A carving knife for chip carving and fine detail
The Woodcarving Knife 122 (LC) is perfect for precision work and decorative carving. Its straight-edge, 62 mm long blade with a narrow, pointed tip is ideal for detailed cuts. The laminated carbon steel blade provides toughness and long-lasting sharpness, while the full rat-tail tang adds strength. The oiled Scandinavian birch handle offers a natural grip for steady control.
Straight-edge chip carving knife
With its edge positioned along the straight side of the blade, the 122 (LC) excels in chip carving – where you carve intricate patterns into wood. The 2.7 mm thick blade is made from tough laminated carbon steel that withstands repeated lateral forces. Its full rat-tail tang construction ensures a strong, durable knife, while the barrel-shaped birch handle provides comfort during extended carving sessions – and can be customized for the perfect fit.
Laminated carbon steel for long-lasting performance
The blade is crafted from 2.7 mm thick French laminated carbon steel (100CR6), combining a hard carbon steel core with softer outer layers. This gives it both flexibility and excellent edge retention. Heat-treated in our Mora factory, the blade reaches a hardness of 58.5 HRC. The polished finish helps resist corrosion – but for best results, always wipe and oil the blade after use to extend its life.
Gal Jones –
Although I own all the carving models I confess the N⁰122 is the only one with a Morakniv stamp, all my N⁰105s, 106s, 120s and even my hook Knives including the stacked leather customs are all Frosts/Erik Frost stamped and are all still going strong. The laminated steel with a true 0° scandi grind are perfect for carving tasks whether a spoon or kuksa or finer detailed work like celtic knotwork. A real pleasure to use and easy to maintain. There are other brands but the cream of the crop is always a Morakniv
Eric –
An absolutely excellent carving knife. It is the perfect size and shape for detail work but strong enough to do more rough carving too. The single bevel blade is extremely simple to sharpen and holds an edge better than any knife I have ever owned before. The smaller size gives you excellent control and power for safer and cleaner cuts. This plus a small axe makes almost any whittling task possible. I could not recommend a tool for its price more highly.