The best all around Mora Knife

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Im looking for a mora knife to take on mission trips so in case I lose it or it gets stolen, well I only lost a few bucks. Whats the best all around mora knife for the money?
 
I dunno. How much did you want to spend? Real basic models run about $12 plus shipping online. The Swedish survival Mora is the 2000. IIRC it runs about $30 and is a bit more robust.

I think you might actually be better off asking this question in the Wilderness and Survival Forum. Lots of Mora fans there.

Going to move you there now...
 
I really like the Mora Bushcraft Force the Best of all. I modify the point a bit to make it a drop point (do that to all the Moras).

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The Mora Triflex is amazing. It was my first Mora and I am now a huge fan of their edge retention and ease of sharpening. I have used it relentlessly and I have only sharpened it once quite a while ago and it is still ridiculously sharp. I think the Triflex runs about $25-35. They also have the C-223 which is their butcher knife. It's said to be a decent chopper and still able to handle the smaller tasks like food prep, etc. This one only costs about $20
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What does everyone prefer the Carbon or stainless blades ?
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As for edge holding and ease of sharpening, I can't tell the difference between the two. If there is a difference, it's slight. This said, I prefer the stainless as I live in a usually humid environment. For summer, it's a green 511 with the guard removed. In the winter, it's a 2000. I like both knives quite a bit. Both are scary sharp, hold an edge, and are certainly tough enough for my needs. I don't know if they're "best."
 
I REALLY like my Mora BushCraft Forest, #FS2010MG. Sharp as a scalpel, VERY ergo correct, grippy handle. About $35 This is the only Mora i own. SSteel, thin/er at the tip & thicker towards the handle. I have even batoned with it. Cleans up nice w/a little WD-40.

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510is definitely my favorite, but they are no longer made. I do want to try a 511 and grind off the guard. Companion is a great one and the new High Q robust is definitely a keeper. I think my dream Mora would be a 510 handle shape with the Robust blade, that would rock!
 
I'd go with the fluorescent orange Companion, personally. Great all-around design and the high visibility makes it easy to find and less likely to "grow legs" and disappear on ya'. ;)
 
I think the one difference between the carbon and SS is the ease of throwing a spark which carbon steel does better(in my experience).
 
Only if you're using a real piece of flint or chert. If using a ferrocerium rod all that matters is that the striker edge is sharp.
 
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The second down gets the most use, and feels good in the hand. The blade seems to be a very usefull length, but really wish it were a little wider like the two below. Good sheath, I like how it can clip on. makes it handy ~$10

The Mora 2000 is very nice, but I still reach for the companion more often. Sheath has a belt loop, not a clip, and hangs down a bit lower~$25

The mora 760 at the bottom is I feel the best all around shape, but worst sheath. funny thing is it was the sheath that made me buy it as it has the most handle showing (I hate when only a quarter of the handle sticks out of the sheath.) sheath has no clip and the belt loop is small.

The top blade has been retired, it started my mora love, its from the 1950s I think. Its a bit thicker then any of the others as well...

I'd like to get the new robust and some of the traditional ones myself. But they all work good, and only a few are above the $30 mark. I'd try at the low end of prices and work up from there, you can pick up a few at a time. They are great knives.
 
^The second one down is the Companion we've all been talking about.
 
The blades are all on par with each other, IMO, so for me it would come down to handle ergos and sheath.

If you don't intend to get a custom sheath, then some of the newer offerings are better in that regard. The LMF collaboration, marketed as the Swedish Fire Knife, got pretty high marks for its sheath, as did, I think, the new Robust model. The sheaths on the Companion models, the new Allround, and the Bushcraft series are all decent by Mora standards, too.

As far as handle ergos go, that's pretty personal. Ragweed Forge* does have notes on each model as to what size hands they are best suited for. I have medium/large hands with somewhat short fingers, and the Allround (same basic handle design as the Companions) is a little smallish, though with the arched top of the handle, it fills in the pocket of my hand pretty well, so it's not bad. The Robust seems more hand-filling, and likely better for prolonged use. The Bushcraft series handles have a nice feel, a bit more hand-filling for me than the Allround/Companion grip, and the material has some give to it. Pretty comfortable. Overall, you probably can't go wrong here, though. It's more a matter of "I like this one better" than "this is unusable" when comparing Mora handles, as they all seem decently designed.

Here's a pic of the Topq Allround, which is the Mora I currently own:

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I went with it over the Companions just for the slightly thicker/longer blade. Sheath may be a hair better, and the spine finish is a bit better (though not terribly important).

*Note: I'm not endorsing Ragweed, as I've never ordered from them (but plan to). Just giving it as a reference for the info provided on the site.
 
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It somewhat depends on what you are using it for? Personally, I'd go with a 546. It has the Sandvic stainless blade, a blue plastic handle with guard, and costs about the same as lunch at a not so fine grab and go. Two of them with a diamond credit card sharpener will run about the same as lunch at a good eatery. Where are you going for your mission??
 
I agree with Bo. Spend little on it but you still have a legit knife that is easy to sharpen. You might consider taking along several and leave them as gifts with whoever you are working with.
So are you going to give us details on your trip? North, south, east or west....urban or rural, jungle or savanna, hot or cold, wet or dry? I have done several mission trips to the Caribbean and South America. Fill your extra shoes in your stowed luggage with your Moras and other small items. Airport screeners will probably take a peek but it is common to see tool type knives carried in luggage that way so they may only view it on the scan and let it go through unopened. Anyone else traveling international just take whatever knives you are willing to lose. Theft may happen but in some airports those jobs are hard to get so taking a chance losing it by stealing is a huge waste of opportunity. Moras and basic Opinels fit the bill for me.
 
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