Morakniv Knife Blade No. 2000 Stainless Steel Knife Blank For Knife Making, 4.5 Inch

This makes for an interesting build. The steel used in this is extremely hard. I tried to dill a 3/32" hole for a pin to anchor the guard, but couldn't even scratch the surface. Instead, I cut the slot in the guard and then used a key-hole file to shape the front of the slot (slides over tang) to match the curve of the knife at the tang. This created a very tight fit and allowed me to slide the guard forward onto the back of the blade. This places lateral forces forward onto the wider portion at the rear of the blade instead of on the tang which is a notorious weak spot. I used a long set time reinforced epoxy (maximum strength) to anchor the guard. There are cut-out features in the tang so I used fiber-glass enforced epoxy which will anchor the handle to the tang. Handle is ebony, white oak accents, and Morado grip. The pommel is also epoxied but has a screw that is counter sunk and runs threw the accent strips into the handle to provide a mechanical anchor to the handle as well. The blade is on the thin side, so your not going to use this for survival or bush-craft, However, All-in-all a nice knife that will be ideal for general purpose use I think.

I bought this for a project build for a friend. I am really pleased with the blank, came very sharp and I only tuned it a little on the leather strop.I ended up using birds eye maple (block) for the handle and a Sharpshooter sheath (see photos). Turned out pretty good and my buddy loves it. I will be doing this build again perhaps for me this time. I usually give my builds away to my buddies. I have done builds with a couple of Condor blanks and I think I like the Mora 2000 the best. This should be a good all around utility knife for hunting, camping, etc...Added 04/25/2018:This is my most recent custom build mora 2000. The handle material is bloodwood and the sheath is a Sharpshooter medium sheath. I really like these blades, this is the 5th custom build mora 2000 I have made using mostly wood for the handle material. I used water buffalo horn as a handle material on one of the builds and it turned out really nice. Once again, the blades are sharp and only need a little work with a leather strop. My buddies that I give them to really like them as well and use them often. This latest one will be gifted to a buddy of mine that is in our local Scotch Club (Highland Scotch Club). I just ordered another blade and sheath and this time, I am going to do a custom build for myself.I added a couple photos of the custom build with water buffalo horn as well.PeacePCD

You cannot beat the quality for the price. Amazing knives that look beautiful.

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This is a great project blade that turns out really nice! I have wanted a Mora 2000 since they came out and this was my chance! I made mine rather primitive with an elk antler with crown purchased from Pet Smart. I would have used a deer antler but I haven't shot one with a thick enough shaft for this blade. (Not horn hunter, I hunt for meat and hide) this blade was anchored in with 5 minute epoxy and pitch pine on the end which mixed with the epoxy. The knife is equal to the majority of the work I need to do in the woods and is great in the kitchen. The blade is stainless and like all Mora knives holds a great edge. You can do it with bone or wood as well. Great knife blade! Get one and make it your own!

Love it! I’m a knife maker and I’ve been looking into stainless steel options more lately. I’m a long time Mora fanatic, I’ve bought several of their knives and a few blanks like this in the past few years. My favorite is the Kansbol, which from what I understand the mora 2000 is the predecessor to. They’re a shade difference in size, but the only difference that might matter is that this doesn’t come with a 90 degree spine. Fine by me, I didn’t want one. This is standard Mora quality, absolutely no complaints. Honestly it’s quickly becoming my favorite knife— it combines the practicality and usefulness of a mora with my own beautiful, custom handle. Do yourself a favor and buy it

This is the blade for the Mora 2000, for a long time the best-reviewed Mora "long knife" (at 4.5" blade). Functionally, this is the same size and blade grind as the newer "Kansbol" and the "Garberg." Note the hollowed-out blade tip for finer work than butchering grizzly bears. Both Kansbol and Garberg are rated by professionals as among the best of mid-sized survival knives. I've got a Kansbol and I love it.At mid-2023, the Kansbol cost ranges between $36 and $91. The Garberg can be had for between $67 and $109. (I am not making this up.) You can get the fully manufactured 1992 version of the Mora 2000 for about $33 or the 20th Anniversary edition for $47 -- hey, it's a collector's item, right? The Garberg gets points because it has a longer tang hidden under the handle (it says here). I'm a long-time user of woods knives and I cannot imagine what I could do to the Mora 2000 without a blacksmith's hammer that would break the "short" tang out of the handle. I fully intend to put a cool handle on this 2000 blade and let envious people ask me where I bought it. Just to be clear, I have never had a bad Mora knife. This is a really cost-effective way to get one. Whaddya think? Two-piece wooden handle with the centerline grooved with a router to hold the tang? Where's my epoxy?

Liked the fact the it was sharp and well made, didn't like that I had to pay for it.