Our production

Our production

Made in Mora since 1891.

Made in Mora since 1891.

Our knife factory in Mora!

Our knife factory in Mora!

A Morakniv is always made in Mora, in our factory in the village of Östnor, where it’s been located for centuries. We have control over the entire production, as it’s we who carry out each step of the process. Making extremely good knives is a complicated process. During the last 130 years, we have learned a great deal about how we can get the best possible results.

Every step in the process, from the start in the pressing hall to the finishing line in dispatch, has a unique role. We constantly evaluate the different production stages and look at how we can be even better and more efficient. Join us for a virtual tour of our factory, from the steel to the completed knife.

A Morakniv is always made in Mora, in our factory in the village of Östnor, where it’s been located for centuries. We have control over the entire production, as it’s we who carry out each step of the process. Making extremely good knives is a complicated process. During the last 130 years, we have learned a great deal about how we can get the best possible results.

Every step in the process, from the start in the pressing hall to the finishing line in dispatch, has a unique role. We constantly evaluate the different production stages and look at how we can be even better and more efficient. Join us for a virtual tour of our factory, from the steel to the completed knife.

From steel to knife

From steel to knife

7000 knife blades an hour

7000 knife blades an hour

Everything starts in the pressing hall. When a knife is constructed, we select the steel that best matches what the knife will be used for; carbon steel, stainless steel or laminated steel. Two knife blades a second are made in the pressing hall. That adds up to a huge 7,000 blades an hour! The power in the press is 120 tons.

Everything starts in the pressing hall. When a knife is constructed, we select the steel that best matches what the knife will be used for; carbon steel, stainless steel or laminated steel. Two knife blades a second are made in the pressing hall. That adds up to a huge 7,000 blades an hour! The power in the press is 120 tons.

A well-kept secret

A well-kept secret

The steel is treated to make it harder, tougher and increase edge resiliency. We use two different hardening furnaces: one for stainless steel and one for carbon steel. The actual hardening process is a company secret, as that’s the factor which gives our knives the steel’s unique qualities – such as sharpness, strength and flexibility.

The steel is treated to make it harder, tougher and increase edge resiliency. We use two different hardening furnaces: one for stainless steel and one for carbon steel. The actual hardening process is a company secret, as that’s the factor which gives our knives the steel’s unique qualities – such as sharpness, strength and flexibility.

Sharp characteristics

Sharp characteristics

The blade gets its final shape during grinding – spine, side and edge grinding. The characteristics of the final knife determine how we grind the different knife models. Every year we grind more than 3 million knives, and more than 90% of these are ground in an automated facility.

The blade gets its final shape during grinding – spine, side and edge grinding. The characteristics of the final knife determine how we grind the different knife models. Every year we grind more than 3 million knives, and more than 90% of these are ground in an automated facility.

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Razor sharp finish

Razor sharp finish

The blade gets its final finish during polishing. First, each blade gets a basic polishing before the final glossing gives the knife blade its shiny surface. After polishing, the blades are razor sharp so they have to be handled extremely carefully through the rest of the process. We check and document the sharpness continuously to guarantee that every Morakniv is super sharp. Our polishing machines polish more than 10,000 knives every day.

The blade gets its final finish during polishing. First, each blade gets a basic polishing before the final glossing gives the knife blade its shiny surface. After polishing, the blades are razor sharp so they have to be handled extremely carefully through the rest of the process. We check and document the sharpness continuously to guarantee that every Morakniv is super sharp. Our polishing machines polish more than 10,000 knives every day.

Handles and sheaths

Handles and sheaths

The handles are made both manually and automatically through injection molding. The sheaths are also injection molded. Liquid material is heated to over 200°C and is then injected into a mold where it cools down and sets.

The handles are made both manually and automatically through injection molding. The sheaths are also injection molded. Liquid material is heated to over 200°C and is then injected into a mold where it cools down and sets.

Craftsmanship lives on

Craftsmanship lives on

All knives with a wooden handle are assembled by hand – just like when we started in 1891. The classic red knife gets its handle here, as do our woodcarving knives. Hand-assembled knives make up about 10% of our production. Depending on the model and properties of the knife, either gluing or riveting is used to attach the knife blade to the handle.

All knives with a wooden handle are assembled by hand – just like when we started in 1891. The classic red knife gets its handle here, as do our woodcarving knives. Hand-assembled knives make up about 10% of our production. Depending on the model and properties of the knife, either gluing or riveting is used to attach the knife blade to the handle.

“Egglund” & “Gabriel” deliver

“Egglund” & “Gabriel” deliver

In our automated production units, “Egglund” and “Gabriel”, several of our handicraft and outdoor knives are managed. The handle is made of different polymers that give it a hard core covered by a soft friction grip. The result is a robust knife that sits both safely and comfortably in your hand. The maximum capacity is 980 knives per hour.

In our automated production units, “Egglund” and “Gabriel”, several of our handicraft and outdoor knives are managed. The handle is made of different polymers that give it a hard core covered by a soft friction grip. The result is a robust knife that sits both safely and comfortably in your hand. The maximum capacity is 980 knives per hour.

Customized packaging

Customized packaging

Our packaging is designed and constructed in line with our customers’ requirements and we work with everything from store and gift packages to multipacks and display stands. Once the knives are packed, they are warehoused while awaiting delivery. Our most popular knives are placed strategically so they can quickly be fetched when a customer places an order. We do all we can to improve our service and our ability to deliver on time.

Our packaging is designed and constructed in line with our customers’ requirements and we work with everything from store and gift packages to multipacks and display stands. Once the knives are packed, they are warehoused while awaiting delivery. Our most popular knives are placed strategically so they can quickly be fetched when a customer places an order. We do all we can to improve our service and our ability to deliver on time.

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