Morakniv Lok BlackBlade (S) Bushcraft Knife

The Experience

The Morakniv Lok BlackBlade (S) Bushcraft Knife combines full-tang strength with the warmth and character of a natural ash wood handle. Its 4.29-inch Swedish stainless-steel blade is substantial enough for carving, branch work, shelter preparation, and demanding camp chores while remaining controlled and balanced in the hand.

A black PVD coating creates a striking contrast against the light ash wood while helping protect the blade from scratches and corrosion. The shaped handle includes both a finger guard and a pronounced grip heel, allowing the hand to remain securely positioned across different cutting techniques.

Named for Lok-Anders Mattsson—one of the founders of the knife factory that later became Morakniv—the Lok connects modern outdoor performance with more than a century of knifemaking history in Mora, Sweden.

Scientific Engineering

• 12C27 Swedish Stainless Steel: Alleima stainless steel provides reliable toughness, corrosion resistance, and practical edge retention for changing outdoor conditions.
• Full-Tang Construction: The blade steel runs through the entire handle, adding strength, balance, and stability during demanding camp and bushcraft work.
• Black PVD Coating: The protective blade treatment helps resist scratches and provides added corrosion protection while giving the knife its distinctive appearance.
• Scandi Grind: The broad Scandinavian bevel supports controlled carving, wood processing, and straightforward sharpening with stones and a strop.
• Ferro-Rod-Compatible Spine: The prepared blade spine can produce sparks from a ferro rod for fire starting without requiring the cutting edge.
• Stiff Blade Geometry: A 3.2 mm blade thickness provides the rigidity needed for branch cutting, shelter work, and other substantial outdoor tasks.
• FSC-Certified Ash Wood Handle: The light natural wood is ergonomically shaped with a finger guard and grip heel for secure control across multiple hand positions.
• Vegetable-Tanned Leather Sheath: The black leather sheath protects the cutting edge and includes a belt loop for right-handed field carry.

Boutique & Conservation Values

• Natural Materials Meet Field Strength: The ash wood handle softens the visual and tactile character of a knife built around robust full-tang construction.
• Made for Demanding Outdoor Work: The Lok is equipped for carving, branch preparation, fire building, shelter work, and varied campsite responsibilities.
• Responsible Wood Selection: The FSC-certified ash handle supports more responsible forest-material sourcing.
• Long-Term Maintainability: The Scandi grind can be maintained with straightforward sharpening equipment rather than specialized machinery.
• Swedish Knifemaking Heritage: Assembled by hand in Mora, the Lok honors the craftspeople who helped establish the region’s enduring knife industry.

Steward’s Insight

The Lok is the most substantial field-oriented member of Morakniv’s Ash Wood collection. Its thicker blade and full-tang construction make it better suited to demanding woodland work than a lightweight carving or hiking knife, while the contoured ash handle preserves a more refined and natural feel than molded utility grips.

When sharpening, follow the full Scandi bevel against the stone and finish with light stropping. Avoid aggressively abrading the coated blade face; routine sharpening should concentrate on the exposed bevel and cutting edge.

This knife is ideal for: medium to large hands | bushcraft and shelter preparation | carving and branch work | ferro-rod fire starting | customers seeking full-tang strength with a natural wood handle

Specifications

• Knife Type: Fixed-blade bushcraft knife
• Blade Material: Alleima 12C27 Swedish stainless steel
• Blade Hardness: 58 HRC
• Blade Finish: Black PVD coating
• Blade Grind: Scandi
• Blade Length: 4.29 in. / 109 mm
• Blade Thickness: 0.13 in. / 3.2 mm
• Blade Flex: Stiff
• Blade Construction: Full tang
• Ferro-Rod Compatibility: Yes
• Finger Guard: Yes
• Handle Material: FSC-certified ash wood
• Knife Length: 8.94 in. / 227 mm
• Overall Length with Sheath: 10.08 in. / 256 mm
• Sheath: Black vegetable-tanned leather sheath with belt loop
• Sheath Orientation: Right-handed
• Weight: 8.22 oz. / 233 g
• Approximate Shipping Weight: 1 lb.
• Country of Origin: Made in Mora, Sweden
• Manufacturer: Morakniv
• Manufacturer Model: Lok BlackBlade (S)