I actually prefer the Classic 2, but these are all great knives. Regarding the issue of the space where the blade meets the handle, I put gorilla glue in there on one knife and epoxy on another. Two years later both still seem to be wearing well and nothing harmful seems to be depositing in this space.

I have both. I recently bought them and I love them :)

Very good overview, thanks.

My Mora Companion has never let me down, I would like N01 or 2 but I am happy with just basic

all the best man , i wish i seen more of the cat she looks awesome i love cats , you can seal the gap with either bees wax or lee valley tool has a special sealant with a needle for application it was made to seal all sorts of cracks between the wood and the eye of the axe

Could try filling the gap at the tang with a hard epoxy to keep crud and water from getting in

@patrickmcgeachie1834

Жыл бұрын

I used super glue.

@Huckleberry68

Жыл бұрын

@@patrickmcgeachie1834that’ll work

lot to love in the mora classic. simple ,functional ,outstanding knife. as to the gap i used epoxy to seal the gap by the blade to keep water out

@punkj1093

3 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend this for a bush knife? Been looking at this and the Companion. I prefer the traditional wooden/metal handle of the Classic vs the rubber/plastic of the Companion. From what I’ve seen, the blades are similar, but I’d need to file the spine of the Classic if I wanted to use it for fire starting. Any pros/cons? Thanks!

@tecnotrog1

3 жыл бұрын

@@punkj1093 for a bushcraft knife its great ,what i did was take a dremle tool to the spine and 5 min later 90 degree spine..

@DamionJR4923

3 жыл бұрын

@@punkj1093 both are cheap enough get both and see what you like better. Both great for the price.

The sheath on that newer one is the same as one my great grandpa gave me that he bought 30 years ago

Great video. How did you make your belt loop on your oldest knife sheath?

I melted pine pitch into that gap and it's done pretty well. I mean, the gap is sealed to the edge of the ferrule. Waterproof...

Nice knives, I love that style for woodworking. My EDC is pretty similar. I carry an L.T. Wright Boattail.

@TheWildCusli

Жыл бұрын

Thanks :) Boat tail is a great choice. Keep it up :)

The new classic 1 and 2 also have full rat tangs. The shiny sheaths refers to Mora heritage - they used to have shiny black sheaths

You can use wax to prevent rust as well as oil. Plus you can fill that gap and keep moisture out

Cool video, good info. Thank you for sharing.

@TheWildCusli

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment :)

Thank you!

You can fill the bolster caps with glue, at least I always did. Dunno if it truely helps but it's something and I've had my classic for yikes over 10 years now. The classics are not dangerous to use, only to fight with lol.

@donnareynolds8884

3 жыл бұрын

This is my fighting knife.

So gut

I use epoxy but it is best done when the knife is new. Your new Classic was how all Mora knives were made long before they ever had plastic handles. Morakniv cheapened out by making the Classic tang not go all the way to the end of the handle, it seems like they may have gone back to the old way. Back in the day, the Classic was a cheaper Mora compared to the ones with stained handles with leather sheaths and metal ends.

P.S. I agree with you about the finger guard.

Love hearing the birds

@TheWildCusli

Жыл бұрын

Nature is beautifull :)

The plastic sheath will actually fill up with water if you are using it in the rain or snow. Then the next time you go to use it, it will have become rusted. If your lucky, you notice this before it ruins the finish. I didn't. I would like to make a leather one. Add that to the too many projects I have, by a factor of 10. I cut the tip, for an expedient solution, and provide a drain.

Fyi Next mora classic u get, drip wax into the gap in the handle and blade. It will seal off the gap for your blade.

@Spiritof48

3 жыл бұрын

Yes , exactly 👍 Back in the day they would use horse or pig fat and wax to protect the steel .

@Leman.Russ.6thLegion

3 жыл бұрын

@@Spiritof48 bout to make a vid about a Jeff White Knife I just found at a shop.

Blade meets handle space issie we use beeswax after squiriting a little oil down into it.

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Fill the handle where to tang enters with 888 glue, it’s very thin and super strong, it will penetrate deeply and seal it and strengthen it, great looking knife 👍😁💪🏻

@TheWildCusli

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip ;)

@davidnolan2115

11 ай бұрын

Problem with that is the wood will crack, having no room to contract/expand with humidity changes. Wax is a better solution

That dangler you made is awesome. How did you make it?

