Morakniv Kansbol Stainless Steel Fixed Blade Knife with Sheath

The Morakniv Kansbol is a stainless steel fixed blade knife built for all-round outdoor use: forest work, hunting, hiking, and camp tasks. Its 4.3-inch profile-ground blade balances the lightness of a carry knife with the durability of a heavier field tool. The Kansbol is available in Green and Burnt Orange, each paired with a plastic standard sheath, and both variants are made in Sweden.

Profile Ground for Precision, Spine Ground for Fire Starting

The Kansbol's blade has been profile ground along its edge for increased cutting precision across detailed tasks: shaping wood splints, field dressing game, or slicing cordage cleanly. The 90-degree spine has been ground flat specifically so the blade can strike a fire starter, removing the need to carry a separate scraper. The fire starter is sold separately, but the Kansbol is ready for it out of the box.

Scandi Grind Keeps Sharpening Simple

The Kansbol uses a Scandi grind, a single wide bevel that meets the edge at a consistent angle. In the field, this means sharpening on a flat stone is straightforward: lay the bevel flat, stroke, repeat. There is no secondary micro-bevel to maintain and no guesswork about the angle. The stainless steel holds an edge well between sharpenings, and the semi-matte blade finish reduces glare without affecting performance.

Sheath Retention You Can Hear

The plastic standard sheath uses a built-in click-lock mechanism between the sheath body and the handle. The knife seats with an audible click and will not work loose during travel, scrambling, or pack carry. A lanyard hole in the handle gives an additional retention option when the knife is carried outside a pack or on a belt in rough terrain.

Features

• Stainless steel blade: 2.5 mm thick with a semi-matte finish that stays sharp through extended use
• Profile ground edge: shaped for increased cutting precision across a range of outdoor tasks
• 90° ground spine: flat-ground specifically for use with a fire starter (sold separately)
• Scandi grind: single wide bevel that is straightforward to sharpen in the field
• Click-lock sheath: audible retention prevents the knife from falling free during carry
• Lanyard hole: allows secondary retention cord or attachment to pack or belt

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

The Kansbol suits hikers, hunters, and camp cooks who want one fixed blade that handles fire prep, food processing, and general forest tasks without carrying a heavy knife. The stainless steel blade and click-lock sheath make it a practical choice for wet or humid conditions where carbon steel would need more maintenance.

The Kansbol does not include a fire starter; that accessory is sold separately. The standard plastic sheath is the only sheath included; no leather or multi-mount sheath options are part of this listing.

Common Questions

Is the Kansbol stainless or carbon steel?

The Morakniv Kansbol in this listing uses a stainless steel blade, 2.5 mm thick. Morakniv designates stainless variants with "(S)" in the product name. Stainless steel requires less maintenance in wet conditions than carbon steel and holds a serviceable edge through extended outdoor use.

Can the Kansbol be used to strike a fire starter?

Yes. The 90-degree spine of the Kansbol has been ground flat specifically for use with a fire starter. The fire starter itself is sold separately and is not included with the knife or sheath.

How does the sheath keep the knife secure?

The Kansbol's plastic standard sheath uses a built-in click-lock between the sheath body and the knife handle. The knife seats with an audible click and will not release without deliberate removal. A lanyard hole in the handle provides an additional retention point if needed.

Is the Kansbol easy to sharpen in the field?

The Kansbol uses a Scandi grind, a single wide bevel that meets the edge at a consistent angle. Sharpening on a flat stone is straightforward: lay the bevel flat against the stone and stroke. There is no secondary bevel to maintain, which makes field sharpening simpler than on many other grind styles.

Where is the Kansbol made?

The Morakniv Kansbol is made in Sweden. Both color variants, Green (M-12872) and Burnt Orange (M-13505), share this origin.