The Top Hunting Knives for Moose

Processing a moose is one of the toughest challenges a hunter can can face — 1,500 lbs. of meat, thick hide, dense muscle, antlers, and bone that will test even the best blades… especially if you happened to drop him in the water and it’s almost dark. Moose hunting pushes you and your gear to its limits. This hunt requires a hunter to draw on his strength and stamina. This is no time for cheap gear.

Knives of Alaska were born from these exact challenges, forged through years of experience in Alaska’s unforgiving wet wilderness, where every cut matters and failure isn’t an option.

Each knife is crafted from premium steel, field-tested in Alaska by master guides and hunters, and manufactured in Texas from U.S. materials to ensure dependable performance when it counts most. From gutting and skinning to quartering and processing massive cuts of meat, these knives make heavy work faster, cleaner, and more efficient. Proven in the Alaskan backcountry, Knives of Alaska set the benchmark for serious moose hunters who demand nothing but the best.

Bush Camp knife with orange Suregrip handle and full-tang D2 steel blade resting on a brown leather sheath

Bush Camp

  

The Bush Camp Knife is built to handle big game — and when it comes to moose, its large 6” drop-point blade truly shines. The extended blade length and full-tang design make it ideal for gutting, quartering, and splitting through heavy joints, while still offering the control needed for skinning thick hide. It can also handle camp chores like trimming meat, cutting rope, or processing firewood, making it one of the most versatile tools in a moose hunter’s kit. The drop-point shape provides excellent strength and slicing power, ensuring clean, efficient cuts even on massive quarters. As one of our most popular and highly reviewed models, the Bush Camp Knife continues to earn praise from hunters who need a dependable, hard-working blade for the largest North American game.

Knives of Alaska Muskrat and Cub Bear knives with orange Suregrip handles

Muskrat / Cub Combo

  

The Cub Bear / Muskrat Combo is a precision pair built for detailed work. The Cub Bear’s scalpel-like blade excels at initial incisions and fanning joints, giving hunters total control during the most delicate parts of field dressing. Paired with it, the Muskrat offers a rounded, dual-edged design that allows clean, bidirectional skinning with reduced risk of puncturing the hide — essential when preserving the cape for mounting. Together, these knives make the perfect tools once the heavy lifting is done, delivering fine control for skinning, caping, and detailed cuts around the head and shoulders. Lightweight, razor-sharp, and field-proven in Alaska’s harshest hunting conditions, this combo is trusted by guides and hunters who demand precision. Recommended as a companion to a larger fixed blade like the Classic Hunter or Bush Camp for a more complete field-dressing kit.

Knives of Alaska professional flexible boning knife with black SureGrip handle

Professional Boning Knife

$114.99

The Professional Boning Knife is an essential tool for moose hunters who want to recover every ounce of meat from their harvest. Its semi-flex D2 steel blade and butcher-inspired design allow you to follow natural bone lines and separate meat efficiently without waste. The slight flex gives just enough control to maneuver around large joints and heavy muscle groups, while the narrow profile keeps your cuts clean and precise. Perfect for working through massive moose quarters at camp or in the shop, this knife turns a demanding task into a smooth, efficient process. Built for professional-grade performance, it’s the go-to choice for hunters who take pride in processing their game the right way — from field to freezer.

Knives of Alaska Classic Hunter knife with Magnacut steel blade and Suregrip handle resting on leather sheath

Classic Hunter Knife

$229.99

The Classic Hunter is a proven performer and one of the most trusted knives for moose hunters who value balance, control, and strength. Its drop-point design provides a sturdy tip for opening thick hide and a wide belly for long, clean slicing cuts — perfect for field dressing and skinning large game. Crafted from MagnaCut steel, it offers exceptional edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance in the wet, cold conditions moose hunters often face. The knife’s full-tang construction and ergonomic handle provide excellent grip and stability during demanding work on heavy quarters. Highly rated by hunters for its durability and reliability, the Classic Hunter is the perfect all-around choice when you want a quarterback knife capable of tackling every stage of moose processing.

Knives of Alaska wood saw and bone saw with SureGrip handles and sheath

Classic Hunter Knife

$229.99

When you drop that massive bull moose, he most likely will not be in a nice open clearing. He will be in an alder or willow thicket and — God forbid — in two feet of water. Your work is cut out for you. First you must clear the area around the bull so you can work.

The wood saw was carried by all our guides in Alaska when hunting moose and brown bear. This saw is lightweight at only 4.4 oz, exceptionally sharp, and full-tang to reduce wobble during use. It is so sharp it can cut through a three-inch alder in under a minute. At 12.87″ long, it carries easily in a pack or on your belt and comes in a Kydex-lined leather sheath.

The bone saw is a useful tool for cutting through bone and is an absolute must-have for removing the antlers from the moose skull. Same size as the wood saw but with a different and very fine tooth pattern designed specifically for cutting bone.