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    I was stoked to go home today as I just got this in the mail earlier this morning.
    Best news I received in the last 8 days.

    This is a mini-review. Please let me know if I missed anything or if you are interested in something about the blade…

    Meet Mora:

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    Specs off the ‘net:

    • 105 mm blade, 4.13″
    • 220 mm overall, 8.66″
    • Stainless Steel Blade
    • Manufacturer – Mora of Sweden
    • Made in Sweden

    The sheath is made of hard plastic in a fabulous OD Green. Never thought I’d be happy to see this shade of green again. The sheath comes with a fixed belt loop that can be slipped on without taking your belt off. Here’s a view of the back.

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    Notice the drain hole at the end. Being an open sheath, rain will be pouring through on a drizzly day.

    Made in Sweden, along with the manufacturer’s tags:

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    The knife sheathed. At this time, it’s a bit of a challenge to pull out the last 3 inches of the handle. I have medium-sized hands and I can’t pull it out without holding the other end down and gripping the handle by the (green) knock at the end.

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    It does have a thumb stud to push off from, but I guess it takes a little getting used to. Even with a belt loop, I think I’ll be fashioning a paracord retainer as a loop and hang the sheath as a dangler. I don’t see the belt loop working for me as designed (probably work on it over the weekend).

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    Close up view fail haha
    Etched on the blade is the MoraKniv logo, “Made in Sweden”, and “Stainless Steel”.

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    And the knife in it’s simplistic beauty.

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    Here’s a view beside a Spyderco Tenacious for size comparison.

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    And if you don’t have the Tenacious, here’s a view beside my REI membership card (standard credit card size)

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    First Impressions:

    • Price Point: A definite bargain.
    • Edge: The knife came wicked sharp. I graze my thumb across the edge and I say it’s razor sharp.
    • Ergonomics: Sits naturally at the palm of my hand, length is just right (for me that is). Rubbery feeling on the grip, you know this isn’t slipping off your hands.
    • Weight: Light to handle. It’s almost like carrying nothing.
    • Use: Can’t be used for hacking, chopping, or as a splitter, but this will make short work of any small tasks you put it too.

    There are a few small spurs left out where the plastic molds meet, but nothing a few knicks will fix. If I had to suggest anything for it, a lanyard hole would probably not be too much to ask. Over-all, for a $15 blade, not a bad score, eh?

    Other models are: 840 MG (same OD green theme, but no obvious difference I can see except for the $12 mark), 860F (bright orange instead of green), and the Classic #1 (carbon steel blade and red birch wood handle).

    Hope this helps those who are contemplating on getting a Mora.
    My advice? Stop thinking and just go get it.

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