Mora Knife of Sweden Clipper 840MG Carbon Steel Blade

by Mora of Sweden

• Carbon Steel Blade
• Sheath

Product Description

Mora of Sweden Knives - Carbon Steel FOS Clipper Fixed Blade Knife with Black Composition Handle: Model FT-840MG. 8 1/2" overall. 3 7/8" carbon steel blade. Black checkered rubber handle with green composition trim. Molded Military Green belt sheath. Made in Sweden.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B004NFQD1I
• Item model number: 840 MG
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,441 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #39 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Knives & Tools > Fixed-Blade Knives

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars High quality bushcraft knife without breaking the bank June 25, 2011

By bp

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Bushcrafters around the world are generally in agreement that these knifes give you the best bang for your buck. There are folks out there that would want to use it for cutting small trees down or batoning through logs for the fire. That is not what these knives are intended for, although I have seen plenty of evidence that they match up to those tasks and more, when owners have attempted to use them that way (just do a youtube search). If you are looking for a solid camp knife for carving tasks, making feather sticks, and general purpose use, this is a great choice. It is replacing the Mora TopQ that I currently use in tandem with my BK2 (primarily used for processing firewood). I wanted a carbon steel blade and favor the military green color for the outdoors. The 840MG even fits into the custom kydex neck carry sheath that I got for the TopQ (not quite as snug a fit, due to the very slight difference in the blade size, but it fits well enough.)

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing little knife! November 28, 2011

By Marco

Love this knife I own probably 7 Moras and all have a use somewhere, each back pack has one, each glove box has one, and we have one in each fishing box!

$12 bucks? Come on man..... I spend more money then that on a number 8 McNasty meal at Mc Donalds!

Bad: Not full tang, but I personally tried to break this knife just short of smashing the handle by battoning the wrong way and I even battoned through a brad nail and the Clipper just works....

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome little knife!! February 21, 2012

By Scott L. Williams

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Having purchased many different brand knives recently, I was not familiar with Mora. According to what I have read regarding the company and their products, most people think highly of them.
The knife is really a thing of beauty: compact, but not small by any means; lightweight; sharp as heck out of the package, etc. etc.
At this price, cannot see any negatives. Will probably pick up another couple to have around.
Update: After a few weeks, and multiple applications- this is the best knife I have ever owned, period. I will be purchasing several more, as at the price- feel like I'm stealing them.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Knife! March 30, 2012

By Jeremiah

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This is seriously the best knife I've ever owned. I am a military trained survival specialist. This is a "bushcraft knife" with the sharpest "out of box" blade that I've ever experienced. It has an unexpected heavy weight, and is designed to work hard. I'm very happy with this purchase, highly recommended.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Highest value knife produced today September 28, 2012

By Whammy

From the photo this actually appears to be the "Companion MG" which is the updated version of the "Clipper".

Regardless, I can't honestly say anything bad about this knife. Since I bought this knife I've sold or given away all of my other knives (except for my SOG Seal Pup and a couple of others that have sentimental value to me).

This is easily the sharpest knife out of the box and has the easiest to sharpen blade (although it has great edge retention so you shouldn't have to sharpen it for awhile) I've ever used in over 30 years of using knives, including knives that cost 20 times the price. Every time I cut something with it I find myself exclaiming "Ridiculous!!!".

The handle is perfect for my hand, the sheath is functional and easily modded using ranger bands, and the clip on the sheath will attach to your belt, watch pocket, regular pocket, a button, MOLLE webbing, or can be worn as a neck knife.

For knife newbies, Carbon steel requires some care to prevent rusting (i.e. wash, dry thoroughly, apply a thin coat of oil), but it's generally considered the best steel for a knife, and I agree.

You can also "force a patina" on it (basically "good" non-corrosive rust - Google "forced patina" for more info, I personally use mustard, a paper towel soaked with lemon juice, and/or vinegar). It looks cool and helps prevent "bad" corrosive Iron Oxide rust from moisture. If you work on a boat in the ocean or a similar environment you may want to get the Stainless version of this knife instead though, it's awesome too.

Do not hesitate to buy this knife. At this price even if you hate it you're not out much money - but I'm pretty sure you'll love it....

UPDATE (October 10th, 2012) - I have now used this knife to easily open lots of tough plastic packaging, cut open cans, stabbed it through corrugated tin to see if it would damage it, stripped the bark off of the hardest dead oak, chop insanely hard knots off of the same oak (making a walking staff), accidentally scraped it on concrete trying to get a terrible firesteel to work (don't scrimp on those), and countless other tasks, and all I managed to do was put some tiny gouges in the blade - this thing is a beast!

It took quite a bit of sharpening on my Arkansas stone to get the gouges from the concrete and metal out, but it will again slice paper to ribbons and easily shave hair, just like it came from the factory...

This has to be the easiest knife to sharpen on the planet, yet the edge retention is excellent - I don't understand how it's possible that a knife can be this good?!

Ridiculous - I'd give it 10/5 stars if that were possible!!! Read more ›

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Blade! January 14, 2012

By trapper

I have some really good $100 blades in my collection that I have used over the years, but i can honestly say the Mora is one of my favorite to use. This blade is very sturdy, very sharp, holds an edge, and has a comfortable handle. I teach survival classes and this blade will be the one that I use along with my Kukri. This blade can cut out bow drill kits, figure 4 traps, snare traps, and etc. better than any other blade I own. The shape of the blade and angles it has allows the blade to cut through wood with little effort.

This blade is also excellent for skinning animals. The blade stays sharp the whole time when I am skinning out whitetails or other animals I have trapped. I HIGHLY recommend this knife, I promise you will love it. For $15, you can not go wrong.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars this moras is for real August 21, 2011

By David Marin

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I took this product camping with me two weeks ago. It is crazy sharp and quickly took over the duties of larger much heavier knives. I am a believer this ones in my back pack from now on. Try it you can't go wrong for the price.