{"product_id":"morakniv-rombo-blackblade-s-outdoor-chef-s-knife","title":"Morakniv Rombo BlackBlade (S) Outdoor Chef’s Knife","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Experience\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Morakniv Rombo BlackBlade (S) Outdoor Chef’s Knife brings the control of a compact kitchen knife beyond the countertop. Its broad 4.69-inch blade is shaped for chopping vegetables, slicing meat, peeling ingredients, and handling the detailed preparation that turns basic camp food into a proper meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light ash wood handle contrasts sharply with the black blade while offering multiple comfortable grip positions. At just under eight inches in knife length, the Rombo remains compact enough for a backpack without sacrificing the balance and cutting surface expected from a dedicated outdoor cooking knife. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScientific Engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor Chef’s Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e The broad blade provides useful knuckle clearance and a controlled cutting surface for chopping, slicing, peeling, and general campsite food preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwedish Stainless Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 10C28Mo2 blade balances corrosion resistance, edge stability, and manageable field maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack PVD Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e The protective coating helps resist scratches, reduces glare, and adds some corrosion resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Flat Grind:\u003c\/strong\u003e A full-flat primary grind with a secondary bevel supports clean, precise cuts through vegetables, meat, fruit, and other ingredients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull-Tang Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The steel extends through the entire handle for dependable strength, stability, and balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic Ash Wood Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its sculpted profile accommodates several grip positions for controlled chopping and more detailed knife work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective Leather Sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included black vegetable-tanned leather sheath provides secure right-hand carry and protects the blade during transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire-Steel Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The knife is confirmed compatible with a fire steel, adding practical utility around camp. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBoutique \u0026amp; Conservation Values\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose-Built for Camp Cooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike a general bushcraft knife, the Rombo is intentionally shaped around preparing real meals outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Material Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every ash wood handle carries its own grain pattern and subtle tonal variation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Assembled in Mora:\u003c\/strong\u003e The knife is assembled by Morakniv’s knifemakers in Mora, Sweden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage-Inspired Identity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Rombo name honors Rombo-Anders Eriksson Ström, an early Mora craftsman associated with durable knife-sheath production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward-Winning Collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morakniv’s Ash Wood Outdoor Collection received an iF Design Award in 2024 for product design. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSteward’s Insight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rombo earns its place when food preparation is a genuine part of the trip rather than an afterthought. Its broad blade and fine cutting geometry are excellent for controlled kitchen work, but this is not the model to choose for batoning, prying, or heavy wood processing. Carry a more robust field knife for those jobs and let the Rombo do what it was designed to do: prepare ingredients cleanly and efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash the blade with mild soap after handling food, dry it thoroughly, and avoid leaving the natural ash handle or leather sheath wet. The stainless construction is forgiving, but proper drying protects the wood, leather, edge, and coating over the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis knife is ideal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ecamp cooks and outdoor food enthusiasts | chopping and slicing ingredients | peeling and detailed preparation | backpacking kitchens | medium to large hands\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed-blade outdoor chef’s knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoor cooking and campsite food preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.69 in. \/ 119 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.87 in. \/ 200 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.46 in. \/ 215 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.10 in. \/ 2.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swedish stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Alloy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10C28Mo2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alleima, Sweden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56.5 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Grind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full flat grind with secondary bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrind Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4° total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35–37°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black PVD coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTang Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Flex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stiff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ash wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinger Guard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire-Steel Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black vegetable-tanned leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheath Orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Right-hand carry\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 Rombo BlackBlade (S)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.88 oz. \/ 195 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Shipping Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Morakniv","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46346384539727,"sku":"202230","price":199.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5608\/5583\/files\/9d56af4e-1c73-4595-acd6-c953098368b7.png?v=1785794952","url":"https:\/\/midwestnestshop.com\/products\/morakniv-rombo-blackblade-s-outdoor-chef-s-knife","provider":"Midwest Nest LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}