I bought one of these a while back to take with me on canoeing trips. I wanted something in stainless steel that I would not ha...  Read More

I bought one of these a while back to take with me on canoeing trips. I wanted something in stainless steel that I would not have to worry about if it got submerged or was around water all the time. Mora's carbon steel blades are excellent, but in this case, I would have to always worry about keeping the knife dry and oiled. I go on these trips several times a year and this knife has proven to be another great Mora knife. I love the blade profile on this knife and the handle has proven to grip nicely even when wet. Made of Swedish SS, the blade sharpens relatively easy and holds an edge well. I actually bought several more of these as a result and keep one in my tackle box as well.It was on one of these canoeing trips that my friend (we'll call him Chuck) saw my Mora knife for the first time and joked about the cheap plastic Chinese crap that I brought along. He then began to brag on his $160 knife that he brought. Chuck is one of these types who follows the rule that more expensive equals better. I simply grinned and mentioned that it was in fact Swedish made and not Chinese. Our guide however (we use an outfitters), overheard the conversation and noticed my knife. He immediately recognized the brand and commented on how good Mora knives are. Then he rummaged around his pack and produced a well used Mora classic (no. 2 I believe), and mentioned how he never went out without a Mora in his pack.Looking for some sort of validation on his $160 dollar knife, he asked the guide what he thought of his nice expensive knife. The guide simply said yeah that's nice. Looks expensive.. After that Chuck didn't do much bragging. Don't get me wrong, his $160 knife was a nice knife, however, and as I pointed out to him later, who would be worse off if they lost their knife in the river? Him and his $160 dollar knife, or me and my $35 dollar Mora? The moral of the story? Just because it's more expensive doesn't mean it's always better. Those who use and have an appreciation of good knives know Mora quality. Mora is pretty much universally recognized for their inexpensive yet high quality blades.You simply can't go wrong with Mora.  Read Less

i have and use other Mora blades. The standard Companion and the Bushcraft Black have been two of my favorite knives since gett...  Read More

i have and use other Mora blades. The standard Companion and the Bushcraft Black have been two of my favorite knives since getting them. This knife has the same outstanding grip that the Bushcraft Black has which is a very good thing. It is extremely comfortable in a variety of different grips and the texture stays grippy even when wet, without being abrasive.The 12c27 takes and holds a fantastic edge and is not hard to sharpen. The blade profile of this knife really makes it shine. It is thin, especially toward the tip and cuts wood with a precision that I didn't know I was capable of.The combination of the amazing edge geometry and the superior handle have quickly made this not only my favorite Mora, but one of my favorite knives ever. If you want something for heavy chopping or batoning look elsewhere. If you want a knife that puts the craft into bushcraft look no further.  Read Less