The town of Mora in Sweden has been a center of knife making for many centuries. The naturally superior Swedish steel, combined with skilled craftsmanship, resulted in knives that became famous for their ability to hold a superior edge and sharpen easily. The smiths in Mora developed a basic functional style that became a classic, known simply as the “Mora Knife.” Until recently there were two remaining large companines in Mora, KJ Eriksson and Frosts of Mora. They have merged into "Mora of Sweden", but some stock is marked with the previous names.
Mora knives place function before style. But the simplicity of functionality has a beauty of it's own. The quality and prices are great, and they're one of the best knife bargains around. They have the flat Scandinavian grind that goes cleanly to the edge, and come from the factory very sharp. This style of grind is easy to sharpen without jigs or gadgets.
Carbon steel blades (1095) are hardened to 59 - 60 on the Rockwell scale, stainless blades to 57 - 58. Frosts carbon steel blades are hardened to about 59 and the stainless to about 57. A speciality of Mora is the laminated carbon blade. This is a three part sandwich, with a core of high carbon steel protected by sides of tough lower carbon steel. The core of the laminated steel blades is 61-62. Normally, I much prefer carbon steel over stainless steel, but I have to admit that the Swedish stainless (Sandvik 12C27mod for Eriksson, 12C27 for Frosts) holds an excellent edge. For use around water, especially salt water, it may be the better choice. The knives listed are of carbon steel unless specified as stainless.
Many Nordic knives come without a guard (like most kitchen knives). This enables you to make cuts you could not do otherwise, but you do have to be careful not to cut yourself. Once you are accustomed to it, it isn't a problem. I've been using them for about 50 years, and don't ever recall cutting myself because of a lack of a guard. Be careful though, these are really sharp!
Some of the sheaths have belt slots intended for very thin belts. It seems the wide and thick American style belt is not used in Europe. Many also have a slot for fastening to a button, such as a coverall button. This is very tradtional in Scandinavia, and modern coveralls as well as the folk costumes usually have a button for the purpose. It's easy enough to open up the belt loop if you prefer. The sheaths are thermoplastic, which means they get soft when warmed. If you warm the belt hanger, and insert a piece of wood or even a ruler, it will keep the new shape when it cools. See the images.
Are you a dealer? I can wholesale these knives. E-mail ragnar@ragweedforge.com for details.
Click on the images for an enlarged view.
#1. In Sweden this is the basic knife. If you ask to
borrow a knife, odds are this is what you'll get. The factories in
Mora number their models, and #1 looks like this whoever makes it.
Straight, slightly clipped blade in carbon steel (not laminated), just under 4" (100 mm) in length,
4" red birch wood handle, functional plastic sheath. The weight with the sheath is about 2 3/4 ounces.
Price: $10.00.
The same general pattern is available in other sizes as well.
These knives from Eriksson have high carbon steel blades
.098" (2.5mm) thick,
and come with black plastic sheaths.
Many find the little #2/0 (3" blade) handy for chip carving. The short handle lets
you palm the knife. It would also make a serious paring knife.
The #2 is only slightly larger than the #1, but for those with large hands
it's a useful difference.
The 5" & 6" models are for those who insist on larger blades.
The #1241-G adds a guard to the #1241 for beginning wood carvers, or other situations where a guard would be useful. $11.00
The #1260 has a narrow 3 1/4" blade for wood carving.
The #601 (not shown above, click for image) with a blade about 3 7/8" long and a double finger guard. $13.00.
The #611 (not shown above, click for image) with a blade about 3 7/8" long and a single finger guard. $12.00.
The #612 (not shown above, click for image) has a larger blade about 4 1/8" long, a larger 4 1/4" handle and a single finger guard. $13.25
The little #1/0 is also available as the #1/0-L without the red paint on the handle for $10.75.
#S-1. I've had a number of request for the laminated carbon versions of the Mora knives.
The laminated knives have a tough outer layer, and an ultra-hard core with a Rockwell hardness
of 61 - 62. This gives a finer edge without making the blade brittle, but the edge can be more
fragile when cutting hard materials such as bone. Because the sides of the blade are softer steel
the blade is less rigid, and will bend rather easily. Again there is just under 4" of blade, and a
slightly smaller handle of red painted birch. The blade is about 11/16" wide and .105 thick.
The weight with the sheath is about 2 1/2 ounces.
