2 Belt Hatchets From Knives Of Alaska for Hunting

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warman

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We have two on the way for the wife and I. Mainly been wanting to get these for splitting the pelvis on deer and other tasty animals or maybe some quartering on the big ones.
"Our Hunter's Hatchet combines American-made high-carbon S-7 tool steel." Can someone tell me about this alloy?
Thanks in advance,
Warman


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S7 is great steel, some sawmill blades were made from it. BTW, you may want to delete the link before the Mods do.
Great looking hunting hatchet, should work well.
Best regards

Robin
 
That is a nice looking hatchet. S7 steel is great for shock resistance. That's what the "S" stands for. It's what is used for bits on jackhammers, the teeth on loader buckets, and the cutting edges of grader blades. Extremely tough, and wear resistant. Should be good for a hatchet. Yours is the first one I've seen. Where did you buy it?

EarlFH

DUH!!! I missed the Place where you bought it:o
 
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Link deleted. Thanks for the steel reference info PM. They should both be here Wednesday from TX.
 
EarlFH said:
That is a nice looking hatchet. S7 steel is great for shock resistance. That's what the "S" stands for. It's what is used for bits on jackhammers, the teeth on loader buckets, and the cutting edges of grader blades. Extremely tough, and wear resistant. Should be good for a hatchet. Yours is the first one I've seen. Where did you buy it?

EarlFH
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From "Knives of Alaska" in TX.
 
Looked at one at SMKW, more of a splitter than a chopper. Let us know how you all like them and how they chop. On a side note my brother likes his KOA fillet knife that my hubby gave him.
 
Have not used the hatchets personally and can not commit on their quality. Everyone I know that has a knife from KOA swears by them though. They are good looking hatchets definitely. Eager to hear your evaluation after you have had a chance to try yours.
 
As stated above, S7 is a steel designed for high impact use. It provides some rust resistance due to its alloy composition. I have passed on the KOA due to the fact it is cast. I am sure it is fine, but I will take a forged over cast.
 
Count me among the KOA knife owners who consider the brand ho-hum at best. But with any opinion you must ask "compared to what?" Benchmade & Spyderco mainly. If I were comparing to the typical Buck or whatever from Bass pro or Cabelas, then sure KOA is good. KOA uses D2 steel which I like, but the handles are crap in material and ergonomics.

I had the KOA caping knife, hated the grip and sold it. I have a KOA "Steelheader" fillet knife that I am reworking (because no one would buy it). The blade is 440C, the molded rubber handle was a horrible in fit in my hand. So I am making a new wood handle. It was really thick right above the cutting edge so cut poorly even when shaving sharp, so am thinning the blade quite a bit. Plus getting rid of 3/8" of the tip that curves up like a bowie knife. When I get done with it I may like it.

So this hatchet? No thanks, I would restore an oldie or get a Gransfors... (would? actually, already did both)
 
Due to popularity they have been running out quickly. They did call and say that they would be on back order.
 
If your looking for a great bet axe to make some kindling or break the pelvis on a deer you brought down try these KNIVES OF ALASKA hatchets. We are very satisfied with the quality of these and they will be in our saddle bags or on our belts for the duration. Be careful as they come nice and sharp. ;)

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