@TheWildCusli

3 жыл бұрын

I basicly made a macrame bracelet, then tied the ends around the sheath. Nothing fancy... but it works 🙃

@blacksheep6821

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheWildCusli ok. I’ll have to try that too. Thank you.

thx for review! what oil you used for handle?

@TheWildCusli

3 жыл бұрын

I usualy use Olive Oil 😉👍

Love Love Lova My classic original n,1.. I feel all that you an again

You can clean it out the best that you can. Then place a couple of drops of epoxy or shoe glue in it & let it cure. That should keep all crud out of the knives.

Ever considered putting some kind of sealant to fill the gap between the bolster and the tang? Anyway, nice video with some thoughtful points.

@TheWildCusli

Жыл бұрын

I beleive that at some point I put some sort of glue in there. Not the best quality because after some time it was gone. Nowadays I just squirt some oil in there and leave it be. I dont think that the gap is a huge deal, but its something to look out for. (Keep in mind, not every Mora will have a gap)

@daveburklund2295

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWildCusli Ah, very good. Well, I watched some of your other videos, and it seems you now have some backup Moras if this one ever fails. Seems like it's going strong, though! I enjoy your content! Regards!

@TheWildCusli

Жыл бұрын

@@daveburklund2295 thanks for the message. Apreciate it :)

Put jb weld in the tiny cracks between the blade

You should try to put some epoxy in the gap to close it up. I put Gorilla glue on my Classic 2, so far it has held up and kept the junk out.

Although I've cut the point off ghe bottom of my mora sheath tit also has two holes in the sback side . Ive noticed there are no drainage holes in your sheaths .

@TheWildCusli

5 ай бұрын

There is actually a small drainage hole in the bottom. Never had any issued with it :)

Do you mind sharing what type of oil you used on your handle? It's so beautiful... 🤤

@TheWildCusli

3 жыл бұрын

I used Extra Virgin Olive Oil, but im sure any other thin oil should get the same results. I beleive Boiled Linseed Oil would probably work even better, but olive oil is cheeper :)

@MrBooger92

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheWildCusli Thank you! I originally clicked on your video because your sheath caught my attention, but now I keep coming back to admire your handle. I've looked at so many mora vids for a decent looking natural wood handle, and hands down yours is the prettiest I've come across imo. Olive oil makes sense because of the natural shine. And that deep worn dark color fading to that lighter yellow hue over the grain gives it so much character. Seriously good job and thank SO much for the reply! Greatly appreciate it 👍

@jakubfator5562

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheWildCusli Hallo. And you just sanded the handle and then boiled in olive oil? Or you're used any stain?

@TheWildCusli

3 жыл бұрын

@@jakubfator5562 hello. I just sanded the handle and every once in a while applyied some oil. There was nothing really special that I did, it just got darker with time and use. 🙃

@jakubfator5562

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheWildCusli Oh, yup. Thanks for the fast answer. I want the same look. But I'm going to use a carnauba wax yet. After the oil. So I'm curious about the result! 😇

Please, what oil did you use? I sealed the gap on the base of the blade, with glue, or silicon glue, can't remember exactly, but I guess almost any glue would work! I did that the day I got it! Can you please tell me the oil you used? The oils I use, do not provide that beautiful tone yours got!!

@TheWildCusli

Жыл бұрын

Hey :) I usually use Extra Virgin Olive Oil, (since its food grade). But I have the knife for a while, so I've actually used many diferent oils on it, such as linseed oil and WD40 😅. I have other knives (moras included) in which I apply the same oils but dont get the same results... because I always end up using my old trustworthy knife. so what i figured is that what actually gives the knife hande its color is just simply using it. Thanks for the message, keep it up :)

@greekveteran2715

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWildCusli Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it!!

Using corn oil , olive oil , or vegetable oil will service the blade without contaminating food .

the reason why the classic nr.1 has a 3/4 tang is because it is the same blade as the 510 Q ,511Q, 546Q, crafline high Q and light my fire. classic nr. 1 i glued and maybe stonger than the other classics with full rat tail tang. because they are not glued. the carving knifes are the same and can easaly be reasmbled. your new clasic nr. 1/o is the same knife as the old nr.2/0 but thinner blade 2mm , the old was better 2.5mm. and the new ones cost about 50% more.

@escapetherace1943

Жыл бұрын

@@hobonoa7063 same, the classic companions are 2mm thick and never had an issue with mine...

