I love Schnucks

[Rock Stolid]

I like the way my dad made his smoked meats. It was seasoned with
Hawaiian salt and pepper. That's it. He used stainless steel wire hooks
and hung them in the drum. It's all so stupidly simple. "Stupidly
simple" is my middle name.

Ya gotta quit givin' away secrets! A open head drum and some, readily
available hooks, bought online, are all you need for a smoker?
Is there anyone here with Weber stock? Sell it!

Weber is a gold mine as well as the gold standard in grills. Not much
chance they suffer any losses. Privately held too, no stock warrants.

Sigh, so often the gold nuggets are privately held. I would buy stock in
Morakniv in a second, if they were on the stock market! =(

Interesting name from past poasts:

https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/B009NZVZ3E?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

Added to my wish list, thx!

Love the deep cargo pants clip sheath and robust grip.

[D]

Post by Rock Stolid

I like the way my dad made his smoked meats. It was seasoned with
Hawaiian salt and pepper. That's it. He used stainless steel wire hooks
and hung them in the drum. It's all so stupidly simple. "Stupidly
simple" is my middle name.

Ya gotta quit givin' away secrets! A open head drum and some, readily
available hooks, bought online, are all you need for a smoker?
Is there anyone here with Weber stock? Sell it!

Weber is a gold mine as well as the gold standard in grills. Not much
chance they suffer any losses. Privately held too, no stock warrants.

Sigh, so often the gold nuggets are privately held. I would buy stock in
Morakniv in a second, if they were on the stock market! =(

https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/B009NZVZ3E?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1
Added to my wish list, thx!
Love the deep cargo pants clip sheath and robust grip.

It has unbeatable value for money. Not the best, but what you get for the
money is outstanding! That way, you don't have to cry if you lose it, you
just buy another one.

[Rock Stolid]

Post by D

Post by Rock Stolid

I like the way my dad made his smoked meats. It was seasoned with
Hawaiian salt and pepper. That's it. He used stainless steel wire hooks
and hung them in the drum. It's all so stupidly simple. "Stupidly
simple" is my middle name.

Ya gotta quit givin' away secrets! A open head drum and some, readily
available hooks, bought online, are all you need for a smoker?
Is there anyone here with Weber stock? Sell it!

Weber is a gold mine as well as the gold standard in grills. Not
much chance they suffer any losses. Privately held too, no stock
warrants.

Sigh, so often the gold nuggets are privately held. I would buy stock
in Morakniv in a second, if they were on the stock market! =(

https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/B009NZVZ3E?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1
Added to my wish list, thx!
Love the deep cargo pants clip sheath and robust grip.

It has unbeatable value for money. Not the best, but what you get for
the money is outstanding! That way, you don't have to cry if you lose
it, you just buy another one.

Like the able Victorinox carving knife, that softer but sturdy grip
means a lot in the field under adverse weather conditions.

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[D]

Post by D

Post by Rock Stolid

I like the way my dad made his smoked meats. It was seasoned with
Hawaiian salt and pepper. That's it. He used stainless steel wire hooks
and hung them in the drum. It's all so stupidly simple. "Stupidly
simple" is my middle name.

Ya gotta quit givin' away secrets! A open head drum and some, readily
available hooks, bought online, are all you need for a smoker?
Is there anyone here with Weber stock? Sell it!

Weber is a gold mine as well as the gold standard in grills. Not much
chance they suffer any losses. Privately held too, no stock warrants.

Sigh, so often the gold nuggets are privately held. I would buy stock in
Morakniv in a second, if they were on the stock market! =(

https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/B009NZVZ3E?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1
Added to my wish list, thx!
Love the deep cargo pants clip sheath and robust grip.

It has unbeatable value for money. Not the best, but what you get for the
money is outstanding! That way, you don't have to cry if you lose it, you
just buy another one.

Like the able Victorinox carving knife, that softer but sturdy grip means a
lot in the field under adverse weather conditions.
https://img.tatacliq.com/images/i7/1316Wx1468H/MP000000007131738_1316Wx1468H_202106171846033.jpeg

I don't know much about their carving knives, but I've had a small
Victorinox classic, and it's great! The only annoying thing is that most
shops in sweden have stopped sharpening knives due to "security reasons".

But, I have a nice arabian gentleman who has a small shop in a subway who
still does knife sharpening anyway.

[Rock Stolid]

Post by D

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by D

Post by Rock Stolid

I like the way my dad made his smoked meats. It was seasoned with
Hawaiian salt and pepper. That's it. He used stainless steel wire hooks
and hung them in the drum. It's all so stupidly simple. "Stupidly
simple" is my middle name.

Ya gotta quit givin' away secrets! A open head drum and some, readily
available hooks, bought online, are all you need for a smoker?
Is there anyone here with Weber stock? Sell it!

Weber is a gold mine as well as the gold standard in grills. Not
much chance they suffer any losses. Privately held too, no stock
warrants.

Sigh, so often the gold nuggets are privately held. I would buy
stock in Morakniv in a second, if they were on the stock market! =(

https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/B009NZVZ3E?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1
Added to my wish list, thx!
Love the deep cargo pants clip sheath and robust grip.

