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Morakniv Classic Original 1 Utility Knife with Laminated Steel Blade, 3.9-Inch

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 37 ratings
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Brand Morakniv
Age Range (Description) Adult
Included Components Blade
Handle Material Wood
Color multi-color
Blade Material High Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel
Style Classic
Blade Length 3.9 Inches
Product Care Instructions Hand Wash Only
Item Weight 2.72 ounces

About this item

  • Classic Mora original with laminated steel blade
  • Oiled birch wood handle
  • Sheath of vulcanized fiber
  • Limited lifetime manufacturer’s warranty.
  • Blade Length: 3.9-inches (100 mm)
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The Morakniv Classic Original is what a true Morakniv looked like before it received its characteristic red handle. The original is still going strong in its role as a functional utility knife. It has also become a collector's item and an exclusive souvenir. This knife has an oiled birch wood handle and a laminated steel blade. The core of the blade is of high carbon steel surrounded by a softer alloyed steel layer. A high hardness (HRC 61) is achieved resulting in a knife blade with superior toughness, cutting edge retention and long life. Vulcanized fiber sheath included. Morakniv has been manufacturing the highest-quality knives in Mora, Sweden since 1891. Professionals worldwide trust the quality materials and fine craftsmanship of Mora Knives. Mora knives feature ergonomically-designed handles and employ premium-quality knife steel that is optimally adapted to the task for which the knife is intended.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
37 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sharpness, quality and value of the knife. They mention that it's razor sharp, has a laminated steel blade and is tough. They appreciate the weight and say it'll outlast you.

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Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the knife. They mention that it is razor sharp out of the plastic covering, and that the blade on this knife is pretty good. They appreciate the toughness, and the ability to stay sharp under conditions other knives break. The blade is good enough that it serves nicely as a neck knife, and it takes a super keen edge. The steel blade makes it easier to get a very keen edge, and serves nicely.

"...They are such good quality for the price. I love how razor sharp they are out of their plastic covering. I love the simplicity of them...." Read more

"...The blade is good enough that it is a pleasure using it for any task that a small (less than 4") blade is appropriate for...." Read more

"...It takes a super keen edge, and it repairs easily when the edge rolls.Regarding the Scandi grind, I'm still a bit on the fence...." Read more

"...The laminated steel blade of this knife stays sharp a long time and can be honed to a razor's edge...." Read more

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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the knife. They mention that it has a very good construction, the blade is razor sharp, and it is tough.

"...They are light and easy to carry. They are tough and they are versatile...." Read more

"...So let's just say that this is a pretty good knife with a laminated steel and a medium hard edge, supposedly at Rockwell 61...." Read more

"...1 I just bought a couple of weeks ago. The 2 knives are identical in quality and toughness (they even have the same sheath), because they both have..." Read more

"...Great value for the price. Not fancy but solid." Read more

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Customers appreciate the value of the knife. They say it's a good quality for the price.

"...They are such a good price that one can own several for various purposes or for giving as gifts. I only wish I had discover them earlier...." Read more

"...It is cheap enough that losing it won't break your heart, and taking a rasp to the handle to customize it won't scandalize you...." Read more

"...No? Either way great blade even better when you factor in cost sooo inexpensive yet I use this knife a lot super sharp and cuts wood and natural..." Read more

"...and the unica sheath... Makes a great necker and is by far the best bang for buck in a puukko style out there... Nothing fancy about it just perfect." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers find the knife very light in weight and easy to carry. They also say it's tough and versatile.

"...I love the simplicity of them. They are light and easy to carry. They are tough and they are versatile...." Read more

"...This knife has a very clean, spare design and is very light in weight...." Read more

"...the small side but that makes it even more compact and easier and lighter to carry. Great tool as a back up knife or a long distance hiking knife...." Read more

"The knife came sharp enough to shave hair. It is lightweight and carves wood efficiently. I am happy with the purchase." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers find the knife and sheath compact and easy to carry. They also say the handles fit their large hands perfectly.

"...is comfortable (but a little on the small side), and the knife and sheath are small enough to avoid being in the way or awkward to carry...." Read more

"...The handles on all 4 are identical and fit my large hand perfectly...." Read more

"...said the handle is to the small side but that makes it even more compact and easier and lighter to carry...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

CMaxDavis
5.0 out of 5 stars Get the Classic Original Mora No. 1!!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2015
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I love the Original no. 1. I love having this classic knife. I have it on a piece of paracord to wear around the neck. I have not used it yet as I want to keep it in mint condition. I will use my other Mora's for the tasks at hand. I am just crazy about Mora's. They are such good quality for the price. I love how razor sharp they are out of their plastic covering. I love the simplicity of them. They are light and easy to carry. They are tough and they are versatile. They work well in the kitchen for cutting up vegetables or for feathering kindling around the camp fire. They are such a good price that one can own several for various purposes or for giving as gifts. I only wish I had discover them earlier. I now have quite a collection of them. When I learned about the real Original Classic I couldn't wait to order one.
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Rin
4.0 out of 5 stars Happy-Sad
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2016
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It has a few chips in the blade after some use, but I'm still very happy with this beautiful blade.
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Edward M. Van Court
5.0 out of 5 stars Great value for money, great camping knife
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2013
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The Morakniv Classic Number 1 with laminated blade is a superior value for money. For less that $40, you can have a sharp and easily resharpened sheath knife. It isn't sexy or tactical, but the blade is thin enough to do a good job with food preparation, the handle is comfortable (but a little on the small side), and the knife and sheath are small enough to avoid being in the way or awkward to carry. The sheath is simple, feels like it was pressed out of a stiff plastic or inexpensive composite. The handle is simple, unfinished wood, and the blade is laminated with a layer of harder steel between two layers of softer, springier steel. It is cheap enough that losing it won't break your heart, and taking a rasp to the handle to customize it won't scandalize you. The blade is good enough that it is a pleasure using it for any task that a small (less than 4") blade is appropriate for.

