Thanks for all the replies. All are pretty much the same price, and although some of the ones I named (SMKW and Kivesshipfree) have free shipping, BladeHQ has two-dollar-something shipping plus some swag (polishing cloth, pivot lubricant, etc.), so unless someone has some recent bad experience with them, I'll probably go that route.

A.G.Russel is my go-to place for knives. Recently picked up some kitchen knives, top quality, reasonable prices, courteous staff and fast shipping.

True North Knives are also good to go. I've purchased a couple high-end knives though them.

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Any of you guys familiar with White Hills Knives? I’m considering getting my GF a set of the kitchen knives.

https://whitehillsknives.com/c...tions/chef-knife-set

Lamson are American made and they have nice kitchen knives. I have a few of them.

I just order direct from Spyderco in Golden Cost is 165.00

I have purchased from most of these already mentioned. No issues with any.

I also buy from usamadeblade.com Not as varied, but he does some custom work as well.

I have had a good purchase from NewGraham knives in Va. Free ship over $100.00.

I will add Blades Canada, Southern Edges & The Knife Connection. I usually no longer purchase from the larger stores that add sales tax as TN tax is 9.25% or 9.75%. DLT Trading does not charge TN tax as of my last purchase.

I buy from BladeHQ all the time.

I bought engraved knives from BladeHQ for my kids and best man at my wedding and no issues at all.

I've bought knives from all of them & have had no problems. I usually check DLT Trading first to see if they have what I want, & if they don't I'll move on to the others.

I’ve ordered from a good many of those previously mentioned with no issues. Another favorite of mine is Knifeworks. You should receive next day delivery based on your location at no extra charge since they’re just a few hours north of you in Columbia, LA.

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Originally posted by Mars_Attacks:
I buy from BladeHQ all the time.

Just for fun (I'm not really attacking you)...

If you buy from them all the time, their stuff must not last very long. That or you have a huge kitchen to store all of them. Yeah, I don't need all that many things, and when I buy stuff, I want it to last a long time. From my warped and biased perspective, things that go into my wife's kitchen will get abused to death. One example is the synthetic blade knives... OK, I bought them, seems like just a year or two, probably 10, for my wife and daughters in law. Those last were chipped and unusable the first year. Ours lasted longer because I was careful and hand washed after use, then returned them to the original box. I think Harbor Freight or harbor fright. Scary that I went to such a place.

Then there is the issue in your post claiming "North" GA. Shouldn't that read "Nawth" GA? Type it like you speak it.

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Originally posted by hberttmank:
I've bought knives from a lot of the above sellers. Always had good service. Kershawguy is a great guy to deal with. https://kershawguy.com

Ok, when my wife joins and asks about all the knives showing up, you sent them to me, ok? I mean it’s your fault.

I just ordered two Leeks and a torx tool. Thanks for the link.

"PVK Vegas" are reliable and ship fast.
The key is to make sure the store is a factory authorized dealer. Watch out for counterfeits.

https://www.pvk.vegas/

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Knifeworks and KnifeArt have gotten my business in the past. Always smooth transactions.

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Originally posted by braillediver:
Pretty much all of the above.

GP Knives could be another.
https://www.gpknives.com/brand...spyderco-para-3.html

GP Knives is a good source. I've bought from them at shows, at their brick and mortar store and online over several decades.

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Originally posted by Greymann:
"PVK Vegas" are reliable and ship fast.
The key is to make sure the store is a factory authorized dealer. Watch out for counterfeits.

https://www.pvk.vegas/

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This is where I buy Microtech from.

Blade HQ, Knife Center, New Graham, Knifeworks.