Letter from the President

A person's choice of outdoor gear, especially that of hunters and fishermen, is a source of personal pride and satisfaction. That doesn't mean you must have the most expensive gun, rod, knife, boots, or whatever, but the gun should be clean, well maintained, and accurate. Your knife should shave, and hopefully the boots will be well broken-in before tackling a major extended hunt. As outfitters in Alaska, we have guided hunters and fishermen into the Alaskan bush for years. One fact is - and has always been -  each man's gear is going to play a major role in determining his success, comfort, and enjoyment.

At Knives of Alaska, we understand what it means to rely on your gear. We've never lost sight of the fact that the knife of a dedicated hunter, fisherman or outdoorsman has two important aspects. First, and most important, it is a precision tool that must perform the task at hand efficiently, safely, and reliably time after time, year after year. Second, a man's knife is an investment and one of his personal objects of pride. It is a measuring stick among his peers.

We make award-winning outdoorsman's knives that are used and respected by some of the best professional guides and outfitters, hunters, and other outdoorsmen in Alaska, and across the globe. To say that our knives are field-tested is an understatement. We carry them across Southeast Alaska's glacier fields, through swamps, across tundra, and in the mountains, using them in all manner of chores. If something doesn't work, it gets corrected or eliminated in a hurry!

All of our knives, from our new line of folders to our award winning cleavers, our hatchets, combination sets, and fixed blade hunters, are quality outdoor cutlery for the self-reliant outdoorsman who demands the very best in his gear. It doesn't matter if you're hunting whitetails in a local woodlot or after a big Alaskan brown bear, your gear will still be one of the things that sets you apart and makes the hunt more enjoyable. Our promise to you is that our lifetime guaranteed knives are made to exacting quality standards that will ensure satisfaction and pride of ownership. They work for us in the harsh field conditions of bush Alaska-and they will work for you, time after time, year after year-wherever you hunt or fish.

Thank you for your confidence in our products. Enjoy the great outdoors and be sure to take a youngster hunting and fishing with you.

Charles Allen,

President and Owner

What They're Saying
My daughter recently asked me for a knife suggestions for her husband and I couldn't wait to tell her how happy I am with your knives. I have gutted, skinned and butchered an entire white tail deer with a cub bear not having to sharpen it at all during the process. I would not believe that had I not done it myself. You make a great product!

– Ron Troutman
"While hunting last year in West Texas I lost my cleaver combo in the field. I searched for most of the year with no luck in finding it. While hunting this past week I found my original set. It had been laying in the elements for a year. Amazingly the only damage was the leather sheath and a little light staining on the blades where it made contact with the leather. The stains were easily removed with steel wool. Amazing product!! It was still razor sharp. I shot a buck that hunt and dressed it with my old set. One happy customer!"

– Donald Foster
I am beyond impressed with KOA's product quality. I first heard about KOA after my grandfather purchased the Ulu; and really seriously considered buying a KOA product after I witnessed its performance against a wild boar we had killed in texas. The Ulu handled the thick, armor layered fat back with ease, and remained incredibly sharp; sharp enough to make quick work of the remaining pig and have literally no loss of edge whatsoever. Shortly there after I purchased the Xtreme Model V, and am even more impressed with it. The quality is once again outstanding, and the fact it can be used for more then just skinning makes it a gemstone in my eyes. It has handled hundreds of rabbits, many deer, and an elk with out any faults. Previous to my KOA experience I refused to use anything but Ka-Bar, and now KOA has taken the top spot in my collection. KOA not only creates the top tier of knife in the world, it also as truly revealed that crafting knives is indeed an art form: and by God, has KOA mastered it.
Thank you to everyone who dedicates their time to creating these functioning art forms, I plan on making my next KOA purchase very soon.
– Jordan Thompson
"Thank you for such quick and friendly service, and standing by your warranty."
– Joe Nosan
I just bought a Light Hunter not too long ago, LOVE THE KNIFE!

– R Church