{"product_id":"morakniv-wood-splitting-knife-220-s-natural-birch","title":"Morakniv Wood Splitting Knife 220 (S) – Natural Birch","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eMorakniv Wood Splitting Knife 220 (S) – Natural Birch\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Morakniv Wood Splitting Knife 220 (S) is a compact, two-handled woodworking tool made for splitting kindling and removing material with controlled drawknife-style cuts. Its 4.53-inch stainless steel blade sits between two shaped birch handles, giving the user balanced leverage for shaving, carving, and reducing small pieces of wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the red-stained Classic model, the 220 uses natural Scandinavian birch handles with pronounced finger guards. Morakniv also notes that the handles can be carved to create a more customized fit, making this the more workshop-oriented option of the two designs. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScientific Engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Handle Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two opposing handles support controlled pulling, pushing, and downward splitting motions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12C27 Swedish Stainless Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alleima stainless steel provides corrosion resistance, dependable edge retention, and relatively simple maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore Than 80% Recycled Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morakniv reports recycled content exceeding 80% in the blade steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScandi Grind:\u003c\/strong\u003e The broad Scandinavian bevel supports predictable wood removal and offers a clearly defined sharpening surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlunt-Tip Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The squared profile keeps the tool focused on shaving, carving, and splitting rather than piercing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Rat-Tail Tang:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade extends into both handles, creating a continuous structural connection across the tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStiff 2.5 mm Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rigid blade resists flex during controlled splitting and drawknife-style work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaped Birch Handles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contoured grips and finger guards provide stability during extended carving sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomizable Grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The natural birch handles can be carved or reshaped to better suit the owner’s hands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective Sheath:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included plastic sheath covers the sharpened working edge during storage and transport. \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 Working Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e The unfinished-looking birch handles give the tool a traditional workshop character and allow personal customization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Functions in One Tool:\u003c\/strong\u003e It serves as both a compact kindling splitter and a small drawknife for carving and stock removal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Continued Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stainless blade can be repeatedly sharpened rather than replaced when the edge dulls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecycled Steel Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade incorporates more than 80% recycled stainless steel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Assembled in Mora:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morakniv states that its wood-splitting knives are assembled by hand at its factory in Mora, Sweden. \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 Wood Splitting Knife 220 is the more practical choice for users who value handle security and personalization over the heritage styling of the Classic version. Its pronounced finger guards help define hand placement, while the natural birch handles can be carefully shaped to improve comfort or accommodate larger hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor kindling, position the blade across a small piece of wood and apply even pressure through both handles. For carving, use controlled drawknife motions to strip bark, flatten surfaces, taper stock, or remove material efficiently. Avoid twisting the blade laterally or using it as a pry bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis knife is ideal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ewoodworkers and carvers | customized hand fit | kindling preparation | green woodworking | controlled two-handed material removal\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 Two-handled wood-splitting and carving knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Splitting kindling, shaving wood, carving, and drawknife-style craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.49 in. \/ 368 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Product Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.49 in. \/ 368 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.53 in. \/ 115 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 12C27\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alleima, Sweden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecycled Steel Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annealed and hardened\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 Scandi grind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrind Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22–24° total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37–39°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Flex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stiff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blunt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTang Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full rat-tail tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scandinavian birch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Customization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be carved for a personalized fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinger Guards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheath Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheath Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.43 oz. \/ 154 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 Wood Splitting Knife 220 (S)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Shipping Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Morakniv","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46350556266575,"sku":"202420","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5608\/5583\/files\/drawknife2.png?v=1785880281","url":"https:\/\/midwestnestshop.com\/products\/morakniv-wood-splitting-knife-220-s-natural-birch","provider":"Midwest Nest LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}