Morakniv - Woodcarving Hook Knife 164 – Precision Scandinavian Spoon-Carving Tool

Morakniv - Woodcarving Hook Knife 164 – Precision Scandinavian Spoon-Carving Tool

Unlock the art of traditional spoon carving and hollow-form woodworking with the Morakniv 164. Renowned for its unique geometry, this hook knife features a smaller, tighter curve than other models in the Morakniv range, providing superior control when executing deep scoops, concave cuts, and intricate detailing in bowls or spoons. Crafted with a premium Scandinavian birch handle that offers an ergonomic, natural grip, the 164 is the quintessential tool for both novice carvers and experienced artisans looking to achieve a refined finish on their wooden projects.

Best For Spoon carvers, bowl turners, and woodworkers who require a specialized tool for tight-radius shaping and hollowing out projects with precision, comfort, and ease.

Key Features

• Tight-Radius Cutting Geometry: The signature "smaller curve" design is perfectly optimized for carving deep, smooth hollows in spoons and small vessels, allowing for a level of detail that larger, broader knives cannot achieve.

• Premium Stainless Steel Blade: Features a high-quality, corrosion-resistant stainless steel blade that maintains a razor-sharp edge longer, even through repetitive carving tasks.

• Ergonomic Birch Wood Handle: The classic, barrel-shaped handle is crafted from sustainably sourced Scandinavian birch, providing a warm, tactile feel that is comfortable for long carving sessions.

• Customizable Configuration: Available in both Right-hand and Left-hand configurations to suit your dominant carving style, with optional leather sheath availability for safe storage and blade protection.

Technical Specifications

• Blade Length: 55 mm

• Overall Length: 170 mm

• Blade Thickness: 2.0 mm

• Blade Material: High-Performance Stainless Steel

• Handle Material: Oiled Scandinavian Birch

• Weight: 67 g

Configuration Options

Pro Tip & Blade Maintenance: Because the Morakniv 164 features a specialized hook geometry, sharpening requires a slightly different approach than a straight knife. Use a tapered diamond hone or a slip stone to maintain the edge along the inside curve—never sharpen the edge from the outside of the curve, as this will alter the tool's cutting angle and ruin the profile. Always store your hook knife in the optional leather sheath or a protective roll to ensure the edge remains pristine and to protect your fingers when reaching into your tool kit. A light rub of boiled linseed oil on the birch handle once or twice a year will keep the wood hydrated and prevent it from drying out or cracking!

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.