Mora Survival Knife 2000

[klkak]

I just received a Mora 2000 from Safe Zone LLC. Now keep in mind that I am not a Mora fan. I have had very bad luck with them. However I said I would use this new knife and give an honest opinion of it.

Initial impression: Good

The blade to handle fit is very good. The blade is 4 3/8” x 7/8' and extremely sharp out of the box. It appears to have a ¾ tang. The handle is a rubberized material and fills my large hands well. The sheath is made of injection molded plastic with a leather belt loop. I prefer heavy leather sheaths but this would add to the low cost of this knife.

Tomorrow I start testing it.

My first tests will include; chipping ice, cutting frozen birch bark off the tree and cutting thumb sized limbs off the tree for fire wood. I will also test it with a ferro rod to see how it works for starting a fire. These are things I commonly use my knives for. I will take pictures and share them.

Kevin.

[Ken]

Hey Crash! Something doesn't seem right about this thread..........

[klkak]

Hey Crash! Something doesn't seem right about this thread..........

And what might that be? Hmm!

[Batch]

Looking forward to your review...

[Ken]

And what might that be? Hmm!

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[Ken]

And what might that be? Hmm!

My Beagle, Clyde, never ever even growled at a person until a Forums Member posted a thread in an attempt to usurp the Quality Control Department. Later that night when I got home and opened the door there was this very bloody person huddled in a corner near the computer with Clyde sitting in front of him. I called the police and an ambulance then asked the kid if he'd read the Quality Control Department Regulations. He said yes but the dog acted friendly and didn't even growl. He said Clyde followed him through the house and let him turn on the computer and then attacked him as he hit the submit icon. The kid took over 100 stitches and will be scared for life. It never went to trial. One of the responding officers was a K-9 officer and he rewarded Clyde with many doggy treats. Clyde had never been trained to guard or attack. The K-9 officer said any dog is capable of bitting therefore "Beware of Dog" signs are always a good idea.

Good post, Kevin!

[klkak]

Oh, Ken. What a card. I laughed so hard I snorked.

[rwc1969]

I was going to get a Mora until I found out they weren't full tang. I use the butt of my knife to pound. I've had some near serious accidents with cheap, non-full tang fixed blades. I don't like them and couldn't recommend one to anybody.

I've had the handles break when cutting and cause some pretty bad cuts. and I didn't pound with these ones either cause I knew they weren't full tang.

Are any Moras full tang?

[crashdive123]

I don't believe any are (but there are a lot models - I may be wrong).

[oneraindog]

i dont know of a finished knife that is full tang but one of their models must be? (emphasis on the "?")

but if you are excited about making your own handle you have these options:

http://www.attacc.com/acatalog/FROST...FE_MAKING.html

http://www.eknifeworks.com/webapp/eC...lt&SKU=FSKB311

http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...t=1,51222&ap=1

http://www.bensbackwoods.com/servlet...aking%3ABlades

[Rick]

As far as I know, the only models with full tangs are the stainless steel knives with guards designed for kids. Models, 33, 34, 39 and 40. But why do you use your knife to hammer with?! Can't you use a rock? Proper tool for the proper job and all that.....

[Sarge47]

As far as I know, the only models with full tangs are the stainless steel knives with guards designed for kids. Models, 33, 34, 39 and 40. But why do you use your knife to hammer with?! Can't you use a rock? Proper tool for the proper job and all that.....

A knife should NEVER be used as a hammer! There are lots of other things that can be used, like a rock, the blunt end of an axe or hatchet, or even a lawyer's head...!

[Ken]

A knife should NEVER be used as a hammer! There are lots of other things that can be used, like a rock, the blunt end of an axe or hatchet, or even a lawyer's head...!

[Sarge47]

WOW! That took you all of 15 seconds to respond!

[Ken]

WOW! That took you all of 15 seconds to respond!

Wow! I didn't know that you could tell time!

[Sarge47]

Wow! I didn't know that you could tell time!

YEP! Didn't go to law school!

[Ken]

YEP! Didn't go to law school!

I see you're on a roll tonight, huh? Ran out of medication, did ya'?

[Sarge47]

I see you're on a roll tonight, huh? Ran out of medication, did ya'?

Isn't this "pick on a lawyer" month?

[Ken]

Isn't this "pick on a lawyer" month?

No. It's "send all your money to a lawyer" month.

[Sarge47]

No. It's "send all your money to a lawyer" month.

I got 20 cents that ain't doin' anything!