From Frosts of Sweden, the price is $ (Out of Stock)
#137. Here's an upscale version. It's the basic Mora knife made by Frosts,
with an unpainted handle and a leather sheath. The handle is a bit small and works best with
average or smaller hands. Besides being a fine
all purpose knife, this would complement any period (or modern) garb. The laminated carbon steel blade is about 3 7/8" (97 mm) long, 11/16" (17.5 mm) wide, and about .105" (2.7 mm) thick. The handle is unfinished birch which can be stained
and finished as you wish, or just used as it comes. The sheath has an attractive stamped design. The weight
of the knife and sheath is just under 3 ounces. $28.
I recommend treating the sheaths with a hot wax mixture. This makes them very stiff, almost like plastic, and darkens them as well. It improves durability and water resistance, and I think it looks better. The lower sheath in the enlarged image has been treated this way. If you plan to dye the sheath, add a liner, or otherwise modify it, you should not order this. If you would like this done on your sheath, add $2. (The wax treatment is available only on the Swedish #137 sheaths.)
#SL-1; If you would like same knife with a plastic sheath, it's available as the SL-1 for $14.50.
Current stock has the larger handle size and sheath of the Eriksson #1 shown at the top of the page. The blade is laminated, and handle unfinished.
#S-2; A slightly larger version, the S-2 has a laminated blade about 4 1/4" long, 3/4' wide and .102" thick. The handle is allso 4 1/4" long. The handle is painted red and it's noticably larger both in diameter and length.
The length overall is 8 1/2". Including the plastic sheath it weighs about 3 1/2 ounces. $15.
#SL-2; The same knife is available without the paint on the handle.
I rather like this one. It would be easy to add an oil finish to the handle for a basic
period style all-around belt knife. Again, it's best suited to those with average to large
hands. A sample of the knife and sheath weighed just 3 ounces. $16.50.
The Mora Original Classic; is a recreation of an older style.
After World War II leather was unobtainable and knife factories were forced to
used pressed cardboard or fiber for sheaths. Fiber sheaths were used with
Mora knives until the invention of modern plastics. The fiber is actually stiched
as if it were leather. The belt tab has the traditional button hole attachment. The blades are laminated carbon steel, and the
handles are unfinished birch. There are two sizes for nostalgia buffs.
Mora Original Classic #1, with a 3 7/8" blade; $34
Mora Original Classic #2, with a 4 1/4" blade; $36
#277. For those who want the Swedish laminated steel in a still nicer setting, here's
a model from Frosts with brass fittings and rosewood handle. The blade is about 3 7/8"
long, 5/8" wide, and .115" thick. The 3 3/4" handle is quite slender, and best
suited to those with small hands. The dark brown leather sheath has a keeper
strap to engage the brass stud on the pommel. The weight with the sheath is a bit under 3 ounces. $59.
#311. Here is another that is a bit larger, with a blade about 4 3/8" long, and a handle about 4 1/2" long.
It also comes with a laminated blade, brass fittings and a rosewood handle. The weight with the sheath is
about 4 1/4 ounces. $69.
#34 has a 4 7/8" stainless blade with an
upswept point to give a bit of curve for skinning. There is a single
stamped guard so you can get your thumb or forefinger on the back of
the blade. The unfinished birch handle is about 4" long, and sized for
medium hands. This would make a good hunter's knife. $33.00.
#33 has a 4 1/8" stainless blade (same as size and shape as #2), a single guard,
and an unfinished birch handle of about 4 1/4". It's sized for folks with larger hands. $31.00.
#33-D (not shown): I also have a small quantity with double guards like the #40 below. $30.
#40 has a 3 7/8" stainless blade (same shape and size as #1) and a crosshilt guard.
The unfinished birch handle is about 4" long. I think this is the most useful size for general use. $29.00.
#39 is a smaller version with a stainless blade of about 3 3/8".
It has the same stamped crossguard, and a handle of about 3 5/8". This one is sized for younger children, but
still comes with a razor sharp blade. It's up to you to know if your child
is ready for a really sharp knife. It's priced at $24.
#601 from Eriksson has a 3 7/8" carbon steel blade with a double guard.
The birch handle is painted red and it comes with a plastic sheath that holds the knife securely without
the need for a keeper strap. The price is only $13.25, and it would be an excellent
starter knife for kids who tend to lose things.