Clean it up and put some 2 part epoxy on the holes that concern you to seal them off.

…yo tengo cuchillos Mora como diez años…y lo uso día a día colgado al cuello…en el campo la ciudad…la funda es especial…

@TheWildCusli

Жыл бұрын

Son muy buenos cuchillos. No uso el mío en la ciudad porque es ilegal donde vivo. Pero siempre que puedo los tengo en la cintura :)

Love this model but no fingers guard is just worried me

@TheWildCusli

3 жыл бұрын

There and classic moras with finger guards. I never cut myself for lack of finger guard, so I personaly think they only get in the way. No big deal though, have fun :)

How about solder with a soldering iron. You could seal the gap that way too no?

@TheWildCusli

2 ай бұрын

True, a very good permenant fix 👌👏

@JPazer

Ай бұрын

Nice idea. But isn't solder too weak for it to be permanent? I assume it would break off after some use. Welding would be better I guess but then that means much more effort/cost.

@TheWildCusli

Ай бұрын

@@JPazer welding would change the temper of the blade.

@JPazer

Ай бұрын

@@TheWildCusli didnt think of that

Mora classic is not a dangerous knife, it’s a usability is so much better than all the clumsy models with choils or guards or whatever gets in the way.

Is this Mora # 2/0?

@TheWildCusli

3 жыл бұрын

The smaller one is a Classic #1/0 😉

@lucianodaros

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheWildCusli Ok, thanks

Try to solder the gap if possible

@TheWildCusli

3 жыл бұрын

It's a good idea, probably should work well. Maybe I'll give it a try. Thanks for the tip ;)

Fill gap with glue

What oil do you use?

@TheWildCusli

Жыл бұрын

I usually use Extra Virgin Olive Oil, because its food grade. (whatever brand)

@heyarno

Жыл бұрын

@@TheWildCusli Thanks. I use WD-40 for mine(only the blades) and I wasn't satisfied. I'll give the olive oil a try. For handles, I'll stick to linseed oil, as it polymerises over time and gives good grip and weather protection.

@TheWildCusli

Жыл бұрын

@@heyarnoI've used WD40 as well, and many other oils of that kind. (And still do if I dont have any other) I have also used Linseed oil on the hande, but I prefer something that I can use on both handle and blade. Thats why I usually use olive oil. (And it doesnt leave the knife "tacky") But in the end... I dont think it really maters that much, as long as the knife is well cared for. Thanks for the message, keep it up :)

CD Drop some epoxy down the gap next to the blade.

......I use clear nail polish for the gap on mine......

@truth-Hurts375

Жыл бұрын

Try baking soda and superglue

Put some superglue or epoxy into this gap

@TheWildCusli

4 жыл бұрын

I've done that a couple of times with super glue, but eventually it chips away. Never tried with epoxy though. Thanks for the tip ;)

@Ukraineaissance2014

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheWildCusli id try pine resin

@scrapthrall

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ukraineaissance2014 Nice option. I went with bees wax. If it goes grubby I can dig it out with a toothpick and re-apply some fresh wax. I gently melt it into the gap with a lighter. It actually has some anti-bacterial action (foodprep.) and it's pretty much waterproof. I'll go look for some pine resin next dayhike.

@Ukraineaissance2014

3 жыл бұрын

@@scrapthrall beeswax is great, I carry a stick in my camping bag always for tasks like that and for waterproofing, as well as it being an extremely long burner in candles

just seal it with a normal glue uhu or somthing. super glue does not work. i have done it with all my classics.

Blade is the same as the Morakniv

Seal that gap with epoxy or CA glue. I did.

Коту огромный привет передавай 😅😂

And now we are not aloud to wear a knife in Sweden anymore, there is a new knife-law 2023 and the cops love to get you a BIG ticket!

@TheWildCusli

Жыл бұрын

😓

Prefer my old military knife.

just shove some wax in that unsealed area, it'll never come out. or glue

Yeah, the Mora Sheaths are cheap junk. Replace it with a real Sheath if you're so inclined .

I actually prefer the Classic 2, but these are all great knives. Regarding the issue of the space where the blade meets the handle, I put gorilla glue in there on one knife and epoxy on another. Two years later both still seem to be wearing well and nothing harmful seems to be depositing in this space.

@DamionJR4923

3 жыл бұрын

I like the slightly wider handle also.

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