Mora knives

[rn7554]

Which one would you prefer for camping, bushcrafting and why, mora carbon steel or mora stainless steel?

 

[DaKruiser]

I've not been able to tell a difference in edge retention between the two and I've not had any rust issues. I'm not sure how I would choose between the two, I have several, they're so light and inexpensive I have a hard time passing em up. So I guess I would suggest buying both and see what you like best.

 

[Fergy35]

I think DaKruiser hit it on the head. I don't think you will see much if any difference in the edge retention.

As for a specific model I have an older "Tri-Flex" with the black hard plastic handle and I have one of the Companion MG models. I don't know if they do the "Tri-Flex anymore, but it is similar to the #760 Craftsman. I like the softer handle of the Companion because it is more grippy, but I really like the Tri-Flex too. They both came very sharp and have held their edges well. Both of mine are carbon steel, but that's just because that's what they had when I was in the shop. I did grind the spine of the blade, out towards the tip, so that it had nice square corners to it, so I could use it with the fire steel.

I did see that they came out with a newer "Companion Heavy-Duty" which has a thicker blade. I would like to get one of those to try out.

 

[grunt soldier]

any mora for the price will be great. I do dig the wood handle one's personally but the others are just as nice

 

[tradertator]

I really like both. The 12C27 Sandvik steel they use is incredibly tough, especially for stainless. But hell, for the money, just buy both.

 

[Knife Lady]

On Feb 9-10 Brad will be sat up at the Lafayette gun & knife show at the fairgrounds. He will have my Mora knives on display. Some are stainless and some are carbon. I have about 8 different models to choose from.
Just an FYI.

 

[rhino]

The carbon steel is going to be easier to sharpen with improvised abrasives. I think they take an inherently sharper edge as well and are definitely more forgiving of what sort of abrasive you use.

 

[whipfinish]

Thanks for the post. Mora's aren't sexy but they are great knives for the kitchen, camping and hunting. I plan to add to my inventory this weekend.

 

[TennesseeWilliams]

i have the carbon "swedish military" one with the green and black handle. I'm a big fan. I will probably get one of the stainless ones in the future too.

 

[tradertator]

Spring is coming, and the panfish are soon to nest. You guys should pick up their bad ass filet knife Its held a better edge than anything else I've used. I'd really like to try out the Helle on this year.

 

[Fergy35]

Ooh, the Helle's are supposed to be some good knives. I keep thinking about trying one out too (darn that need for money and all the non-fun places it seems to go first). If you do get one, please post a report on it.

 

[DanO]

I bought a Helle 7" filet blade and used a new cork Fly rod grip for a handle. It is sharper than a Sicillian Barmaid and the blade is a little stiffer than most US filet blades, which I like. Oh, and it floats blade down with the cork handle.

 

[tradertator]

The floating feature is such a good idea.