The Craftline series is a new release from the merged Eriksson and Frosts firms. The handles are a solid hard plastic cast directly onto the blades, with a second layer of softer textured rubber for imporved grip and comfort. They fit my average sized hands very well indeed. The sheaths are a semi flexable plastic and hold the knives very securely. They have a clip that fits belts up to 1 3/4" securely, and can be used with wider belts as well. They also have a slot to fit an overall button.
#11201: The Craftline Allround is an all purpose knife. The Sandvik stainless blade is about 3 7/8" long, 13/16" wide and .098" (2.5 mm) thick. It has the usual Mora Scandinavian grind and is hardened to about 57 on the Rockwell scale. The trim and sheath are a deep red burgundy. This would be a great knife for any outdoor activity from canoeing and hiking, to dressing deer and small game. The knife and sheath weigh only 4 ounces. $14.
#11392: The Craftline Ropeknife is a version of the Allround with partial serrations. I'm not a great fan is serrations, but they are popular with sailors and emergency responders. It comes with international orange trim and a white translucent sheath. The knife and sheath weigh only 4 ounces. $17.25.
#11402: The Craftline Flex Knife has a flat ground stainless blade about 3 1/2" long and only .047" thick at the base. As the name implies, it has a bit of flex, and would be a good small fishing knife. It would also be handy in the kitchen. $17.25.
#11398: The Craftline Chisel Knife is a tool for carpenters and other craftsmen. It combines the functions of a knife and a chisel. The stainless blade has a straight edge 3" long, and a sharpened square end about 13/16" (.81") wide. It's a stout .096" thick. $17.25.
#11401: The Craftline Punch Knife has a narrow whittling blade 2 5/8" long, 1/2" wide at the base, and .078" thick. The ergonomic shape of the Craftline series helps keep the hand off the blade, making this a good whittling or craft knife for beginners as well as experienced users. $17.25.
#11403: The Craftline Electrical Knife has a stubby blade with an edge about 1 3/4" long. It's done in the same stainless as the others, and is about a bit less than 3/4" wide and .078" thick. It's intended for striping insulation from wires, or other tasks requiring good leverage. $17.25.
Soft Grip Mora Knives
These modern Mora knives have cushioned rubber handles with integral guards. The grips are
about 5" long, and work well with larger hands. They will
provide good control and comfort even in the cold and wet. The sheaths are a semi-soft
plastic that grip the knives securely.
#731. As above, with a longer 5 3/4" carbon steel blade .098" thick. $15.50.
#748. As above, with a longer 5 3/4" stainless steel blade .098" thick. The knife and sheath weigh about 5 3/4 ounces. $18.
#749. As above, with an 8" stainless steel blade .079" thick. $22.50.
Hard grip Mora knives
#510. I've started carrying these at the request of some of the outdoor schools. They have a hard red plastic handle which is a bit smaller than the soft grip series shown above. The #510 has just a suggestion of a guard. The handle is about 4 3/8" long, and sized for average and smaller hands. It's shaped to provide a very secure grip. The carbon steel blade is just under 3 3/4" long, and .098" thick. The knife snaps securely into a hard plastic sheath. The weight including the sheath is about 3 1/4 ounces. $10
This model has been discontinued, and I only have a few left. Remaining stock has a cosmetic grinding flaw at the tip. This shouldn't materially affect the function of the knife, and will be only a memory after you sharpen the knife a few times.
#511. I've started carrying these at the request of some of the outdoor schools. They have a hard red plastic handle, and a substantial guard. The handle is about 4 3/8" long, and sized for average and smaller hands. The carbon steel blade is just under 3 3/4". The knife snaps securely in a hard plastic sheath. The weight with the sheath is about 3 1/2 ounces. The price is $8.
New!
#511-G; (not shown) I now have the 511 with a military green handle and sheath for $9.50
#546. I've started carrying these at the request of some of the outdoor schools. They have a hard plastic handle, and a substantial guard. The handle is about 4 3/8" long, and sized for average and smaller hands. The stainless steel blade is just under 3 3/4". The knife snaps securely in a hard plastic sheath. The price is $10.50.
New!
#546-G; (not shown) I now have the 546 with a military green handle and sheath for $12.
#556. This is a slightly larger version with a wider stainless blade about 4" long. The handle and sheath are the same. $11.00.
