Hi, I own a Mora 680 Viking Triflex steel and it strikes ferro rod very well (and it`s a cheap 3-4$ ferro rod from China). Maybe you don`t have 90 degree angle spine on your knife. On mora viking a have that ugly unfinished spine which the cheapest mora knifes have and it`s work with firesteels.
The type of steel is irrelevant for striking a firesteel- the spine just has to be sharp. I have that same knife, you just have to use the spine towards the tip. They purposely made it sharp to strike sparks. Of course, you can also square the rest of the spine on a stone, sandpaper or a belt grinder. I do this with all my Mora knives (so far 20+ and counting) all will create sparks from a fire steel no matter the steel (carbon, SS, Triflex).
@ThePanTian I believe you're confusing the Triflex with the Forest or the Signal. Those 2 models taper towered the tip. The Triflex and the Force are identical except for the blade steel and colors.
It will strike a ferro rod. Just run the spine over a belt sander or bench grinder a few times (remember, keep it cool or you'll fuck up the temper) to square it off, it'll strike sparks just fine.
if you ever get a hand on the Mora Force, get one. the blade doesn´t get so thin towards the tip. The triflex is good but the force is much more durable.
The Mora line are great knives! You definitely have a winner there.
I would caution you to learn some handling skills for both the knife and ax.. I don't want to see you get hurt. One of the first things i teach to students is how to properly hand their equipment.. you don't want to cut through yourself in a critical situation.
Good start guys! Same gear I carry on my store as well........good stuff! The Knife is actually a rat tail tang and not full tang tho. Which doesn't matter much to me. Had a Mora SL2 that was also rat tail and I couldn't seem to break it! Thumbs up!
@sargefaria Sarge, I was rifling through your videos and I can't find anything on the Trail Boss. Could you tell me the title of the video or just the web address if you have a video on it?
Are all moras the same?
nlgGamer 1 month ago
Hi, I own a Mora 680 Viking Triflex steel and it strikes ferro rod very well (and it`s a cheap 3-4$ ferro rod from China). Maybe you don`t have 90 degree angle spine on your knife. On mora viking a have that ugly unfinished spine which the cheapest mora knifes have and it`s work with firesteels.
Cheers:)
balonm 1 month ago
Dude you almost removed your kneecap!!!
kelplumber1 3 months ago
@kelplumber1 Almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades ;)
BRIKbushcraft 3 months ago
Just Orderd mine last night 1146 pm.
isaiahwbuddy 3 months ago
My Triflex strikes sparks from any ferrorod, even cheap knock offs.
q1qeu 6 months ago
The type of steel is irrelevant for striking a firesteel- the spine just has to be sharp. I have that same knife, you just have to use the spine towards the tip. They purposely made it sharp to strike sparks. Of course, you can also square the rest of the spine on a stone, sandpaper or a belt grinder. I do this with all my Mora knives (so far 20+ and counting) all will create sparks from a fire steel no matter the steel (carbon, SS, Triflex).
I hope this helps. Nice vid!
robbabcock1969 6 months ago
@ThePanTian I believe you're confusing the Triflex with the Forest or the Signal. Those 2 models taper towered the tip. The Triflex and the Force are identical except for the blade steel and colors.
BRIKbushcraft 8 months ago
It will strike a ferro rod. Just run the spine over a belt sander or bench grinder a few times (remember, keep it cool or you'll fuck up the temper) to square it off, it'll strike sparks just fine.
maethorize 8 months ago
I see,your Triflex have little circle on fingerguard.Allmost all Triflexs have it...
Absolutly great knife for bushcraft!
Crosurvival1994 10 months ago
UPDATE: The Mora Triflex is a great knife but be careful with the fine point of the tip. It recently chipped off a little bit. Be safe.
BRIKbushcraft 11 months ago
@BRIKbushcraft mine broke too on first day i had it too.... oh well it still good
krashdown102 10 months ago
@BRIKbushcraft
hey buddy,
if you ever get a hand on the Mora Force, get one. the blade doesn´t get so thin towards the tip. The triflex is good but the force is much more durable.
ThePanTian 8 months ago
Good vid. Keep up the good work.
jntroisi 1 year ago
it is called a triflex because it is 3 steels that are put together for extra strength. I also have that knife and it is a great knife
edxamador 1 year ago
Young Bro...
The Mora line are great knives! You definitely have a winner there.
I would caution you to learn some handling skills for both the knife and ax.. I don't want to see you get hurt. One of the first things i teach to students is how to properly hand their equipment.. you don't want to cut through yourself in a critical situation.
BushcraftOnFire 1 year ago
@BushcraftOnFire Thanks for the insight! I guess sometimes just we forget where we shouldn't put our hands on a knife lol
BRIKbushcraft 1 year ago
Good start guys! Same gear I carry on my store as well........good stuff! The Knife is actually a rat tail tang and not full tang tho. Which doesn't matter much to me. Had a Mora SL2 that was also rat tail and I couldn't seem to break it! Thumbs up!
sargefaria 1 year ago
@sargefaria Sarge, I was rifling through your videos and I can't find anything on the Trail Boss. Could you tell me the title of the video or just the web address if you have a video on it?
BRIKbushcraft 1 year ago