Mora Laminated Knife Blade 106 - 7.75" (197mm) lengthour Morakniv 106 Wood Carving knife is made in Sweden from Laminated Steel layers of high carbon steel where the core is hardened to 59 60 HRC surrounded by a softer alloyed steel layer. This steel is hot rolled which results in a strong material but one that has a rougher surface finish. You may see a natural roughness and some variation in color of the blade surface. This is a natural occurrence and does not in any way affect its performance. Please