Welcome back to another gear review, folks! I have been extremely excited about this new little knife and have been eager to get my review up for it. So without further ado let’s jump into my Mora Eldris Review!
Mora Eldris Review
I picked up my first Mora Eldris (the red one) a short month ago and immediately put it to work in my outdoor/bushcraft kit. I was so excited about this knife when Mora started promoting it and I wasn’t let down in the least when I started using it. In fact, I immediately turned around and bought a second Eldris (yellow) the day after my first one arrived in the mail.
The specs of this knife are really unique and I love them. If you’re unfamiliar, I’ll drop them below:
- Overall Length: 5.60″
- Blade Length: 2.20″
- Blade Steel: Sandvik 12C27 (Stainless)
- Knife Weight: 2.20(oz)
- Knife w/ Sheath Weight: 2.80(oz)
- Made in Sweden
- Price: $23.95 (current pricing on Amazon)
Eldris Price vs. Value
A lot of people have griped at Morakniv because of the price bumps on their latest knives. But I’m totally satisfied with their pricing structure. The new Mora Eldris, Garberg, and Kansbol have all taken a bump in quality.
Blade Steel: The Sandvik 12C27 Stainless steel is phenomenal. It holds a shaving edge even after continuous hours of work. And it’s very easy to resharpen.
Neck Knife Kit: I personally purchased one neck knife combo and one plain sheath version. If I were to do it over again, I would get the neck knife combo for both.
Sheath Quality: The Eldris Sheath is very secure and ambidextrous. The leather retention strap included in the neck knife kit adds some piece of mind since it’s carried upside down. And lastly, the fire steel (also part of the neck knife kit) is small but very capable.
Neck Knife Kit Value: Would I say it’s a justified $14 price bump to get the neck knife components, instead of the bare sheath? Yes, I would. Considering you’ll spend $15-20 on a quality ferro rod.
Overall Quality of the Knife Itself: It’s Morakniv’s typical (and excellent) quality, but even better. Everything about this knife is beefed up and feels higher in quality. I’ve been a Mora fan for years now and these New-For-2016 knives have really impressed me.
Feel of the Mora Eldris
Sizing: I wear a small/medium sized glove and it fills my palm perfectly. It’s also worth noting that the Eldris is a fantastic knife for small kids to use (though I still feel more comfortable with my younger kids having a finger guard).
Overall Comfort: I have put in a lot of time with my Eldris knives and I can say they are extremely comfortable to work with. I use them for continuous stretches of time and I have no issues with discomfort. (carving, general bushcraft tasks, utility tasks, food prep, etc)
Mora Eldris Performance
Blade Performance: I mainly use the Mora Eldris as a utility blade around camp, an EDC Blade in the Winter Months and a carving knife for bushcraft projects. The Scandi grind digs deep into wood. While the saber(ish) grind at the end does a great job on detailed cuts as well as food prep.
Firemaking Tasks: The Eldris will not be as effective as its larger siblings (Kansbol, Bushcraft Black or Garberg) for batoning tasks. But it’s certainly capable of splitting up some small pieces of kindling to get your fire going. Where I feel it shines for fire making is making quick feather sticks around the fire ring. And, of course, its sharp 90° spine for use with a fire steel.
Varying Blade Angles/Grinds: A lot of people look at the Mora Eldris blade and mention how many angles/bevels there are. And yes, there is quite a bit going on. But I’ve found that every angle/bevel has its purpose.
The heel of the blade (the scandi grind) works wonders for heavy-duty cuts. While the belly and tip (the saber-ish grind) are excellent for detailed cuts and food prep.
Who would love the Eldris?
I would recommend the Mora Eldris to anyone looking for a small and lightweight fixed blade that can handle 85-90% of the things you will encounter on a day hike or campout. I honestly find myself reaching for the Eldris over my belt knife 8 out of 10 times if I’m carrying both.
(Update) Even now, in October/November of 2018, this is still my preferred Winter Neck Knife. I love this knife so much and would recommend it without hesitation!
Would the Eldris work as a primary knife?
It could work as a primary blade in some cases if you’re knowledgeable and skilled with a knife. But if you’re planning to make a large fire on your outing (especially in colder months) I would recommend bringing an ax, tomahawk or larger full tang knife for efficiency purposes.
Eldris paired with another Mora: In my opinion, the Mora Eldris pairs perfectly with the Mora Garberg without overlapping too much in terms of capabilities. The Garberg will just give you a slight edge for heavier work when more blade length is needed.
Mora Eldris (10 out of a 10):
The Mora Eldris is now my permanent companion when I go outdoors. It is far too handy to leave behind and it fits the bill for a lot of tasks that I encounter while I’m out.
Morakniv has been hitting home-run after home-run as of late. Their Kansbol and Garberg are both fantastic and welcomed knives in the companies lineup. And the Eldris is no exception. This knife is fantastic and a true joy to work with.
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Ethics Statement: I personally purchased both of my Mora Eldris Knives. Morakniv has not previously proof-read or influenced this article in any way. All opinions, statements, and content are my own.