It has unbeatable value for money. Not the best, but what you get for
the money is outstanding! That way, you don't have to cry if you lose
it, you just buy another one.

Like the able Victorinox carving knife, that softer but sturdy grip
means a lot in the field under adverse weather conditions.
https://img.tatacliq.com/images/i7/1316Wx1468H/MP000000007131738_1316Wx1468H_202106171846033.jpeg

I don't know much about their carving knives, but I've had a small
Victorinox classic, and it's great! The only annoying thing is that most
shops in sweden have stopped sharpening knives due to "security reasons".

Seriously?

Post by D
But, I have a nice arabian gentleman who has a small shop in a subway
who still does knife sharpening anyway.

I like:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TA6pgR4bDmo?feature=share

I'm still using a 30 year old model.

[D]

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by D

Post by D

Post by Rock Stolid

I like the way my dad made his smoked meats. It was seasoned with
Hawaiian salt and pepper. That's it. He used stainless steel wire hooks
and hung them in the drum. It's all so stupidly simple. "Stupidly
simple" is my middle name.

Ya gotta quit givin' away secrets! A open head drum and some, readily
available hooks, bought online, are all you need for a smoker?
Is there anyone here with Weber stock? Sell it!

Weber is a gold mine as well as the gold standard in grills. Not much
chance they suffer any losses. Privately held too, no stock warrants.

Sigh, so often the gold nuggets are privately held. I would buy stock
in Morakniv in a second, if they were on the stock market! =(

https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/B009NZVZ3E?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1
Added to my wish list, thx!
Love the deep cargo pants clip sheath and robust grip.

It has unbeatable value for money. Not the best, but what you get for the
money is outstanding! That way, you don't have to cry if you lose it, you
just buy another one.

Like the able Victorinox carving knife, that softer but sturdy grip means
a lot in the field under adverse weather conditions.
https://img.tatacliq.com/images/i7/1316Wx1468H/MP000000007131738_1316Wx1468H_202106171846033.jpeg

I don't know much about their carving knives, but I've had a small
Victorinox classic, and it's great! The only annoying thing is that most
shops in sweden have stopped sharpening knives due to "security reasons".

Seriously?

Yep... believe it or not, that was the answer I got when I went to my
local shop.

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by D
But, I have a nice arabian gentleman who has a small shop in a subway who
still does knife sharpening anyway.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TA6pgR4bDmo?feature=share
I'm still using a 30 year old model.

Yes, I think I have a whetstone in the country house, I should probably
get it and just sharpen my own knives! =)

[Rock Stolid]

Post by D

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by D

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by D

Post by Rock Stolid

I like the way my dad made his smoked meats. It was seasoned with
Hawaiian salt and pepper. That's it. He used stainless steel wire hooks
and hung them in the drum. It's all so stupidly simple. "Stupidly
simple" is my middle name.

Ya gotta quit givin' away secrets! A open head drum and some, readily
available hooks, bought online, are all you need for a smoker?
Is there anyone here with Weber stock? Sell it!

Weber is a gold mine as well as the gold standard in grills. Not
much chance they suffer any losses. Privately held too, no stock
warrants.

Sigh, so often the gold nuggets are privately held. I would buy
stock in Morakniv in a second, if they were on the stock market! =(

https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/B009NZVZ3E?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1
Added to my wish list, thx!
Love the deep cargo pants clip sheath and robust grip.

It has unbeatable value for money. Not the best, but what you get
for the money is outstanding! That way, you don't have to cry if
you lose it, you just buy another one.

Like the able Victorinox carving knife, that softer but sturdy grip
means a lot in the field under adverse weather conditions.
https://img.tatacliq.com/images/i7/1316Wx1468H/MP000000007131738_1316Wx1468H_202106171846033.jpeg

I don't know much about their carving knives, but I've had a small
Victorinox classic, and it's great! The only annoying thing is that
most shops in sweden have stopped sharpening knives due to "security
reasons".

Seriously?

Yep... believe it or not, that was the answer I got when I went to my
local shop.

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by D
But, I have a nice arabian gentleman who has a small shop in a subway
who still does knife sharpening anyway.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TA6pgR4bDmo?feature=share
I'm still using a 30 year old model.

Yes, I think I have a whetstone in the country house, I should probably
get it and just sharpen my own knives! =)

I will say that for edge restoration or scuff buffing a good knifesmith
is the best way to go.

[D]

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by D

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by D

Post by Rock Stolid

I like the way my dad made his smoked meats. It was seasoned with
Hawaiian salt and pepper. That's it. He used stainless steel wire hooks
and hung them in the drum. It's all so stupidly simple. "Stupidly
simple" is my middle name.

Ya gotta quit givin' away secrets! A open head drum and some, readily
available hooks, bought online, are all you need for a smoker?
Is there anyone here with Weber stock? Sell it!

Weber is a gold mine as well as the gold standard in grills. Not
much chance they suffer any losses. Privately held too, no stock
warrants.

