Morakniv carving knives
Morakniv carving knives
EXPERT KNOWLEDGE MORAKNIV CARVING KNIVES
History and origin
Cutting tools have been manufactured in the area around the town of Mora in central Sweden for over 400 years. The Mora knife, developed by Erich Frost over 100 years ago, is synonymous with functionality and reliability.
The term craft knife:
Many makes can be categorised as work knives, but the Mora knife is one of the classic representatives. Usually associated with Finnish or Swedish knives, the term work knife describes a larger carving knife. Originally hand-forged and hand-crafted, the Mora knife was, however, already made from partly factory-made blades due to its popularity. The blades had pointed shapes to make it easier to guide the knife, especially in narrow areas. For this cutting technique, the knife was gripped at the back of the blade and guided with just a few fingers or even just the little finger on the handle. Above all, a work knife must be robustly made. Erich Frost, who originally made the wood carving knives for the employees of his wooden sledge factory, placed extreme importance on robust construction. This meant that the knives were durable, a mandatory characteristic in order to make the best possible use of the limited Material resources available at the time. This pattern of action was instrumental in shaping the reputation of Mora knives and thus the concept of the work knife.
What makes a Morakniv carving knife special?
Morakniv carving knives are characterised by their exceptional sharpness and durability. The manufacturer offers carving knives with different blade types, including blades made of carbon steel and laminated steel. Blades made of carbon steel (colloquially known as carbon steel) are easy to sharpen and have a very good edge retention, but are not Rustproof. Laminated blades consist of three layers: a hardness layer for the cutting edge and two softer layers to the left and right of the centre layer. This construction ensures an extremely sharp and flexible blade that is less susceptible to breakage. The choice of the right blade type depends on the specific requirements and preferences of the user.
Oiled birch wood is used as the handle material. The blade is securely fixed to the handle by means of a continuous tang.
Scandinavian polish
In order to use the entire bevel as a guide when carving, Morakniv carving knives have a so-called Scandinavian bevel. With this grind, the entire bevel is sharpened in contrast to the micro bevel grind. In addition to the advantage of the guide, the bevelled edge also has an advantage when sharpening freehand. The larger contact surface makes it easier to hold the blade on the sharpening stone when sharpening freehand. An ideal cutting angle is 20 - 27°, depending on whether you are working in hardwood or softwood. The Morakniv carving knives have a cutting angle of 27° and therefore have a robust cutting edge that also ensures a long service life in robinia, oak or other types of hardwood.
Use and care
Morakniv carving knives are versatile and suitable for numerous uses in woodworking. They are ideal for carving wooden figures, hollowing out wood and creating fine details. To prolong the life of your knives, we recommend cleaning the blade after each use with a lightly oil-soaked cloth. This protects the tool from moisture and rust.
Each knife comes with a simple plastic sheath. This robust sheath can be attached to the belt via a loop. If the knife is only to be carried in a trouser pocket, the belt loop can simply be cut off.
