Knives of Alaska

[krshunter]

I know this topic has been here a while, but here's my two cents anyway. I returned a Buck knife back to Cabelas about a month ago because it was hard as get out to put a new edge on and didn't hold it well at all. I had heard that before but I took a chance. Anyway, I was considering the Knives of Alaska myself in exchange until I looked at them. I don't have any experience with them so I can't comment on whether or not they hold a good edge or sharpen well. But I was extremely disappointed in their poor finishing detail. I picked a couple up and they were extremely heavy and unbalance and very rough looking. Enough so that I didn't even give them a chance. I went back to my tried and true Benchmade. I have about half a dozen of them now and haven't come across anything any better. My father-in-law is a leather crafter and has some of the sharpest tools and knives you'll come across. Bought him a Benchmade for Christmas and he has now added a third one to his collection. Says he won't buy another brand again. MTCW

krshunter