E.M. Van Court
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Neil Eddins
3.0 out of 5 stars Close, but no cigar!
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2013
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Wrong item shipped. Got here in only a few days, but it's a Mora Classic #1 with Carbon Steel, not a Mora Classic "Original" #1 with Laminated Steel. Big difference. I already have a couple classic #1's. Excellent knives, just not what I wanted this time. More cost and headache involved in returning it than I'm willing to deal with. Bummer. Knife get's 5 stars...seller get's a big old thumbs down. They are in such a hurry to ship out an order, they can't take time to read the details of that order. Pretty lame since reading is so simple.

Update 10/27/13...since I posted this review the seller contacted me and offered me a 50% refund and said I could keep the knife. Also the selling price listed here on this page increased from the $17 that I paid to about $50!!

I guess the item numbers are so similar that they had their knife models and prices mixed up. Honest mistake...but still not the knife I ordered for the price that was listed at the time. I ain't mad at 'em, though!
5 people found this helpful
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Shooter McGavin
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice blade
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2013
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This is a great knife, although it's hard to comment on value. Prices change and sellers change, while the reviews still remain. So let's just say that this is a pretty good knife with a laminated steel and a medium hard edge, supposedly at Rockwell 61. It sharpens pretty fast, and the softer steel on the outer layers polishes up nice and fast, too.

Depending on current pricing, you might wanna just buy the blade and stick a handle on it. The blade on this knife is pretty good, but the handle isn't worth more than a few bucks. :)

These knives come with a very, very keen edge. If you keep the factory angle, the edge pretty much requires a hone or a steel for regular maintenance. But this is one of the benefits of chromium-free steel, IMO. It takes a super keen edge, and it repairs easily when the edge rolls.

Regarding the Scandi grind, I'm still a bit on the fence. Past the edge, the bevel gets thick quite fast. If you have any doubts about it, try the Mora carving knife model 120. On a skinny carving knife, the scandi grind really shines.
4 people found this helpful
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MikeInOhio
5.0 out of 5 stars Small handle surprised me.
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2013
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I bought this knife because I've been very happy with my 4 other Morakniv products. I have 2 small carving knives with 2.4 inch blades and I have 2 hook knives for hollowing spoons. The handles on all 4 are identical and fit my large hand perfectly.

The handle on this Morakniv Classic Original #1 is significantly smaller. It's the same profile and color of the handles on the Morakniv carving tools but it's quite a bit smaller.

The laminated steel blade of this knife stays sharp a long time and can be honed to a razor's edge. This knife is a great addition to my growing collection of Mora knives but I wish the handle was as comfortable as the others.
8 people found this helpful
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D. E. Vard
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Swedish Knife
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2014
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Laminated steel blade makes it easier to get a very keen edge.

This knife has a very clean, spare design and is very light in weight.

It's important to note that, in the Swedish tradition, this knife has no guard between the handle and the blade. I understand that the guards were installed only on knives that the old Swedes made for children. Hah! Times change!
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colt copeland
5.0 out of 5 stars You need this knife I promise
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2014
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New to bushcraft? Yes? No? Either way great blade even better when you factor in cost sooo inexpensive yet I use this knife a lot super sharp and cuts wood and natural material superbly! I use this in the woods as much as possible to keep my stronger full tang blade sharp and ready to go! Down side it's a rat tail tang but if you are experienced with knives in the woods than you can do a lot with this, I've cut down trees and batoned with it many times! If it breaks who cares it's like 10 bucks in two days I spend more than that buying tobacco!
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Iain
5.0 out of 5 stars This knife is amazing. I am a wood carver and have some ...
Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2018
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This knife is amazing. I am a wood carver and have some really sharp knives but this is one is incredible. Stays sharp after carving some really hardwoods and is easy to put an edge back on.
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Frank Moog
4.0 out of 5 stars Top Quallität
Reviewed in Germany on October 20, 2018
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Super Messer, so wie mans von Mora gewohnt ist, leider ist der griff für meine Hände etwas zu kurz, ich habe Handschuhgröße 10. Ich 3 Stunden am Stück, mit dem Messer geschnitzt und mich an den kurzen Griff gewohnt. Fazit: ich möchte auf dieses Messer nicht mehr verzichten, Puristen werden dieses Messer lieben!
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Eliii
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent knife for the price
Reviewed in Canada on November 5, 2015
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Excellent knife for the price. Very good steel! Edge rolled a bit after a lot of carving but nothing a few minutes on a sandstone couldn't fix. The handle is also a little small, but on the other hand the knife is so light you can forget you're carrying it. I was pleasantly surprised by it. It's tough, lightweight, elegant and the sharpest darn knife I've ever had.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars These are my favorite knives. I used to buy them for 10 ...
Reviewed in Canada on September 7, 2017
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These are my favorite knives. I used to buy them for 10 dollars but somehow they have gotten pretty pricey.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on May 14, 2017
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Awesome, exactly what i expected and it arrived early!
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