{"product_id":"morakniv-no-106-laminated-carbon-steel-woodcarving-blade-blank","title":"Morakniv No. 106 Laminated Carbon Steel Woodcarving Blade Blank","description":"\u003cp class=\"product-lead\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Proven Blade Profile, Ready for Your Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLaminated Carbon Steel: Edge Performance with a Maintenance Trade-Off\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaminated 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaminated carbon steel construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e hard cutting core for edge retention, tougher outer layers for resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRat-tail tang:\u003c\/strong\u003e straightforward attachment point for custom handle fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo. 106 woodcarving geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e established blade profile suited to detail carving and whittling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo handle or sheath included:\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied as a bare blade blank for knife-making use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLaminated Carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e7.75 in (197 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3.2 in (81 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2.3 oz (66 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTang Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRat-tail\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For and Isn't\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-fit-yes\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-fit-no\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eDoes the No. 106 Blade Blank come with a handle or sheath?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is laminated carbon steel, and how does it differ from stainless?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eLaminated 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-faq-q\"\u003eWhat does the rat-tail tang mean for handle fitting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-faq-a\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Morakniv","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50697611739206,"sku":"M-191-2423","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2203\/1686\/files\/original-M-191-2423_NA_P_1-sq_fb8c5c49-5f7b-4469-ab28-d2b524efdc24.jpg?v=1792635627","url":"https:\/\/terrainvault.com\/products\/morakniv-no-106-laminated-carbon-steel-woodcarving-blade-blank","provider":"TerrainVault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}