Wonder if the short tang Mora knives
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Rupestris
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If you're just cutting with them, sure.
I've read about some failing when abused. They aren't meant for battoning or use as climbing spikes.
They aren't the "sharpened pry bars" that many like.
They're inexpensive knives that are still around and very popular because of what they do. Cut things.
The top two are my favorites. The Craftsmen in High Carbon and the Clipper in Stainless.
I've read about some failing when abused. They aren't meant for battoning or use as climbing spikes.
They aren't the "sharpened pry bars" that many like.
They're inexpensive knives that are still around and very popular because of what they do. Cut things.
The top two are my favorites. The Craftsmen in High Carbon and the Clipper in Stainless.
Carl Levitian
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A mora will hold up under a surprising amount of abuse. The handles are a tough good quality plastic, and you will have to destroy the knife to make the tang fail. If you have any doubt, then get the Frosts number 1. It has a wood handle with a through tang, secured by a pommel nut. I've used mine as a beater knife, and its still going strong.
mr.trooper
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Its true that you cant scale a wall with a Mora. But its not meant for that.
If you need something to chop wood, the Finnish Leuku is of similar construction, but much larger. I have seen videos of people chopping it into a tree, and then standing on the blade.
If you need something to chop wood, the Finnish Leuku is of similar construction, but much larger. I have seen videos of people chopping it into a tree, and then standing on the blade.
mr.trooper
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Ragweed forge sells several makes.
Kingcreek
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the short tang scandis are pretty tough in my experience but if you somehow punish one to the point of failure, you're only out about $10.
the #510 Eriksson carbon is my favorite also.
the #510 Eriksson carbon is my favorite also.
I finally ordered the Mora Swedish Survival Knife in stainless and one in Triflex Carbon steel. Its supposed to be heated differently and has a thicker blade. Unfortunately they dont carry the 510 s. They seem to be nice as kitchen paring knife.
This is my first time with Smokey Mountain Knife works. Will take pics when it gets here.
This is my first time with Smokey Mountain Knife works. Will take pics when it gets here.
bikerdoc
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It's often said that a full grown man can pound a Mora into a tree and stand on it. I have never tried this, but I have batoned with mine more than one, and it's stood up easily. However, the sheaths are terrible, mine has unclipped from my belt several times and the knife as unintentionally popped from the sheath a few times two. For a knife sheath, fitted leather is the best way to go.
Rupestris
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Brandonc,
The talk of pounding a knife into a tree and standing on it is credited to Mors Kochanski. A canadian outdoorsman that knows more about woodcraft/bushcraft than most of us will ever know.
First, The idea is not to pound a knife into a tree tip first like a nail, but to batton it in edge first. He had mentioned that this was some sort of "true test" for a knife.
Second, don't do it. Its been done by some and it will fail with a Mora (or any other knife). Not always but it can.
BTW, Kochanski's knife choice is the Mora 510 in carbon steel.
The talk of pounding a knife into a tree and standing on it is credited to Mors Kochanski. A canadian outdoorsman that knows more about woodcraft/bushcraft than most of us will ever know.
First, The idea is not to pound a knife into a tree tip first like a nail, but to batton it in edge first. He had mentioned that this was some sort of "true test" for a knife.
Second, don't do it. Its been done by some and it will fail with a Mora (or any other knife). Not always but it can.
BTW, Kochanski's knife choice is the Mora 510 in carbon steel.
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