I think this would make an exceptional knife for the deer hunter on a budget. I’m not normally a fan of large finger guards, but they have a definite place in hunting large game. One of the tasks in dressing a large animal involves reaching into the body cavity to free the internal organs. If the point catches on a rib the knife can slide up in your hand with nasty results. A large finger guard helps prevent this. The Sandvik stainless blade is properly sized and shaped for the purpose, as well as for general camp chores. It will hold an exceptionally good edge. The handle is cast directly onto the tang, eliminating any gaps at the join to trap fluids and bacteria. The bright blue handle is easy to see when you lay it down.
#2000. This is the Swedish version of a survival knife. It has a wide blade with a dramatic
grind. The stainless blade is .098" thick and a bit over 4 1/2" long. The handle is also about 4 1/2". Handle and
sheath are military green and gray plastic. The center portion of the handle is slightly soft, and has a
textured surface for improved grip. The handle is sized for average to large sized hands.
The weight of the knife and sheath is just under 5 ounces.
$29.50.
#2010. This is another survival or general purpose outdoor knife. It combinations the #946 grip and #2000 blade
for a less "tactical" appearance. The blade has the same dramatic grind, and is about 4 1/8" long. The handle is a
bit under 5" long and better suited for small to average size hands. The sheath has the
swiveling belt clip of the #946 to allow for different methods of carry.
The weight of the knife and sheath is just 5 ounces. $40.
#840; The carbon steel Clipper has a 3 7/8" (100 mm) blade of unpolished carbon steel .079"
thick. It has a solid plastic handle with a checkered black rubber coating in the center for
improved grip. The handle is a bit smaller than the 731 shown above, and would work better
for someone with smaller hands. It's supplied with a good quality plastic sheath with a
belt hook that can be snapped over the belt.
The knife and sheath weigh a bit over 3 1/2 ounces. $10.
#860; The stainless steel Clipper has a 3 7/8" blade of polished stainless steel .079" thick, and a solid plastic
handle with a checkered black rubber coating in the center for improved grip.
The handle is a bit smaller than the 746 shown above, and would work better for someone
with smaller hands. It's supplied with a good quality plastic sheath with a belt hook that can be snapped
over the belt. Like the 746, it would be a great knife for canoeing. $12.
#740; The carbon steel Craftsmen has about 4 1/8" (106 mm) of blade .079" thick, and a solid plastic
handle with a guard to keep your fingers off the edge. The handle is just a bit larger than
the 510 shown above, and would work better with average or larger hands.
The sheath used with the craftsman series will work with either a right or left handed carry.
The knife and sheath weigh 3 1/2 ounces. $10.
If you don't like the black sheath I can substute a white sheath for an extra dollar.
#760; The stainless steel Craftsmen has about 4 1/8" (105 mm) of blade .079 thick, and a solid
plastic handle with a guard to keep your fingers off the edge. The handle is just a bit larger than
the 546 shown above, and would work better with average or larger hands. $11.
If you don't like the black sheath I can substute a white sheath for an extra dollar.
#765; This is a similar knife with a longer blade. The stainless blade is just under 5" (125 mm) long,
~7/8" wide at the base and .076" thick. $14.
#766; This is a similar knife with an even longer blade. The stainless blade about 5 3/4" (148 mm) long,
~7/8" wide at the base and .076" thick. $13.50.
#760CAMO; This is the basic knife in camouflage. The solid plastic
handle has a guard to keep your fingers off the edge. The sheath will work with either
right or left handed carry. Again, it has about 4 1/8" (105 mm) of blade (.079" thick) and a solid plastic handle with a guard to keep your fingers off the edge. $20.
#760-Orange-Orange; and one more time in Orange. You should be able to find this one in the snow. $12.00.
Current stock seems to have handles and sheaths made from different color batches. The handle
is more reddish than the sheath.
#761; and yet again with a florescent orange handle, and a partially serrated stainless blade. I'm not usually
a great fan of serrated blades, but I've added this one at the request of firemen and Emergency Medical
Technicians. $13.50 .
If you don't like the black sheath I can provide a white sheath instead of the black one for an extra dollar.
#780; The triflex Craftsmen has about 4 1/8" (105 mm) of blade, .098" thick. Triflex is a carbon
steel with a differential heat treatment, so the edge is hard and the spine of the blade is tough. I have
no personal experience with this type of blade, but I've been told it's the toughest of them all. Again,
there is a solid plastic handle with a guard to keep your fingers off the edge. The knife
and sheath weigh about 3 3/4 ounces. $15.
If you don't like the black sheath I can substute a white sheath for an extra dollar.
