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Permalink Reply by stephen tungate on May 12, 2012 at 10:50

DO YOU HAVE PICTURES WE NEED TO SEE THEM BEFORE WE CAN TELL YOU ABOUT IT...

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Permalink Reply by Sam Campanotta on May 12, 2012 at 11:00

Thanks for the reply.  A buddy is gonna come over this afternoon and help me post some pictures of a whole bunch of different knives I inherited.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on May 12, 2012 at 17:19

Sam,

Stephen is correct on specific information.  I can tell you this much about the company

Mora knife (in Swedish: Morakniv) is a term used to refer to a range of popular belt-knives manufactured by the cutleries of the town of Mora in Dalarna, Sweden, primarily by Mora of Sweden. Having been used as every-day knives in Scandinavia for years, the knife has found particular favour in the bushcraft community on the basis of its simple and robust construction, easy maintainability and general versatility of use, and its comparatively low price-tag. Mora knives come highly recommended by notable bushcraft teachers Ray Mears, Cody Lundin and Mors Kochanski. Furthermore, in Sweden and Finland, mora knives are extensively used in construction and in the industry as general-purpose tools. Most mora knives are similar in design to Finnish puukkos.
The forging of Mora knife dates back to Medieval swordsmithing tradition. The blade of mora is forged of three slabs of steel. The heart section of the blade has traditionally been crucible steel of extremely high toughness and quality. The sides of the blade are of softer but more resilient steel. The result is an excellent tool which does not break easily, holds its edge well, and can cut even wrought iron and softer steel. Modern basic mora knives are blanked out of rolled steel and heat treated on an industrial line.

Mora knives have been mostly produced by "KJ Eriksson" and "Frosts Knivfabrik" companies. Those have merged their brands in 2008 under the "Mora of Sweden" brand.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on May 12, 2012 at 17:22

and a little more I found

In Mora, Sweden - the town where knife making has it's origins in the 1600's - K.J. Eriksson and Frosts Knife Manufacturing merged into a new company - Mora of Sweden in 2005.

However, more than 300 years experience lie behind today's modern knife factory. Knives were already manufactured during the 17th century in and around the town of Mora. Frosts Knivfabrik was started in 1891 by Erik Frost, and experienced knifesmith in the village of Östnor outside of Mora. His "Mora Knives" were soon widely acclaimed not only throughout Sweden. but also abroad. Success was quickly gained through their superior sharpness and toughness.

Eriksson & Mattssons Knivfabrik was found in 1912 by entrepreneurs Krång-Johan Eriksson and Lok-Anders Mattsson. Six years later, in 1918, the partners went their separate ways and the company changed its name to KJ Eriksson Knivfabrik.

A clear leader in Scandinavia, Mora of Sweden manufactures knives, which combine the skill of the knife smith with the latest technology and modern competitive manufacturing methods. Hundreds of models are available in specialized lines to meet the complete needs of sportsmen active in bushcraft survival, hunting, camping, sportsfishing and boating; woodworkers, craftsmen and tradesmen; as well as professionals in the commercial fish, meat, and poultry industries.

Mora of Sweden - a new name, a new company, still centuries of tradition and craftsmanship producing the right knife for every job.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on May 12, 2012 at 21:16

Jan thats fascinating stuff I had no idea Mora tied into Frost at all. Let alone the history behind the old company. Great stuff!

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Permalink Reply by Sam Campanotta on May 12, 2012 at 21:26

Thanks for the welcome Jan!  The information you gave me was incredible.  I need to get that picture out there soon.

Thanks,

Sam

Jan Carter said:

and a little more I found

In Mora, Sweden - the town where knife making has it's origins in the 1600's - K.J. Eriksson and Frosts Knife Manufacturing merged into a new company - Mora of Sweden in 2005.

However, more than 300 years experience lie behind today's modern knife factory. Knives were already manufactured during the 17th century in and around the town of Mora. Frosts Knivfabrik was started in 1891 by Erik Frost, and experienced knifesmith in the village of Östnor outside of Mora. His "Mora Knives" were soon widely acclaimed not only throughout Sweden. but also abroad. Success was quickly gained through their superior sharpness and toughness.

Eriksson & Mattssons Knivfabrik was found in 1912 by entrepreneurs Krång-Johan Eriksson and Lok-Anders Mattsson. Six years later, in 1918, the partners went their separate ways and the company changed its name to KJ Eriksson Knivfabrik.

A clear leader in Scandinavia, Mora of Sweden manufactures knives, which combine the skill of the knife smith with the latest technology and modern competitive manufacturing methods. Hundreds of models are available in specialized lines to meet the complete needs of sportsmen active in bushcraft survival, hunting, camping, sportsfishing and boating; woodworkers, craftsmen and tradesmen; as well as professionals in the commercial fish, meat, and poultry industries.

Mora of Sweden - a new name, a new company, still centuries of tradition and craftsmanship producing the right knife for every job.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on May 14, 2012 at 11:59

Wow Miss Jan, are you a school teacher? Great job! That's what this place is all about. Helping our fellow collector with knife education and making friends. I'll bet there's not another knife forum on the net that would help a new member that much. Wonderfull! Wish I could help Sam, maybe when you post some pictures.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on May 14, 2012 at 17:35

LOL Robert...Nope, just an information junkie

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Permalink Reply by Sam Campanotta on May 14, 2012 at 19:35

Jan...Thanks for putting your powers to good use LOL.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on May 15, 2012 at 20:18

Certainly my pleasure

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Permalink Reply by DELBERT COVER on November 1, 2016 at 18:53

I have a KJ erickssons knivfabrik presentation knife with a lot of Swedish on the box and dated 12 21 83. Comes with a real nice stitched sheath and the front of the knife has a picture of a moose standing in a lake and a sticker on the box says merry Christmas from Minnesota.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on November 1, 2016 at 19:18

I would sure love to see that one!

DELBERT COVER said:

I have a KJ erickssons knivfabrik presentation knife with a lot of Swedish on the box and dated 12 21 83. Comes with a real nice stitched sheath and the front of the knife has a picture of a moose standing in a lake and a sticker on the box says merry Christmas from Minnesota.

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