Mora knife

[Naruska]

What kind of Mora/Frosts knives do you usually discuss/mean on BCUK? How much do they cost in the UK?

There seem to be quite a bit of variations on different threads here...quite a few "tuned up versions too... Nice!

Here in Finland, you get a multitude of options (usually with plastic handles), but not so much the old style one - ie. with a plastic sheath and painted red wooden handle...It`s a very common tool used in everyday life, and are sold virtually everywhere...(hardware store, gas stations, supermarkets etc.)

Did you know that their starting price her is in the region of 1-3 euros? I`ve NEVER paid more than 5 euros...and that`s with a carbon steel blade (I don`t like stainless...)

Marko

 

[laurens ch]

We pay about 10 pounds maybe a little less, how can they make them for 1 euro that must be cheaper than the Chinese knives. I often wondered what the general opinion of mora knives is in there own country ,could you tell me are they viewed as cheap rubbish or with the same respect they have over here.

 

[Ryan Woods]

Do you have a site where they sell them for under five?

No linkey, it didnt happen

Just kidding

 

[Viking]

In the UK these are probably the most common, here in sweden the Mora 2000 is probably the most popular knife, especially among soldiers and outdorrs people.

 

[addyb]

I have a Clipper in 12c27 with a bright orange plastic handle, covered in black rubber. It's the best knife I've ever bought and although it looks cheap, I know that it definately isn't. And for the price, if I ever do break it (which is probably impossible) I won't use up my limited college-student bank of $$!

Adam

 

[themac]

I got 2 for £12 at the weekend, seemed toooooo good an offer to turn down. 1-5 euro's that very well priced ;p

 

[Ryan Woods]

wow, where at!!??

 

[themac]

I got mine at link from Nordic Outdoor they had an offer on, in fact a few people did at the same price.

 

[Ryan Woods]

Thanks .. they mention the knife but cant find it on the site though

 

[bushtuckerman]

I got a couple of Mora knives from Whitby a few years back. They have birch handles, totally undecorated, hilts, unlaminated. the 5in one had a slightly curved point. I also have a Frosts laminate 3in x 2.5mm ish carving knife which i would say are the most common (from what i've seen myself) in the UK. It seems to be easier now to get the clipper than it was a few years back, when i rarely saw them.

ian

edit: the Frosts carving range are very common in woodworking magazines.

 

[themac]

Thanks .. they mention the knife but cant find it on the site though

e-mail the guy (or turn up at a show he is attending), he was friendly enough and I'm sure would help, I got a couple of Mora and and a Gransfors SFA from him, he also had a whole bunch of reindeer skins, however I try as I might the other half looked like she would kill me if I spent anymore

 

[Nemisis]

There are a few mora's and frosts on here at good prices http://www.baconsdozen.co.uk/knives.htm not used them but lowest prices i've seen for uk.
Dave.

 

[bushtuckerman]

The knife I have is on that webpage Nemesis. half way down with the leather studded sheath...never seen it on the internet before!

 

[Ryan Woods]

Thanks guys!! :You_Rock_

 

[Rocket]

Because of all the good reviews of Frosts Mora knives here, I went and got my first one today. I'm informed that it is a 700 Master Series (740) in High Carbon with Olive green handle/sheath. I was also informed that this is the standard issue knife for the Swedish forces?. It looks the same as the upper one that Viking had photographed in his post.

In all, I like the feel and use of the knife so far!

Stu

 

[laurens ch]

Rocket if you hone back to the good steel it will hold an edge much longer,it will take an incredibely sharp edge too.

 

[Viking]

Here is the Mora 2000 knife and that is the knife that most soldiers use and are issued to swedish soldiers deployed abroad.

 

[Rocket]

Rocket if you hone back to the good steel it will hold an edge much longer,it will take an incredibely sharp edge too.

Will do. I will also be putting a more angled (90 degrees) edge on the back of the knife to use with the firesteel, as at the moment I can only get a good spark towards the point. That said, I made good use of it today, and also enjoyed my first bannock

Stu

 

[laurens ch]

Im glad your inproving your mora and i hope your pleased with the results.