The carbon steel blade has a black DLC coating that protects against rust to a certain degree and also prevents reflections from the blade. Remember, however, that carbon steel requires maintenance. So make it a habit to wipe your knife after use and oil the blade. The back of the blade has been sharpened so that you can use it together with a firelighter - which means that a critical fire is never far away. The blade of the knife is 3.2 mm thick and made of high quality carbon steel. The Scandi sharpening makes the knife easier to keep sharp and the back of the blade has been sharpened so that it can be used with a firelighter or flint. Morakniv Garberg is a powerful full gouge knife designed to withstand the toughest challenges imaginable. Its blade is 3.2 mm thick and made of high quality carbon steel to make it even stronger. The blade has a special Scandi cut, which makes it easier to keep the knife sharp. In addition, the back of the blade is sharpened for use with a firelighter, so your essential fire is never far away. Choose between two sheath options: the exclusive black leather or the functional multi-mount solution.