#640; The carbon steel Tradesman has a 3 7/8" (100 mm) of blade (.079" thick) and a hollow plastic
handle with a large guard to keep your fingers off the edge. The blade has a
scale and square inscribed. The knife and sheath weight about 3 1/4 ounces. $7.
#660; The stainless steel Tradesman has a 3 7/8" (100 mm) of blade and a hollow plastic
handle with a large guard to keep your fingers off the edge. $8.
#680; The Triflex Tradesman has a 3 7/8" (100 mm) of blade .098" thick. Triflex is a carbon
steel with a differential heat treatment, so the edge is hard and the spine of the blade
is tough. The hollow plastic handle has a large guard to keep your fingers off the edge. $9.
#440; The Sports Knife has a 4" (101 mm) stainless blade, .078" thick. The blade has
a rather long clip and an acute point. The handle has the smallest diameter of fhe plastic
handled Mora knives, and would be better with smaller hands.
(The handle is about 4 1/8" long, with about 3 1/2" between the guard and curve at the
pommel.) Unlike the others, the sheath has a keeper strap, and will fit wider belts up to 1
3/4". The sheath can be used for either left or right handed carry. The handle and sheath
trim come your choice of five colors; yellow, black, green, blue or red. The knife and sheath weigh a bit over 3 ounces. $12.50.
#C-223; This is big knife designed for butchering big game. It would also work nicely as a general
camp knife for food preparation, building shelters, etc. You could consider it the Swedish version of
the Leuku. The carbon steel blade is about 8 3/4" long,
1 1/2" wide, and .075" thick. The 5 1/2" hard plastic handle is molded directly on the tang and works
well with both average and large hands. The handle is shaped and textured for
a secure grip even when wet. It comes with either a black handle, or a bright yellow handle that's
easy to find in the bush . The price with a sturdy leather belt sheath is $36.
The sheath is available separately for $20.25.
#C-173; Slightly smaller, but still a big knife suitable for butchering and all around camp use, it's a bit easier
to carry. The carbon steel blade is about 7" long, 1 1/4" wide, and .071" thick. The 5 1/2" hard plastic handle is molded directly on the tang and works well with both average and large hands. The handle is textured for a
secure grip even when wet. The knife comes with a sturdy leather belt sheath for $34.
It's also available without a sheath for $14.
#S-04; Here's a version done in stainless, with a blade about 6 3/4" long, 1 3/16" wide, and .079" thick. It would be more suitable for a fishing camp, especially
around salt water. The 5 1/2" hard plastic handle is molded directly on the tang and works well with both average and large hands. The handle is textured for a
secure grip even when wet. It's a BRIGHT international orange so you can find
it when you lay it down. It would also make a good kitchen knife. The knife comes with a sturdy leather belt sheath for $35.
It's also available without a sheath for $15.
#9125; This one is called a "sliming knife" in the commercial fishing industry.
I gather the rounded point is used to remove the entrails. It would also be useful
for skinning and butchering large game. The flat ground stainless blade is about
4 1/2" long and .071" thick at the base. The handle is a bit over 5" long and
rubberized for a secure and comfortable grip. It wouldn’t be out of place in the kitchen either. There is no sheath. $27.
The fishing knives from Frosts have a different blade and grind. The blades are tapered both from
the back of the blade to the edge, and from the hilt to the point. The blades are .051" or .052"
at the thickest part, and taper down to about .020" at the edge, where there is a small secondary
bevel. This pattern is designed to move through the fish with minimum resistance. They would
make excellent kitchen knives as well. The handles are the same as used on the Clipper series,
with solid plastic covered with a textured rubber gripping surface.
#896; A fillet knife with a semi-flexible blade of about 6 1/8"; $15
#893; A shorter fillet knife with a semi-flexible blade about 3 1/2" long and .050" thick; $15.
#898-T; A fishing knife with a stiff narrow blade about .078" thick, 9/16" wide and 4" long. There is a scaler on the back of the blade. $17.50.
#776; A fillet knife based on the Craftsman handle with a slightly stiffer blade. The blade
is just over 6 1/8" long and .071" thick at the base. $16.25.
#755; This is a short, stiff fishing knife with a scaler on the back of the blade. The stainless blade is just under 5" (4 15/16") long, ~7/8" wide at the base and .076" thick. It would make a good all purpose knife in a fishing camp.
$13.25.
