Morakniv Hook Knife 163 Double Edge Stainless Steel Wood Carving Knife

The Morakniv Hook Knife 163 Double Edge is a stainless steel hook knife built for carving spoons, bowls, cups, and detailed relief work. Its double-edged 74 mm blade with a 25 mm internal radius handles both pull and push cuts, and the open curve is optimized for clean surfaces inside bowls with a large radius. Available with or without a leather sheath.

Open Curve Designed for Bowl and Spoon Work

The Hook Knife 163 Double Edge carries a more open curve than a tighter hook profile, which means the blade follows the inside of a bowl or spoon blank without catching or dragging. The optimized edge bevels let the blade run smoothly along the interior surface, reducing tearout and giving carvers a cleaner finish with less cleanup work. For anyone moving from flat carving into hollow forms, that geometry difference is meaningful from the first cut.

12C27 Stainless Steel for Edge Retention and Corrosion Resistance

The blade is ground from top-grade Swedish 12C27 stainless steel, a grade chosen for its combination of razor sharpness, high hardness, and exceptional corrosion resistance. On a hook knife used on green wood (which is wet and acidic), corrosion resistance is not a cosmetic concern but a practical one: the edge stays cleaner between sessions and resharpening is more predictable. Morakniv notes that patina on the blade is a normal result of the tempering process and does not affect performance.

Oiled Birch Handle for Grip and Balance

The ergonomically shaped handle is oiled birch wood, a traditional pairing with Morakniv blades that provides a secure grip even when hands are damp from working green wood. The handle geometry is designed for comfort across both pull and push carving motions, which matter on a double-edged blade where the carver switches cutting direction frequently. Made in Sweden.

Features

• Double-edged blade: 74 mm hook blade with 25 mm internal radius supports pull and push carving
• Open curve geometry: optimized for large-radius bowls and spoon interiors with smooth edge bevels
• 12C27 stainless steel: Swedish steel with high hardness, razor sharpness, and exceptional corrosion resistance
• Oiled birch wood handle: ergonomic shaping for comfort and balance across carving directions
• Optional leather sheath: Swedish vegetable-tanned cowhide, manufactured locally in the region
• Made in Sweden

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

The Hook Knife 163 Double Edge suits wood carvers working on spoons, bowls, cups, and relief carving who need a hook blade that handles both pull and push cuts. The open 25 mm radius curve is particularly well matched to large-radius hollow forms. The leather sheath variant is the better choice for carvers who carry the knife in a bag or kit.

The leather sheath is not included with the No Sheath variant (SKU M-13445) and must be selected separately. This is a hand-carving tool, not a general-purpose camp or utility knife.

Common Questions

What is the difference between the two variants?

The Hook Knife 163 Double Edge is available in two configurations: without a sheath (SKU M-13445) and with a leather sheath (SKU M-13387). The knife itself is identical in both variants. The leather sheath is made from Swedish vegetable-tanned cowhide manufactured locally in the region and is not included with the no-sheath option.

Is this a stainless steel or carbon steel blade?

The Hook Knife 163 Double Edge has a stainless steel blade ground from Swedish 12C27 stainless steel. The (S) in the product name indicates stainless steel. 12C27 is chosen for its combination of high hardness, razor sharpness, and exceptional corrosion resistance, which is useful when carving green or wet wood.

Can this knife be used for both pull and push cuts?

Yes. The Hook Knife 163 Double Edge has a double-edged blade, meaning both sides of the hook carry a sharpened edge. This allows the carver to cut on both the pull and push stroke without repositioning the workpiece, which is particularly useful when working the interior of a bowl or spoon blank.

What does the patina note mean?

Morakniv notes that patina on the blade of the Hook Knife 163 Double Edge is a normal result of the tempering process and does not affect the knife's performance or edge quality. It is a cosmetic characteristic of the manufacturing process, not a defect or sign of corrosion.

What wood types is this hook knife suited for?

The Hook Knife 163 Double Edge is designed for carving spoons, bowls, cups, and detailed relief work. No specific wood species are listed in the product data; consult Morakniv's carving resources for wood-selection guidance specific to your project.