Mora 163 DE (S) Crooked Sculptor's Knife

Blade: Swedish Sandvik 12C27 stainless steel.
Type: double-edged hook (usable with right & left hand).
Radius: wide (more open than models 162 or 164).
Hook blade length: approx. 50–55 mm.
Thickness: approx. 2 mm.
Curvature: rounded, optimized for large recesses.
Handle: oiled Scandinavian birch wood, ergonomic barrel shape.
Construction: through silk / rat-tail tang (Morakniv signature).
Total length: approx. 190 mm.
Weight: approx. 60–70 g.

Sculpture of bowls, kuksas, ladles, large spoons, hollow objects and open volumes.

Working with green or dry wood in the workshop or in bushcraft.

Ideal for sculptors looking for a stable, efficient and versatile tool.

Forged in the ancestral spirit of slöjd, the Swedish art of handcraft, the Morakniv 163 DE (S) embodies the authentic craftsmanship of the cutlers of Mora, a region where wood carving is an integral part of the cultural identity. This double-edged hook knife allows for carving with a natural and fluid push-pull motion, offering complete control when carving deep and wide hollows.

Its generous radius is ideal for shaping the inside of bowls, kuksas, ladles, or any other object with pronounced curves. Where tighter hooks allow for finesse, the 163 DE (S) excels in ample and organic forms.

Its Sandvik stainless steel blade, renowned for its hardness and corrosion resistance, ensures a long-lasting edge even under heavy use. It cuts through the fibers of green or dry wood with remarkable ease, reducing effort and increasing precision.