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#207314 - 09/05/10 01:31 AM Re: Mora of Sweden Knife #? [Re: gpsjack]
jzmtl Offline
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Registered: 03/18/10
Posts: 530
Loc: Montreal Canada
Quite well, they are hardened to 58+, or 61 in the laminated models. The factory scandi grind is a tad over 20°, while great for wood will not hold up to more abrasive materials. So depends on your use you may need to add a microbevel of 30° or even 40°.

Don't baton with them thou, the tang isn't strong enough.

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#207320 - 09/05/10 05:12 AM Re: Mora of Sweden Knife #? [Re: Outdoor_Quest]
dougwalkabout Offline
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Registered: 02/03/07
Posts: 3240
Loc: Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted By: Outdoor_Quest
Can anyone tell me how well these knives hold an edge? Is this a suitable hunting knife or better as a survival knife?


I've always been pretty happy with the Moras' edge holding. There are more expensive steels that hold an edge longer, but the tradeoff is they're harder to sharpen. It's pretty easy to get a working edge back on a Mora in the field.

Moras are quite suitable as hunting knives. I much prefer the polypro handles for slippery work, and IMO they're sturdier as well.

As for a "survival knife," that depends what you mean. Moras are built as cutting tools, and darn good ones for the money. If you plan to do a lot of prying and digging and massive abuse, though, Moras may not be for you. Though because they are inexpensive and light, you could easily carry two.

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#207345 - 09/05/10 04:47 PM Re: Mora of Sweden Knife #? [Re: gpsjack]
Outdoor_Quest Offline
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Registered: 08/17/09
Posts: 305
Loc: Central Oregon
Thank you, That is just what I wanted to know about holding an edge.

Blake
www.outdoorquest.biz

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