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 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
My wife bought me two of your knives several years ago and I love the quality. I have skinned and butchered entire deer without having to sharpen my Cub. I have the Cub/Camp combo and they are the sharpest, finest made knives I own. Thanks for a great product!
– Ron
The Jaeger is the best boning knife on the market - one to have at the ready when you have an elk or a moose down and you need to bone it out to minimize your pack-out load. It is a superb caping knife and just the thing for cleaning small fish, game and waterfowl, or field-dressing.
– Safari Times, Nov 2006
*Praise* thanks so much my Recon Patrol arrived today, fantastic knife. Knife has a great feel in the hand and the D2 steel is fantastic for most cutting tasks. I really like this line you are working in, this will not be my last purchase from KOA. Congratulations on a fantastic product and I look forward to seeing more from your line.
– Kevin Parlane
: I have to tell you I am VERY impressed. I actually acquired my knives from a trade to a guy that had a set that include the hatchet and bone saw. A little research showed the value was good so I did it expecting to sell the kit. I was WRONG. When I got them, I decided I would keep them and boy am I glad I did. I ordered the leather cases as it all came in the canvas wrap and I wanted individual pieces. I love these knives and will certainly be a future customer to add to my collection. I don't know how you do everything so reasonable but I am sure glad you do because I know I can build on this set to make a really nice useable collection. Thank you for your products and attention detail as well as price. I'm hooked
– Jeff Garner