Sigh, so often the gold nuggets are privately held. I would buy stock
in Morakniv in a second, if they were on the stock market! =(

https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/B009NZVZ3E?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1
Added to my wish list, thx!
Love the deep cargo pants clip sheath and robust grip.

It has unbeatable value for money. Not the best, but what you get for
the money is outstanding! That way, you don't have to cry if you lose
it, you just buy another one.

Like the able Victorinox carving knife, that softer but sturdy grip
means a lot in the field under adverse weather conditions.
https://img.tatacliq.com/images/i7/1316Wx1468H/MP000000007131738_1316Wx1468H_202106171846033.jpeg

I don't know much about their carving knives, but I've had a small
Victorinox classic, and it's great! The only annoying thing is that most
shops in sweden have stopped sharpening knives due to "security reasons".

Seriously?

Yep... believe it or not, that was the answer I got when I went to my local
shop.

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by D
But, I have a nice arabian gentleman who has a small shop in a subway who
still does knife sharpening anyway.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TA6pgR4bDmo?feature=share
I'm still using a 30 year old model.

Yes, I think I have a whetstone in the country house, I should probably get
it and just sharpen my own knives! =)

I will say that for edge restoration or scuff buffing a good knifesmith is
the best way to go.

Oh yes! I was thinking about some lighter sharpening. For damaged edges I
don't think I would achive much.

[rbowman]

Post by D
I don't know much about their carving knives, but I've had a small
Victorinox classic, and it's great! The only annoying thing is that most
shops in sweden have stopped sharpening knives due to "security reasons".

Do they not sell whetstones in Sweden? Even Odin carried one and it came
in handy.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mead_of_poetry#Theft_by_Odin

[Frank]

Post by rbowman

Post by D
I don't know much about their carving knives, but I've had a small
Victorinox classic, and it's great! The only annoying thing is that most
shops in sweden have stopped sharpening knives due to "security reasons".

Do they not sell whetstones in Sweden? Even Odin carried one and it came
in handy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mead_of_poetry#Theft_by_Odin

Found that strange too and don't know anyone that sends knives out to be
sharpened. I can get a razors edge on my hunting knives.

[D]

Post by rbowman

Post by D
I don't know much about their carving knives, but I've had a small
Victorinox classic, and it's great! The only annoying thing is that most
shops in sweden have stopped sharpening knives due to "security reasons".

Do they not sell whetstones in Sweden? Even Odin carried one and it came
in handy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mead_of_poetry#Theft_by_Odin

They do! I think that will be my choice, unless they ban them due to
"safety concerns". ;)

[rbowman]

Post by D

Post by rbowman

Post by D
I don't know much about their carving knives, but I've had a small
Victorinox classic, and it's great! The only annoying thing is that
most shops in sweden have stopped sharpening knives due to "security
reasons".

Do they not sell whetstones in Sweden? Even Odin carried one and it
came in handy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mead_of_poetry#Theft_by_Odin

They do! I think that will be my choice, unless they ban them due to
"safety concerns". ;)

https://www.instructables.com/Scary-Sharp-on-a-Budget/

Some places have kits but the local hardware store has packs with an
assortment of aluminum oxide wet/dry paper. 800 grit is good enough but at
least here the auto parts stores carry the finer grits for body work,

YMMV but I went to a glass shop and asked to buy a piece of plate glass
about 9x11 inches. He asked if the size was critical. When I said it
wasn't he pulled a piece from the scrap pile, ran it through the grinder
to champ fer the edges, and gave it to me. Even if you have to buy a piece
it won't be much.

A light shot of spray adhesive holds the paper on.

If they ban sandpaper I'd suggest catching the next flight out.

fwiw, I do have the gadget he shows for sharpening plane irons and
chisels. I'm not OCD enough to use a digital angle block and just measure,
You don't need it for knives but instead of the sandpaper on glass you
could make a jig like this:

[D]

Post by rbowman

Post by D

Post by rbowman

Post by D
I don't know much about their carving knives, but I've had a small
Victorinox classic, and it's great! The only annoying thing is that
most shops in sweden have stopped sharpening knives due to "security
reasons".

Do they not sell whetstones in Sweden? Even Odin carried one and it
came in handy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mead_of_poetry#Theft_by_Odin

They do! I think that will be my choice, unless they ban them due to
"safety concerns". ;)

https://www.instructables.com/Scary-Sharp-on-a-Budget/
Some places have kits but the local hardware store has packs with an
assortment of aluminum oxide wet/dry paper. 800 grit is good enough but at
least here the auto parts stores carry the finer grits for body work,
YMMV but I went to a glass shop and asked to buy a piece of plate glass
about 9x11 inches. He asked if the size was critical. When I said it
wasn't he pulled a piece from the scrap pile, ran it through the grinder
to champ fer the edges, and gave it to me. Even if you have to buy a piece
it won't be much.
A light shot of spray adhesive holds the paper on.
If they ban sandpaper I'd suggest catching the next flight out.
fwiw, I do have the gadget he shows for sharpening plane irons and
chisels. I'm not OCD enough to use a digital angle block and just measure,
You don't need it for knives but instead of the sandpaper on glass you
http://youtu.be/wPHa-roeeFw

Talk about high tech! And here I was thinking about the generations old
whetstone that sits in a draw somewhere. ;)

[rbowman]

Post by Rock Stolid
https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/

B009NZVZ3E?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

Post by Rock Stolid
Added to my wish list, thx!
Love the deep cargo pants clip sheath and robust grip.

