Knives of Alaska

Ken14 · #1 12-04-2003, 10:09 AM

Anyone familiar with the Knives of Alaska line?? i have been looking at them and was wondering about them quality wise..all input is appreciated.

Rick R · #2 12-04-2003, 07:35 PM

Can't say that I've actually used, or for that matter, handled any of these knives. After perusing their website it appears that they are American made, appear to be well made and use good steel and handle material. Certainly not cheap. Nor out of reach! Probably worth a try! Anybody else?

Mil Dot · #3 12-05-2003, 10:57 AM

Not certain of the name off the top of my head and haven't had an opportunity to put it to any extensive use yet. It sure has a nice feel to it in hand and is sharper than heck. I put it back in its heavy, leather sheeve and the point accidently pushed through a quarter inch of tough leather! A buddy travels to Alaska on a regular basis and swears by them, says the buds in his group always are borrowing his to do the cleaning, skinning etc on their trips.

I'd recommend putting your hands on one, they have a good feel to them for sure.

Mil dot

Swift · #4 12-06-2003, 01:06 PM

Read alot about em and handled a few at a couple shows.

Terrific steel ( I believe D2 ) with a keen edge. Fit/finish I hear can be hit or miss, so I'd say try to purchase one in person. Price is right also.

Evan03 · #5 12-11-2003, 11:17 PM

http://store.aaknives.com/knofalmukn.html

this I think is my next knife and the last of my collection for awhile, this looks to be usefull for all kinds of stuff and would probly workin cleaning a deer all by itself

dbouge · #6 08-29-2004, 09:42 AM

Hello all, I'm new to this group... I have plenty of information on these knives... I dont want this to sound like spam so you may visit my website for more information or you may contact me with any questions.

www.aaKnives.com

Be safe and good hunting...

krshunter · #7 09-07-2004, 09:45 PM

I know this topic has been here a while, but here's my two cents anyway. I returned a Buck knife back to Cabelas about a month ago because it was hard as get out to put a new edge on and didn't hold it well at all. I had heard that before but I took a chance. Anyway, I was considering the Knives of Alaska myself in exchange until I looked at them. I don't have any experience with them so I can't comment on whether or not they hold a good edge or sharpen well. But I was extremely disappointed in their poor finishing detail. I picked a couple up and they were extremely heavy and unbalance and very rough looking. Enough so that I didn't even give them a chance. I went back to my tried and true Benchmade. I have about half a dozen of them now and haven't come across anything any better. My father-in-law is a leather crafter and has some of the sharpest tools and knives you'll come across. Bought him a Benchmade for Christmas and he has now added a third one to his collection. Says he won't buy another brand again. MTCW

krshunter

irish lager · #8 11-09-2005, 04:44 AM

KOA are a great brand. They use great steel in my experience, the ones i have encountered were D2 tool steel, which performs wonderfully. I know that they are using other steels in their line as well. I cant tell you which models use what steel, but their printed catalog does. If you can find someone who sells them in the area take a look. If not try contacting them on their website and request info about the blade steels, and any other info you would like to know. Hope this helps.
J
http://www.knivesofalaska.com/contact.aspx

SShepherd · #9 11-09-2005, 09:34 AM

They make very nice knives.

papi · #10 11-12-2005, 08:09 AM

do not waste your time with these knives.they are very brittle like and break easily.i had 3 sets and continually had to replace them when they broke

papi · #11 11-18-2005, 08:03 PM

you are wrong in saying that it is not a weapon until it is used in that matter.anything that can be used as a weapon can be called a weapon.one thing is that you have to conceal a part of the opener

irish lager · #12 01-23-2006, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by papi
do not waste your time with these knives.they are very brittle like and break easily.i had 3 sets and continually had to replace them when they broke

Papi,
just wondering but by the way i am reading your post were you prying with your knives? I know the KOA uses other steels, but the do use D2 as well, and it is known for great edge retention and standing up to heavy use, but typically most manufactures dont design knives to be pried w/ so in that reguard they may not be up to "standard". If i read this wrong forgive me, just trying to get a better idea of what your are saying.
J

papi · #13 01-23-2006, 06:38 PM

no prying at all.i had the large guthook knife break 3 times.i had almost all my knives break and finally gave it up.the edges are indeed good but the blades are just very brittlethey had a cleever in a set that was supposed to be able to chop the bone.it broke at the handle,if you buy the set you will find out just what i am talking about.i wish you luck

MacD37 · #14 08-12-2006, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by papi
you are wrong in saying that it is not a weapon until it is used in that matter.anything that can be used as a weapon can be called a weapon.one thing is that you have to conceal a part of the opener

Where did this come from, and what does it have to do with Knives of Alaska?