Morakniv Craftline Robust Trade Knife with Carbon Steel Blade and Combi Sheath, 3.6-Inch
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These blades are 3/4 length stick tang style blades, as are most moras. These knives are capable of a great deal, and the truth is that many full tang knives are skeletonized, so full tang no longer serves a purpose. So, even if you're looking for a full tang, you should do your homework first. Mora makes an excellent full tang called the Garberg for 80 dollars. 00, but keep in mind that every job requires a different tool. Mora were originally used in carpentry, electric, and construction, so they'll last as long as you take care of them.
To strike a ferro rod, you'll need a 90° edge, which this won't provide without some filing or belt grinding. It's simple to fix to get to a 90-degree spine, but it won't strike very often until then. Mine was just filed down, and it's now a dazzling machine!
Yes, you can baton with it, which means splitting two people into two groups of two. For kindling, use branches that are 3 inches thick. It's not an axe, a prybar, or a massive 6 pound machete-- a knife-knife hybrid with limited real-world utility It is plenty durable, not a full tang knife but a 3/4 rat tail tang, which should be enough for any real-world situation, regardless of what survivalist rednecks on youtube seem to do with every knife; it is not a full tang knife but a 3/4 rat tail tang, which should be plenty for any real-world situation. It's a good knife for any average hiking or camping/backpacking task because of its high carbon steel, ease of sharpening, and ability to hold an edge. Apart from being lightweight and cutting rope, what does a climbing knife need to do? In that case, a blade with serrations would be preferable.
I use my robust every day, and it's a great all-around knife. The only mora I wouldn't use to process deer would be the classic series, simply because of the smooth wood handles. They'd most likely become quite slick as a result.
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This was the sharpest knife I've ever owned right out of the box, and I've had a lot of knives. Without even the tiniest slicing motion, this knife easily push cuts newsprint. That is something I have never seen before. This thing cuts like a dream and keeps its edge for a long time. Listen to the sound of a knife cutting through very thin catalog paper (Costco Connection if you're interested). )br>br>Reading the reviews, I was disturbed to discover that some people appear to be getting bad ones, implying that there may be a problem with our quality control; mine was perfect. br>br>The other frustrating thing is that people appear to order this knife without understanding what carbon steel is and how to treat it. So they either leave it to corrode or don't understand how carbon steel develops a patina and mistake it for a blade flaw. Many customers also appeared to have missed or misunderstood the description of the unfinished spine, and have expressed their dissatisfaction. This, however, is a feature of the blade, not a flaw, as it has a tough working quality. br>br> I'm not aware of another knife of this caliber available for $10 anywhere in the world. But, as soon as you get it, oil it, and keep it oiled and clean. I use a synthetic CLP that forms a protective film over the knife well.
Because this is the knife I use every day, I applied a protective black patina to it by soaking it in boiling vinegar. br>The chemical reaction is extremely violent. br>However, it appears to me that the patina has degraded the blade's original razor sharpness, leaving a powdery, sticking coating on the blade. br>I'll have to start from scratch now. If you sharpen the Scandi grind, it might resemble a miniature Cold Steel machete. I wouldn't try to force a patina on a carbon knife again; instead, I'll let it develop naturally. br>The difference between the patinated Mora Craftline Robust and the un-patinated Mora Craftline Robust is that the patinated Mora Craftline Robust is more durable. The cutting video features a patinated Mora Craftline Basic.
In restoring our 100-year-old house, I use knives a lot. house built in the 1800s Instead of abusing my prized, yet inexpensive, collection of Kershaw, CRKT, and Sarenmu folders, it occurred to me that a small, sturdy belt knife might be the ideal blade. This knife is a perfect match for the task at hand. I tested it on some thick leather scraps left over from some knife strops I make and sell as soon as I opened the package. This knife sliced through it more efficiently than a utility knife with a new blade. This tough leather was practically slashed by it. The sheath is ideal for what I intend to do with this knife, and the retention is excellent. When you shake the knife upside down and hard enough, it will come out slightly but not completely. These retention tests that I see on YouTube all the time are ludicrous. I can't imagine hanging upside down with this knife on my belt and being violently shaken enough to be concerned about it falling out of its sheath. If I had to pick a flaw, the knife's grip is excellent. I'd like to have a sharpening choil because it appears that sharpening the blade where it emerges from the handle will be impossible. And the crest-shaped plastic piece on the front of the sheath that allows this knife to ride shotgun with another Morakniv is pretty useless to me because it'll get snagged on things (and I'll never use it). I'm going to remove this section. The blade is much thicker than I require, but I suppose that's a good thing. Thanks to Morakniv and Amazon, I was able to get exactly what I needed at a ridiculously low price, and with the way I take care of my knives, this knife will undoubtedly last the rest of my life.
I have an Al- I have a Mar folding knife that I purchased for $140 over 25 years ago, and despite the fact that I paid less than $16, I believe this is a better knife. If you keep in mind that this knife is intended to be used as a tool rather than a pretty folding blade with fancy wooden sides, it will serve you well. This is probably the sharpest knife I've ever purchased, right out of the plastic bag it comes in. There isn't a single micro bevel on this piece. The bevel that you can see, starting about 1/3 of the way up from the edge, is sharpened from the beginning of the bevel all the way to the edge, providing an edge sharp enough to shave hair from your arm without much effort. br>br>The adjective "robust" given to this knife is well deserved. Although the gray plastic insert in the center of the handle is a little slick, the handle has a rubbery feel to it that will ensure a good grip. The blade's thickness ensures the most durability possible for a knife of this size. br>br>The spine of the blade has been left rough, ostensibly so that it can easily draw sparks from a ferrocerium rod, though I was unable to do so with my 1/2" x 6" rod. It's not a big deal because I keep my ferrocerium rod on the same lanyard as my striker. This knife is made of carbon steel, which has the advantage of lasting longer and being easier to sharpen than stainless steel knives. br>br>The only flaw I've found so far with this knife is the lack of a lanyard hole at the handle's far back end. But, since this isn't a full-tang knife, it's not a big deal, and if I keep moaning about the lack of a lanyard, I can easily drill a hole for one. br>br>My first action with this knife was to make a small pile of shavings from a pine limb that is SO hard that I had to use a chain saw to cut off an 8-inch length so that I could split it into kindling with a newly sharpened hatchet. In the photo below, you can see the small piece of wood from which I made the shavings. This small pile of shavings took me about 5 minutes to make, and when I was done, I couldn't tell the difference between how sharp the knife is now and how sharp it WAS when it came out of the shipping package. Despite the wood's toughness. br>br>Normally, I give a maximum of four stars in any review, believing that there must be something better out there that I haven't seen yet, but I have given this knife a full five stars without hesitation, as the quality of this knife, combined with its incredibly low price, makes it a knife that truly deserves five stars. I absolutely adore this knife. br>br>I plan on using it for many years to come. I'm blown away by how pleased I am with this magnificent knife.
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