Mora knives

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Ok everybody. I keep hearing them mentioned, but as far as appearance I wasn't impressed. However, the price is good enough for a gamble. I figured on finally getting one for the kitchen and maybe one for my day pack. I haven't heard a lot about their performance, though. Before I picked a couple up, I was wondering if any of you might mind sharing a bit of info on them as far as performance, model, and a safe source for purchase. Thanks for the input


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Light weight, thin, sharp, comfortable knife. Realativly easy to sharpen with the grind.
 
Plenty of models to choose from. They maybe inexpensive but are all very capable. Light weight means they are a good one for backpacking. Thin and sharp for cutting. I prefer the carbon steel to the stainless. Handle design and materials are very comfortable. The sheaths do what they need to quite well.
They have recently added some more robust builds and mid priced, higher priced, models.

The negatives are that they are made to a price and are not indestructible. Very capable but not indestructible. Edge retention is pretty good but being very keen can take damage. With care they can give years of good service and they are cheap enough to replace. I think the high priced ones can be bettered. Nothing really can compete for general good knife at the lower priced ones offered.

So, no excuse not to have a few even if only for the tool box. Some people use them full time for everything. Some people rave about them.
I've used and abused, even broken a few over the years. I'm a fan, and can't see ever not having one knocking about the house, but if going on any real adventure I take a whole other higher class of knife.
 
GREENJACKET said:
Plenty of models to choose from. They maybe inexpensive but are all very capable. Light weight means they are a good one for backpacking. Thin and sharp for cutting. I prefer the carbon steel to the stainless. Handle design and materials are very comfortable. The sheaths do what they need to quite well.
They have recently added some more robust builds and mid priced, higher priced, models.

The negatives are that they are made to a price and are not indestructible. Very capable but not indestructible. Edge retention is pretty good but being very keen can take damage. With care they can give years of good service and they are cheap enough to replace. I think the high priced ones can be bettered. Nothing really can compete for general good knife at the lower priced ones offered.

So, no excuse not to have a few even if only for the tool box. Some people use them full time for everything. Some people rave about them.
I've used and abused, even broken a few over the years. I'm a fan, and can't see ever not having one knocking about the house, but if going on any real adventure I take a whole other higher class of knife.
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Thanks for the input. I haven't heard of their higher priced models, but if they are well built as well, I may give then a try. I am probably going g to pick up the carbon model and give it a spin



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Morakniv Bushcraft Black (carbon steel) is a good general purpose knife, they also make it in stainless steel called Bushcraft Orange; I keep one in my truck and another in my boat.

It's a good size knife that has a very comfortable handle; well made and not too expensive. Shop the internet knife stores and Amazon to compare prices; you can also find after market sheaths for it that are better than the factory sheath.
 
Swampdog said:
Morakniv Bushcraft Black (carbon steel) is a good general purpose knife, they also make it in stainless steel called Bushcraft Orange; I keep one in my truck and another in my boat.

It's a good size knife that has a very comfortable handle; well made and not too expensive. Shop the internet knife stores and Amazon to compare prices; you can also find after market sheaths for it that are better than the factory sheath.
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I appreciate that. That's the second time I have heard about the carbon model. Definitely gonna give it a go


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Last year I sold three busse combat knives for over $300'each. I used that money for three moras for like $35 and I've used and enjoyed the moras much much more. You grab a three pack of moras ( three different models) on the big river site and have three different ones and you'll likely use all three of them.
 
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I think you can't go wrong with the Mora Companion as a starter. I only have three Mora knives; Companion, Scout model, and 5000. All good. The Scout model was actually my first as the classic design appealed to me at the time. It has guards too and came with a cheap leather sheath which was a negative. The plastic sheaths are better based on my limited knowledge for using.

I would have more, but they are more a backup kind of knife for me rather than a primary outside the house. I like something a bit more substantial for outdoors. That doesn't change the fact that they are very good cutters and a value for the money.
 
Do buy an inexpensive one or two from the recommendations above. Carbon for regular use, stainless for the boat.

If looking for something a little more substantial for not too much then these are what I recommend as they are excellent too. They have impressed a lot of people (they keep selling out for good reason, they will be back in stock):
https://www.varusteleka.com/en/product/terava-jaakaripuukko-110-carbon-steel/53634

22-rimfire, I have my late fathers Scout model from the 1950's. It still functions, even the sheath... just. Pretty soft blade.
 
