knife stores in mid TN?

[Shima]

I'm noticing that in every post where someone asks for opinions of what new blade to buy, people are telling about this or that available through an online catalog or distributer. I like to fondle the blade as I would a new pistol before I make a purchase. I live in Mid TN. Are there any places to look at good blades around here? Thanks, Shima

[DaveTN]

The only one I have heard of in the state is Smokey Mountain Knife Works, over past Knoxville.

[Shima]

Well I went to Dicks and bought a Kershaw 1600X with speedsafe assist opening. Its a little smaller than what I wanted but it'll do. Its american made and within my budgeted amount.

[Murgatroy]

The only one I have heard of in the state is Smokey Mountain Knife Works, over past Knoxville.

I have ordered from them multiple times, however until a few weeks ago I had never been to their store even though it is thirty minutes away.

It is something that must be experienced to understand.

I fully think that anyone within four hours drive should experience that wonder.

[Metalhead]

We carry Pro-tec, Kershaw, and Benchmade. Don't have the full line though.

[Mason]

Smoky Mtn. Knife Works makes all others look like a rip off. From my experiance you will pay about 35% more if you shop somewhere else. If you only want 1 or 2 $50 knives the differance will not kill you. If you walk out of SMKW and don't buy at least two you have stronger will than I. I have also found knives that I liked and called SMKW to price shop and they were cheaper including shipping.

[Major Kong]

SMKW also does a 10% military discount. Furthermore, if you go to their Facebook page (yes, I know Facebook is the devil) they were giving away 25% off coupons that were good for online purchases.

[LeadWaster]

There is a hardware store in Cookeville, Highland, I think. They have a separate building for knives. I didn't stop in, but will next time I'm in the area. Looked like a pretty good size knife shop. Nothing like SMKW, but better than most any other place you'll find. I looked it up, Highland Hardware, 219 E. Spring St. Cookeville.

[MacGyver]

I'd love to see someone step up and offer a full line of knives from various top shelf manufacturers under one roof here in middle Tennessee. That said, I need more places to spend money like I need a hole in my head.

[Major Kong]

I'd love to see someone step up and offer a full line of knives from various top shelf manufacturers under one roof here in middle Tennessee. That said, I need more places to spend money like I need a hole in my head.

Yep, there's a big part of me that's glad SMKW doesn't carry Busse and Mad Dog and Chris Reeve folders and Hinderers, etc. It could be bad for the wallet and for the marital harmony...

[LeadWaster]

If you want to see everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) under one roof, go to the Blade Show in Atlanta in June..... custom made knives too, but all the big companies are there as well.

Blade Magazine - BLADE Show

June 10-12. There is a tactical gear show at the same time this year (same location). You should go at least once.

[gregintenn]

Eden's Knives Home Page

Middle Tennessee is a big place. If you'd put your hometown in the "where" column, we'd be better able to help you. This store is in Lafayette, and has a good selection.

[Major Kong]

If you want to see everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) under one roof, go to the Blade Show in Atlanta in June..... custom made knives too, but all the big companies are there as well.

Blade Magazine - BLADE Show

June 10-12. There is a tactical gear show at the same time this year (same location). You should go at least once.

I've already got my plans set to be there this year. Anyone else going?

[willis68]

I've already got my plans set to be there this year. Anyone else going?

I definitely plan on it if work permits,

Screw it, I will make this happen for sure, I will work it out with my relief, Count me in Fred Im there!!! Perfect opportunity to pick up a Custom or Two!!!

Edited January 27, 2011 by willis68

[LeadWaster]

I plan on going. THis will make about the 4th or 5th Blade show for me and my boys. Take plenty of money! Some of the big knife companies won't be selling there, some will. The ones that don't usually have a dealer on site (A-G-Russell) were you can buy their knives. However, you can buy from individual makers and prices start aroun d $75 for really nice fixed blade all the way up to, well, the sky is the limit!

[willis68]

I plan on going. THis will make about the 4th or 5th Blade show for me and my boys. Take plenty of money! Some of the big knife companies won't be selling there, some will. The ones that don't usually have a dealer on site (A-G-Russell) were you can buy their knives. However, you can buy from individual makers and prices start aroun d $75 for really nice fixed blade all the way up to, well, the sky is the limit!

I envy you, I have wanted to go to Blade for several years but due to work could not make it, I will make it this year and I will bring plenty of money this may be my only chance to get a Hinderer XM-24 and an RJ Martin Overkill Hell if I only get one of those knives it will be well worth my time!!

[Oh Shoot]

I've already got my plans set to be there this year. Anyone else going?

I would love to see that once. I'm not really a collector, per se, even though I probably have enough to be classed as one , just love the look and feel of knives.

- OS

[gregintenn]

I'd urge you to make the trip to Sevierville to Smoky Mountain Knife Works if you've never been. You'll thank me later.

[DaveTN]

I'd urge you to make the trip to Sevierville to Smoky Mountain Knife Works if you've never been. You'll thank me later.

I think I’m going to make it a motorcycle trip destination this summer.

[Guest italia]

Greene Military on Lebanon Road near the Nashville airport - Greene Military:

[Guest tenn]

+1 for Highland Hardware in Cookeville. My only complaint is they don't carry Cold Steel. They do carry most other popular brands.