Morakniv 12147 Knife
- Knife
- High Carbon Steel
- 2.7 ounces
- 8.2 inches
- Better rated than 57%
- More reviewed than 96%
A light fixed blade knife with an edge holding carbon steel blade, worth the small extra rust care it demands.
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How it ranks among the 246 knifes we track
4.7★ across 10,100 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
10,100 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
Morakniv's 12147 is a fixed blade knife with a high carbon steel blade and rubber handle. Overall length is listed at 8.25 inches, with a 3.6 inch figure likely referring to blade length, and it weighs 0.17 pounds.
Morakniv has long built its knives around simple high carbon steel blades rather than stainless, which hold an edge well but need drying and occasional oiling to avoid rust. The rubber handle here is meant for grip rather than looks.
- 8.25 inch overall length
- High carbon steel blade
- Rubber handle
- 0.17 pound weight
Who it's for
Fits anyone who wants a light, fixed blade knife for general cutting tasks and does not mind the extra care high carbon steel needs. Buyers who want a low maintenance stainless blade should look at a different Morakniv line.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- High carbon steel blade holds an edge well
- Rubber handle for grip
- Light at 0.17 pounds
- Carbon steel needs drying and occasional oiling to avoid rust
- Fixed blade, not a folding or locking design
Performance notes
High carbon steel blades like this one sharpen easily and hold an edge well, but they can rust if left wet, so drying the blade after use matters more than with a stainless model. At 0.17 pounds it is light enough for extended handling.
Specifications
| Brand | Morakniv |
|---|---|
| Model | 12147 |
| Material | High Carbon Steel |
| Item Weight | 2.7 ounces |
| Length | 8.2 inches |
| Size | 3.6 inches |
| Handle | Rubber |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in knifes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morakniv 12147 KnifeThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 10,100 | 4.4 / 5 |
| WORKPRO W013053AU KnifeWORKPRO | 4.8 / 5 | 9,700 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Victorinox 0.6223.G KnifeVictorinox | 4.8 / 5 | 9,400 | 4.7 / 5 |
| LEATHERMAN 831426 KnifeLEATHERMAN | 4.8 / 5 | 9,800 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Gerber 31-000345 KnifeGerber | 4.7 / 5 | 16,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Morakniv 12147
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the Morakniv 12147 blade stainless or carbon steel?
It is high carbon steel, which holds an edge well but needs drying to avoid rust.
How long is the knife?
Overall length is listed at 8.25 inches.
How much does it weigh?
0.17 pounds, according to the listing.