The Morakniv Classic Wood Splitting Knife (S) is a classic splitting knife, popular among woodworkers and craftsmen. It features dual barrel-shaped, stained birch handles and a 115 mm blade made from recycled Swedish stainless steel that retains its sharpness over time.


Classic design splitting knife – for kindling and woodworking

The Morakniv Classic Wood Splitting Knife (S) is popular among woodworkers and craftsmen. It features a 115 mm blade made from recycled Swedish stainless steel. The stained birch handles are a classic design detail rooted in Morakniv’s heritage.

Split kindling or carve with both hands

The knife can be used either as a splitting knife to split wood into kindling for fire-starting, or as a drawknife to remove material or carve with both hands.

Dual handles with finger guards

The dual handles are made from stained Scandinavian birch, equipped with finger guards and shaped for comfort even during extended carving sessions. The knife comes with a plastic sheath.

Swedish stainless steel with long-lasting sharpness

The 2.5 mm thick, 115 mm long blade is made from Swedish stainless steel (12C27) with over 80% recycled content and a hardness of 56.5 HRC. The stainless steel is durable, holds its edge well, and requires minimal maintenance.

Swedish craftsmanship, made in Mora

The knife is assembled and heat-treated at our factory in Mora, Sweden, with over 130 years of knife-making tradition.

Knife Length: 363.0 mm / 14.29 inch
Blade Length: 115.0 mm / 4.53 inch
Product Length: 363.0 mm / 14.29 inch
Blade Thickness: 2.5 mm / 0.1 inch
Weight: 153.0 g / 5.4 oz
Art.nr: 13968
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel Manufacturer: Alleima
Steel Alloy: 12C27
Steel - Annealing: Yes
Steel - Cryo: No
Steel - Hardening: Yes
Nominal Hardness (HRC): 56,5
Grinding Angle (total): 22-24°
Edge Angle: 37-39°
Finger Guard: Yes
Sheath Included: Yes
Handle Grip Material: Birch
Lanyard Hole: Yes
Flex: Stiff
Spine Grind: Yes
Blunt Tip: Yes
Fire Steel Compatible: Yes
Country of Origin: Sweden
Brand: Morakniv
Type:Knife
Color: Red
MOLLE Compatible: Yes
Area of Use: Classics

Wood splitting knife
Dual handles in red-stained birch
Shaped handles, finger guards
Knife length 363 mm
Plastic sheath

Full rat-tail tang
Swedish stainless steel 12C27
56.5 HRC
Length 115 mm, thickness 2.5 mm

Our products are intended for both hobby and professional use within cooking, outdoor activities, hunting, craft, woodcarving, and more. Please read this manual carefully before use. Improper use may lead to injury.

User Manual and Safety Information

About the product

Morakniv Classic Wood Splitting Knife (S)

The Morakniv Classic Wood Splitting Knife (S) is a classic splitting knife, popular among woodworkers and craftsmen. It features dual barrel-shaped, stained birch handles and a 115 mm blade made from recycled Swedish stainless steel that retains its sharpness over time.


Classic design splitting knife – for kindling and woodworking

The Morakniv Classic Wood Splitting Knife (S) is popular among woodworkers and craftsmen. It features a 115 mm blade made from recycled Swedish stainless steel. The stained birch handles are a classic design detail rooted in Morakniv’s heritage.

Split kindling or carve with both hands

The knife can be used either as a splitting knife to split wood into kindling for fire-starting, or as a drawknife to remove material or carve with both hands.

Dual handles with finger guards

The dual handles are made from stained Scandinavian birch, equipped with finger guards and shaped for comfort even during extended carving sessions. The knife comes with a plastic sheath.

Swedish stainless steel with long-lasting sharpness

The 2.5 mm thick, 115 mm long blade is made from Swedish stainless steel (12C27) with over 80% recycled content and a hardness of 56.5 HRC. The stainless steel is durable, holds its edge well, and requires minimal maintenance.

Swedish craftsmanship, made in Mora

The knife is assembled and heat-treated at our factory in Mora, Sweden, with over 130 years of knife-making tradition.

KNIFE MATERIAL

We make our knives from carefully selected materials from
Swedish and European suppliers. Here is a selection of
materials for this knife.

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Morakniv Classic is a series of craft knives in classic design, featuring red-stained birch handles and blades in carbon or stainless steel. For generations, these knives have been favourites among carpenters, woodworkers and everyday users – always made in Mora.

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All Classic knives are assembled by hand by our knifemakers in Mora – a tradition since 1891.