I've got one clipped to the sternum strap of one of my packs. They're not
as fancy but I've got a couple of the Classic No. 2s for utility knives.

https://morakniv.se/en/product/classic-no-2-c-red/

I've no idea why the Classic is more expensive than the Companion now.
iirc when I bought them they were cheaper.

[Rock Stolid]

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by Rock Stolid
https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/

B009NZVZ3E?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

Post by Rock Stolid
Added to my wish list, thx!
Love the deep cargo pants clip sheath and robust grip.

I've got one clipped to the sternum strap of one of my packs. They're not
as fancy but I've got a couple of the Classic No. 2s for utility knives.
https://morakniv.se/en/product/classic-no-2-c-red/
I've no idea why the Classic is more expensive than the Companion now.
iirc when I bought them they were cheaper.

TY for your review, at this price one can't help but add another!

I think the thickness of the blade may be the metric .90 vs. .125.

It's not all that common for sheath knives to offer large field clips,
most are belt loop configuration.

What baffles me is how a nation like Sweden can hit the marks on a
product like this and keep the price so reasonable in this global
economy without subbing it out to Jina.

:-)

[D]

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by Rock Stolid
https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/

B009NZVZ3E?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

Post by Rock Stolid
Added to my wish list, thx!
Love the deep cargo pants clip sheath and robust grip.

I've got one clipped to the sternum strap of one of my packs. They're not
as fancy but I've got a couple of the Classic No. 2s for utility knives.
https://morakniv.se/en/product/classic-no-2-c-red/
I've no idea why the Classic is more expensive than the Companion now.
iirc when I bought them they were cheaper.

TY for your review, at this price one can't help but add another!
I think the thickness of the blade may be the metric .90 vs. .125.

Yes, metric all the way I think.

Post by Rock Stolid
It's not all that common for sheath knives to offer large field clips, most
are belt loop configuration.
What baffles me is how a nation like Sweden can hit the marks on a product
like this and keep the price so reasonable in this global economy without
subbing it out to Jina.
:-)

This is indeed a mystery of the universe! I also find it fascinating that
they are actually produced in sweden, and they remain competitive, at that
price!

They do have a factory, and if memory serves, it produces about 10000
blades per day. Perhaps another reason is that Sandvik steel. Since
Sandvik steel is also produced locally, I imagine they can get it cheaply,
quickly, and with a minimal cost of transportation.

Yet another factor is that they are located in the country side, so that
enables them to keep salaries lower than in more populated areas.

[Rock Stolid]

Post by D

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by Rock Stolid
https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/

B009NZVZ3E?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

Post by Rock Stolid
Added to my wish list, thx!
Love the deep cargo pants clip sheath and robust grip.

I've got one clipped to the sternum strap of one of my packs. They're not
as fancy but I've got a couple of the Classic No. 2s for utility knives.
https://morakniv.se/en/product/classic-no-2-c-red/
I've no idea why the Classic is more expensive than the Companion now.
iirc when I bought them they were cheaper.

TY for your review, at this price one can't help but add another!
I think the thickness of the blade may be the metric .90 vs. .125.

Yes, metric all the way I think.

Post by Rock Stolid
It's not all that common for sheath knives to offer large field clips,
most are belt loop configuration.
What baffles me is how a nation like Sweden can hit the marks on a
product like this and keep the price so reasonable in this global
economy without subbing it out to Jina.
:-)

This is indeed a mystery of the universe! I also find it fascinating
that they are actually produced in sweden, and they remain competitive,
at that price!
They do have a factory, and if memory serves, it produces about 10000
blades per day. Perhaps another reason is that Sandvik steel. Since
Sandvik steel is also produced locally, I imagine they can get it
cheaply, quickly, and with a minimal cost of transportation.
Yet another factor is that they are located in the country side, so that
enables them to keep salaries lower than in more populated areas.

Here we go:

Even the shipping and stocking lady is wearing her morakniv in its sheath!

;-)

[D]

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by D

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by Rock Stolid
https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/

B009NZVZ3E?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

Post by Rock Stolid
Added to my wish list, thx!
Love the deep cargo pants clip sheath and robust grip.

I've got one clipped to the sternum strap of one of my packs. They're not
as fancy but I've got a couple of the Classic No. 2s for utility knives.
https://morakniv.se/en/product/classic-no-2-c-red/
I've no idea why the Classic is more expensive than the Companion now.
iirc when I bought them they were cheaper.

TY for your review, at this price one can't help but add another!
I think the thickness of the blade may be the metric .90 vs. .125.

Yes, metric all the way I think.

