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
I am awed by your knives and use the Cub Bear for the majority of my skinning work. I have skinned and dressed 6 deer and 3 large hogs with this knife and still have not sharpened it. The first time I pulled it out at camp for a hog everyone thought it was funny but changed their mind pretty fast when they saw it in action. When I finished the second hog without sharpening they were very impressed. Thanks for great equipment. You have outdone yourself in design and quality.

– Mike McPherson
Just wanted to take a moment and tell you that I am very impressed with the KOA knives. I currently own , 2 feather weights and the extreme survival. They are well made knives that hold a fantastic edge, looks great, and best of all Made in the USA. I have quite a few knives as I am an avid outdoorsmen but really, really love the KOA ones ! Even been up there to Alaska on a few survival missions in the bush alone.. so the importance of a great knife is a matter of life and death.

Just wanted to say great job and looking forward to purchasing many more to add to my growing KOA collection.
– Tom
I bought 2 knives from you, a muskrat and cub bear. Those are the sharpest knives I've ever received straight from the factory box. Blew my mind! The price and quality far exceed other knife makers, both USA and foreign. I'll never buy another hunting knife from anyone else - Knives of Alaska are the only knives I'll buy from now on! I can't wait for hunting season and using my Knives of Alaska!! Thank you so much for making such great knives at great prices.
– Stephen
Dear Charles Allen, I thought I would take a minute to brag on your knives. Last Spring I had a boat accident. I lost everything in the boat including my KOA Muskrat/Cub Combo. The water was high, so I waited 4 months for the water to go down. We took a metal detector and found them. 4 months under water, no damage, just a couple of rust spots on the steel, rubbed right out though. Leather case held up great. I brag on your knives to everybody and plan to one or two a year! Thank you for your knives. They?re great.

– Abe Medcalf
Please keep up the excellent quality and value of your work. It is appreciated.
– Anonymous