Knives Of Alaska Elk Trekker?

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Greetings BF,

I'm looking to round out my outdoor/survival/hunting fixed blade category and stumbled upon a Knives Of Alaska Elk Trekker in drop-point D2 steel w/ Sure-Grip handles at Gander Mtn. They had the black and orange handles as well as gut-hook and bowie shape.

The blade shape was what originally caught my eye. It is a nice size too with a choil for choking up. The blade is not too wide and the overall size should lend itself nicely to general utility and some bushcraft. It is listed as having a 3 1/2" blade length but I believe that is the sharpened edge. Looks more like 4 1/2" from the handle scales to the tip (choil inclusive).

I'm looking to add to my Becker BK2, Kershaw Outcast, Buck 119 Special and my soon-to-buy ZT0150. A meager ensemble but it's a start.

Anyone have this knife and care to share their experience with or opinion of it?

How is Knives Of Alaska in general and their heat treat of D2?

Is it worth $85?

Looking at the Bush Camp knife also. Looks interesting but wish it was a full or high flat grind.

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Thanks in advance.
 
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I love 'em. Love D2.

I have several of their knives and have found them to be excellent. Heat treat on the D2 is terrific (no chipping, great edge holding ability) and the edge has more than adequate geometry for outdoor use. They tolerate HARD use very well. I have the Yukon, Bushmaster, Muskrat and Jaeger (ATS34 with DI scales). They are easily worth twice what they charge for them. Just get yourself a decent Silicon Carbide (Norton's Carborundum combo stone in the medium/fine is ideal) or DMT or EZE Lapp diamond hone to maintain and restore the edge. The fine grit is really all you'll need, but medium will be great for cleaning up dinged edges. I finish / maintain my edges with hard Black or Translucent Arkansas (Spyderco's ceramics are great also).

They're a great value for the buck. Enjoy your purchase.
 
I stopped by their shop in Juneau this summer an bought one of their Hunter models (i'm pretty sure that's the name). Carried it for 3 weeks this summer and found it to be a good, functional blade. I can't argue the price, although I don't think it was "a deal". Held an edge well. Relegated to the desk drawer now as there are knives I prefer to carry.
 
I really like the classic Loveless drop point for normal walk in the woods work. This is the WC Davis version I carry often.
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I also picked this general purpose knife up at the Blade show and it's growing on me.
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Frankly I prefer custom forged over production. But that did not stop me from buying KoA.
 
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