Moras are capable and reliable as long as you restrict them to cutting tasks only. A good choice for backpacking and general woodcraft.
I have broken a couple of Moras over the years. Both times I got carried away and tried to dig/pry. Both were carbon steel versions, thin bladed, which I now avoid. Both snapped clean off, right where the blade meets the handle.
I find the plastic-handled stainless steel versions to be stronger, FWIW. And the weight/cost is so modest that I can afford to carry two if I really need a backup.
Edited by dougwalkabout (08/27/08 03:24 PM)