Handmade Yakutian Knives
Ice-born.
Fire-forged.
Authentic handmade knives from the master blacksmiths of Sakha Republic. Every blade is a one-of-a-kind work of art with centuries of history behind it.
What is a Yakut Knife?
A Yakut knife is a traditional fixed-blade craft knife from the Sakha Republic in northeast Siberia, forged by hand for over a thousand years. Its defining feature is the asymmetric grind — a deep fuller on one side, a convex bevel on the other — a shape refined over centuries for work in extreme sub-zero conditions.
MUUS partners with 70+ master blacksmiths across Yakutia to produce authentic Yakut knives in four classic forms: the Yakut Knife (all-purpose utility), Hunting Knife (drop-point for game), Batas (large bushcraft blade, ~25cm), and Batyya (spear-type collector piece). Every blade is forged, ground, and finished by hand using 9KhS or Kh12MF Russian tool steel. No CNC, no mass stamping — each knife carries small variations that make it unique.
Our Knives
Every knife is a unique piece, hand-crafted by a master blacksmith
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Hunting KnifePathfinder — Kötörchüü
A reliable knife with a Kh12MF steel blade — tough and wear-resistant, built for serious loads and prolonged work without losing its edge. Karelian birch handle with a horn bolster…
279 $ -
Yakut Knife
Bull’s Tail
The bull tail sheath is a strong and natural piece that carries the power of nature and the craftsmanship of Yakut artisans. It reliably protects the knife, preserving its warmth,…
189 $ -
Hunting KnifeBlack Fang — Khara
Restrained, dark, composed. “Khara” in Yakut tradition means black — a symbol of resilience, inner balance, and hidden strength. This knife never lets you down — it endures both time…
279 $ -
Hunting Knife
North Pole
Born of the taiga. The asymmetric blade with its lens-ground bevel cuts precisely and without effort — the way only knives made for real fieldwork can. The Karelian birch handle…
279 $ -
Hunting Knife
Spirit of the Taiga
A Yakut knife that carries the wisdom of generations. The single-bevel blade with its lens-ground cross-section listens to your hand — it cuts freely, holds the angle, and punishes carelessness.…
279 $ -
Hunting Knife
Northern Lights
Where winter lasts nine months, everything must serve faithfully. This knife is one of those things. The single-bevel blade holds its edge where others give up. Northern birch doesn’t flex…
279 $
Hand-forged
Every blade forged by a single master from start to finish
From Yakutia
Sakha Republic — the birthplace of the Yakut knife
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A Thousand Years of Tradition
The Yakut knife is one of the oldest continuously made blade designs in the world. Our masters in the Sakha Republic forge every blade by hand, preserving techniques passed down through generations.
