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Morakniv Garberg BlackBlade Full-Tang Bushcraft Knife - 4.3" DLC Carbon Steel - Military Green Polyamide Handle (M-14528)
Product Description
When executing punishing backcountry operations, heavy-duty shelter construction, or wilderness survival tasks, standard partial-tang field knives introduce serious points of structural failure. Aggressive wood batoning, cross-grain twisting, or emergency prying forces can snap traditional hidden-tang utility knives cleanly at the bolster interface. Survivalists, bushcrafters, and military professionals require an unyielding, unbreakable companion that withstands severe physical abuse without adding cumbersome weight to a rucksack or pack. The Morakniv Garberg BlackBlade definitively solves this operational problem. As Mora’s flagship, heavy-use masterpiece, it brings a true full-tang internal framework to their legendary ergonomic legacy, delivering a rock-solid, Swedish-engineered cutting fortress cloaked in a low-profile tactical finish.
Proudly manufactured in Mora, Sweden, the technical foundation of the M-14528 Garberg relies on a 4.3-inch blade precision forged from premium, heavy-duty carbon tool steel. Celebrated among outdoor survival instructors for its exceptional structural toughness, impact resistance, and micro-grain edge stability, this carbon steel alloy achieves an optimal rockwell hardness of 58-60 HRC to retain a razor edge through brutal field tasks. To counteract the standard corrosion vulnerabilities of raw carbon steel, the 3.2mm (0.125-inch) thick blade is completely shielded under a state-of-the-art Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating. This advanced, ultra-hard barrier reduces cutting friction, provides premier rust protection, and eliminates tactical glare. This unyielding piece of steel runs entirely through a highly durable, military green polyamide handle molded with an intricate, high-friction geometric grid pattern.
Functionally, the Garberg BlackBlade acts as an intuitive, zero-fail expansion of the user's hand. The spine of the blade is specifically ground and precision-sharpened to a sharp 90-degree angle, making it fully compatible with ferrocerium rod fire starters to cast a blinding cascade of hot sparks without dulling the primary cutting edge. At the reverse end, the solid steel tang extends beyond the handle pommel, providing a heavy-duty steel striking surface designed for crushing materials, breaking glass, or hammering gear pins. The knife firmly click-locks into a symmetrical, ambidextrous green polymer belt sheath, providing low-profile, rattle-free transport that easily integrates into any duty belt, survival kit, or tactical loadout configuration.
*Bushcraft Bench Notes & Field Care Guidance:
The Garberg Carbon BlackBlade is engineered to survive severe wilderness use, but because its core is high-performance carbon steel, it requires different care than its stainless steel counterparts. The premium black DLC coating provides outstanding surface defense, but the raw polished edge bevel remains exposed. After heavy field exposure to moisture, blood, or acidic sap, always rinse the blade clean and wipe it completely dry. Applying a thin coat of mineral oil or blade wax to the exposed Scandi grind edge will prevent micro-oxidation. The Scandi grind geometry creates a massive wedge effect that simplifies resharpening, as you can lay the entire bevel flat against a bench stone without guessing the angle. Periodically flush the enclosed polymer sheath with fresh water to clear out trapped grit or wood dust.
Key Features
- **True Full-Tang Architecture:** The singular slab of 3.2mm thick carbon steel extends completely through the handle frame to provide maximum structural insurance against breaking under intense load.
- **Premium DLC Carbon Steel:** Forged from high-toughness carbon steel optimized for relentless edge holding, reinforced with an ultra-hard black Diamond-Like Carbon coating for extreme scratch and rust defense.
- **Traditional Scandi Grind:** Precision-engineered with a classic Scandinavian bevel that yields massive cutting geometry, high splitting leverage, and effortless field sharpening.
- **Ferro Rod Compatible Spine:** Features a sharp 90-degree ground spine engineered specifically to scrape fire-starting rods and produce intense sparks in any weather condition.
- **High-Traction Polyamide Grip:** Rugged military green polyamide handle boasts an ergonomic molded friction pattern that guarantees a safe, slip-resistant hold in wet, muddy, or frozen palms.
- **Ambidextrous Polymer Sheath:** Outfitted with an impact-resistant, symmetrical green polymer sheath that configures easily for both right- and left-handed carry styles.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Morakniv (Mora of Sweden)
- Line: Garberg BlackBlade Series
- MPN: M-14528 / 14528
- UPC: 7391846030478
- Country of Origin: Sweden (Mora)
- Blade Length: 4.30 Inches (109 mm)
- Overall Length: 9.00 Inches (229 mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.125 Inches (3.2 mm)
- Blade Material: High-Performance Carbon Steel
- Blade Hardness: 58-60 HRC
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Scandi Grind
- Blade Finish: Black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) Coating
- Edge Type: Plain
- Handle Material: Rigid Polyamide Polymer
- Handle Color: Military Green
- Tang Structure: Full Tang (Exposed Striking Pommel)
- Sheath Included: Yes (Green Ambidextrous Polymer Sheath)
- Weight: 6.0 oz (Knife Only)
