Mora Basic 511, How To Sharpen A 90 Degree Spine and SCRAPE

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Only people with experience using an angle grinder, bench grinder, or dremel tool should attempt this modification. On this one, I used a thin metal cutting disc, not recommended for flat grinding.

[@dlighted8861]

Would a basic belt sander work?

[@gregelston8926]

I love ❤ your slow-mo fire handlings! It’s as if you and the fire are shaking hands!

[@richardnichols1392]

Ive a few both for me and my grand kids ,they are really all the knife you'd need for most general outdoor activities imo

[@johnsnodgrass7535]

I remember reading in my bible about doing good for your enemies and by doing so ya pour hot coals on their heads. Many say yea that just burn em up, but Jewish tradition was someone was a fire tender and in the early mornings they would go door to door seeing if anyone needed hot coals to get their fires started, some folks would go to the fire tender with a container that they carried on their head and the fire tender would give them some hot coals to put in it.. Fire is one of the earliest convinces and i am so thankful to have found your channel!!!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Proverbs 25:21-22 and Romans 12:20-21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Mora Basic 511, You can see the spine’s chamfered corner gradually become more and more square with each pass of the grinder. Then... we get our SCRAPE on! Please follow the LINKs below and SUBSCRIBE. Thank You! Spine Sharpening My Mora Companion Stainless, A Superscraper kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHiraGChaM6Yg6c Make Your Knife's 90 Degree Spine Into A Superscraper kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZ6mqKx9a5qDgNE

[@ARAW-__-]

Careful grinding with a cutting disc ! I gave my 511 and bought a 510. I prefer them over the companion due to lighter design and thinner blade

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I wonder how many models of knives they have. I'll have to investigate.

[@ARAW-__-]

@DavidWestBgood2ppl They got so many, even for construction work ! I like to keep it simple, so I use the same basic tools all the time.

[@alexanderlapp5048]

I enjoyed this video. I haven't even attempted to grind the spine of a knife, but I am sure I could do it. I have lots of experience using small grinders. I should get a ferrel rod. Then I will have a reason to square up the edge of my knife spines. I was able to get a fire started with a Qtip and a junk Bic lighter that I found. Actually two fires with one Qtip.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

That’s cool!

[@aaronrhoades509]

I love my 511 🔪it's never let me down mine came razor blade Sharp Great video Dave

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I was surprised that both this 511 and the Companion that I just got 2 days ago, came dull.

[@gpaggs1280]

when i bought my first mora knife i also thought it needed sharpened thanks for reinforcing that idea dave

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Thank you!

[@keithricketts4867]

Can't beat the mora for quality/cost comparison..!!!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

True!

[@Pa62218]

Great content and channel thanks to the algorithm I came across your channel while looking for fatwood videos. Subscribed 💯

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I'm glad! Welcome aboard!

[@Wolf_K]

I bought a new Bahco file recently, done a few machete spines with ease and then four O1 knives. It done very well on the first two knives but by the time I got to the last two it was really struggling to do that nice new file cut as easy as the first two. Took too long. File is still ok for metal, just not hardened knife steel…I expected as much but needed them done. I don’t have a belt grinder thus the file. I was considering a belt grinder but I prefer non-powered tools where possible…might need to reconsider that. Thanks, David.

[@petezahrbock]

Mr, West. Heck yeah!! The video 📷 is awesome. Don't see why Mora don't do that with all knives? Anyway keep up the awesome work!!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

They ought to.

[@JH_1095]

I love the handle on the 511..

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I was concerned an Bout the plastic handle instead of the rubber like the Companion has. I think it will be alright

[@joehuber9168]

Thank you for sharing Mr west 👍👌🔥

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

My pleasure!

[@MichaelR58]

Good video David , thanks for sharing YAH bless !

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dlighted8861]

Why not weld a piece of file onto the spine?................made you think. 🤗😉🤗 All my Moras came to me nice and sharp.

[@dlighted8861]

I miss the red wooden handled Mora. Its now twice the price of that little knife.

[@BMaher23]

What degree angle would you say you put on there initially? I noticed you didn't just use the scandi grind angle to a burr. I did with mine but I still found it difficult to get it hair popping. I used the smiths like yours and I have a DMT diamond that's almost same as smiths. Btw the DMT is much more quality and lasts longer and is same price or cheaper. I got it sharp but I still feel it could get much sharper if you have any tips. Thank you.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I try to keep it at the scandi grind first then put a micro bevel on it. I never get mine that sharp either. You can use polish and a strop.

[@BMaher23]

@@DavidWestBgood2ppl Thank You, Sounds about right. Sometimes you need reassurance before you grind a nice knife into a pile of dust and a frown on you face. Must be their proprietary metal choice. Some knives like 17Crmov17 are impossible to dull. Couple swipes on a stone a bam razor sharp. Still love the Mora's though they are a unique and fine knife. I'm dying to get that bushcraft with the spongy handle. Appreciate the input David!

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

I just hand filed a 90 degree onto a Mora Robust and it was tough. What grit are you using on the angle grinder?

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

No grits on an angle grinder’s disc. This one is rated for Carbon Steel.

[@t.j.h2810]

So you mean it's a metal cutting disc ?@@DavidWestBgood2ppl

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

This one was the thin metal cutting disc, not recommended for flat grinding. Only people with experience using an angle grinder, bench grinder, or dremel tool should attempt this modification.

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

@@DavidWestBgood2ppl Understood. I have used all three, but mostly the bench and angle grinders. Auto and vintage bicycle restoration as a hobby. On the angle grinder, I usually run a floppy disc.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Flap Disc.

[@davidbrazell3866]

You're not gonna lose that knife in the weeds!

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

I love all things high viz!

[@stewartmcdonald4121]

I gave a baby blue and pink one to my niece

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

Nice!

[@walksalone175]

I am not that good with an angle grinder. My tool of choice is a 30+ year old 1x30 dremel belt grinder.

[@DavidWestBgood2ppl]

It'll work. You only need to square the spine from the handle down to the break. The break is where it angles down to the point.