Mora Knives Only

[Dave L.]

I just finished Cody Lundin's 98.6 Degrees, The Art of Keeping Your ASS ALIVE! (Great Book)

He clearly likes and uses Mora Knives. I have read about them little on this website but there isn't enough info on them. Most of the info here and there regarding the topic is limited to "I like them and they are cheap" posts (unless I missed something).
I went ahead and ordered three Frosts Mora Knives from ASE Best Glide based on Cody's recommendations in the book. He only designated about two pages to the knife so I thought we could compile more information here.
Why did you buy one?
What do you like/dislike about them?
How long has it lasted?
What are the limitations?
Best way to sharpen?
Is there a best brand/style?
Best carry method?
How do you use them?
...And any other good info.................

As the title reads "Mora Knives Only" please don't cloud up the thread with anything not pertaining to Mora-style Knives.

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[Travis B]

Do you happen to know the steel material? For that price, if they have quality steel I'll definitely have to grab one.

[awm14hp]

Do you happen to know the steel material? For that price, if they have quality steel I'll definitely have to grab one.

I have CLippers with both Stainless and carbon blades love them been using and abusing them for years as woods and camp and hunting knives and just usually strop them up and they are back to hair popping sharpness. I made my own simple kydex sheaths or use factory ones I carry them in my man bag that is always with me. Its funny when you use and abuse a knife that is this cheap its hard to go to top dollar ones. These have their place. The Mora or Frost is the SAK of the fixed blade world. Is there better yes but these are really good

[ucrt]

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It has been years since I kept up with knives but I think the Mora's used a "sandwiched" steel. Two soft layers of steel that support a hard steel in the center. I think it was a Swedish? composition.

I don't know about Frost now but years ago, they generally only had r-e-a-l-l-y cheap knives. I think he was kin to Jim Parker or something like that.

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[cbyrd556]

I have a Mora in my car kit. It's not a bad knife for the price. I've had mine for 10 years now and it just needs a resharpening after chopping small branches with it. I have 3 brand new ones in backup since they are so cheap. Don't get me wrong I love my Spydercos, but you can't beat the Mora for a cheap camp knife.

[K.L. Davis]

I don't know about Frost now but years ago, they generally only had r-e-a-l-l-y cheap knives. I think he was kin to Jim Parker or something like that.

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Just a heads up... I think you are talking about a different Frost - not really fair to compare the Frosts/Mora to Frost Cutlery

[K.L. Davis]

I have and have had several Moras, they are wonderful knives at a super price. Below is the pic that they provide to show the tang on the bushcraft series knives... it is not a full tang, but given everything the knives are capable of, there is no reason not to own one (or more!). I tell people... if you take 50 bucks, buy a Mora and a good machete or camp knife, you will be way more prepared than about half of the folks I have met with a lot more money tied up in one knife.

[Dave L.]

Do you happen to know the steel material? For that price, if they have quality steel I'll definitely have to grab one.

Looks good enough to try for $15.
Hope this helps:

Different Steels Grades from Frosts

The Clipper is Sandvik Stainless

Ease of sharpening in the field is apparently one of the reasons these knives are so popular (besides the cost). In Lundin's book he goes into why it sharpens easy but IIRC he states heavy use will make them require frequent sharpening.
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[Travis B]

Looks good enough to try for $15.
Hope this helps:

Different Steels Grades from Frosts

The Clipper is Sandvik Stainless

Ease of sharpening in the field is apparently one of the reasons these knives are so popular (besides the cost). In Lundin's book he goes into why it sharpens easy but IIRC he states heavy use will make them require frequent sharpening.
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Yeah actual steel information was what I was looking for. Thanks for the links

[Dave L.]

Yeah actual steel information was what I was looking for. Thanks for the links

EDIT:

I found the information you seek: It's Sandvik 12C27.

I bought 3, one for both my vehicles and one for my brother who is an avid backpacker.

Hopefully that link will help; my Google-Force is strong today.