Mod for Mora Knife

[stevec038]

After reading all the good things about the Mora knives, I bought one a few months back and asked you all what would be the best thing to do with it first. Most of you mentioned putting a patina of somekind on it to help prevent rust. Between that and use the color is coming along nicely. I want to make a new sheath for it and am thinking of removing the blade guard using a dremel tool than shaping it in order to make what to me is a more attractive sheath. My question is do you readers think removing the guard to make the sheath is a good idea. Alternatives?
Thanks,
Stevec038
Midwest City, OK
USA

[Chinkapin]

Steve, there was a time when I wouldn't buy a hunting knife that didn't have a guard. But consider this: the only function of the guard is to keep your hand from slipping forward and sliding down the blade and giving you a nasty cut in the process. But, kitchen knives never have guards and how many times has you hand slipped down the blade? If the guard is ruining the looks of the knife or interfering with the sheath, dremel away! Hey, if you ruin it you're not out that much money.

[jojo]

Go for it. I think the only time a guard is useful is if you were trying to stab something, not really a need in the outdoor pursuits IMO. If it's in the way, just cut it off!

[Dougster]

I use a stainless mora for prepping pheasants and rabbits. It can get a little slippy when covered in goo.

I'd seriously leave that guard alone.

Not marketing but I'm happy to make you a bshcraft sheath that fits it with the fingerguard, have a look in makers market.

[Hoodoo]

Which mora is it?

Generally, I have little use for a guard but I don't mind a slight finger groove or nub of a guard.



I think the Mora 510 and 545 have one of the best handles going (top one is a 545).

But you don't even need the little nub if the handle is nicely (and not grossly) sculpted. Rod Garcia built his carver based somewhat on the 510.

[stevec038]

Thanks for the replies and pictures. I think the guard will have to go. On to the sheath.
Stevec038

[UCBerzerkeley]

510 and 545 rock. They are all I use now, having tried and then sold off various production 'bushcraft' knives. They weigh so little it is easier to run both the carbon and stainless, use the stainless for food prep and carbon for everything else.