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Schwert
11-10-08, 12:22 AM
Years ago a number of fellows were extolling the virtues of the KJ Eriksson Mora 2000. I did not get a knife at that time, but just this week a good friend sent me one and I have to say I missed out on a very nice knife for all those years.
http://img393.imageshack.us/img393/4774/moratrolls8883sk9.jpg
I really like how this Mora feels in my hand. The symmetrical grip makes carving easy and the semi-squishy center plastic proves to be a comfortable and secure material too.
My friend had used this one for a number of years and sent it to me with a very sharp convex edge.
I am glad I got this one. The little branch Spikketrollet were fun to do too.
Its a knife I'd like to have a go at using, i might just get hold of one now you've reminded me about them
ZDP-189
11-10-08, 06:00 AM
That's an interesting blade shape. Do you have any more pics showing the tip?
I've been using one for a couple of years as a camping knife and its very, VERY good. The handle is great even when wet. The scandi grind is where you need it when working wood and the flat ground front end is just perfect for cutting up that big steak for supper:D
I'm sure I have a blade only someplace too which I never got round to putting a handle on.
Cheers....Gumbob
It really is a great knife isn't it. I found that it made the likes of my Guycep Bushcrafter and Enzo Trapper pretty much redundant.
The simple grip and thinness of the blade were for me a real blessing.
I wasn't quite sure of the reason for the difference in the grind geometry/blade shape towards the tip but I know I like it...a lot.
I think its my favorite work horse and, if I wasn't such a Magpie, I'd happily give up the rest of my collection to have a handful of these.
It really is a great knife isn't it. I found that it made the likes of my Guycep Bushcrafter and Enzo Trapper pretty much redundant.
The simple grip and thinness of the blade were for me a real blessing.
I wasn't quite sure of the reason for the difference in the grind geometry/blade shape towards the tip but I know I like it...a lot.
I think its my favorite work horse and, if I wasn't such a Magpie, I'd happily give up the rest of my collection to have a handful of these.
Thats a hell of a recomendation:O I'll have to get one now:)
I've got one and I'm not sure if it came like this or the last owner did it but it has a fairly steep secondary bevel I've being trying to remove to make it into a good carver. Really it needs power toold to sort it though.
I really like the handle though.
I've been told the difference in grind is so that you have a wood carving bit for most of the length but the foward section has improved meat preping capabilities
Thats a hell of a recomendation:O I'll have to get one now:)
Hope you're not disappointed! Its all personal preference though, and the majority of it is down to the thinness of the blade.
I've got one and I'm not sure if it came like this or the last owner did it but it has a fairly steep secondary bevel I've being trying to remove to make it into a good carver. Really it needs power toold to sort it though.
I really like the handle though.
I've been told the difference in grind is so that you have a wood carving bit for most of the length but the foward section has improved meat preping capabilities
Mine didn't come like that so it could have been the previous owner, unless they changed the manufacturing process?
That makes sense re. the grind and I've certainly noticed this myself, esp. when cleaning fish.
luresalive
11-10-08, 11:31 PM
yeah, I've got one and I'm very fond of it, nice knife to use...
yeah, I've got one and I'm very fond of it, nice knife to use...
Coming to think of it wasn't it your very good self that sent me the blade?:D
If it was, thanks again. I really should get a handle on it.
Gumbob
Schwert
13-10-08, 07:20 PM
I do not have any more images of this one just yet.
The previous owner of mine told me that the tip was great for sausage slicing, and I have to agree. I think there is something to the two profiles for food/wood work.
It is a nicely done knife. I don't know how the original grinds were done however. This one has essentially been taken to a zero grind then that thin edge convexed. Sharp.
I'm sure I have a blade only someplace too which I never got round to putting a handle on.
Any clue where you got that from Gumbob? Was it Europe? I know ragnar has/had them
I am about to get a standard made up 2000 from Heinnie, but I might get a blade instead if I can track one down :D
(I hear mention that it is 12C27 - anyone know if that is correct?)
Any clue where you got that from Gumbob?
I am about to get a standard one from Heinnie, but I might get a blade instead if I can track one down :D
(I hear mention that it is 12C27 - anyone know if that is correct?)
I got it from a member on here, Luresalive I think. I have seen them on the net somewhere. I'll have a look and let you know if I find it.
Not sure what the steel is but its pretty good;)
On second thoughts Noddy, PM me your postal addy and I'll sent it to you. I'll probably never get around to puting a handle on it anyhoo;)
Thanks very much! You are a very kind man - :D - PM en route
luresalive
18-01-09, 04:03 PM
The blades were originally sold By Per on his site, but once he sold them out he never got any more in..I've never seen the blade only since, however you can get the knives on the bay for under £20, and it's one knife everybody should have! Don't forget the pics of what you do with the blade Rob!
The blades were originally sold By Per on his site, but once he sold them out he never got any more in..I've never seen the blade only since, however you can get the knives on the bay for under £20, and it's one knife everybody should have! Don't forget the pics of what you do with the blade Rob!
I hope you don't mind me passing it on mate. I just don't have time to do it justice at the moment.
Cheers..........Ian
Will do!
Got a block of ebony and the plan is to carve it rather than anything else
Going to try to get the hole right to make it as a single piece
There must be a trick to that - anyone know what it is? :D:D
luresalive
18-01-09, 04:09 PM
I hope you don't mind me passing it on mate. I just don't have time to do it justice at the moment.
Cheers..........Ian
No worries at all Ian, now we'll both put pressure on Noddy to come up with something special !:D
No worries at all Ian, now we'll both put pressure on Noddy to come up with something special !:D
And plenty of pics from start to finish;)
What have I done - I'll need some kind of performance enhancer - is there a knifemakers equivalent for viagra?:D
luresalive
18-01-09, 04:19 PM
And plenty of pics from start to finish;)
Defo..a tutorial done in Noddy's own inimitable style, can't wait..how long shall we give him time wise for completion?:D
seany boy
18-01-09, 04:40 PM
Yeah there good user's.
I've had mine a good few years. Always seems incredibly light while being able to fill your hand nicely.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l135/cava58/NewKnife141.jpg
I've always fancied one of these and I've never seen a bad word against them. The only thing that stops me every time is that I have a couple of clipper style Moras to use for bushy type stuff and wonder, practically speaking, what am I gaining. Then I think to myself, that tip looks a bit high and a bit abruptly swept for carving duties and and I always come away without one:(
Please help me get over these hurdles and tell me why a couple of these will compliment my other scandis:D
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