#756; This is a longer stiff fishing knife with a scaler on the back of the blade. The stainless blade is just under 6" (5 3/4") long, 7/8" wide at the base and .077" thick. It would make a good all purpose knife in a fishing camp
for those who like longer blades. $12.50.
#766 (not shown); The same knife without the scaler is $13.50.
#798; Here's another with short narrow blade and a scaler. The stainless blade is just over 4" long, ~5/9" wide
and .076 thick. $15.25.
#697; And yet again, with a short wide blade and scaler, this time based on the Tradesmen's handle.
The stainless blade is 4" long, 7/16" wide and .077" thick. $10.25.
#S-0125; This is listed in the Frosts catalog as a "sport fishing knife" but it would be excellent
for butchering large game as well. The stainless drop point blade is just under 5" long, about an
inch wide, and only .069" thick for great slicing power. The blade has a flat grind from the
spine with a slight secondary bevel. This further enhances the slicing characteristics.
$22.
#950; This is called a "roe knife" and is used in commercial fishing to remove fish eggs.
The form is similar to the European style gutting knife for big game hunting.
This style cuts the hide from the flesh side out, so it doesn't get clogged with fur like the
usual gut hook. It's also useful in removing flesh from leg bones, etc. The 2 1/2" blade
has a rounded ball tip to prevent puncturing the entrails. $26.
#1261. A traditional Scandinavian carving knife from KJ Eriksson. In Scandinavian carving many cuts use a slicing action,
so the knives are a bit longer than in some other traditions. The narrow blade is about 3 5/8" (90 mm) long
and high carbon steel (not laminated), hardened to about Rockwell 60.
It's supplied with a functional plastic sheath. $11.
#106. The similar knife from Frosts has a laminated blade with the core hardened to 61 - 62 on the
Rockwell Scale. The narrow blade is about 3 1/8" (~80 mm) long. It's supplied with a functional plastic
sheath for $14.
#105. A carving knife from Frosts with an oversized handle. The handle is about 4 3/4" long,
and is better shaped to protect the hand of those unused to Scandinavian knives. It would also
give ample material for those wishing to carve their own style handle. The blade is 3 1/8" (79mm)
long, and shaped for fine carving. The core of the laminated carbon blade is hardened to 61 - 62
on the Rockwell C scale for the finest of edges. No sheath is supplied, $14.
#1241-G; is a shorter carving knife with the wider sloyd style blade. The high carbon steel blade is 2 3/4" long,
11/16" wide and .098" thick. The clipped upper edge provides a fine point for detail work. The 4" handle
is large enough for those with average or slightly larger hands. There is a single finger guard to protect
beginning carvers, or for those who prefer one. $10.
#120. A traditional Scandinavian carving knife from Frosts. This is a detail knife with a blade of laminated
carbon steel about 2 1/4" (58 mm) long and .107" thick. The core of the blade is hardened to 61 - 62 on the
Rockwell C scale for the finest of edges. The handle is generously sized for a solid grip. $14.
#122. Another traditional carving knife, this time with the straight edge of the blade sharpened, and a
very sharp point for cutting fine detail. The laminated carbon steel about 2 3/8" (60 mm) long and .112"
thick. The core of the blade is hardened to 61 - 62 on the Rockwell C scale for the finest of edges.
The 4 1/4" handle is generously sized for a solid grip. $15.
#906. A more modern Scandinavian carving knife from Frosts. The blade is 3 1/8" (79mm)
long, and shaped for fine carving. The core of the laminated carbon blade is hardened to 61 - 62
on the Rockwell C scale for the finest of edges. The plastic handle has a textured surface for
improved grip, and there's a hint of a guard to keep inexperienced fingers off the blade.
It's supplied with a functional plastic sheath. $13.50.
#920. A more modern Scandinavian carving knife from Frosts. This is a detail knife with a blade of laminated
carbon steel about 2 1/4" long and .105" thick. The core of the blade is hardened to 61 - 62 on the
Rockwell C scale for the finest of edges. The plastic handle has a textured surface for improved
grip, and there's a hint of a guard to keep inexperienced fingers off the blade. It's supplied with a functional plastic sheath. $13.
#561 is a carving knife with a substantial guard. A guard can get in the way for some cuts, but some people really like them. Besides the obvious advantage of keeping your hand off the blade, they can be used a stop for some grips and strokes. They are also sometimes used by children and other beginners. The narrow carbon steel blade is just over 3" long and .098" thick. $10.