For use in the kitchen, Mora also makes a complete line of kitchen knives.

For the daypack the Bushcraft Black or Orange will do very well, but the cheaper Robust will also do the job in a more compact size.
Check out the Mora Robust destruction video on Youtube from DBK (Dutch Bushcraft Knives)!


Regards
Mikael
 
Thanks for the info! I have a companion in the way and if it works out I will be getting several more for good measure.


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By one and try it. You might like it. I did not. I had one for about 2 months and gave it away.
 
Krav said:
Light weight, thin, sharp, comfortable knife. Realativly easy to sharpen with the grind.
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I concur. I have a larger/grippier/orange one for the yard. I also have a smaller one with a terrific finger choil that prevents your hand from sliding onto the blade. It is shorter, and feather light. I carry it when I ride my bike. I like stainless steel. The carbon blade will stain (patina) if you use it for food prep, gardening. I am not a good knife sharpener, but I heard that you can get the carbon steel "shaving sharp".
 
They've worked well for over 100 years as a general purpose outdoor knife. True, you don't want to batton with one. Then again, the proper tool for chopping and/or splitting firewood is an axe or hatchet. Not a knife. They have been used to build shelters though, cutting the wood like a beaver. Finess is always better and easier on your tools than brute force.
I only have the 612, which I won in a GAW. I want to get the Number 2 and Number 3, eventually, as well.
Also take a look at the Rapalla and Merrittii (spelling?) Puukkos. Rapalla owns both companies.
 
The Dutch boys sum them up well, they were using the Robust. Because they are cheap, people will abuse them with little thought, so they will take deep damage. Because they are inexpensive then using a grinder to take out big damage isn't all wrong but using a sander or grinder sure does get through metal. Also can wreck heat treatment unless very careful.
But it all doesn't matter much due to the price.

The plastics used in the handles and their construction in general does mean they don't last that long. The plastics over time degrade and go hard enough to crack out when overly tested. The Glock field knives have the same problem if left out in the elements for a long time. Most plastics aren't that long lasting, only in the environment!
But what do you expect at the price point?
The thinner blades best for craft and food prep. The thicker for the camp and wood tasks.

Great value, great knives, but not the last word in knife making.
 
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They've worked well for over 100 years as a general purpose outdoor knife. True, you don't want to batton with one. Then again, the proper tool for chopping and/or splitting firewood is an axe or hatchet. Not a knife. They have been used to build shelters though, cutting the wood like a beaver. Finess is always better and easier on your tools than brute force.
I only have the 612, which I won in a GAW. I want to get the Number 2 and Number 3, eventually, as well.
Also take a look at the Rapalla and Merrittii (spelling?) Puukkos. Rapalla owns both companies.
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I have owned one of the Rapala fillet knives, and they are fantastic knives. I use to carry one in my tackle box and did so for many years with no issues. Really great knives. I would imagine the same durability from any knife they made


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A Mora Companion HD has been my go-to garden fixed blade for 2 years now. Even though it's carbon steel, rust has only been a minor issue. I bought a Companion in stainless for a comparison.

For the money, the Mora (and similar models from Marttiini and Hultafors) can't be beat.
 
GREENJACKET said:
The Dutch boys sum them up well, they were using the Robust. Because they are cheap, people will abuse them with little thought, so they will take deep damage. Because they are inexpensive then using a grinder to take out big damage isn't all wrong but using a sander or grinder sure does get through metal. Also can wreck heat treatment unless very careful.
But it all doesn't matter much due to the price.

The plastics used in the handles and their construction in general does mean they don't last that long. The plastics over time degrade and go hard enough to crack out when overly tested. The Glock field knives have the same problem if left out in the elements for a long time. Most plastics aren't that long lasting, only in the environment!
But what do you expect at the price point?
The thinner blades best for craft and food prep. The thicker for the camp and wood tasks.

Great value, great knives, but not the last word in knife making.
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Mora are not the last word, but the beguinning and a perfect working tool.
A step up from Mora to the $100 level, are the US made knives from Hess Knifeworks in Michigan.

I must say Andy Hess also offers a lot of value, but on a much higher level than Mora.


Regards
Mikael
 
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They're great, in general. I don't like the Eldris though, bought one, didn't think it was very useful IMO. Too small, too expensive. Frankly, that was a mora I do regret buying as I could have easily got more value out of buying another companion.
 
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