Morakniv Mora M-106-1650 Wood Carving 105 Knife (Sweden)

This is a great carving knife for beginners because it pairs a high-quality, durable blade with a large handle, with a guard and hooked pommel, for maximum grip, control, and safety.  The blade is laminated carbon steel, with a core hardened to Rockwell 61-62, sandwiched between layers of lower-carbon steel to add strength.