Morakniv Garberg Full-Tang Bushcraft Fixed Blade Knife - 4.3" Sandvik 14C28N Steel - Military Green Polyamide Handle (M-14472)
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 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.
Proudly manufactured in Mora, Sweden, the technical foundation of the M-14472 Garberg relies on a 4.3-inch blade precision forged from premium Swedish Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel. This high-nitrogen, cobalt-refined super steel is highly regarded by outdoor technicians for its incredible impact toughness, high baseline elasticity, and exceptional corrosion defense under freezing rains or damp marshlands, heat-treated to an optimal 58 HRC. The 3.2mm (0.125-inch) thick blade features a traditional, robust Scandi grind that transitions into a reinforced drop point profile, delivering an unyielding edge that effortlessly handles heavy wood splitting while holding a razor edge. This unyielding piece of steel runs entirely through a highly durable, military green polyamide handle molded with an intricate Dala-patterned friction grip.
Functionally, the Garberg 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 material, shattering glass, or hammering tent pegs. The knife firmly click-locks into a symmetrical, ambidextrous green polymer belt sheath equipped with a secure leather loop assembly, providing low-profile transport that easily integrates into any duty belt, survival kit, or tactical loadout configuration.
*Bushcraft Bench Notes & Field Care Guidance:
The Garberg is engineered to survive severe wilderness use, but routine care maximizes its precise cutting tolerances. While the Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel provides industry-leading protection against rust, always wipe the blade clear of moisture, blood, or sap after intensive field use. 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 that could mar the clean satin finish. If utilizing the exposed rear pommel tang for high-impact hammering, ensure your thumb is placed safely away from the primary grip choil.
Key Features
- **True Full-Tang Architecture:** The singular slab of 3.2mm thick Swedish steel extends completely through the handle frame to provide maximum structural insurance against breaking under intense load.
- **Premium Sandvik 14C28N Steel:** The 4.3-inch stainless blade is optimized for a spectacular balance of extreme edge life, micro-grain toughness, and complete atmospheric rust immunity.
- **Traditional Scandi Grind:** Precision-engineered with a classic Scandinavian bevel that yields massive cutting geometry and effortless, foolproof 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 Dala Grip:** Rugged military green polyamide handle boasts a molded, symmetrical 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 with a durable leather belt loop that configures easily for both right- and left-handed users.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Morakniv (Mora of Sweden)
- Line: Garberg Series
- MPN: M-14472 / 14472
- UPC: 7391846030096
- 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: Sandvik 14C28N Stainless Steel
- Blade Hardness: 58 HRC
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Scandi Grind
- Blade Finish: Satin Finished
- 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 with Leather Loop)
- Weight: 6.0 oz (Knife Only)
