Alpha Knife Supply (AKS), based in Cedar City, Utah, is a U.S. supplier of materials and components for knifemakers. Its inventory covers a broad range of blade steels, including carbon and stainless steels, along with Damascus, San Mai, titanium, zirconium, bronze, copper, and other specialty metals used in custom knife construction.
AKS also supplies handle and structural materials such as G10, Micarta, carbon fiber, titanium, and Timascus, as well as pivots, screws, stop pins, bearings, washers, and other knife-making hardware. These materials are widely used in handmade custom knives, where material selection affects durability, weight, appearance, corrosion resistance, and overall construction. One of the company’s notable specialties is Timascus, a layered titanium material valued for its distinctive patterns and the vivid colors that can be produced through controlled heat or anodizing. Alpha Knife Supply also carries a wide selection of modern blade steels and provides technical resources such as steel data sheets, composition tables, heat-treatment information, and certification reports when available.
Alpha Knife Supply operates a live-inventory system, so products shown as available on the website are generally in stock and ready to ship. The company states that most orders ship within one day, with orders placed before 11 a.m. often dispatched the same day. This combination of specialized inventory, technical information, and fast order fulfillment has made AKS a practical source for both professional and independent knifemakers.
