Morakniv Basic 511 Fixed Blade (2-Pack) on Massdrop [NOT USA Only]

raccoon · 2018-11-01T22:05:31.000Z

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/mora-basic-511-fixed-blade

I don't think I'm allowed to say the price, but is seems like a good deal.

You need to join Massdrop to see the price.

I don't buy fixed blades, but this one looks interesting.

EDIT:

Ships to:

- Australia
- Canada
- France
- Germany
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Sweden
- United Kingdom
- United States

strayz · 2018-11-02T22:47:32.000Z

For a 2 pack that is a very good deal.

I have a few they are mostly kept as knives I am ok treating as one should not use a knife for. Prying, jabbing holes in light tin work, running the sharpened end across packing staples. You know if fits the profile as a abuse knife.

I do like the carbon steel versions as you can force a vinegar patina on them to keep the blades less likely to rust ( They still will.) They also seem to hold an edge better than the SS ones.

kikkoman · 2018-11-02T23:05:48.000Z

strayz:

I do like the carbon steel versions as you can force a vinegar patina on them to keep the blades less likely to rust ( They still will.) They also seem to hold an edge better than the SS ones.

The takeaway from most comparisons on YT and elsewhere seems to be: no big difference in edge strength. Stainless has the obvious advantage of being stainless, but resharpening is _ a lot _ easier with carbon steel (some type of C100 IIRC).

And yes these are great utility knives. Even the Basic (2mm blade thickness) handles abuse like a champ.