Morakniv Lok BlackBlade™ (S) Ash Wood 14085

A handmade, robust full tang wilderness knife made for the expedition. The combination of the full-bodied handle made of carefully selected bright ash wood from European FSC® certified forests together with the 3.2 mm thick, black blade made of recycled Swedish stainless steel makes the knife ready for heavy-duty work in the wilderness. The spine of the blade is also compatible with a fire starter, which means that you always have the heat from the campfire close at hand.

• Brand: Morakniv
• Knife Type: All-round
• Usage Area: All-round, Bushcraft, Hunting, Outdoor
• Colour: Natural

A handmade, robust full tang wilderness knife made for the expedition. The combination of the full-bodied handle made of carefully selected bright ash wood from European FSC® certified forests together with the 3.2 mm thick, black blade made of recycled Swedish stainless steel makes the knife ready for heavy-duty work in the wilderness. The spine of the blade is also compatible with a fire starter, which means that you always have the heat from the campfire close at hand.

The strong handle made of unique ash wood has a finger guard, a functional grip heel, and a 3.2 mm thick, black knife blade made of recycled Swedish stainless steel. Which together with a specially designed blade curvature, provides both strength and stability in every cut. Developed for demanding challenges, the knife has exemplary features for those who need a safe and robust tool. The black PC-coating creates a balanced contrast between the bright ash wood and the shiny edge of the blade. The vegetable tanned leather sheath has a belt loop and protects the sharp edge from surfaces that can make the knife dull. Lok is also compatible with the accessory Dangler 10 with Button, which allows you to extend the distance between the knife sheath and the belt.

The family names that tell our story

There has always been a strong craft tradition in Mora, thanks to the proximity to Swedish nature, rich in materials such as iron ore and timber. People from Mora have made sharp knives for the rest of the world for more than 400 years.

As long as there have been knife makers in the area, Anders and Erik have dominated men’s first names for several generations, just as Anna and Kerstin have done for the women. In fact, children were often given the same name as their parents or grandparents. When there were too many people in the same village named Anders or Anna, a family name was added before the first name.

The family name could be taken from a previous relative’s skill, an ancestor’s name, or from some geographical phenomenon. Then an Anna could be named Smids-Anna, whose ancestors were a blacksmith, or Anders could be named Sol-Anders because he came from the neighbouring island, Sollerön.

You see, these family names share a common thread throughout our history. That’s why we proudly present our new collection of wooden-handled knives. The names of which come from people who in one way or another were involved in the foundation for knife manufacturing in Mora. With the knives Finn, Wit, Lok & Rombo, we look decades back in time and note that the story of our dear Morakniv begins long before our company first saw the light of day.

Lok-Anders was a real genius at making manufacturing tools.

The story of Lok

Another Anders who at the beginning of the 20th century sought his luck in the knife business was Lok-Anders Mattsson who, together with Krång-Johan Eriksson, founded the knife factory Eriksson & Mattsson’s Knivfabrik. With Lok-Ander’s ingenious touch and Krång-Johan’s business mind, prosperous conditions were created for the company we all know as Morakniv.

“Lok-Anders Mattsson became legendary for his peculiar technical talent during his lifetime. Locals had seen him walk to his workshop with a precise measurement between his hands, without losing the actual measurement. That’s who he was, and despite its absurdity, it was said to have been astonishingly accurate. Today, more than a century later, it’s still an understandable routine in Mora.”

SPECIFICATIONS

• Blade Length: 109 mm
• Blade Thickness: 3,2 mm
• Knife Length: 227 mm
• Total Length: 256 mm
• Net Weight: 233,0 g
• Steel Type: Recycled Swedish Stainless Steel
• Blade Shape: Straight
• Blunt Tip: No
• Fire Steel Compatible: Yes
• Flex Grade: Stiff
• Serrated Edge: No
• Serrated Spine: No
• Handle Material: Ash Wood
• Handedness: Left Handed, Right Handed
• Edge Protection: Leather Sheath
• Sheath Orientation: Right
• Fit for Children: No
• MOLLE-compatible: No
• Floating: No