Post by Rock Stolid
It's not all that common for sheath knives to offer large field clips,
most are belt loop configuration.
What baffles me is how a nation like Sweden can hit the marks on a product
like this and keep the price so reasonable in this global economy without
subbing it out to Jina.
:-)

This is indeed a mystery of the universe! I also find it fascinating that
they are actually produced in sweden, and they remain competitive, at that
price!
They do have a factory, and if memory serves, it produces about 10000
blades per day. Perhaps another reason is that Sandvik steel. Since Sandvik
steel is also produced locally, I imagine they can get it cheaply, quickly,
and with a minimal cost of transportation.
Yet another factor is that they are located in the country side, so that
enables them to keep salaries lower than in more populated areas.

http://youtu.be/j02OFV5jC5k
Even the shipping and stocking lady is wearing her morakniv in its sheath!
;-)

This is so fascinating! I just love this kind of automation and machines!

[Rock Stolid]

Post by D

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by D

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by Rock Stolid
https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/

B009NZVZ3E?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

Post by Rock Stolid
Added to my wish list, thx!
Love the deep cargo pants clip sheath and robust grip.

I've got one clipped to the sternum strap of one of my packs. They're not
as fancy but I've got a couple of the Classic No. 2s for utility knives.
https://morakniv.se/en/product/classic-no-2-c-red/
I've no idea why the Classic is more expensive than the Companion now.
iirc when I bought them they were cheaper.

TY for your review, at this price one can't help but add another!
I think the thickness of the blade may be the metric .90 vs. .125.

Yes, metric all the way I think.

Post by Rock Stolid
It's not all that common for sheath knives to offer large field
clips, most are belt loop configuration.
What baffles me is how a nation like Sweden can hit the marks on a
product like this and keep the price so reasonable in this global
economy without subbing it out to Jina.
:-)

This is indeed a mystery of the universe! I also find it fascinating
that they are actually produced in sweden, and they remain
competitive, at that price!
They do have a factory, and if memory serves, it produces about 10000
blades per day. Perhaps another reason is that Sandvik steel. Since
Sandvik steel is also produced locally, I imagine they can get it
cheaply, quickly, and with a minimal cost of transportation.
Yet another factor is that they are located in the country side, so
that enables them to keep salaries lower than in more populated areas.

http://youtu.be/j02OFV5jC5k
Even the shipping and stocking lady is wearing her morakniv in its sheath!
;-)

This is so fascinating! I just love this kind of automation and machines!

It's a very well laid out and tidy operation with actual people doing
worthwhile things.

I'm shocked it even exists these days shocked in a good way.

[D]

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by D

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by D

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by Rock Stolid

Post by Rock Stolid
https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/

B009NZVZ3E?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

Post by Rock Stolid
Added to my wish list, thx!
Love the deep cargo pants clip sheath and robust grip.

I've got one clipped to the sternum strap of one of my packs. They're not
as fancy but I've got a couple of the Classic No. 2s for utility knives.
https://morakniv.se/en/product/classic-no-2-c-red/
I've no idea why the Classic is more expensive than the Companion now.
iirc when I bought them they were cheaper.

TY for your review, at this price one can't help but add another!
I think the thickness of the blade may be the metric .90 vs. .125.

Yes, metric all the way I think.

Post by Rock Stolid
It's not all that common for sheath knives to offer large field clips,
most are belt loop configuration.
What baffles me is how a nation like Sweden can hit the marks on a
product like this and keep the price so reasonable in this global
economy without subbing it out to Jina.
:-)

This is indeed a mystery of the universe! I also find it fascinating that
they are actually produced in sweden, and they remain competitive, at
that price!
They do have a factory, and if memory serves, it produces about 10000
blades per day. Perhaps another reason is that Sandvik steel. Since
Sandvik steel is also produced locally, I imagine they can get it
cheaply, quickly, and with a minimal cost of transportation.
Yet another factor is that they are located in the country side, so that
enables them to keep salaries lower than in more populated areas.

http://youtu.be/j02OFV5jC5k
Even the shipping and stocking lady is wearing her morakniv in its sheath!
;-)

This is so fascinating! I just love this kind of automation and machines!

It's a very well laid out and tidy operation with actual people doing
worthwhile things.
I'm shocked it even exists these days shocked in a good way.

Me too! I wonder what other examples there are? What about Buck knifes,
aren't they entirely made in the US and are they not very family oriented
as a company as well?

[Rock Stolid]

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https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/

B009NZVZ3E?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

Post by Rock Stolid
Added to my wish list, thx!
Love the deep cargo pants clip sheath and robust grip.

I've got one clipped to the sternum strap of one of my packs. They're not
as fancy but I've got a couple of the Classic No. 2s for utility knives.
https://morakniv.se/en/product/classic-no-2-c-red/
I've no idea why the Classic is more expensive than the Companion now.
iirc when I bought them they were cheaper.

TY for your review, at this price one can't help but add another!
I think the thickness of the blade may be the metric .90 vs. .125.

Yes, metric all the way I think.

