Description
Under five ounces, eight inches end to end, with pale bone scales cut into finger scallops and engraved bolsters at both ends.
| Overall length | 8 inches |
| Blade length | 3.5 inches |
| Handle length | 4.5 inches |
| Handle | Pale bone scales with engraved bolsters |
| Steel | Stainless steel |
| Hardness | 58–60 HRC, oil tempered |
| Weight | 4.9 oz |
| Included | Hand-stitched leather sheath |
Right for: small hands, light packs, and anyone who has learned that a 3.5 inch blade does most of what a six-inch blade does with far less bulk on the belt.
What a short blade is good at
Three and a half inches of drop point is the classic size for caping and skinning, because the point stays close to your fingertips and you can feel what the edge is doing through the hide. It is also enough knife for camp food, cordage and general cutting. What you give up is reach. Splitting a pelvis or working deep in a chest cavity wants more blade, and this is not that knife.
Four point nine ounces
Weight decides whether a knife gets carried or left in a drawer. At 4.9 oz with the sheath on a belt, you stop noticing it inside an hour. The balance sits right at the forward bolster, which is why it feels neutral in a pinch grip. If you have small hands, look at our notes on knives for smaller hands: the scalloped scales here index a short palm properly instead of leaving your little finger hanging off the end.
Bone scales over the years
Bone is hard, light and takes a polish, and it yellows very slightly with handling, which most owners like. It is more brittle than wood. Dropped edge-on onto tile it can chip at a scallop, and heat is its enemy: a closed car in July will shrink bone and can open a seam at the pins. Store it indoors at room temperature and it will outlive you.
Care: the blade is stainless, so it asks for no oil and grows no patina. Wash it, dry it, done. Give the engraved bolsters a brush rather than a wipe so grit does not pack into the scroll. The black leather sheath is snap-fastened; keep the knife out of it between trips, because leather is tanned with salts that sit against steel.
Buyer questions
Is it full tang? The scales are pinned to a tang that runs the length of the handle, capped at the butt by the engraved pommel.
Is it big enough to field dress a deer? Yes, comfortably, and our skinning knife guide explains why smaller blades are usually faster at it.
What if I want something much larger? The Damascus bowie with stag sits at the opposite end of the range.
Model: BMK-851
Ava S. (verified owner) –
“I’ve used various knives in my time, but the Koala Knife stands out. It’s sharp, well-balanced, and the attention to detail is impressive. It’s a culinary delight.”
Olivia R. (verified owner) –
“I recently added the Koala Knife to my collection, and it’s a true work of art. The craftsmanship is exquisite, and it’s now the crown jewel of my knife collection.”
Benjamin C. (verified owner) –
“The Koala Knife is a symbol of luxury and precision. It’s sharp, elegant, and has become an essential tool in my culinary endeavors. I highly recommend it.”
Chloe Mitchell –
So happy I finally pulled the trigger on this one. Blade holds a razor edge right out of the box. Definitely bookmarking this store for future orders.
Emma Nelson –
Decent buy overall, a couple small nitpicks aside. Sheath is nice. Wish it had more padding but it does the job. Would order again despite the minor gripes.
Anna Nelson –
My neighbor couldn’t stop talking about this after I unboxed it. Handle feels amazing and the balance is perfect. Weight and balance make it feel like a real working knife not some cheap import. Every piece of the fit and finish looks hand checked before it shipped. Exactly the kind of quality that keeps me coming back.
Rachel Stewart –
Got this for a hunting trip and now I want one for myself too. Came in a nice gift box which made it feel even more special. Would not hesitate to order again.
Craig Foster –
Everyone who’s seen this knife has asked where I got it. This has quickly replaced my old go to knife for field dressing. This one’s a keeper for sure.
Zachary Taylor –
Did not expect this level of quality for the price. If you’re on the fence just get it. You won’t regret it.
Dennis Fox –
Best knife I’ve ever owned. Hands down. No hesitation recommending this to anyone looking.
Elizabeth Allen –
Ended up ordering a second one after how happy I was with the first. Took it out camping right away and it handled everything I threw at it. Pommel and guard are solid, no wobble anywhere on the knife. This will not be my last order from this seller.