Bahco 2444 Mora knife modified for bushcraft

[RECONDO101st]

With all the different models of Moras, which one do you choose ?

[tamahagane1700]

@RECONDO101st My personal favorite is discontinued model - carbon steel Mora 840MG. AFAIK it is still available at some online shops.

[WildyJohn]

I really like the idea of the velcro strip to secure the handle, my mora has the tendancy of falling out if turned or bumped.

[linzhenlong]

I read somewhere on the web that the blade is rockwell hardness 55, for better corosion resistance, easier sharpening & toughness (for fishing etc). Not sure if this is true, but if so, it is a softer knife than the clipper, I believe. I just ordered one... not sure if anyone can verify this. I got it as the cheapest I could find in Australia ($22), so will be interesting to see how it goes. Do you have any updated thoughts on this knife?

[tamahagane1700]

@linzhenlong I have both Bahco 2444 (convexed and scandi grind) and Mora Clipper 860. Their HRC values are pretty close, but I am ready to agree with you that Bahco's steel might be somewhat softer. Unfortunately I don't know their exact HRC values. Both knives feel VERY comfortable in hand, they're easily sharpened, they cut and hold their edge fairly well, won't slip and are IMHO definitely worth the money.

[linzhenlong]

@tamahagane1700 I got my knife and did some sharpening. First with my el cheapo stone. Then 1k/6k king combi, got it real sharp & quickly too. I agree totally regarding the handle comfort. Great knife. I look forward to giving it some punishment, but won't be camping for quite a while, so just using it occasionally in the kitchen. Boned a chicken really well. No good on vegetables (wedges them), but fun to use on meat and packaging etc. Cheers

[mano13]

@linzhenlong @linzhenlong it might be using the sandvik 12c27mod instead of the original 12c27 there's about 1-2 point difference. You can check it out on AG Russell's steel guide. i don't really think that's significant but i didn't compare them yet. (i only got a 860mg, and planning on buying a bahco in a few days, 'cause the mora's got overpriced around here a few months back)

[SpartanJohns]

very nice

[fourpointohh]

i dont like the really like mora's but this video kinda turned me onto em

[CanItAlready]

Drilled a hole in the handle of my Clipper and filed the spine, but didn't go as far as convexing the edge. It seems to get a teensy bit convexed from stropping anyway. Used a piece of bicycle inner tube (a.k.a. "Ranger band") to solve the sheath retention problem. Friction with the rubberized grip on the knife is what holds it in place.

[PaulDeFitter]

Very nice, I mod my carbon steel clipper by filing the back flat for use with a fire steel.

I kept the flat grind & sharpen in the field with a cheap diamond file.

[leonkunik]

Could you tell me something about the quality of the Bahco knife before your mods? Was it sharp? Is it basically the same knife as mora clipper? Why did you change the grind of the knife and why would it be better for bushcraft?

[tamahagane1700]

Hello,

It is basically the same knife as Mora Clipper but branded Bahco, also the same value for money. It comes sharp enough for general work but not exactly shaving sharp. Convex is the easiest grind to maintain in the field with sandpaper kit that I use. It has "more metal right behind the edge" than other grinds, and thus it's less prone to damage. It lacks secondary bevels and so cuts with less resistance. It is suitable equally for game dressing, carving, fire and food preparation.