A couple of questions about Mora knives...

[Imagedude]

There now seems to be a bewildering array of Moras on the market. I'd like a knife suitable for a bit of simple carving, would the Mora Robust model be a good choice? Would it be any better than my Clipper?
And finally, I assume that all Moras have a 2ndary bevel, is it easy to convert the knife to a true scandi grind with a diamond file?

Thanks in advance

Bob.

 

[outdoorpaddy]

Hi there! The Mora robust model seems to be the same as the clipper but with a slightly thicker blade so really not all that different, a clipper/companion should do fine for most tasks. Moras are basically ground down to the true scandi bevel, with the exception of a microscopic secondary bevel that is a result of their manufacturing process so that they are leaving the factory shaving sharp. A regular sharpen on stones would take away the secondary bevel, you wouldn't even need a diamond file or anything as acutely abrasive as that. Really cant go wrong with any of the mora range, they're dirt cheap and have great steel.
hope this helps

paddy

 

[brancho]

Not all Moras have a secondary bevel. The carving knives do not like the 105, 106 and 120 which are all laminated.

The 106 and 120 are superb tools. I did not like thehandle on the 105 so rehandled the one I had but gave it away in a KITH.

 

[Retired Member southey]

I have not long had one of their basic wood carving knives(with the black plastic handle) so far so great, comfy and light, lovely blade shape. Worth a look.

 

[Big Stu 12]

Ive got a Mora Cliper and find it good for all my needs, My mate has just borught one as a rough use knife after using mine a couple of times, Ive also got a 120 carving knife and like that as well, I shapen mine to Scandi grinds, as easy and quick to sharpen in the feild.

 

[shaggystu]

.......I'd like a knife suitable for a bit of simple carving,.....

a page full here http://www.chefknivestogo.com/carving-knives.html, i like the f. dick ones personally

HTH

stuart