#73-164PS; This one is listed as a "Woodcarving knife for Children". It comes with a carbon steel blade just under 3" long, 5/8" wide, and .080" thick. There is a stamped
metal guard to keep the child's fingers off the blade, and the 3 1/2" wood handle is sized
for smaller hands. The knife comes with a plasitc sheath for $14.
#73-164; This one is listed as a "Woodcarving knife for Children". It comes with a carbon steel blade not
quite 3" long, 5/8" wide, and .080" thick. There is a stamped metal guard to keep the child's fingers off
the blade, and the 3 1/2" wood handle is sized for smaller hands. The knife comes with a leather sheath
with a belt loop and snap fastener for the knife. $26.50.
#S-201. In the same vein is this slightly larger version. It's intended to be used by children for
more general tasks as well as wood carving. The carbon steel blade is 3 7/8" long 3/4" wide, and .078" (about 1/16") thick. It comes with a plastic sheath with a tapered slot for the guard that is
quite effective in retaining the knife. Because the sheath is plastic instead of leather the price is $12.
#712: Chisel knife, sharpened on one edge and the squared end of the blade, it combines
the functions of a knife and a chisel. The blade is just over 3" long, 3/4" wide, and .097"
thick. It's beveled on both sides. $16.25.
#162; Full curve carving knife, for carving bowls and spoons, etc.
sharp on both sides, as well as the square end. Since it's sharp on both sides it works
equally well with a left or right handed grip. $20.
#163: Half curve carving knife, as above, but with a more open curve. Since it's sharp on
both sides it works equally well with a left or right handed grip. $20
or $35 the pair.
#164; Full curve carving knife by Frosts, sharp on one edge only, and tapered to a point. $17.
#2006. This is a woodcarver's drawknife with a 4 3/8" blade.
The smaller drawknives like this are quite handy, and are hard to find.
Some years ago when I wanted one to shape a gunstock, I had to forge my
own! $23.
#220. This the Frosts version of the drawknife. The blade is about 4" long and an inch wide.
The triflex carbon steel blade is tempered so the edge is harder than the spine.
The handles have a slightly different shape to keep your hands centered. $25.
#188; This is a farrier's hoof knife, but it makes a good crooked knife for those who prefer
the North American style of curved carving knife. The "No Stain" blade is about 3" long, and sharpened on both edges. The stout grip is a bit over 5". The blade comes with a coarse
edge for hooves, and should be sharpened for use on wood. $ 17.
There is an interesting article on crooked knives posted by "Old Jimbo". I sometimes customize the handle of the hoof knife as well as reprofile the blade grind, but most folks don't bother.
#180; The #180 has a single edge, which allows a longer bevel more suited to wood
carving. The blade is a bit over 3", but only 2 1/8" is sharpened from the factory.
I haven't had a chance to work one of these up yet, but it looks good to me It comes
in right and left handed versions.
#180-RH (right handed), $14.
#180-LH (left handed), $14.50.
#330; This is a farrier's knife used for coarse trimming of hooves and other rough materials.
The Triflex carbon steel blade is about 5 1/2" long, with about 4" sharpened. It's about 1 1/8"
wide and .097" thick. The rubberized handle is about 5 1/2" long. In old time woodworking
shops, similar knives were called "hacking knives" and used for the roughest work. If you want
a knife to stand up to serious batoning, this is it. $15.75
#175; This is a hook knife used in trades such as installing linolium or wallpaper. Some folks like them for pruning in the garden or orchard. The carbon steel blade is about 2 1/2"
long, and .071" thick. There is no sheath. I've had some requests, so here they are. $13.
#1504; The Carl-Johan Mushroom Knife. The gathering of wild
mushrooms is a tradition in Europe, and here is knife designed for the purpose.
It comes with a stainless blade just under 2 1/2" (52 mm), a textured pistol grip
handle, and a built in brush to remove dirt from the mushroom without bruising.
The skeleton blade guard serves to cover the blade in the pocket, or it can be used
to clip the knife to the clothing, or even hung as a neck knife. With the sheath, the
knife is just under 6" overall, and weighs less than 2 ounces. Packed in a gift box
with a basic mushroom guide and some recipes (all in Swedish),
the price is $33.
#7350; 14" Insulation Knife is intended for construction use, but I'm
told it's also sold in garden shops for dividing perenials. The blade is about 14" long, just under 2" wide and .055" thick. The blade is carbon steel and has seriations for sawing
fibrous material. $22.
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