Anyone have a Knives of Alaska knife, and how is it?

[Bootifus]

I'm looking at gutting and skinning knives and have had Knives of Alaska blades recommended to me. Just looking for confirmation / input. What do you guys like to use?
Thanks

[sniper7]

My buddy I hunt with has one. thing is amazing. feels great! He has cleaned tons of animals with it. He knows how to sharpen really good though too

I'm not sure what model it is though.

[ridgewalker]

Expensive, but good quality.

A quality knife is like a quality gun...a thing of beauty.

Any decent knife will do the job. I have used maybe 30-40 different ones from $20-$200 (I was in the knife biz for a while). Performance is user determined IMO and not the specific knife.

I personally like a sweeping skinning blade to, of course, skin with and a 3" drop point to gut.

For removal of legs and head a Wyoming saw (long model) works well, but is very heavy. A carpenter's folding pull blade hole saw for a fraction of the cost works OK as well and is much lighter to carry.

[SA Friday]

Yes I have a set. They are high quality. As with everything in life, I tend to take the 'cry once' approach if possible. I have yet to be disappointed in this philosophy, but I still do my homework as to where the quality lines are for products. This is a midrange knife with aboce average quality.

[02ducky]

The Knives of Alaska are awesome knifes, my nephews have them and they handle great and are well balanced, my only complaint is they will rust if you get them wet...

Pulled this from the web-

BLADE CARE:
We recommend you keep all our knives clean using water and a mild soap, if necessary. Dry them immediately and then lightly oil the blade after field-dressing. Even though many steels are categorized “stainless,” they will still rust when exposed to corrosive materials such as blood and salt water. If you are field-dressing an animal and do not have oil available, you should still wash and clean the blade if any water is available, then rub the blade with animal fat. This will protect the blade until you reach home or camp. If you keep knives in sheaths over long periods, be sure to oil the blades heavily while in storage, as leather can attract and hold moisture. For the very best protection, after the hunting season we recommend you store the knives out of the sheaths with a light coating of oil on the blade

[Bootifus]

my only complaint is they will rust if you get them wet...

I have a couple of kitchen knives that are the same way, but having to clean up immediately after use is totally worth being able to use such a fine instrument.
Thanks for the input guys.

[trailgunner]

I think they make some with synthetic handles if you want to save some cash.

[970TJ]

I have knives coming outa my ears ranging for a Smith & Wesson drop point fixed blade that was given to my dad in the mid to late 60's while he was in the Army in Alaska,(my pride and joy) to cheap beaters. Out of all of them, I have a Kershaw that has 3 different interchangable blades that I use for most everything. It has a 6 or 7 inch saw which works well for pelvic bones, and bones in general, skinning blade, and another larger blade with a gut hook that I use for field dressing.
It's not a $200-500 knife....in fact I think they can be had for under $100. But everything is in one spot, and its held up to ALOT of use. I'll find a link....
link: http://www.kershawknives.com/product...&brand=kershaw

[BlueMntCeltic]

I've had a KOA Brown Bear Combo for over a decade and they're a pair of my favorite knives. A little difficult to sharpen but they do hold they're edge very well. I first bought the synthetic handles but soon couldn't resist getting the stag handled set. They have an excellent feel in the hand from balance to grip. Just handier than blue blazes to have around camp or to dress out your game.

My $0.02.

BMC

[Bootifus]

So the general consensus is that they are worth the $. Thanks again.