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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #270 on: November 05, 2016, 12:52:56 AM
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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #271 on: November 05, 2016, 01:03:20 PM
One thing I noted when I got to handle a Garberg was that the grip felt a little too slick and didn't seem to offer a lot of purchase.  I was expecting the material to be a bit more tactile I guess.  Of course I didn't actually get to use it on anything in the shop so I'd like to hear what you guys who have actually used one think. :cheers:
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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #272 on: November 05, 2016, 01:38:09 PM
One thing I noted when I got to handle a Garberg was that the grip felt a little too slick and didn't seem to offer a lot of purchase.  I was expecting the material to be a bit more tactile I guess.  Of course I didn't actually get to use it on anything in the shop so I'd like to hear what you guys who have actually used one think. :cheers:
I also thought it would have a softer handle.
I have had no problems with the grip though. It has not felt slippery in the hand.
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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #273 on: November 05, 2016, 01:47:53 PM
One thing I noted when I got to handle a Garberg was that the grip felt a little too slick and didn't seem to offer a lot of purchase.  I was expecting the material to be a bit more tactile I guess.  Of course I didn't actually get to use it on anything in the shop so I'd like to hear what you guys who have actually used one think. :cheers:
I also thought it would have a softer handle.
I have had no problems with the grip though. It has not felt slippery in the hand.
Good to hear mate. :tu:
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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #274 on: November 06, 2016, 12:45:33 AM
One thing I noted when I got to handle a Garberg was that the grip felt a little too slick and didn't seem to offer a lot of purchase.  I was expecting the material to be a bit more tactile I guess.  Of course I didn't actually get to use it on anything in the shop so I'd like to hear what you guys who have actually used one think. :cheers:
I also thought it would have a softer handle.
I have had no problems with the grip though. It has not felt slippery in the hand.
Good to hear mate. :tu:

Same here,  I also expected the handle on the Garberg to feel "soft" like the handle on the Mora Companion HD for example, so I was a bit worried when I felt the Garberg in my hand for the first time.  But now I actually like the handle on the Garberg more than the one on the Companion.  The harder material feels better (especially on a warm summer day), and the shape of the Garberg handle is also better for using the knife in different positions (the handle on the Companion feels weird in some positions, now that I'm used to the Garberg handle shape).

As always this is just my own humble opinion  :salute:.


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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #275 on: November 06, 2016, 01:10:32 AM
Cheers mate.  :cheers:
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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #276 on: November 06, 2016, 05:57:18 AM
One thing I noted when I got to handle a Garberg was that the grip felt a little too slick and didn't seem to offer a lot of purchase.  I was expecting the material to be a bit more tactile I guess.  Of course I didn't actually get to use it on anything in the shop so I'd like to hear what you guys who have actually used one think. :cheers:
I also thought it would have a softer handle.
I have had no problems with the grip though. It has not felt slippery in the hand.
Good to hear mate. :tu:

Same here,  I also expected the handle on the Garberg to feel "soft" like the handle on the Mora Companion HD for example, so I was a bit worried when I felt the Garberg in my hand for the first time.  But now I actually like the handle on the Garberg more than the one on the Companion.  The harder material feels better (especially on a warm summer day), and the shape of the Garberg handle is also better for using the knife in different positions (the handle on the Companion feels weird in some positions, now that I'm used to the Garberg handle shape).

As always this is just my own humble opinion  :salute:.

No probs with the handle. Just grippy enough to not abrade your hand with prolonged use, IMO. Also like the size. My XL hand, has plenty of room even with a glove. A feature not found on all Moras.
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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #277 on: November 06, 2016, 09:42:05 AM
... I actually like the handle on the Garberg more than the one on the Companion.  The harder material feels better (especially on a warm summer day) ...

+1 on both counts.

The handle on my Companion is a bit sticky in the summer and it's not due to grime.  :cry:

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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #278 on: November 06, 2016, 10:04:25 AM
The praise continues lol
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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #279 on: November 15, 2016, 04:28:43 PM
Looks like the Garberg won knifenews dealers choise award for best new outdoor fixed blade of 2016.
http://knifenews.com/mora-garberg-voted-best-new-outdoor-fixed-blade-2016/
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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #280 on: November 15, 2016, 05:07:34 PM
Deservedly so
Solving problems you didn't know you had in the most obscure way possible

"And now, it's time to hand this over to our tame race axe driver. Some say, he can live in the forest for six months at a time without food, and he knows of a secret tribe of only women where he is their God. All we know is, he's call the Styx!" - TazzieRob


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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #281 on: November 15, 2016, 06:03:02 PM
-Knívleysur maður er lívleysur maður.
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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #282 on: November 15, 2016, 06:35:50 PM
Looks like the Garberg won knifenews dealers choise award for best new outdoor fixed blade of 2016.
http://knifenews.com/mora-garberg-voted-best-new-outdoor-fixed-blade-2016/

Awesome!!!!!  :woohoo:


Wow, the Garberg beat out some great knives!!!
http://knifenews.com/best-new-outdoor-fixed-blade-2016-meet-the-top-four/
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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #283 on: November 15, 2016, 11:47:56 PM
Congrats Mora  :cheers:.

Most of the internet (read: youtube) discussion involving the Garberg are about how it's insanely overpriced.  So it's nice to hear something about it's qualities for a change  ;).


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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #284 on: November 15, 2016, 11:51:49 PM
Congrats Mora  :cheers:.

Most of the internet (read: youtube) discussion involving the Garberg are about how it's insanely overpriced.  So it's nice to hear something about it's qualities for a change  ;).
+1 Glad to hear it :cheers: Mora is a good brand and deserves some recognition :like:


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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #285 on: November 16, 2016, 08:14:36 AM
Congrats Mora  :cheers:.

