Morakniv - Pathfinder BlackBlade - 172mm Carbon Steel - Heavy-Duty MOLLE-Compatible Survival Knife

Morakniv - Pathfinder BlackBlade - 172mm Carbon Steel - Heavy-Duty MOLLE-Compatible Survival Knife

When tracking through dense wilderness or managing a remote campsite, you need a large-format field tool capable of handling the heaviest clearing and survival tasks. The Morakniv Pathfinder BlackBlade combines an extended carbon steel blade with extreme corrosion protection, providing the structural reach and durability demanded by serious bushcraft professionals.

Best For
Tactical operators, wilderness guides, and survivalists who require a long, heavy-duty field knife with modular military-grade mounting options.

Key Features

• Premium Anti-Corrosive DLC Coating: The high-quality carbon steel blade is shielded by a black Diamond-Like Carbon coating, protecting the steel against rust and eliminating reflections in tactical environments.
• Extended 172mm Carbon Steel Blade: Forged from elite carbon steel and treated using Morakniv’s exclusive factory formula in Mora, Sweden, to deliver maximum toughness and exceptional edge holding.
• Heavy-Duty Nylon MOLLE Sheath: Supplied with a rugged, military-grade nylon sheath that integrates seamlessly with MOLLE vests, tactical backpacks, and load-bearing gear for versatile carrying options.
• Optimised 90-Degree Spine: The spine of the blade is specifically ground with sharp, square corners for use with a fire starter, allowing you to strike intense sparks instantly without dulling the cutting edge.
• Robust 3.2mm Blade Thickness: Engineered with a heavy-duty spine thickness that safely absorbs the impact of intense wood batoning, chopping, and wilderness clearance work.

Sizes Available

• Available in Black (Single Variant).

Specifications

• Brand: Morakniv
• Model: Pathfinder BlackBlade
• Colour: Black
• Blade Length: 172 mm
• Blade Material: High-Quality Carbon Steel
• Blade Thickness: 3.2 mm
• Weight: 0.19 kg
• Sheath Material: Heavy-Duty Nylon (MOLLE Compatible)
• Country of Origin: Made in Sweden

Ideal For (Uses)

• Batoning large logs, clearing tracks, and building wilderness shelters
• Striking fire starters to ignite campfires or emergency stoves in severe weather
• Heavy-duty utility cutting, camp prep, and long-range wilderness survival applications

Important Notice
High carbon steel requires basic maintenance to preserve its performance. Make it a regular habit to wipe your blade dry and apply a light coat of oil after each use to protect the exposed edge from corrosion.

Oversized Item Delivery Options

Oversized, heavy, and structural goods ship via specialist freight. Freight is calculated at checkout from estimated packaged volumetric or physical weight. Carrier depot audits may adjust the rate — if the increase exceeds 10%, we will contact you before processing.

Available options include:

✔ Delivery to your closest depot for pickup — default method
✔ Direct delivery — requires an operational forklift on site unless Tailgate Delivery has been specifically requested and quoted (contact us — this cannot be selected at checkout)
✔ Tailgate hydraulic lift delivery — must be specifically requested; contact us for a quote (not available as a checkout option; extra fees apply; required if you do not have a forklift)
✔ Forklift loading at our warehouse (no extra charge if you arrange your own freight)
✔ Direct truck delivery (available in Victoria)

Important Notes:

• Shipping costs vary by location and method
• Any carton or consignment over 25–30kg (or over 200cm) must be palletised
• Without a specifically requested and paid Tailgate Delivery quote, palletised freight requires a forklift on site — otherwise the carrier will redirect to the nearest depot
• Bulky and oversized items cannot be delivered to a PO Box — provide a physical street address
• Failed deliveries, locked gates, unattended sites, or incorrect business/forklift declarations may incur carrier redelivery, demurrage, and restocking fees as set out in our Terms & Conditions

Business Delivery:

• Selecting a business/commercial delivery rate warrants that the address has an operational forklift and certified operator during business hours
• If the carrier cannot unload, the consignment may be redirected to a depot and secondary fees may apply
• Additional fees may apply for failed delivery attempts due to lack of appropriate unloading equipment

See our Terms & Conditions (Article 8) for full freight and delivery rules.

Important Note on Availability & Shipping

Our warehouse is a logistics hub, not a retail showroom. Listing a product online does not mean it is stored at our Thomastown warehouse — many lines ship from supplier hubs (split fulfilment may apply).

How lead times work:

• Product page ETA: The Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) / lead-time badge shown on the product page at checkout is the agreed delivery timeframe for that order under Australian Consumer Law.
• Metro baselines: Advertised ETAs apply to standard metropolitan zones. Regional and remote addresses may take longer and may attract surcharges.
• Peak seasons: Orders in March–May, August–October, EOFY (June), Black Friday/Cyber Monday (November), and Christmas/New Year (December–January) may automatically add a 2–4 week buffer beyond the product page ETA.
• Supplier-dependent / backordered items: If stock is delayed, we will notify you with a revised ETA. You then have 7 days to accept the new timeframe or cancel for a full refund.
• Adloheat: Custom-made products from Adloheat (Pakenham, VIC) may take 4–12 weeks depending on the order.

Full fulfilment, cancellation, and freight rules are in our Terms & Conditions.

Biosecurity & Interstate Shipping Restrictions

Due to strict state biosecurity regulations, we are unable to ship some products to certain states and territories:

• Potting Mixes cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA), the Northern Territory (NT), or Tasmania (TAS).
• Seeds cannot be shipped to Western Australia (WA).

Orders placed for these items to restricted states will be cancelled and refunded. It is the customer's responsibility to ensure that the items being ordered can lawfully be delivered to their state or territory.