Who is your “go-to” knife retailer?
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.308 Norma
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They're actually knife manufacturers, but I've bought knives online directly from both "Knives of Alaska" and "Tops Knives." Generally speaking, when I see one I like in a retail store like Sportsman's Warehouse, I'll go ahead and order it directly from the manufacturer. Sometimes it's a little cheaper buying it that way. 
That sort of practice puts brick and mortar retailers out of business since they can't act as a showroom while someone else gets all the money.
earlthegoat2
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In person on a whim wherever I may be or second hand on sites like these.
I don’t frequent knife only sites so my options are random and limited.
I bought my Yojimbo 2 on here around 8 years ago now.
I don’t frequent knife only sites so my options are random and limited.
I bought my Yojimbo 2 on here around 8 years ago now.
desmobob
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I've seen all my favorites posted and I'll add one more: OsoGrande in TX.
.308 Norma
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Most likely so, but when you kill off the local retailer you loose the benefit of feeling whether the knife fits your hand, balances properly, or has the fit and finish you can see by eye and feel. Most folks under a certain age probably have never been in a retailer that had a good knife collection to learn from.
JN01
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Smoky Mountain Knife Works because it is 7 miles from home.
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Armored farmer
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Since I started this thread, I have ordered three knives from Blade HQ.
They have been super fast. Always processing my order the same day, then quickly shipping ups.
They have been super fast. Always processing my order the same day, then quickly shipping ups.
Shanghai McCoy
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Even more reason not to treat the existing ones as "showrooms" for some unrelated internet seller.
CoalTrain49
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I've purchased from Amazon. I'm not a knife collector so I just want utility. There are some good $100 knives out there. I don't care where they make them if they hold an edge and easy to maintain.
That's not how I roll with revolvers however. I need the brand and made in the US. Too many imports and knock offs.
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JTQ
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I realize hso's post isn't directed towards SteadyD,..but I've bought the good knives in my small collection from St Nick's Knives brick and mortar store.
I know very little about knives and steels, but it's nice to have a good store nearby that you can see the knives in person.
I'm somewhat the opposite of .308 Norma, I see a lot of knives on line that look good, but I go to St Nick's to see them in person. If I like it, I'll buy it there. I've lost count of the number of knives that looked good on line that I ended up not liking when I got to see them in person.
ChuteTheMall
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MidwayUSA mostly, and Knife Center once in awhile. Never a problem with either of them.
1976B.L.Johns.
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Which knives did you order?
JFrame
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As with others, can't say I have one "go-to" knife retailer.
In the past few years, I've bought from GPKnives, Knifejoy, SMKW, GiantMouse, and Amazon -- all have proven to be reliable. There may be an outlet or two with whom I've recently shopped that elude me at the moment.
In the past few years, I've bought from GPKnives, Knifejoy, SMKW, GiantMouse, and Amazon -- all have proven to be reliable. There may be an outlet or two with whom I've recently shopped that elude me at the moment.
I used to really like viiting the shop in Solvang, Ca. But they relocated so these days it's pretty much on line. Too bad, because they made a number of impulse buy sales to me. Looking at an image is one thing. But holding it in your hand is entirely different. And in my opinion a very strong incentivizer.
https://nordicknives.com/
https://nordicknives.com/
Many years ago, I bought a nice Ruana from Scheel's at a reduced price. These days, my standbys are SMKW and Blade HQ, although I have been satisfied with https://www.tomarskabars.com/ and https://ragweedforgestore.com/ when I have dealt with them.
