A Mora with a story...

[DavidJT]

Or how even a basic knife can be priceless

So it's my birthday today, and I just received this priceless present...

I have better knives, by AW and others, but this one has a story.
A year ago one of my best friends, who lived in Sweden, died very suddenly and unexpectedly. He was only 44. He was a very keen hunter (deer and wildfowl), sailor, and all round outdoorsman. He lived the life, and accompanied me on a great trip to Norway.
I was very moved to receive from his widow, his regular EDC, this re-handled old Mora. You can see it's been well used. So although it's a basic knife, to me it's priceless. I won't keep it in the draw, I'll give it the use I think my late friend would have approved of, and will think of him often whilst using it. A nice physical link to his memory.
Happy Hunting Old Friend.

(Also posted on BB)

 

[gsfgaz]

Great story mate, a special knife indeed ...

 

[CaptainBeaky]

Definitely a gift money couldn't buy, and a great memento of your friend.

 

[mentalnurse]

i have a few knives from friends, means more than any knife you pick up from a shop. nice story but a sad loss.

 

[DavidJT]

Apparently not re-handled, but a standard Mora still in production...

http://www.moraofsweden.se/index.php?cid=322&ssel=14

 

[ged]

Thank you for sharing that with us. Nothing makes a tool more alive to me than its history. In my book, to have known the previous owner as a friend makes it more valuable than if it were made of solid gold and had been the property of a king. I'm sorry to hear of your loss, but I'm glad to know of the priceless treasures you have in your memories, and in your hand.

 

[addo]

Sorry for your loss David. Thats a lovely knife, enjoy taking it out to play.

 

[Kerne]

Great story. Gotta use it - and one day pass it on?....

 

[Shewie]

What a nice tale Dave, all the best for today squire

 

[Man of Tanith]

Great way to honour your friends memory to take his knife out with you when enjoying a common interest.
my condolances for your loss

 

[JonathanD]

That is indeed a very very special knife. Use it in well.

 

[Cody]

Excellent story, thanks for posting this. A great knife.

 

[DavidJT]

Thanks for all the kind words. Don't need to feel sorry for me, it's his family who suffered really.
Anyway, had a great birthday with a ceilidh (spelling?) and a nice meal last night, so currently nursing a mild hangover!
Knife will get used and eventually passed on to my young son.

 

[sasquatch]

Nice one, every time you use it you'll keep the memories alive. That's certainly one to cherish!

 

[Biker]

Now that's heart warming. Nice one David, thanks for sharing.

 

[Hugo]

Thanks for posting, your post has a real meaning to it.