If you’re looking to buy a USA-made knife that can be custom engraved, you’re choosing one of the most meaningful and practical gifts available. A high-quality knife lasts for decades, but when it’s personalized with your message, initials, name, or date in your preferred font style, it becomes a cherished keepsake they’ll carry, use, and remember for life.
Whether you want a personalized pocket knife, a personalized knife for him, a custom engraved fixed blade, or the best engraved pocket knife for hunters, outdoorsmen, or EDC users, a custom-engraved Knives of Alaska blade delivers both sentiment and performance in one unforgettable gift.
A personalized knife is more than a tool — it’s a message etched into steel. These gifts feel personal, powerful, and long lasting.
Why engraved knives make exceptional gifts:
When you give a custom engraved Knives of Alaska blade, you’re giving something they can use, carry, and pass down.
Knives of Alaska blades aren’t just tools — they’re heirloom-quality pieces crafted to last a lifetime. Many models feature high-end handle materials, including optional genuine elk stag, giving each knife a unique and classy appearance.
Why these knives become heirlooms:
A custom-engraved KOA knife with a stag handle is one of the most thoughtful, classy gifts you can give.
Engraving a $35 fee plus the purchase of the knife.
Ordering a custom-engraved Knives of Alaska blade is quick, simple, and completely guided from start to finish.
Browse our lineup of USA-made pocket knives, fixed blades, hatchets, and saws.
Every KOA knife can be engraved.
Select based on lifestyle:
On the product page, enter:
Then preview it live using our engraving tool: Engrave Knife Viewer
Your custom-engraved gift arrives ready to impress.
A personalized pocket knife is compact, functional, and meaningful — perfect for hunters, EDC enthusiasts, and outdoorsmen.
Great engraving ideas:
Pocket knives combine everyday usefulness with deep sentiment.
Knives of Alaska offers many high-quality folding pocket knife options, each crafted for durability, performance, and clean engraving results. 
Built from premium American steels with ergonomic handles and precision-machined surfaces, our pocket knives are designed to engrave beautifully and hold up to years of real-world use. Every KOA pocket knife is made in the USA and backed by a lifetime warranty with free lifetime sharpening — the perfect blend of craftsmanship and long-term reliability.
Premium Fixed Blade Knives Perfect for Custom Engraving
Knives of Alaska offers a wide range of premium fixed blade knives, built for hunters, collectors, and serious outdoorsmen who demand performance. With larger engraving surfaces, fixed blades provide more space for meaningful personalization — making them perfect for milestone gifts and memorable occasions. Crafted from top-tier American steels and designed for real field use, these knives engrave cleanly and beautifully. Every KOA fixed blade is made in the USA and backed by a lifetime warranty with free lifetime sharpening, delivering heirloom-level quality that’s built to last.
Fixed blades are especially popular gifts for:
A custom-engraved KOA fixed blade leaves a lasting impression — bold, personal, and unforgettable.
Design your engraving before ordering: Engrave Knife Viewer
With this tool, you can:
This works on all Knives of Alaska blades, including pocket knives, fixed blades, hatchets, and saws.
Great for cabins, hunting spots, or meaningful locations.
Even simple engraving makes a deep impact.
Knives of Alaska has been crafting exceptional blades since 1992. Every KOA knife is proudly made in the USA, field-tested in Alaska, and manufactured in Denison, Texas, using premium U.S. materials. 
Backed by a lifetime warranty and free lifetime sharpening, KOA knives are trusted by hunters, outdoorsmen, EDC carriers, and collectors for their durability, craftsmanship, and real-world performance.
Yes. All knives are field-tested in Alaska and manufactured in Denison, Texas, using U.S.-sourced materials.
No. We only engrave genuine Knives of Alaska products. Choose your engraving message and font on the product page.
Engraving is $35 for one or two lines of personalized text. Simply purchase any Knives of Alaska product, before checkout add your custom engraving.
Which knives can I engrave?
You can engrave:
Every KOA blade can be engraved with your message.
Yes — use the live engraving tool: Engraving Knife Viewer
No — engraving is text only.
No — engraved knives ship within our standard processing time.
Yes — engraving is etched directly into the steel.
Because they are personalized, engraved knives are non-returnable unless defective.
Not at all. All KOA knives — engraved or not — are backed by our lifetime warranty and free lifetime sharpening.
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Your personalized, USA-made, heirloom-quality gift is only a few clicks away.
