Anyone want some sharpe tips? Definitely has helped me learn to sharp my mora
I have a couple of opinels. They are comfy and interesting knives. I also have a Mercator K55K that I REALLY like. The k55k is super comfy in the my hand and is a good size. It’s super thin too while still having a lock open mechanism.I want an Opinal, seem like a cool traditional french knife...SMKW has them for pretty cheap....hmmm.. Christmas is coming....
If I'd seen that sale, I would have picked up enough to stock the glove boxes, tackle boxes, tool boxes, lunch boxes, etc.I saw them on sale at Midway for like $9 a piece a while back and bought a few of them to stick in our prep bags and camping tote. I replaced my usual camp knife (a Kabar) with one just to test it out. I've cleaned fish with it, squirrels, rabbits, used it as a general kitchen knife etc. Pretty impressed so far.
Broke the tip off of my favorite kitchen paring knife a few days ago (don't ask how. It was a stupid move on my part. I knew better the moment I did it). Sent the knife back to see if the warranty would cover "idiot customer abuse". They said yes, but it might take 30 - 60 days to get a replacement. Ok, I'm good with that. But what to do in the meantime? No problem. Got out my trusty 4" Mora and drafted it into kitchen duty. After a few meals using it to do everything from peeling and chopping veggies (goes thru whole tomatoes like, well, a hot knife thru butter) to slicing and trimming meats, I doubt it will be retired when the other paring knife gets back here. Just fits my hand better and sharper than an ex-wife's' tongue. I am finding it is an absolute pleasure to use. Any of you who cook or can convince your wife to get it a try, should try it. I promise you won't be disappointed.Amazon has the 3.6" blade Mora for $9.99.