Knives: DOs and DON'Ts

[zmtd8]

I just bought a Mora Companion Stainless Steel. This is probably the first knife that I have bought myself that I actually want to take care of. So I was wanting to get some pointers on how to take care of it. I want it to actually last.

 

Also, do any of you know where to get a new sheath for it? I got the neon orange one so it wouldn't lose it in the woods, but the sheath looks ridiculous carrying it on my waist. Not that I care about looks, but this sucker sticks out like a sore thumb.  Thanks for the help.  

[Guest tangojuliet]

well just oil it from time to time and keep it clean  now the sheath part we have a few leathersmiths on here that can help ya out ...

[Oh Shoot]

Hell, Moras are cheap, use the hell out of it and don't worry. If you can kill it, get another.

 

- OS

[xjsnake]

Here's a bunch of sheaths if you want to replace the factory one. Honestly the sheath will probably cost more than the knife

 

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XMora+Companion+Sheath+&_nkw=Mora+Companion+Sheath+&_sacat=0

[Spots]

Keep it sharp. If you need help on that, look under my topics, I have a large write up on sharpening. Keep it oiled, even being stainless it will eventually rust if you don't oil it. Don't use it for a prybar, screw driver, etc. Other than that you should be good to go. Keeping a knife sharp is the number 1 rule of owning a knife to me. A sharp knife makes everything easier and safer.

[gjohnsoniv]

Some of us make sheaths, just saying.

[Ted S.]

Don't cut yourself....but if you do, post the pics here: http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/79006-official-tgo-look-what-i-did-to-my-finger-thread-graphic/?hl=%2Bofficial+%2Btgo

[BrasilNuts]

Don't cut yourself....but if you do, post the pics here: http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/topic/79006-official-tgo-look-what-i-did-to-my-finger-thread-graphic/?hl=%2Bofficial+%2Btgo

That was the first thing I thought of when I saw the thread title.

DOs: Cut other things.

DONTs: Cut yourself.

But he went a different direction.

[Two Dogs]

Best sheath I could find.
http://www.grizzly-outdoors.com/shop/mora-mg-heavy-duty-grizzly-elite

[DWARREN123]

As said basic maintenance and sharpen it when needed.