Post by Rock Stolid
It's not all that common for sheath knives to offer large field
clips, most are belt loop configuration.
What baffles me is how a nation like Sweden can hit the marks on a
product like this and keep the price so reasonable in this global
economy without subbing it out to Jina.
:-)

This is indeed a mystery of the universe! I also find it
fascinating that they are actually produced in sweden, and they
remain competitive, at that price!
They do have a factory, and if memory serves, it produces about
10000 blades per day. Perhaps another reason is that Sandvik steel.
Since Sandvik steel is also produced locally, I imagine they can
get it cheaply, quickly, and with a minimal cost of transportation.
Yet another factor is that they are located in the country side, so
that enables them to keep salaries lower than in more populated areas.

http://youtu.be/j02OFV5jC5k
Even the shipping and stocking lady is wearing her morakniv in its sheath!
;-)

This is so fascinating! I just love this kind of automation and machines!

It's a very well laid out and tidy operation with actual people doing
worthwhile things.
I'm shocked it even exists these days shocked in a good way.

Me too! I wonder what other examples there are? What about Buck knifes,
aren't they entirely made in the US and are they not very family
oriented as a company as well?

Yes!

[D]

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https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/

B009NZVZ3E?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

Post by Rock Stolid
Added to my wish list, thx!
Love the deep cargo pants clip sheath and robust grip.

I've got one clipped to the sternum strap of one of my packs. They're not
as fancy but I've got a couple of the Classic No. 2s for utility knives.
https://morakniv.se/en/product/classic-no-2-c-red/
I've no idea why the Classic is more expensive than the Companion now.
iirc when I bought them they were cheaper.

TY for your review, at this price one can't help but add another!
I think the thickness of the blade may be the metric .90 vs. .125.

Yes, metric all the way I think.

Post by Rock Stolid
It's not all that common for sheath knives to offer large field clips,
most are belt loop configuration.
What baffles me is how a nation like Sweden can hit the marks on a
product like this and keep the price so reasonable in this global
economy without subbing it out to Jina.
:-)

This is indeed a mystery of the universe! I also find it fascinating
that they are actually produced in sweden, and they remain competitive,
at that price!
They do have a factory, and if memory serves, it produces about 10000
blades per day. Perhaps another reason is that Sandvik steel. Since
Sandvik steel is also produced locally, I imagine they can get it
cheaply, quickly, and with a minimal cost of transportation.
Yet another factor is that they are located in the country side, so
that enables them to keep salaries lower than in more populated areas.

http://youtu.be/j02OFV5jC5k
Even the shipping and stocking lady is wearing her morakniv in its sheath!
;-)

This is so fascinating! I just love this kind of automation and machines!

It's a very well laid out and tidy operation with actual people doing
worthwhile things.
I'm shocked it even exists these days shocked in a good way.

Me too! I wonder what other examples there are? What about Buck knifes,
aren't they entirely made in the US and are they not very family oriented
as a company as well?

Yes!

That warms the heart!

[Hank Rogers]

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https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/

B009NZVZ3E?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

Post by Rock Stolid
Added to my wish list, thx!
Love the deep cargo pants clip sheath and robust grip.

I've got one clipped to the sternum strap of one of my packs. They're not
as fancy but I've got a couple of the Classic No. 2s for utility knives.
https://morakniv.se/en/product/classic-no-2-c-red/
I've no idea why the Classic is more expensive than the Companion now.
iirc when I bought them they were cheaper.

TY for your review, at this price one can't help but add another!
I think the thickness of the blade may be the metric .90 vs. .125.

Yes, metric all the way I think.

Post by Rock Stolid
It's not all that common for sheath knives to offer large field
clips, most are belt loop configuration.
What baffles me is how a nation like Sweden can hit the marks on
a product like this and keep the price so reasonable in this
global economy without subbing it out to Jina.
:-)

This is indeed a mystery of the universe! I also find it
fascinating that they are actually produced in sweden, and they
remain competitive, at that price!
They do have a factory, and if memory serves, it produces about
10000 blades per day. Perhaps another reason is that Sandvik
steel. Since Sandvik steel is also produced locally, I imagine
they can get it cheaply, quickly, and with a minimal cost of
transportation.
Yet another factor is that they are located in the country side,
so that enables them to keep salaries lower than in more
populated areas.

http://youtu.be/j02OFV5jC5k
Even the shipping and stocking lady is wearing her morakniv in its sheath!
;-)

This is so fascinating! I just love this kind of automation and machines!

It's a very well laid out and tidy operation with actual people
doing worthwhile things.
I'm shocked it even exists these days shocked in a good way.

Me too! I wonder what other examples there are? What about Buck
knifes, aren't they entirely made in the US and are they not very
family oriented as a company as well?

Yes!

That warms the heart!

I can tell you that many years ago, each buck knife came with an
evangelical pamphlet extolling christian virtues. I don't know if they
still do that.

I bought my first buck knife at an army PX back in 1972, and bought
several after that. It was model 105 hunting knife.

They are good knives, but not exceptional. You can't hone them past a
point, or you'll get a wire edge, but they do they hold up well and are
certainly not shabby at all. I've skinned out and dressed many deer with
it and it worked just fine. I'd give them a B for the hunting knives,
but no more than a C for their pocket knives.

[D]

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That warms the heart!

I can tell you that many years ago, each buck knife came with an evangelical
pamphlet extolling christian virtues. I don't know if they still do that.

