Mora Club

[ducttapetech]

This needs a bump. Morakniv rulez!

  Best curler I know!!!!!! 

Anette Norberg, Eva Lund, Cathrine Lindahl, and Anna Le Moine all have two gold medals in it, so there.

[Gareth]

I would like a couple (at least) models please.
First would be a three inch version of the 511 with guard and robust style sheath.
Second would be a five inch version of the robust without guard with 511 style handle and robust style sheath.
Old handles are easier to clean and lend to more grips.
New sheaths have better retention and are easier on and off the belt.

My older models have no gap between the blade and handle, my robust does have a gap on each side.
Does anyone else with the newer style handles have this gap?

I like the way you think. 

I think my version would be a Mora Basic Allround Pro with 3" blade and no guard.  I think I'd like the mix of a shorter, wider but thin blade.  I might just have to pick up an Allround Pro anyway and see about taking the guard down some.

[zoidberg]

I don't think I've posted this one here before. I use it as a fishing knife. Slightly modified, does the job.

[zoidberg]

Recycled a few off cuts this week.

[zoidberg]

Will be giving them away in a few hours.

[ducttapetech]

Nice work Z man! Love the fishing knife.

[zoidberg]

Thank you Nate.   

[styx]

I don't think I've posted this one here before. I use it as a fishing knife. Slightly modified, does the job.

at first glance it seemed like something broke on that one

[zoidberg]

I don't think I've posted this one here before. I use it as a fishing knife. Slightly modified, does the job.

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at first glance it seemed like something broke on that one

Not the best pic sorry.      It's just a finger choil.

[styx]

I don't think I've posted this one here before. I use it as a fishing knife. Slightly modified, does the job.

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at first glance it seemed like something broke on that one

Not the best pic sorry.      It's just a finger choil.

Figured it out.

I know Mora has it's detractors and haters, but what is the deal with calling it a communist knife? Moronic stuff like that makes me question the companies that affiliate themselves with such individuals

[Gareth]

I don't think I've posted this one here before. I use it as a fishing knife. Slightly modified, does the job.

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at first glance it seemed like something broke on that one

Not the best pic sorry.      It's just a finger choil.

Figured it out.

I know Mora has it's detractors and haters, but what is the deal with calling it a communist knife? Moronic stuff like that makes me question the companies that affiliate themselves with such individuals

I must have missed that.

[Gareth]

Will be giving them away in a few hours.

Wizard's wands?

[styx]

I don't think I've posted this one here before. I use it as a fishing knife. Slightly modified, does the job.

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at first glance it seemed like something broke on that one

Not the best pic sorry.      It's just a finger choil.

Figured it out.

I know Mora has it's detractors and haters, but what is the deal with calling it a communist knife? Moronic stuff like that makes me question the companies that affiliate themselves with such individuals

I must have missed that.

The communist knife thing? I was listening to a podcast and it came up. I'm looking for the original reference as to not misquote someone but it is just one of those things that probably appeals to some people, sours some other relationships and most don't even know about it if it's kept under the radar well enough

[styx]

I don't think I've posted this one here before. I use it as a fishing knife. Slightly modified, does the job.

(Image removed from quote.)

at first glance it seemed like something broke on that one

Not the best pic sorry.      It's just a finger choil.

Figured it out.

I know Mora has it's detractors and haters, but what is the deal with calling it a communist knife? Moronic stuff like that makes me question the companies that affiliate themselves with such individuals

I must have missed that.

The communist knife thing? I was listening to a podcast and it came up. I'm looking for the original reference as to not misquote someone but it is just one of those things that probably appeals to some people, sours some other relationships and most don't even know about it if it's kept under the radar well enough

Basically the guy is calling Mora a communist knife because it comes from a communist country and thus inferior (Sweden is a communist country? news to me ). All started with something about Mora fans smurfing about skeletonized tangs. Well also we're commies for liking Mora knives and can't afford better knives (ok, that last point is true in some cases),
Well no matter how much schooling some people have, it is apparent that they might lack something in the brains department

[Gareth]

Sweden is a Communist country?   Err...Ok then. 

[zoidberg]

Will be giving them away in a few hours.

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Wizard's wands?

Yeah. If you had to ask then maybe I needed to put more effort into them...   

[styx]

Sweden is a Communist country?   Err...Ok then. 

Well comrade, they must have been hiding it exceptionally well

[Gareth]

Will be giving them away in a few hours.

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Wizard's wands?

