Mora full tang knifes
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Which Mora Knives are Full Tang? (The Ultimate Comparison Table) | Knife Manual
There is quite a bit of information on the specs and details of Mora knives, but finding out whether a knife is full or partial…
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By full tang do you mean full length rather than full width?
I’m pretty sure that’s how mora have the full tang description.
Either way, if it’s mora it’ll be good.
I’m pretty sure that’s how mora have the full tang description.
Either way, if it’s mora it’ll be good.
Hi stew, thanks for the reply. I noticed they do a few knives with what I would assume is a full tang and wooden scales , look and finn are a couple of name's but can't remember the others. There substantial more than the normal Mora's so curious to see if anyone has used them
Thanks dale, I currently have a couple of clippers and am more than happy with them. I came across these more expensive Mora's I mention in the reply to stewI found the reason why not many Mora knives are full tang. It says it simply isn't necessary. I burnt the handle off one once and was going to make a spear. It might as well have been full tang. There was not a chance on the planet it could break. I would agree with them. I have only ever had a Mora companion. It does everything and will last forever. xWhich Mora Knives are Full Tang? (The Ultimate Comparison Table) | Knife Manual
There is quite a bit of information on the specs and details of Mora knives, but finding out whether a knife is full or partial…
Aah yes - I remember them coming out and the controversy that they had gone full tang! Might be worth a skim of YouTube.
I handled a couple of the full tang Moras. I was monumentally unimpressed with the fit and finish for the price. I think they are some of the worst value knives it is possible to buy. Not that they won’t do the job, but when compared to other knives at that price point, they are lacking in fit, finish, design and materials. The kitchen knife was particularly poor, being blunt and thick at the edge.
Mora Wit, 4 inches, £153. Slightly varnished (surface finished) ash wood. No name stainless steel at 58HRC. Bolted on pre shaped scales.
Falkniven F1, Lionsteel B41, 35, Castrom, Helle, Brisa…all are or offer knives at or close to this price point with options for vastly better steel, better finish, fancier handle material, more secure grip, and so on. The Garberg is vastly better than the Ash Moras.
Excellent post. I think you’d get a better knife from BPS Knives at a third of the price of the Ash handle Moras. Really a case of “if it ain’t broke…”. Mora make an excellent knife for pennies really, that is their thing, I’ve no idea why they started with the full tang as I’ve never known anyone break a Mora even in hard use.
I’ll second the Lionsteel recommendation and chuck Enzo in the mix.
I've found the cheap Mora's to be incredible value for money so I was hoping these might offer similar value and bit quite special. They sound rather awful, thanks for the reply
My experience is similar to Chris Claycomb's the ash series from a far looks lovely, but close up and in hand a disappointment....shame. The steel is recycled 12c27 or 14c28n, possibly a mix of the two?
The garberg used to be stated as 14c28n...now I read that it is recycled stainless steel...so effectively the steel has been downgraded...in the fact that you cannot choose or with certainty know the steel type in the knife.
Edit above @C_Claycomb to make my statement clearer.
As stated before, there are so many more options out there...the lionsteel blades are addictive....a warning, myself, @C_Claycomb , @Nice65 and many others on the forum have gone down that rabbit hole
The garberg used to be stated as 14c28n...now I read that it is recycled stainless steel...so effectively the steel has been downgraded...in the fact that you cannot choose or with certainty know the steel type in the knife.
Edit above @C_Claycomb to make my statement clearer.
As stated before, there are so many more options out there...the lionsteel blades are addictive....a warning, myself, @C_Claycomb , @Nice65 and many others on the forum have gone down that rabbit hole
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I am not disapproving of the "recycled" steel. If you have a strip of 14C28N and you cut out a bunch of blades, you are left with a lot of waste steel, which if melted down and re-cast/re-rolled, can still be processed to be 14C28N. Steel has been recycled for a long time.
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What I do not like is that Mora appear to be using it as marketing themselves as extra-green, and in doing so they are vague/opaque on what steel they are actually selling you. Not the only knife maker to do this. It means that they can change steel without telling you, and you can't easily compare their steel with the same material from elsewhere.
@Supersymo,
What is it that you are looking for in your next knife? What sort of things do you do, or want to do with it? Do you really want only a wood handle? Do you like fancy wood? Do you prefer lighter knives, or knives with noticeable heft in the hand? Do you want something to slice food, carve spoons, or split and prep fire wood? I know we all want something that does it all, but sometimes there are uses that come out ahead. What size hands do you have? Do you have your heart set on a leather sheath, or do you like the idea of weather proof plastic?
6.8K views · 191 reactions | Steel is a fantastic material that can be recycled again and again without losing its properties. Old bridges, sinks, bikes and railways are just a few... | By Sandvik | Facebook
Steel is a fantastic material that can be recycled again and again without losing its properties. Old bridges, sinks, bikes and railways are just a few...
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What I do not like is that Mora appear to be using it as marketing themselves as extra-green, and in doing so they are vague/opaque on what steel they are actually selling you. Not the only knife maker to do this. It means that they can change steel without telling you, and you can't easily compare their steel with the same material from elsewhere.
@Supersymo,
What is it that you are looking for in your next knife? What sort of things do you do, or want to do with it? Do you really want only a wood handle? Do you like fancy wood? Do you prefer lighter knives, or knives with noticeable heft in the hand? Do you want something to slice food, carve spoons, or split and prep fire wood? I know we all want something that does it all, but sometimes there are uses that come out ahead. What size hands do you have? Do you have your heart set on a leather sheath, or do you like the idea of weather proof plastic?
I've been using the cheaper Mora's for a few years and to be honest they do everything I need them too. I won't be using the new knife for fire wood processing or any other heavy work. The woodland I have access to is only 2 acres so I'm never far from base camp. The main uses will be food prep, a bit of carving and general day to day stuff whilst I'm construting a little cabin. Esthetically I would certainly prefer a wooden handle and I would say I have medium size handsI am not disapproving of the "recycled" steel. If you have a strip of 14C28N and you cut out a bunch of blades, you are left with a lot of waste steel, which if melted down and re-cast/re-rolled, can still be processed to be 14C28N. Steel has been recycled for a long time.
6.8K views · 191 reactions | Steel is a fantastic material that can be recycled again and again without losing its properties. Old bridges, sinks, bikes and railways are just a few... | By Sandvik | Facebook
Steel is a fantastic material that can be recycled again and again without losing its properties. Old bridges, sinks, bikes and railways are just a few...
What I do not like is that Mora appear to be using it as marketing themselves as extra-green, and in doing so they are vague/opaque on what steel they are actually selling you. Not the only knife maker to do this. It means that they can change steel without telling you, and you can't easily compare their steel with the same material from elsewhere.
@Supersymo,
What is it that you are looking for in your next knife? What sort of things do you do, or want to do with it? Do you really want only a wood handle? Do you like fancy wood? Do you prefer lighter knives, or knives with noticeable heft in the hand? Do you want something to slice food, carve spoons, or split and prep fire wood? I know we all want something that does it all, but sometimes there are uses that come out ahead. What size hands do you have? Do you have your heart set on a leather sheath, or do you like the idea of weather proof plastic?
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