Yes, I remember with my 110 I received it and it spoke about how
important Christ was to their company and that they see him as a board
member.

I bought my first buck knife at an army PX back in 1972, and bought several
after that. It was model 105 hunting knife.
They are good knives, but not exceptional. You can't hone them past a point,
or you'll get a wire edge, but they do they hold up well and are certainly
not shabby at all. I've skinned out and dressed many deer with it and it
worked just fine. I'd give them a B for the hunting knives, but no more than
a C for their pocket knives.

I find knives that are not too good a good thing. That means that if it
gets damaged, I can always buy a new one, and I won't worry about using
it hard. If I had a 500 USD knife, I would perhaps refrain from using it
as much as I would use a 100 USD knife.

That's what I love with the Moras, use them, and if something happens,
buy a new one for 15 USD.

I also bought a Garberg as a birthday gift and that thing feels as if it
could survive a nuclear blast. It was more expensive though at around 70
USD or so.

[D]

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https://www.amazon.com/Morakniv-Companion-Sandvik-4-1-Inch-Military/dp/

B009NZVZ3E?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1

Post by Rock Stolid
Added to my wish list, thx!
Love the deep cargo pants clip sheath and robust grip.

I've got one clipped to the sternum strap of one of my packs. They're not
as fancy but I've got a couple of the Classic No. 2s for utility knives.
https://morakniv.se/en/product/classic-no-2-c-red/
I've no idea why the Classic is more expensive than the Companion now.
iirc when I bought them they were cheaper.

Branding. The classic is the one that 99% of all swedes played with when
they were children, so I suspect they are capitalizing on peoples
nostalgia. ;)

[rbowman]

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Branding. The classic is the one that 99% of all swedes played with when
they were children, so I suspect they are capitalizing on peoples
nostalgia.

You may be right. I carried a 'cat knife' in high school and for years
after.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercator_K55K

I have one with all the black paint worn off, a missing loop, and the
blade worn down from repeated sharpening. However, I also have one I
bought a few years ago from nostalgia. It was more than ten times what I
paid in the early '60s. It's on my desk in a plastic sleeve, a memento
rather than an everyday tool.

Besides being cheap the knives had two things going for them. They are so
flat they could be carried in a back pocket behind a wallet and not be
detected in a casual pat down. With a little work with a small file the
profile of the root of the blade could be smoothed out so it could be
flicked open with one hand.

[D]

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Branding. The classic is the one that 99% of all swedes played with when
they were children, so I suspect they are capitalizing on peoples
nostalgia.

You may be right. I carried a 'cat knife' in high school and for years
after.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercator_K55K
I have one with all the black paint worn off, a missing loop, and the
blade worn down from repeated sharpening. However, I also have one I
bought a few years ago from nostalgia. It was more than ten times what I
paid in the early '60s. It's on my desk in a plastic sleeve, a memento
rather than an everyday tool.

In the country house I have an old Mora that must be around 35 years old,
if not older. It's been battered, thrown, dropped, been used to dig with
etc. etc. So many memories bound up in that knife. I think that one day, I
should really take the time to polish it, sharpen it, and oil the wood to
restore it to its former glory!

Post by rbowman
Besides being cheap the knives had two things going for them. They are so
flat they could be carried in a back pocket behind a wallet and not be
detected in a casual pat down. With a little work with a small file the
profile of the root of the blade could be smoothed out so it could be
flicked open with one hand.

I love it! I call that a "hackable" product. Products which are designed
in a way so that you can then lovingly improve them and tailor them to
your own unique taste! =)

[rbowman]

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In the country house I have an old Mora that must be around 35 years
old, if not older. It's been battered, thrown, dropped, been used to dig
with etc. etc. So many memories bound up in that knife. I think that one
day, I should really take the time to polish it, sharpen it, and oil the
wood to restore it to its former glory!

I've got a Buck 110 about that old. The blade is about a 1/4 shorter than
OEM after I broke the tip off trying to pry a staple out of a fence post
and reshaped it. I also have a virginal 50th Anniversary edition which was
another nostalgia purchase. I could open a knife store. My desk letter
opener is an Opinel No. 8 because I thought it looked cool.

[D]

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In the country house I have an old Mora that must be around 35 years
old, if not older. It's been battered, thrown, dropped, been used to dig
with etc. etc. So many memories bound up in that knife. I think that one
day, I should really take the time to polish it, sharpen it, and oil the
wood to restore it to its former glory!

I've got a Buck 110 about that old. The blade is about a 1/4 shorter than
OEM after I broke the tip off trying to pry a staple out of a fence post
and reshaped it. I also have a virginal 50th Anniversary edition which was
another nostalgia purchase. I could open a knife store. My desk letter
opener is an Opinel No. 8 because I thought it looked cool.

Take care of those gems! They should passed on, loved, and cared for, for
generation after generation!

[Rock Stolid]

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In the country house I have an old Mora that must be around 35 years
old, if not older. It's been battered, thrown, dropped, been used to dig
with etc. etc. So many memories bound up in that knife. I think that one
day, I should really take the time to polish it, sharpen it, and oil the
wood to restore it to its former glory!