Yeah. If you had to ask then maybe I needed to put more effort into them...   

not at all mate, they look great.  I was just worried I was being dim and not seeing some obvious practical use.

[zoidberg]

Will be giving them away in a few hours.

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Wizard's wands?

Yeah. If you had to ask then maybe I needed to put more effort into them...   

not at all mate, they look great.  I was just worried I was being dim and not seeing some obvious practical use.

Relief! Thought for a moment there I was gonna get mocked by a bunch of kids.

[styx]

OK, practical question guys. Since I'm looking to expand my collection several models have caught my eye (a lot of them actually), but I'm looking at the 511, Pro C and Robust and seeing very little difference. Sure the Robust is 0.5 millimeters thicker but other than that the differences are escaping me.

So your thoughts on those 3 models and the differences between them please

[ducttapetech]

Sweden is a Communist country?   Err...Ok then. 

No more than the USA is communist. In fact lately,
America maybe more communist now.

[Gareth]

...and I think we might now be treading that line of no politics on the forum.

[ducttapetech]

 

[zoidberg]

OK, practical question guys. Since I'm looking to expand my collection several models have caught my eye (a lot of them actually), but I'm looking at the 511, Pro C and Robust and seeing very little difference. Sure the Robust is 0.5 millimeters thicker but other than that the differences are escaping me.

So your thoughts on those 3 models and the differences between them please

You asking about the older 511 like mine pictured above or the newer basic 511?
From memory and I could be wrong:
Basic 511 has a polymer handle and narrow thin blade.
Pro C has a polymer and rubber handle and wider thin(?) blade.
Robust has a polymer and rubber handle and wider thicker blade.
Personally I like narrow thin blades and up size either spec as required.
Which one you get should really depend on what you're going to do with it.

[Gareth]

OK, practical question guys. Since I'm looking to expand my collection several models have caught my eye (a lot of them actually), but I'm looking at the 511, Pro C and Robust and seeing very little difference. Sure the Robust is 0.5 millimeters thicker but other than that the differences are escaping me.

So your thoughts on those 3 models and the differences between them please

You asking about the older 511 like mine pictured above or the newer basic 511?
From memory and I could be wrong:
Basic 511 has a polymer handle and narrow thin blade.
Pro C has a polymer and rubber handle and wider thin(?) blade.
Robust has a polymer and rubber handle and wider thicker blade.
Personally I like narrow thin blades and up size either spec as required.
Which one you get should really depend on what you're going to do with it.

Sounds about right to me.  Basic 511 is quoted as having a 1.6mm thick blade, as does the Pro C.  The Pro C is wider from spine to edge though.  The Robust has a 3.2mm thick blade and the same width as the Pro C.  The only one of those three I've used is the Pro C and it's a great Mora.  However it's not so different from Moras that I already own that I've felt the need to rush out and buy my own.

[styx]

Considering that I've got only the Companion and Classic #1 (or maybe #2?), and that Bushcraft black, Kansbol and Garberg are out of my price range for now, hence those 3 models.
What I'll be doing with 'em? Simple - bumming around. A few fires, a few lunches here and there, some fishing (well gutting the fish). Nothing spectacular

[firiki]

How do you like the Companion? Maybe consider a Bahco 2444, basically a Companion with a 2mm thick spine? It's a great slicer.

Of those you list, I like the 511's blade the best: If I am not mistaken, it has the same dimensions and profile like the 510, only finger guard added. I love my (newer style) 510.

The handle on the Pro C and Robust is very comfortable, though I don't really care for the added rubbery material, but their profile isn't a great all-rounder, not for me anyways.

[firiki]

My older models have no gap between the blade and handle, my robust does have a gap on each side.
Does anyone else with the newer style handles have this gap?

Morakniv Pro C. [...]

A couple of minus points because of [...] the little gap on both sides of the blade [...]

[zoidberg]

Considering that I've got only the Companion and Classic #1 (or maybe #2?), and that Bushcraft black, Kansbol and Garberg are out of my price range for now, hence those 3 models.
What I'll be doing with 'em? Simple - bumming around. A few fires, a few lunches here and there, some fishing (well gutting the fish). Nothing spectacular

It is pretty much impossible to get the fish smell off the rubber style handles.

[zoidberg]

My older models have no gap between the blade and handle, my robust does have a gap on each side.
Does anyone else with the newer style handles have this gap?

Morakniv Pro C. [...]

A couple of minus points because of [...] the little gap on both sides of the blade [...]

Thanks. It can even be seen in their website pics. Not good mora, not good.