Most of the internet (read: youtube) discussion involving the Garberg are about how it's insanely overpriced.  So it's nice to hear something about it's qualities for a change  ;).

I'm gonna do some ranting here so bear with me...

In today's market there are 3 big name folders that at their base price are about $400. All 3 get outperformed by sub $100 folders. Execution vise 2 of those 3 have fair competition in production knives that go for about $300, the other one barely has a hair over the value folders. What's in a name?

On the other hand yesterday I was a push style knife from a company that makes "tools for working". Same company that put their logo on an incredibly inexpensive piece of cutlery to charge about 7 times the price, released a whole line of knives to satisfy the wet dreams of their fans and compete with Mora (talk about overpriced). Their stuff still sells like hotcakes. What's in a name?

Mora has a place and the Garber shook a long held status quo in the industry. If it were any other company, this would be a non issue. Hell some companies put out kit knives - get the basic version and then dump almost twice as much for the upgrades to the handle, sheath and, in the near future, an actual workable edge.
So to paraphrase Shakespeare:
"What's in a name? That which we call a Mora
By any other name would cut as well"

Although it would probably cost 10 times as much and be marketed as the ultimate solution to all of life's problems when it matters
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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #286 on: November 16, 2016, 01:19:29 PM
Congrats Mora  :cheers:.

Most of the internet (read: youtube) discussion involving the Garberg are about how it's insanely overpriced.  So it's nice to hear something about it's qualities for a change  ;).

Hear-hear  :cheers:

I was put off by the price as well, but to correct that, the MSRP and what happens when the exchange rates are done with it.  >:( >:( >:(

The happy fact is I can buy it at a price that I find acceptable, the shop is 1200km away and in another country, but there is a way....

 :cheers: Morakniv!


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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #287 on: November 24, 2016, 08:04:52 PM
Well as HH are selling them at pretty much half price at the moment, I've ordered one  :ahhh
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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #288 on: November 24, 2016, 08:08:22 PM
Well as HH are selling them at pretty much half price at the moment, I've ordered one  :ahhh

:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #289 on: November 24, 2016, 08:15:45 PM
 :woohoo:

One knife for the price of five, instead of one knife for the price of ten...

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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #290 on: November 24, 2016, 08:19:28 PM
:woohoo:

One knife for the price of five, instead of one knife for the price of ten...

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You old cynic you, not saying I disagree with you though  :rofl:
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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #291 on: November 24, 2016, 09:30:43 PM
Well as HH are selling them at pretty much half price at the moment, I've ordered one  :ahhh

If I really wanted one then that's more like the price I'd be willing to pay.  However I only have to look at the pile of fixed bladed knives that I have (and rarely use) and I can't see the Garberg doing anything that I don't already have well covered.  If that wasn't the case I'd be much, much more tempted. :)
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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #292 on: November 25, 2016, 08:01:00 AM
Well as HH are selling them at pretty much half price at the moment, I've ordered one  :ahhh

Congrats!!!!   :cheers: :cheers:
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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #293 on: November 25, 2016, 08:02:10 AM
Well as HH are selling them at pretty much half price at the moment, I've ordered one  :ahhh

If I really wanted one then that's more like the price I'd be willing to pay.  However I only have to look at the pile of fixed bladed knives that I have (and rarely use) and I can't see the Garberg doing anything that I don't already have well covered.  If that wasn't the case I'd be much, much more tempted. :)

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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #294 on: December 03, 2016, 09:33:16 PM
Deal of the day on Amazon USA!!!! (ends in 11 hrs) Free shipping for Prime members.

Leather (reg $86.97) now $63.48
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HZF9FGC/ref=twister_B01K1KL35O?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Multi-mount (reg $80.12)  now $54.79
https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Garberg-Sandvik-Stainless-4-3-inch/dp/B01I1GITMA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480796555&sr=8-1&keywords=mora+garberg
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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #295 on: December 04, 2016, 04:03:02 AM
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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #296 on: December 09, 2016, 12:58:54 PM
Well, now you guys have done it... Stumbled upon the Garberg on a webstore and remembered seeing some talk about it on MTO, I came for a looksie... After finishing this thread few minutes ago, I went and ordered the knife for 109€ :facepalm:

My wallet sends it's regards: :rant:

:D

On the bright side, I've been needingwanting a Mora for quite a while, so Garberg should do the trick  :cheers:
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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #297 on: December 09, 2016, 04:10:36 PM
Well, now you guys have done it... Stumbled upon the Garberg on a webstore and remembered seeing some talk about it on MTO, I came for a looksie... After finishing this thread few minutes ago, I went and ordered the knife for 109€ :facepalm:

My wallet sends it's regards: :rant:

:D

On the bright side, I've been needingwanting a Mora for quite a while, so Garberg should do the trick  :cheers:

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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #298 on: December 09, 2016, 06:07:20 PM
Well, now you guys have done it... Stumbled upon the Garberg on a webstore and remembered seeing some talk about it on MTO, I came for a looksie... After finishing this thread few minutes ago, I went and ordered the knife for 109€ :facepalm:

My wallet sends it's regards: :rant:

:D

On the bright side, I've been needingwanting a Mora for quite a while, so Garberg should do the trick  :cheers:

Looking forward to hearing what you think of it when it arrives. :tu:
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Re: Morakniv Garberg
Reply #299 on: December 09, 2016, 08:34:06 PM
Shouldn't take too long, ordered it from a finnish webstore  :) Probably here some time early next week  :tu:

Oh and to the contrary to everyone else on this thread, I got the multi mount sheath, 'cause I'm sneaky like that  :D

Or rather I'm not that keen on leather sheaths... go figure  :pok:
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