I own quite a few Moras, but not a 2000. Now this one won;t rust easily, it's Sandvik 12C27 stainless. I've never handled a 2000, but I've seen close-up pictures and it's got a very strange, somewhat cool, blade profile with a multi-faceted primary grind.
I've heard a couple or more people say they think it's Mora's best knife. I don;t know about that, because the 510 or one of the 700 series gets alot of attention too, plus they're a third of the cost almost. The 2000 sells for about $30.
If you never owned one, maybe consider one of their $10 or $12 knives. The 2000 has the same blade thickness (.098 - that's
roughly a tad under 3/32") as many of the others, though some are a little slimmer. Maybe start with a 911 or an 840 (one of my favorites, the CLipper), or any 700, 800, or 900 series Mora.
I mean, you could just jump right in on a 2000, but at $30, if it doesn;t suit your fancy, you might forego all the rest of the Moras, and that wouldn;t be good! (((
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Top to bottom: #780 Craftsman; #946; #840 Clipper (carbon steel); #510 carbon
Now, the two carbon blades come shiny, but I used a vinegar mixture on them to force a patina. The 2000 will come shiny and stay that way. ALl the Moras I've ordered (probably about 12) come razor sharp.... I mean
very sharp, except for two #510's which, while sharp, wouldn;t scare me, so they needed work.
Helix, they are indeed light. These are short-tanged, thin knives with plastic handles. Maybe they're a novelty, but they are for a reason, when you get yours I think you'll see why. They're highly functional, very sharp, light, and CHEAP! (((
))) BUT!: They're not the knife you're probably used to carrying. I mean, most people when first seeing a Mora think it's a toy. Wrong!
The sheaths are cheap, but very functional. I've given several away. My br-in-law keeps his on his boat and uses it fishing. My wife keeps hers in the kitchen drawer and uses it all the time. My daughter (10) carries hers in her backpack (she can gather, prep, and start her own fire with nothing more than her #740camo and a firesteel). I keep a #510 in
each of our vehicles, usually in the door "pocket". All my packs, including 3 BOBs each have a Mora of one model or another. A couple guys at work (who normally scoff at anything that's not Benchmade or Dozier) bought some Moras (one guy has bought 2 more that I know of).
In short: they're not the Buck or Busse or BM or CRK you're used to carrying, but you can carry them or store them strategically. They'll do whatever needs to be cut.
Regarding the strange grind - that's a Scandinavian grind. It really only has one grind, in contrast to 2 grinds on most knives. The Scandi grind is easy to sharpen on a flat stone (I use a waterstone 800) and maybe a Sharpmaker (I take a few
very light passes on the fine stones after sharpening on the waterstone. Then I strop. Very sharp knives and easy to maintain. The Scandi grind has become my favorite grind, replacing the convex grind, for me.
They'll be different for you. Again I suggest.... try one of the cheaper ones first..... maybe.
