Morakniv Hook Knife 162 Double Edge (S)

The Experience

The Morakniv Hook Knife 162 Double Edge (S) is a specialized carving knife made for spoons, scoops, cups, bowls, and other deeply hollowed wooden forms. Its compact 2.17-inch blade uses a tight 26 mm curve that reaches into smaller-radius interiors where a wider hook knife cannot work as effectively.

Both sides of the blade are sharpened, allowing controlled push and pull cuts without requiring separate right- and left-handed models. The barrel-shaped Scandinavian birch handle supports multiple carving grips, while the included vegetable-tanned leather edge cover protects the curved blade between projects.

Scientific Engineering

• Tight 26 mm Curvature: The compact hook profile reaches into deep spoon bowls, scoops, cups, and other small-radius hollows.
• Double-Edged Blade: Both sides are sharpened, allowing material removal with push and pull strokes.
• Ambidextrous Geometry: The symmetrical cutting arrangement can be used in either hand without selecting a dedicated left- or right-handed grind.
• 12C27 Swedish Stainless Steel: Alleima stainless steel provides corrosion resistance, dependable edge retention, and relatively simple maintenance.
• Thin 2 mm Blade: The narrow blade stock reduces cutting resistance during controlled hollowing and surface refinement.
• Full Rat-Tail Tang: The blade extends securely through the handle for stability during repeated carving motions.
• Barrel-Shaped Birch Handle: The rounded profile supports several grip positions and remains comfortable during longer carving sessions.
• Leather Edge Protection: The fitted cover shields both sharpened edges during storage and transport.

Boutique & Conservation Values

• Purpose-Built for Traditional Craft: The Hook Knife 162 is designed specifically for hollowing wood rather than adapted from a general outdoor knife.
• Cuts in Both Directions: Its double edge allows efficient material removal without changing tools or switching to a reversed blade.
• Natural Swedish Materials: The handle uses Scandinavian birch finished with linseed oil.
• More Than 80% Recycled Steel: The stainless blade incorporates a high proportion of recycled material.
• Vegetable-Tanned Leather: The protective cover is made in Sweden from naturally tanned leather.
• Made in Mora: The knife is assembled and heat-treated in Mora, Sweden.

Steward’s Insight

The Hook Knife 162 is the most versatile choice for carving tight, deep hollows because it cuts in either direction and does not require a hand-specific model. It is especially useful for spoon bowls, scoops, cups, and small vessels where a broad, shallow hook cannot follow the interior curve.

That versatility comes with a tradeoff: because both sides are sharpened, there is no blunt blade surface for the supporting hand to push against. The hand-specific Hook Knife 164 gives up two-direction cutting in exchange for an unsharpened back that can provide greater support and precision.

Keep both hands behind the cutting path and use controlled strokes rather than forcing the blade. Maintain the curve with a round strop, tapered sharpening tool, or fine abrasive wrapped around a correctly sized dowel.

This knife is ideal for: spoon and scoop carving | deep bowls and tight hollows | green woodworking | push-and-pull carving | right- or left-handed carvers

Specifications

• Knife Type: Double-edged hook carving knife
• Primary Use: Spoon carving, scoop carving, bowl carving, cups, and deep concave forms
• Knife Length: 6.46 in. / 164 mm
• Overall Product Length: 6.69 in. / 170 mm
• Blade Length: 2.17 in. / 55 mm
• Blade Thickness: 0.08 in. / 2 mm
• Blade Steel: Swedish stainless steel
• Steel Alloy: 12C27
• Steel Manufacturer: Alleima, Sweden
• Recycled Steel Content: More than 80%
• Blade Treatment: Annealed and hardened
• Blade Hardness: 56.5 HRC
• Blade Shape: Tight hook
• Rounding Diameter: 26 mm
• Edge Type: Double edged
• Grind Angle: 9–11° total
• Edge Angle: 24–26°
• Blade Flex: Stiff
• Tip Style: Blunt
• Tang Construction: Full rat-tail tang
• Handle Material: Scandinavian birch
• Handle Finish: Linseed oil
• Handle Shape: Barrel shaped
• Handedness: Right- or left-handed
• Edge Protection Included: Yes
• Edge Protection Material: Swedish vegetable-tanned leather
• Edge Protection Color: Natural
• Product Weight: 2.19 oz. / 62 g
• Country of Origin: Sweden
• Manufacturer: Morakniv
• Manufacturer Model: Hook Knife 162 Double Edge (S)
• Approximate Shipping Weight: 0.5 lb.