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 Knives of Alaska
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04/13/11 03:24 AM
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Brother in-law
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Re: Knives of Alaska
[Re: Brother in-law]
#2242128
04/13/11 03:41 AM
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kmon11
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Good knives, borrowed a set and used on my first elk, bought some after that
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true
Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Knives of Alaska
[Re: kmon11]
#2242133
04/13/11 03:43 AM
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BMD
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Pretty good for over the counter knife.
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Re: Knives of Alaska
[Re: BMD]
#2242218
04/13/11 04:40 AM
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TRIJI....WHAT
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Nice set for a nice price!
Shhhhhhhh better to be quiet than remove all doubt..
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Re: Knives of Alaska
[Re: TRIJI....WHAT]
#2242263
04/13/11 06:18 AM
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TSullivan
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I wouldn't hesitate picking one up at all. They make excellent stuff and I'm surprised I don't hear them talked about more.
D2 is one of my favorite steels, just be aware that it isn't completely stainless. You will probably need to wipe it down with some oil occasionally.
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Re: Knives of Alaska
[Re: Brother in-law]
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04/13/11 01:45 PM
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billybob
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KOA makes an excellant knife...but beware they take their D2 steel to the max on hardness (65RC) which means they can be difficult to sharpen. If you never let it get real dull you'll love them.
I stand corrected looks like they are now heat treating to 60-61 RC
Last edited by billybob; 04/13/11 09:40 PM.
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Re: Knives of Alaska
[Re: billybob]
#2242578
04/13/11 01:48 PM
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TooLow
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I have one and it's been a good knife for me.
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Re: Knives of Alaska
[Re: TooLow]
#2242705
04/13/11 02:42 PM
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I got set of them(10 different knives). I clean many animals each year (I am an outfitter) and KOA are some of the best I have ever used. I also get to see/use many different knives that different hunters bring. Still think that KOA are some of the best that you can get.
I eat what I kill, but I don't always kill what I eat.
Girlfriend Wife: "Why am I here?"
Me: "So I do not have to open the gate!"
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Re: Knives of Alaska
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#2243040
04/13/11 04:53 PM
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kyotee1
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I got set of them(10 different knives). I clean many animals each year (I am an outfitter) and KOA are some of the best I have ever used. I also get to see/use many different knives that different hunters bring. Still think that KOA are some of the best that you can get. 
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Re: Knives of Alaska
[Re: kyotee1]
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04/13/11 05:49 PM
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gogburn
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Good Hunting,
Gary
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Re: Knives of Alaska
[Re: gogburn]
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04/13/11 10:50 PM
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Which metal for them do yall prefer? Im thinking about picking one up
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Re: Knives of Alaska
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04/14/11 03:04 AM
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nehntr
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 Isn't the best way to save face to keep the lower part shut?
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Re: Knives of Alaska
[Re: Brother in-law]
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04/14/11 04:10 AM
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TSullivan
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Which metal for them do yall prefer? Im thinking about picking one up I would pick D2 over 440C any day. The only advantage 440C has is it will be easier to sharpen in the field, but of course it won't hold that edge as long.
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Re: Knives of Alaska
[Re: TSullivan]
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04/14/11 10:35 AM
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billybob
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I would go with 154CM or 440C if they offer it. Not a significant difference in edge retention, it dosen't rust and is easily sharpened.
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Re: Knives of Alaska
[Re: billybob]
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04/14/11 01:56 PM
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Kimber1911
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They are great knifes I have had few sets for few years now.. But me being hunting ranch skining allot of animals I prefer the little victonox knifes they are cheap hold damn good edge and sharpen up quick.. But not many people skin as many animals as we do a year.. SO if you only are gonna be skining a handfull animals a trip their great...
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Re: Knives of Alaska
[Re: TSullivan]
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04/15/11 04:44 PM
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Woodsman
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Which metal for them do yall prefer? Im thinking about picking one up I would pick D2 over 440C any day. The only advantage 440C has is it will be easier to sharpen in the field, but of course it won't hold that edge as long. D2 is what I have. You have to take care of the blade, but it is better IMHO.
I eat what I kill, but I don't always kill what I eat.
Girlfriend Wife: "Why am I here?"
Me: "So I do not have to open the gate!"
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Re: Knives of Alaska
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#2249002
04/16/11 03:14 AM
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cooldadtexas
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I have the D2 and like them as well.
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Re: Knives of Alaska
[Re: cooldadtexas]
#2253021
04/18/11 05:23 PM
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had a great ulu i bought in alaska of theirs, no complaints
i am cancelling my subscription, i am tired of your issues!
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Re: Knives of Alaska
[Re: luv2brode]
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04/18/11 11:49 PM
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hawk
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Re: Knives of Alaska
[Re: hawk]
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04/27/11 01:42 AM
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They are made in Sherman Texas !!!
Anyone can own a fancy gun but can you shoot it ?
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Re: Knives of Alaska
[Re: SLT]
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04/28/11 04:23 PM
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They are made in Sherman Texas !!! The are put together in Sherman, the blades are made in Austin. I got a tour of the shop the other day that makes them. Cool stuff to see. I tried to get just a blade but they said no way. I had to try.
I eat what I kill, but I don't always kill what I eat.
Girlfriend Wife: "Why am I here?"
Me: "So I do not have to open the gate!"
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Re: Knives of Alaska
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04/29/11 01:36 AM
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SLT
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Made and put together is the same where I'm from. But I haven't been on a tour of the shop either.
Anyone can own a fancy gun but can you shoot it ?
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Re: Knives of Alaska
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#2278352
04/29/11 04:43 AM
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tetralaw
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I have one in D2, sharp as hell.
ask my thumb.
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Re: Knives of Alaska
[Re: tetralaw]
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04/29/11 08:06 PM
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booger
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Best knives I own and I have a bunch. I have never had mine slip no matter how wet and sloppy my hands are. Seems to hold their egde good and easy to resharpen.
Big ones line-up, little ones bunch-up
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Re: Knives of Alaska
[Re: booger]
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05/03/11 03:43 AM
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I have liked mine, holds a great edge.
Well.... uhhh 
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