Clean, useful cutting lines
The northern-inspired blade puts a long, predictable edge behind a precise point-easy to guide through wood, food and general camp work.
Northern outdoor knife | natural-material series
Malamute
A calm northern profile, a warm wooden handle and the kind of control that makes a knife feel familiar from the first cut.
Designed with Alexei Ponomarev, Malamute turns traditional Nordic inspiration into a light, practical Kizlyar Supreme fixed blade. Its 120 mm blade gives useful reach without excess bulk, while the sculpted natural-wood handle and genuine leather sheath make it a knife people enjoy carrying as much as using.
120 mm blade120 g knife
241 mmOverall length
120 mmBlade length
3.4 mmBlade thickness
120 gKnife weight
Natural woodHandle
LeatherFitted sheath
Simple on purpose
A knife that feels settled
before the work begins.
Malamute avoids unnecessary drama. Its point, long cutting line, slim stock and rounded handle work together to make controlled carving, camp preparation and everyday outdoor cutting feel natural.
Close work without a bulky guard
The shaped front of the handle gives the hand a clear reference while leaving room for detailed grips close to the cutting edge.
Light enough to disappear on the belt
At approximately 120 g for the knife, Malamute carries easily and rewards relaxed, accurate work rather than tiring the hand.
Warm wood, honest leather
Natural wood gives every handle its own grain and feel; the fitted leather sheath completes the model with quiet, traditional character.
The hand understands first
Rounded where comfort matters.
Defined where control matters.
Malamute's handle fills the palm without forcing one fixed position. Its smooth transitions reduce pressure points during longer work, while the front contour and subtle swell provide continuous tactile feedback.
The result is especially satisfying in precise outdoor tasks: the knife feels easy to steer, easy to rotate and easy to keep in hand without over-gripping.
Natural material, individual character: grain and tone vary from handle to handle. That variation is part of the appeal-not a flaw to hide.
Built for the good kind of quiet
Take it outside.
Let the design make sense.
Malamute is at home beside firewood, a camp meal or the small jobs that fill a day outdoors. The silhouette is elegant enough to admire, but every proportion invites real use.
The proportions behind the calm control
Northern simplicity.
Measured with purpose.
The factory drawing shows how closely Malamute balances blade and handle: a 120 mm blade meets a full 121 mm grip, creating a light 241 mm outdoor knife that remains easy to steer.
241 mmOverall length
120 mmBlade length
121 mmHandle length
A shared northern idea
Designed with Alexei Ponomarev.
Malamute was created in collaboration with designer Alexei Ponomarev. The goal was not to imitate an old knife, but to preserve the clarity that makes northern patterns so enduring: restrained lines, direct control and no detail without a reason.
Malamute and its compact sibling Samoyed approach that idea at different scales. Malamute offers more blade and a full-size outdoor grip; Samoyed takes the family character into a smaller format.
Explore the family: discover the compact Samoyed →
Malamute in detail
Natural materials.
Real outdoor context.
Swipe through the knife, sheath, working details and field views. Every photograph keeps its native composition so the complete blade and handle remain easy to understand.
One design, distinct personalities
Choose the steel character.
Keep the Malamute feel.
Malamute has appeared in more than one production edition. The shared dimensions and northern handling remain the foundation; steel and finish change the maintenance, sharpening feel and visual tone.
Niolox | approximately 60 HRC
A fine-grained stainless tool steel chosen for a useful balance of edge stability, wear resistance and corrosion care in a light outdoor knife.
Explore blade materials →AUS-10Co Cryo
A balanced stainless option supported by Kizlyar Supreme's cryogenic treatment route, offering approachable ownership and dependable everyday cutting performance.
Explore Cryo treatment →Production specifications
Malamute specifications
The dimensions define the shared Malamute platform. Steel markings, finish and the exact tone or grain of natural wood can differ between production editions.
Knife typeOutdoor and hunting fixed blade
ConstructionApproximately two-thirds tang
Overall length241 mm
Blade length120 mm
Handle length121 mm
Blade thickness3.4 mm
Blade width25.5 mm
Handle thickness21.3 mm
Knife weightApproximately 120 g
Sheath weightApproximately 75 g
Known steelsNiolox; later AUS-10Co Cryo editions
Known finishesSatin or StoneWash, by edition
HandleNatural wood, including walnut editions
SheathFitted genuine leather
Production runs and distributor selections differ by market. If a particular Malamute steel or finish interests you, ask your local authorised Kizlyar Supreme representative to request that edition for your market.
Clear answers
Malamute FAQ
What is the Malamute designed for?
Malamute is a light outdoor fixed blade for controlled carving, camp preparation, food work and general field cutting. Its point and long edge favour precision over brute force.
Why does Malamute not have a large guard?
The shaped front of the handle gives the hand a clear reference without blocking close, detailed grips. Users who regularly work in extreme conditions or need maximum hand protection may prefer a model with a pronounced guard.
How should I care for the natural-wood handle?
Wipe the handle clean and dry after use, avoid prolonged soaking or excessive heat, and refresh it with an appropriate wood-care product when the surface begins to look dry.
Which Malamute steel should I choose?
Niolox offers the original premium stainless character, while later AUS-10Co Cryo editions provide a balanced, approachable stainless route. Availability depends on the production run and local distributor.
Is Samoyed simply a smaller Malamute?
Samoyed shares the northern family idea but is a separate compact model with its own proportions and page. Malamute gives more blade reach and a full-size handle.
A northern classic, ready for a new trail