Morakniv Garberg BlackBlade Carbon Steel Knife with Survival Kit

The Morakniv Garberg BlackBlade (C) with Survival Kit is a full-tang carbon steel bushcraft knife built for demanding outdoor use, bundled with a sheath-mounted survival kit that adds an integrated fire starter and diamond sharpener. The Garberg is Morakniv's most robust full-tang design, made in Mora, Sweden, and the carbon steel blade's DLC coating and Scandi-grind profile make it a capable one-tool option for hunters, hikers, and bushcraft practitioners.

Carbon Steel That Works With You in the Field

The Garberg's blade is carbon steel finished with a DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating approximately 1.5 micrometers thick. That coating is dark, hard, and scratch-resistant, and it provides meaningful protection against corrosion for a steel that would otherwise demand more maintenance than stainless. Carbon steel sharpens more readily than stainless steel and responds well to a fire starter struck against the spine, a practical advantage when conditions deteriorate and fire is needed quickly. The 90-degree ground spine doubles as a tinder scraper, so the knife earns its keep before the blade ever touches wood.

A Sheath System Built for Fast Access Anywhere

The Garberg ships with a 3mm thick black leather sheath with a sturdy matching leather belt loop. The Multi-Mount system, compatible with MOLLE webbing and featuring screw holes and strap slots, lets the knife mount to a snowmobile, canoe, ATV, or pack without tools, and the knife can be drawn directly from the sheath or detached from the mount in seconds. That flexibility matters when the knife needs to move between a belt, a vehicle, and a pack over the course of a single trip.

Survival Kit Included and Ready to Use

The included Survival Kit attaches directly to the Garberg's Multi-Mount sheath. The integrated fire starter is accessible without removing the knife, and the integrated diamond sharpener lets you restore the edge in the field after heavy batoning, carving, or processing work. Carrying both on the same sheath means the tools that support the knife travel with it rather than getting left in a pack.

Features

• Full-tang carbon steel blade: Morakniv's most robust construction, made to Morakniv's SGM (Steel Grade Mora) standard in Mora, Sweden
• DLC coating: approximately 1.5 µm dark, hard, scratch-resistant coating that helps protect carbon steel from corrosion
• Scandi-grind profile: flat secondary bevel that is straightforward to resharpen in the field
• 90-degree ground spine: compatible with a fire starter and effective as a tinder scraper
• Survival Kit included: integrated fire starter and diamond sharpener mount directly to the Multi-Mount sheath
• Multi-Mount sheath system: MOLLE-compatible, with screw holes and strap slots for vehicle and pack mounting

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

The Garberg BlackBlade with Survival Kit suits bushcraft practitioners, hunters, and hikers who want a single robust knife that can handle batoning, carving, fire-starting, and field sharpening without reaching for a second tool. The Multi-Mount sheath system makes it a practical choice for anyone who needs the knife accessible on a vehicle, a MOLLE panel, or a belt.

Carbon steel requires more corrosion maintenance than stainless steel; buyers who prefer a lower-maintenance blade in wet environments should consider the stainless Garberg instead. The Survival Kit is compatible only with the Garberg and Kansbol sheaths used with the Multi-Mount system and will not fit standard belt-loop sheaths.

Common Questions

What is the difference between the carbon steel and stainless steel Garberg?

The Garberg BlackBlade (C) uses carbon steel, which sharpens more easily than stainless steel and can strike a fire starter from its spine. The DLC coating helps protect the carbon steel from corrosion, but carbon steel still requires more active maintenance in wet conditions than the stainless version. Buyers who prioritize low maintenance in damp environments may prefer the stainless Garberg.

What does the Survival Kit include, and how does it attach?

The Survival Kit included with this Garberg BlackBlade (C) contains an integrated fire starter and an integrated diamond sharpener. Both mount directly to the Garberg's Multi-Mount sheath. The kit is designed for the Garberg and Kansbol sheaths when used with the Multi-Mount system and is not compatible with standard belt-loop sheaths.

What mounting options does the Multi-Mount sheath system support?

The Garberg's Multi-Mount sheath is compatible with the MOLLE standard and includes screw holes and strap slots for attaching to vehicles, packs, canoes, snowmobiles, and ATVs. The knife can be drawn directly from the sheath or the entire sheath-and-knife assembly can be detached from the mount in seconds.

What is the DLC coating, and does it fully prevent rust on the carbon steel blade?

DLC stands for Diamond-Like Carbon. On the Garberg BlackBlade, the coating is approximately 1.5 micrometers thick and is dark, hard, and scratch-resistant. The coating helps protect the carbon steel from corrosion; carbon steel blades should still be dried and lightly oiled after use in wet conditions.

Where is the Garberg made, and what does the warranty cover?

The Morakniv Garberg BlackBlade is made in Mora, Sweden. It carries a Limited Lifetime warranty covering defects in material, construction, or workmanship under normal use. Morakniv will repair or replace a defective knife at no cost; the warranty applies to manufacturing defects, not damage from misuse or normal wear.