Mora Knife Legacy

The KJ Eriksson N. 1701 made its first appearance in the KJE catalog of 1975 and it was an instant success, making it the product of the decade. The idea of the knife was a request by KJ Eriksson  Norwegian agent Rathe (who years later, also had an important role in the creation of the Mora2000 ) As the knife’s name implies, it's a hunting knife. With a very innovative design, it quickly became a very popular knife amongst hunters and outdoorsmen. The main most recognizable feature was the contoured grip that provided superior grip, especially when you have a wet hand. A design patent was filled by KJEriksson in November 1974 and approved in May 1975 KJE Catalog 1975 The production of 1701 ended in 2006 more than 30 years after it was introduced to the market. There was also a version for fishermen based on the same design, the N.301. Same handle, thinner profile blade, 1,5cm longer, and serrated back. The production of the 301 ended somewhere between 1990 and 2000. The b...