Bushcrafters and general users who want a proven, cheap high-carbon-steel fixed blade with a secure rubber grip.
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Material High Carbon Steel
Handle Rubber
Length 8.25 Inches
Weight 0.17 Pounds
Size 3.6"
Priced 51% below the category median ($22.60 across 39 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.7/5overall
Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 10,100 owner ratings
Popularity4.9/5
10,100 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Morakniv 12147 is a fixed-blade knife priced at just $10.99 with a 4.7-star rating from 10,100 verified buyers, the largest review base in this batch by a wide margin. The data lists high carbon steel, a rubber handle, an 8.25-inch length, and a light 0.17-pound weight.
High-carbon steel takes a keen edge and is easy to resharpen, while the rubber handle adds grip security that bare-handled knives lack. At 8.25 inches and 0.17 pounds, it is a light, mid-size blade that handles everyday cutting and outdoor tasks well.
At under $11 with more than 10,000 reviews at a 4.7 average and steady monthly demand, the Morakniv 12147 is one of the strongest value picks here. The main tradeoff is that carbon steel needs drying and light oiling to stay rust-free.
Pros
4.7-star rating from 10,100 verified buyers, the largest base here
Very low $10.99 price
High-carbon steel takes a keen, easily resharpened edge
Rubber handle for a secure grip
Light 0.17-pound weight at a practical 8.25-inch length
Cons
High-carbon steel needs drying and oiling to avoid rust
Light weight and mid-size length limit heavy chopping
Listing does not state blade hardness or finish
Specifications
Material
High Carbon Steel
Handle
Rubber
Length
8.25 Inches
Weight
0.17 Pounds
Size
3.6"
Performance notes
At 8.25 inches and 0.17 pounds, the 12147 is a light, nimble fixed blade. The high-carbon steel favors a sharp, easily maintained edge for carving and bushcraft, and the rubber handle helps in wet or cold hands. Carbon steel does require basic rust care after use.
What buyers say
With 10,100 reviews at 4.7 stars, owner feedback is overwhelmingly positive and the largest sample in this batch. Buyers consistently treat it as a benchmark budget bushcraft knife, with care for the carbon-steel blade the main recurring note.
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