Knives of Alaska

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Gadsden

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Hello, has anyone ever used a KOA brand for hunting? I never have, but I would assume they would be good. I am looking to get a model because I do not have anything in D2. Any advice? Thanks
 
I have a K.O.A. magnum ulu, it is fantastic for cutting up small game for the frying pan. beautiful well made knife I am not a fan of the D2 steel though pain to sharpen
Roy
 
My gfs parents got KOA ulu's and they just really had a hard time with them. I tried to show them how easy and great they were and was ignored...lol. I think there is 1 around my house somewhere gonna have to look! But great knives!
 
Thanks for the input. I don't hear much about this brand so I was not sure of the quality. But like the old saying goes "different strokes for different folks"
 
I have a couple of their knives. A Cub Bear and a Steelhead fillet knife. Both are great blades. They get a ton of use and keep coming back for more.
 
Nothing wrong with Knives of Alaska. AS stated the D2 can be a problem sharpening them and for chipping after several rounds of hard use. Specifically on the smaller knives. However KofA will refurbish and re sharpen each for $10 plus shipping. So IMO they are a fair value for what you get.

Gutted, Skinned and quartered many elk, deer, hogs and other animals with each of them...
 
Knives of Alaska makes a good product. I grew up outside of the town they are located in. The owner used to have a small shop on Main street 20 years ago then moved his business to a much needed larger building. Their original business office was located next to "The Gun Shop" which happened to be right across the street from the Police office. Man I miss seeing both of those places on Main Street, good times from years past. If you are ever in the area call them up and talk with them Knives of Alaska used to give shop tours. A really good friend and his father toured their shop about 5 years ago.
 
Txknifefan said:
Knives of Alaska makes a good product. I grew up outside of the town they are located in. The owner used to have a small shop on Main street 20 years ago then moved his business to a much needed larger building. Their original business office was located next to "The Gun Shop" which happened to be right across the street from the Police office. Man I miss seeing both of those places on Main Street, good times from years past. If you are ever in the area call them up and talk with them Knives of Alaska used to give shop tours. A really good friend and his father toured their shop about 5 years ago.
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Are they are in Denison Tx.? I was born there but left at a year old so have no memory of it.
Roy
 
Thanks for the input guys. I am about 4 hours from Denison. I would love to take a shop tour. It sounds like there is a lot of good things to say about these blades. I am glad I asked.
 
I have the muskrat, which is a semi beavertail skinner. The rounded nose is great for working on a hanging animal. Cuts both ways without changing grip and the round nose reduces the chances of damaging the hide. Mine is D2, so good steel too.

DancesWithKnives
 
Thanks DWK2, I have always wondered how well the Muskrat performs. By the looks if it a lot of though went into that blade so I would guess it would do well.
 
The muskrat is very light and handy---and holds an edge well. I have a custom full beavertail with a longer and broader blade that I use more often (partly just because it's so purty!) but the muskrat is easier to carry in the field and makes a great loaner when you get a couple animals down.

DancesWithKnives
 
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