Valkman
Member
I've never owned a Mora knife and they were mentioned many times in the "Inexpensive and valuable knife list" thread (http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=651224) so I decided to get one or two.
I went to Amazon and ordered a Classic #1 and a #2, both with the red wood handles and no guards. I might feel better with a guard but decided to get these instead. They cost a bit more at Amazon than at Ragweed Forge but the free shipping and super-fast delivery always get me - I ordered these Monday evening and had them in todays (Wed) mail.
Anyway, to the good stuff.
The #2 is on top and has a bigger handle than the #1 and a longer blade. I definitely like the handle on the #2 better than the #1.
Since all knives new or not get the Wicked Edge treatment I mounted the #1 in the clamp and tried to make a 15 degree micro-bevel. One side was fine but the other side I was thwarted by the back of the tightening screw - it wouldn't let me get the middle section of the knife.
You can see where the screw sticks out slightly and that was enough to block the stone from hitting the edge.
Here's the #2 in the WE - it has a wider blade and I was able to sharpen it. I used the 1200/1600 stones at 15 degrees and then the 3.5 micron strop.
This is one sharp knife! Have to find some jobs for these two...
I went to Amazon and ordered a Classic #1 and a #2, both with the red wood handles and no guards. I might feel better with a guard but decided to get these instead. They cost a bit more at Amazon than at Ragweed Forge but the free shipping and super-fast delivery always get me - I ordered these Monday evening and had them in todays (Wed) mail.
Anyway, to the good stuff.
The #2 is on top and has a bigger handle than the #1 and a longer blade. I definitely like the handle on the #2 better than the #1.
Since all knives new or not get the Wicked Edge treatment I mounted the #1 in the clamp and tried to make a 15 degree micro-bevel. One side was fine but the other side I was thwarted by the back of the tightening screw - it wouldn't let me get the middle section of the knife.
You can see where the screw sticks out slightly and that was enough to block the stone from hitting the edge.
Here's the #2 in the WE - it has a wider blade and I was able to sharpen it. I used the 1200/1600 stones at 15 degrees and then the 3.5 micron strop.
This is one sharp knife! Have to find some jobs for these two...