neck carried it a lot this summer going out fishing or hiking....but....I hate the narrowed grind on the tip, that and the narrow bevel make it hard to keep flat while sharpening. I gave one to my 11 yo daughter for her first knife and it's been a good choice.
 
R.c.s said:
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No it's not legal to carry in a public place with out good reason . Though as Long as you look the part and don't get it out and wave it around ( the knife that is ) you should be fine . We don't have stop and search for no good reason by the police any were in the Uk . So as long as you're going around doing your lawful business you won't have a problem . Though I would suggest a sak unless you are camping .:)
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Thanks, I'll go with my trusty SAK -- you never know when you might have to engage in mortal combat against a savage cork:D
 
It has become my small camp blade pretty seamlessly, have been carrying my go-to Spyderco Native on all my camp trips but as soon as I got the Eldris I have rarely, if ever, pulled the Native out for knife work. It competes with my Fiddleback Bushfinger for general use in camp, and I do more food prep with the Eldris due to its stainless steel. I got mine as a gift, but I'd certainly buy it anyway.

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Thank You All for taking the time to share your views..:D Lots of great info here for me..:) One will be on the way to "The Rocks" shortly..:thumbsup:
John
 
I know they're kinda cute and a lot of people use them as neck knives, but for not much more you can get a Kansbol, which is pretty much a full sized Eldris. I'm curious as to what attracts people to the Eldris instead.
 
bobobama said:
I know they're kinda cute and a lot of people use them as neck knives, but for not much more you can get a Kansbol, which is pretty much a full sized Eldris. I'm curious as to what attracts people to the Eldris instead.
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they want the small size, pretty simple
 
It's a great work knife. Tons of applications where you need a sturdy knife with a solid grip but can get by without alot of blade length. Shorter blade also means it's faster to resharpen.

I wish it came with a better sheath that allowed horizontal belt carry.
 
Despite the short blade, my wife claimed mine for kitchen duties, and has become very fond of it. It’s easy for me to touch up the edge and her hand doesn’t fatigue, unlike some of our other kitchen knives.
 
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