{"product_id":"morakniv-lightweight-axe-b-boron-steel-outdoor-axe","title":"Morakniv Lightweight Axe (B) Boron Steel Outdoor Axe","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Experience\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Morakniv Lightweight Axe (B) brings real chopping capability into a compact, packable format. At just over 13 inches long and approximately 18.4 ounces, it is built for splitting small firewood, trimming branches, preparing kindling, making feather sticks, driving wooden stakes, and handling practical camp or property work without the bulk of a full-size axe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe forged 27Cr boron-steel head combines impact resistance with a durable cutting edge, while the black ED coating helps protect the surface from wear and corrosion. Its curved Military Green polymer handle provides a secure, weather-resistant grip, and the included Swedish vegetable-tanned leather edge cover protects both the blade and surrounding gear during transport. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScientific Engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwedish 27Cr Boron Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e The axe head uses impact-resistant boron steel manufactured by SSAB and heat-treated for a practical balance of hardness, toughness, and wear resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForged Axe Head:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forging shapes and strengthens the steel for repeated chopping and splitting loads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack ED Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electrophoretic deposition creates a durable protective finish that helps resist corrosion, scratching, and surface wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 mm Head Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e The substantial blade thickness supports efficient wood splitting while maintaining the durability required for repeated impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact 115 mm Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4.53-inch cutting edge provides enough working surface for small firewood and branch processing without making the axe cumbersome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic Polymer Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The curved polypropylene handle offers weather resistance, low weight, and secure control in changing outdoor conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Carry Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e At approximately 18.4 ounces, the axe remains light enough for camp kits and backpacks while retaining useful chopping authority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather Edge Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fitted vegetable-tanned leather cover protects the sharpened edge and helps prevent damage to adjacent equipment. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBoutique \u0026amp; Conservation Values\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne Tool, Several Jobs:\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact head works for splitting kindling, limbing smaller branches, rough carving, shelter preparation, and other controlled wood-processing tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Continued Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boron steel can be resharpened and maintained rather than discarded when the edge eventually dulls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficient Material Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The polymer handle reduces weight and avoids the swelling, shrinking, or loosening sometimes associated with neglected wooden handles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackable Capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its short overall length makes it easier to carry, store, and control than a conventional felling axe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Mora:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured in Mora, Sweden, using Swedish boron steel and Morakniv’s established tool-making experience. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteward’s Insight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lightweight Axe (B) is best understood as a compact camp and property axe—not a replacement for a full-size splitting maul or felling axe. Its strength is controlled work: reducing small firewood, trimming limbs, preparing kindling, and completing jobs where a knife is undersized but a larger axe would be unnecessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black coating protects much of the head, but the sharpened edge remains exposed steel. Wipe the head clean and dry after use, apply a light coat of suitable oil before extended storage, and avoid striking rocks, metal, or heavily frozen wood. Keep the leather edge cover dry and allow it to air out before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis axe is ideal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ecamp and property maintenance | kindling and small firewood | branch trimming | shelter preparation | packable outdoor tool kits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTool Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact outdoor axe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Camping, bushcraft, kindling preparation, small firewood, limbing, and outdoor property work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAxe Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.99 in. \/ 330 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Product Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.19 in. \/ 335 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Edge Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.53 in. \/ 115 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.24 in. \/ 6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swedish boron steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Alloy:\u003c\/strong\u003e BORON 27Cr\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e SSAB, Sweden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annealed and hardened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black ED coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polypropylene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Military Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandedness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Right- or left-handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Protection Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Protection Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swedish vegetable-tanned leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.38 oz. \/ 521 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morakniv\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightweight Axe (B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Shipping Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Morakniv","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46350541422671,"sku":"118604","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5608\/5583\/files\/axe2.png?v=1785879394","url":"https:\/\/midwestnestshop.com\/products\/morakniv-lightweight-axe-b-boron-steel-outdoor-axe","provider":"Midwest Nest LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}