I've got a Buck 110 about that old. The blade is about a 1/4 shorter than
OEM after I broke the tip off trying to pry a staple out of a fence post
and reshaped it. I also have a virginal 50th Anniversary edition which was
another nostalgia purchase. I could open a knife store. My desk letter
opener is an Opinel No. 8 because I thought it looked cool.

Ya know, that is just a very cool way to re-purpose that classic French
lunch knife.


https://www.opinel-usa.com/products/no-8-opinel-stainless-steel-blade

I've always found that rotating collar lock to be simple but robust closure.

[rbowman]

Post by Rock Stolid
Ya know, that is just a very cool way to re-purpose that classic French
lunch knife.
https://www.opinel-usa.com/products/no-8-opinel-stainless-steel-blade
I've always found that rotating collar lock to be simple but robust closure.

It gets the job done. I've got an assortment of locking folders and that's
the simplest.

[Rock Stolid]

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Post by Rock Stolid
Ya know, that is just a very cool way to re-purpose that classic French
lunch knife.
https://www.opinel-usa.com/products/no-8-opinel-stainless-steel-blade
I've always found that rotating collar lock to be simple but robust closure.

It gets the job done. I've got an assortment of locking folders and that's
the simplest.

Here's another trick one, no longer in production:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/305764406583

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/BU436DKBX/buck-436-dark-blue-short-revolution

Rotating blade is a sound design choice.

[rbowman]

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/305764406583

https://www.crkt.com/knife/snap-folding-knife-with-snap-lock

That's my version of a fidget spinner. With practice you can open it one-
handed without slicing a finger off. It doesn't work left-handed and my
right hand isn't the most dexterous, pardon the pun, but I get it done.

[D]

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Post by Rock Stolid
https://www.ebay.com/itm/305764406583

https://www.crkt.com/knife/snap-folding-knife-with-snap-lock
That's my version of a fidget spinner. With practice you can open it one-
handed without slicing a finger off. It doesn't work left-handed and my
right hand isn't the most dexterous, pardon the pun, but I get it done.

Fidget spinners are for nerds! Real men use throwing stars instead! ;)

[rbowman]

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Post by Rock Stolid
https://www.ebay.com/itm/305764406583

https://www.crkt.com/knife/snap-folding-knife-with-snap-lock
That's my version of a fidget spinner. With practice you can open it one-
handed without slicing a finger off. It doesn't work left-handed and my
right hand isn't the most dexterous, pardon the pun, but I get it done.

Fidget spinners are for nerds! Real men use throwing stars instead! ;)

I suppose arrows fit the category but I'm not fond of weapons you throw to
your enemy.

[D]

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Post by Rock Stolid
https://www.ebay.com/itm/305764406583

https://www.crkt.com/knife/snap-folding-knife-with-snap-lock
That's my version of a fidget spinner. With practice you can open it one-
handed without slicing a finger off. It doesn't work left-handed and my
right hand isn't the most dexterous, pardon the pun, but I get it done.

Fidget spinners are for nerds! Real men use throwing stars instead! ;)

I suppose arrows fit the category but I'm not fond of weapons you throw to
your enemy.

This is the truth! I prefer long range or traps! I'll sit at home reading
a book in front of the fireplace and the enemy walks himself into a trap.
Couldn't be more convenient! ;)

[Hiram Freeborn]

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Post by Rock Stolid
https://www.ebay.com/itm/305764406583

https://www.crkt.com/knife/snap-folding-knife-with-snap-lock
That's my version of a fidget spinner. With practice you can open it one-
handed without slicing a finger off. It doesn't work left-handed and my
right hand isn't the most dexterous, pardon the pun, but I get it done.

Fidget spinners are for nerds! Real men use throwing stars instead! ;)

I suppose arrows fit the category but I'm not fond of weapons you throw to
your enemy.

This is the truth! I prefer long range or traps! I'll sit at home
reading a book in front of the fireplace and the enemy walks himself
into a trap. Couldn't be more convenient! ;)

Heh...

[Hiram Freeborn]

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Post by Rock Stolid
https://www.ebay.com/itm/305764406583

https://www.crkt.com/knife/snap-folding-knife-with-snap-lock
That's my version of a fidget spinner. With practice you can open it one-
handed without slicing a finger off. It doesn't work left-handed and my
right hand isn't the most dexterous, pardon the pun, but I get it done.

+1

CRKT is like the Columbia of knife makers.

[Frank]

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Post by D
In the country house I have an old Mora that must be around 35 years
old, if not older. It's been battered, thrown, dropped, been used to dig
with etc. etc. So many memories bound up in that knife. I think that one
day, I should really take the time to polish it, sharpen it, and oil the
wood to restore it to its former glory!

I've got a Buck 110 about that old. The blade is about a 1/4 shorter than
OEM after I broke the tip off trying to pry a staple out of a fence post
and reshaped it. I also have a virginal 50th Anniversary edition which was
another nostalgia purchase. I could open a knife store. My desk letter
opener is an Opinel No. 8 because I thought it looked cool.

I have one too. It is old too. Just used for hunting and it is as good
as new. See the current price is $65.