SAK Guys Mora Badge Request

SAK Guy · **on:** November 11, 2016, 07:39:33 AM

Garberg and Bushcraft Blk Edge tests repost.

Time for the Garberg to get it's edge prepared. I'll be using a Fallkniven DC-521 to put a nice micro (secondary) bevel on it.

BTW, Been reading about some Moras (esp. Bushcraft Blacks) with edge deformation/chipping. My Moras always get a secondary bevel so I've never had any trouble. To be sure, the B Blk was tested on a dry, hard pecan stick a couple days ago and it easily passed. Did deep cuts with all my weight behind them. Pecan is extremely hard, just slightly less hard than hickory.

"Pecan has slightly lower strength values than some of the other species of Hickory, but it is still among the hardest and strongest of woods native to the United States."
http://www.wood-database.com/lumber-identification/hardwoods/pecan/

The Bushcraft Black did fine...

Through the knot.

I couldn't see or feel any edge damage, even after pushing through the knot. It would still slice the skin on my thumb which is one way I test sharpness. Not a razor like the rest of the blade but still sharp.

Now lets see if Garberg will roll/chip on the Pecan stick. Since this test was done earlier on the same stick using the Bushcraft Black, I flipped it over, started higher on the stick and put my (considerable) weight into some cuts and chips. It worked great, just like the Bushcraft Black.

No edge damage. It's still perfect and it will still slice skin on my thumb (just like the B Blk).

So, the Garberg's 14C28N Sandvik stainless worked as well as the Bushcraft Black's carbon steel blade doing a similar basic task on the same test medium with a similar edge bevel.

Admittedly, this was a simple, easy test but with what's been posted on the net about B Blks edges roiling during light duty stuff like food prep and other stainless Moras chipping/deforming on tasks like wood carving, I had to test these two. My Moras will probably never have to baton through a log for kindling, but just in case the opportunity for some rigorous food prep or a maybe walking stick or two is called for, they're ready.

If this isn't enough use to qualify, let me know and I will (as health allows) try and get out with a Mora and do something around here.

zoidberg · **Reply #1 on:** November 11, 2016, 07:45:42 AM

Nice work, awarded.

SAK Guy · **Reply #2 on:** November 11, 2016, 08:00:33 AM

Quote from: zoidberg on November 11, 2016, 07:45:42 AM

Nice work, awarded.

Thanks pal!!!

zoidberg · **Reply #3 on:** November 11, 2016, 08:03:31 AM

You're welcome.

That DC sure looks the business, want.

SAK Guy · **Reply #4 on:** November 11, 2016, 08:13:27 AM

Quote from: zoidberg on November 11, 2016, 08:03:31 AM

You're welcome. That DC sure looks the business, want.

It's the finest I've used...works great, esp on bigger knives like hunters and Bowies. It was the first one that put a nice edge on the CS Trail Master (it's a still semi convex) And, the 521 made my big Warner Moran Bowie as sharp as my Moras. Scary sharp.

Worth the money IMO.

zoidberg · **Reply #5 on:** November 11, 2016, 08:32:52 AM

Quote from: SAK Guy on November 11, 2016, 08:13:27 AM

Quote from: zoidberg on November 11, 2016, 08:03:31 AM
You're welcome. That DC sure looks the business, want.

It's the finest I've used...works great, esp on bigger knives like hunters and Bowies. It was the first one that put a nice edge on the CS Trail Master (it's a still semi convex) And, the 521 made my big Warner Moran Bowie as sharp as my Moras. Scary sharp. Worth the money IMO.

Thank you for the info. I really need to re handle my Trail Master. Might even do the Von Tempsky at the same time so they match.

SAK Guy · **Reply #6 on:** November 11, 2016, 03:12:10 PM

Quote from: zoidberg on November 11, 2016, 08:32:52 AM

Quote from: SAK Guy on November 11, 2016, 08:13:27 AM
Quote from: zoidberg on November 11, 2016, 08:03:31 AM
You're welcome. That DC sure looks the business, want.

It's the finest I've used...works great, esp on bigger knives like hunters and Bowies. It was the first one that put a nice edge on the CS Trail Master (it's a still semi convex) And, the 521 made my big Warner Moran Bowie as sharp as my Moras. Scary sharp. Worth the money IMO.

Thank you for the info. I really need to re handle my Trail Master. Might even do the Von Tempsky at the same time so they match.

That would sooo AWESOME!!!!! Your Von Tempsky still makes my pulse race a bit! Love it!