Morakniv No. 106 Laminated Carbon Steel Woodcarving Blade Blank

The Morakniv No. 106 Blade Blank is the bare woodcarving blade from the classic No. 106 knife, supplied in laminated carbon steel with a rat-tail tang. No handle or sheath is included. It is intended for knife makers and woodcarvers who want to fit their own handle material to a proven Morakniv blade geometry.

A Proven Blade Profile, Ready for Your Handle

The No. 106 blade profile has a long track record in Scandinavian woodcarving. Receiving it as a blank means the blade geometry, grind, and steel choice are already decided. The work left is shaping and fitting a handle to suit your hand, your wood, and your intended use. The rat-tail tang gives handle makers a straightforward attachment point that works with a wide range of scales and ferrule styles.

Laminated Carbon Steel: Edge Performance with a Maintenance Trade-Off

Laminated carbon steel places a hard carbon-steel cutting core between softer steel outer layers. The hard core takes and holds a keen edge that responds well to stropping and sharpening on a whetstone; the softer outer layers add toughness and reduce the risk of the blade snapping under lateral stress. The trade-off is corrosion susceptibility: carbon steel will rust if left wet or unoiled. Wiping the blade dry and applying a light coat of oil after every use keeps it in working condition.

Features

• Laminated carbon steel construction: hard cutting core for edge retention, tougher outer layers for resilience
• Rat-tail tang: straightforward attachment point for custom handle fitting
• No. 106 woodcarving geometry: established blade profile suited to detail carving and whittling
• No handle or sheath included: supplied as a bare blade blank for knife-making use

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

The No. 106 Blade Blank suits knife makers, woodcarvers, and hobbyists who want to build a custom-handled carving knife around a known Morakniv blade, or who need a replacement blade for an existing No. 106 handle.

This blade blank does not include a handle or sheath; buyers who want a ready-to-use knife should look at a complete Morakniv No. 106. Because the blade is carbon steel, it is not suited to buyers who prefer a rust-resistant stainless steel blade or who cannot commit to regular drying and oiling after use.

Common Questions

Does the No. 106 Blade Blank come with a handle or sheath?

No. The Morakniv No. 106 Blade Blank is supplied as a bare blade with no handle and no sheath. It is intended for knife makers who will fit their own handle to the rat-tail tang.

What is laminated carbon steel, and how does it differ from stainless?

Laminated carbon steel bonds a hard carbon-steel cutting core between tougher outer steel layers, giving the No. 106 blade strong edge retention and easy resharpening. Unlike stainless steel, carbon steel is susceptible to rust and requires wiping dry and oiling after each use to prevent corrosion.

What does the rat-tail tang mean for handle fitting?

The rat-tail tang on the No. 106 Blade Blank is a narrow extension of the blade that runs into the handle material. It is a common tang style in Scandinavian knife making and is compatible with a wide range of handle scales, blocks, and ferrule approaches used by custom knife makers.