Morakniv Wood Carving 106 Knife with Laminated Steel Blade, 3.2-Inch, M-106-1630
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These are 100% made in Sweden for sure. Greenwood workers all over the western world prefer these high-quality laminated blades.
The longer blade provides more leverage, and I prefer working with the slightly slimmer handle. I use two of these knives when carving ducks. They're well-made and maintain their acuity!
It's not a problem with the knife; rather, it's a problem with the user. The issue was that those individuals were abusing and neglecting their blades. The blade is very thin and can be damaged if misused; the band around the knife blade is steel and can rust if water gets in there and is not cleaned; there are no manufacturing flaws. Mora made that knife exactly how they wanted it to be made.
It all depends on the type of carving you're doing. The 106, which is 3'' in length, is ideal for spoons. The extra length is required for cutting across the back of the spoon's bowl. If you're not sure which grip to use with the knife, I recommend Swedish Carving Techniques and Spon (by Barn the Spoon). My daughter uses the smaller 120, but she's only 9.
Selected User Reviews For Morakniv Wood Carving 106 Knife with Laminated Steel Blade, 3.2-Inch, M-106-1630
Throughout the centuries, I have owned a number of these knives. I've used this knife to cut entire log cabins, and it never, ever dulls. Ok, a little dullness is inevitable, but these are the best knives I've ever owned. I'm only getting a new one because I lost mine in the belly of a flying sea serpent while escorting a group of hungry orphans across the Pacific to Wonderland. I cried for a week but got the kids to safety and never saw the beast again. Knives of high quality Get one for yourself.
Unlike other Morakniv knives, this one is unique. I'm not sure if the knife I got from this seller was a knockoff. Although the blade is rusted, it is still usable. The handle finish is different from what I've seen on my other Morakniv knives. The handle appears to be pine rather than birch, and it has the wrong grain orientation to the blade. Morakniv's name is engraved in a unique way. I received a replacement from a different seller (Amazon warehouse) that is far superior.
The blade had corroded and the handle was rough and unfinished when I received the "Mora. " Pock marks were visible on the blade, which appeared to have been coated in a lacquer-like coating. The knife was also labeled as a Frost edition, which it most certainly isn't. Could it be a case of poor quality control or someone selling low-cost knockoffs? I seriously doubt it's the first; I've owned and used many real Morakniv knives over the years, and I can honestly say that I've bought Mora knives in better condition from flea markets and rummage sales than the one I received. It will be returned to you. br>Short version of a long story: You will save time, money, and aggravation if you use this method. If you need a Mora knife, look for it somewhere else.
Small rust pits ran the length of the blade on both of the Mora knives I've received recently. I'm not sure if Mora's quality has suffered a significant decline, or if Amazon is selling defective stock or factory seconds. br>It's absurd that a brand-new knife would already have small rust pits.
It's just as good as, if not better than, a standard Classic. I've started to carry it around with me wherever I go. Even when I'm sleeping, the sheath holds up well for neck carry. I've discovered that the relatively flat blade with small belly works well for fire prep and also serves as a useful awl. I notice that I want to drill a lot more than other users. I'm blown away by how good this knife is at more than just carving. However, I find it to be a far more useful and enjoyable alternative to a traditional mora style blade.
Traditional and simple woodcarver of exceptional quality. An excellent and well-made woodworking knife that appears to be handmade and is a step above their mainstream blades. I didn't expect the knife to have a full tang all the way to the hilt, which makes it much easier to rehandle if necessary and strengthens the blade. My preferred wood for crafting tools, and it appears to be treated with linseed oil, which is a big plus for me! The blade is flawless and thicker than expected, which is an added bonus. Has a scandi grind and is made of Swedish carbon steel sandwiched between two pieces of steel.
I read some complaints about getting a rusted knife, and I believe this was the case. Mine appeared to have rust specs as well, but it appears that the knife came with a cosmoline or similar coating on the blade, which I was able to rub off with my thumbnail. Whatever appeared to be rust came off with the coating, so I'm guessing it's just dust or debris. There have also been reports of tipping issues. I haven't had that issue, but given how hard the core steel is, I can see how that could happen if too much torque is applied. In those cases, a mora basic would be a good choice; it's also good for carving and complements this knife.
These aren't collectibles or even family heirlooms, but if you want a knife that does what it's supposed to do and does it well, Mora is the way to go. This carving knife is an excellent purchase. It arrived with a vengeance; I cut myself on the first time I used it because it was so sharp. It only took a slicing motion with the tip of my weak hand index finger on the side of my weak hand index finger, and that was it. It's a lot of fun to carve with this knife. It maintains its sharpness for a long time and is simple to sharpen again when needed. The handle has a rougher texture than I expected, and it doesn't appear to have been treated in any way. At some point, I'll probably sand it down and apply BLO. I'm satisfied with this tool in general.