{"product_id":"morakniv-lok-blackblade-s-bushcraft-knife","title":"Morakniv Lok BlackBlade (S) Bushcraft Knife","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Experience\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed 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. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScientific Engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12C27 Swedish Stainless Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alleima stainless steel provides reliable toughness, corrosion resistance, and practical edge retention for changing outdoor conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Tang Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade steel runs through the entire handle, adding strength, balance, and stability during demanding camp and bushcraft work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack PVD Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e The protective blade treatment helps resist scratches and provides added corrosion protection while giving the knife its distinctive appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScandi Grind:\u003c\/strong\u003e The broad Scandinavian bevel supports controlled carving, wood processing, and straightforward sharpening with stones and a strop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerro-Rod-Compatible Spine:\u003c\/strong\u003e The prepared blade spine can produce sparks from a ferro rod for fire starting without requiring the cutting edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStiff Blade Geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 3.2 mm blade thickness provides the rigidity needed for branch cutting, shelter work, and other substantial outdoor tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFSC-Certified Ash Wood Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The light natural wood is ergonomically shaped with a finger guard and grip heel for secure control across multiple hand positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable-Tanned Leather Sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e The black leather sheath protects the cutting edge and includes a belt loop for right-handed field carry. \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\u003eNatural Materials Meet Field Strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ash wood handle softens the visual and tactile character of a knife built around robust full-tang construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for Demanding Outdoor Work:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Lok is equipped for carving, branch preparation, fire building, shelter work, and varied campsite responsibilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponsible Wood Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The FSC-certified ash handle supports more responsible forest-material sourcing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Term Maintainability:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Scandi grind can be maintained with straightforward sharpening equipment rather than specialized machinery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwedish Knifemaking Heritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assembled by hand in Mora, the Lok honors the craftspeople who helped establish the region’s enduring knife industry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteward’s Insight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis knife is ideal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed-blade bushcraft knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alleima 12C27 Swedish stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 58 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black PVD coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Grind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scandi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.29 in. \/ 109 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.13 in. \/ 3.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Flex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stiff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerro-Rod Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinger Guard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e FSC-certified ash wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.94 in. \/ 227 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length with Sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.08 in. \/ 256 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black vegetable-tanned leather sheath with belt loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheath Orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Right-handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.22 oz. \/ 233 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Shipping Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Mora, 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 Lok BlackBlade (S)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Morakniv","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46346370908239,"sku":"202006","price":229.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5608\/5583\/files\/f2c0c1eb-5af9-4508-adb8-9d8e4428ea5f.png?v=1785793738","url":"https:\/\/midwestnestshop.com\/products\/morakniv-lok-blackblade-s-bushcraft-knife","provider":"Midwest Nest LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}