Knife stores to visit when traveling.

[whittlenut]

If you know of knife places worth visiting while traveling or on vacation, post them here for others to see. (I'm in Orlando right now and plan to visit Randall Knives. Are there any other interesting knife or tool places I should see?) How could we sort such a list by state/city or does such a list already exist?

[bighomer]

You can go up to the Webster flea mkt.on Monday several folks there deal in knives. Course you might get run over Scott.

[orvet]

You can go up to the Webster flea mkt.on Monday several folks there deal in knives. Course you might get run over Scott.

It might be good to tell folks what state the store or flea market is in. I love a good flea market, but I get the feeling that the Webster flea market ain't in Oregon!


Now, if any of y'all are traveling out here in Oregon, especially military veterans, active-duty military or first responders, be sure to stop At the Benchmade Factory Store in Oregon CIty. Benchmade offers veterans, active-duty and first responders a 30% discount on your purchases of Benchmade products.

[Railsplitter]

This place is pretty cool depending on what you like. You won't find very many vintage knives there but they stock a lot of other types and brands. Anything you see on their website can be seen in the store.
https://www.gpknives.com/
Right off of I-55 about 20 minutes north of St. Louis, Missouri.

[dlr110]

Here are a couple of my contributions and I can post some more. Also check out my reviews of different places on my website at: www.davidsblades.com

The Cotton Shed:

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If your driving north on Interstate 30 toward Little Rock, AR you have got to stop in Bryant. You will find some good places to eat, but most of all you will find 32,000 square feet of antiques at the Cotton Shed Vintage Market. Formally known as the Blue Suede Shoes it is loaded with items from over 400 dealers, you will spend hours in this wonderful store. By the way owners Tim and Dani Martin won the Readers' Choice Best In Business Award for 2018! Check'em out at: https://www.thecottonshedmarket.com/

ST. MARY'S ANTIQUE MALL:

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St. Mary's Antique Mall in St. Mary, MO. is hands down my favorite mall to shop when I'm in this area. It's a day trip because it's about 70 miles south of St. Louis and is located between I-55 and the Mississippi River. I have spent all day in this 77,000 square foot mall with 450 display booths and 225 showcases. Look'em up at: https://www.missouriantiquemalls.com/st-marys/ or on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/St-Marys-Antiq ... 153340394/

[dlr110]

Here are a couple more that I always enjoy going to.
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Located in Rollo, MO on Dillon Outer Road off I-44 you will find the Mule Trading Post. Now I don't know about antiques, but if you need a gift, souvenir, or Route 66 memorabilia, folks you have hit the jackpot! I'm listing them because they have a huge selection of knives and there was a kindly old trader there that could tell you anything about knives. If you're traveling I-44 through Rollo, MO I strongly recommend you take the time and visit the Mule Trading Post. Check'em out at: https://www.facebook.com/muletradingpost/
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First Monday Trade Days:
In Canton, TX is possible the largest and oldest flea market/trade days in North America. Beginning on the courthouse square in the 1850's the First Monday Trade Days now operates on over 100 acres and supports more than 6,000 vendors. There is indoor and outdoor booths, permanent and temporary vendors. You can spend two days going through all the buildings and displays and a lot of people do and they park in the adjoining RV park or local hotels. Knife collectors if you don't find a knife for your collection here I don't know what to tell you. There is something for everyone of all ages at First Monday Trade Days. Check them out at: https://firstmondaycanton.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/FMTradeDays/

[bighomer]

You can go up to the Webster flea mkt.on Monday several folks there deal in knives. Course you might get run over Scott.

It might be good to tell folks what state the store or flea market is in. I love a good flea market, but I get the feeling that the Webster flea market ain't in Oregon!

Sorry about that Dale, guess I thought as much as we discuss the Webster flea mkt. Every body knew it was about 40 west of Orlando Fla. Now that's as the crow flys, by road it's somewhat longer.

[orvet]

Wow! It sounds like a good flea market, but it's a bit far for me to come, just a little over three thousand miles from where I live!

[Old Folder]

You can go up to the Webster flea mkt.on Monday several folks there deal in knives. Course you might get run over Scott.

It might be good to tell folks what state the store or flea market is in. I love a good flea market, but I get the feeling that the Webster flea market ain't in Oregon!


Now, if any of y'all are traveling out here in Oregon, especially military veterans, active-duty military or first responders, be sure to stop At the Benchmade Factory Store in Oregon CIty. Benchmade offers veterans, active-duty and first responders a 30% discount on your purchases of Benchmade products.

Great information on the 30% discount Dale. I purchased the below pictured "Benchmade 380 Aller" online from Benchmade earlier this year. It was my first Benchmade and won't be my last. I could shave with it
The discount is available to us Veterans but you must have a ID.Me Account. I already had the ID.Me Account for my Ca. Drivers License with Veteran Status and Real ID stamp.
30% off is a BIG discount.

[danno50]

Here are a couple of my contributions and I can post some more. Also check out my reviews of different places on my website at: www.davidsblades.com

David, I just took a look at your website. Very nicely done! I bookmarked it for future reference.

[edge213]

Here are a couple more that I always enjoy going to.
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Located in Rollo, MO on Dillon Outer Road off I-44 you will find the Mule Trading Post. Now I don't know about antiques, but if you need a gift, souvenir, or Route 66 memorabilia, folks you have hit the jackpot! I'm listing them because they have a huge selection of knives and there was a kindly old trader there that could tell you anything about knives. If you're traveling I-44 through Rollo, MO I strongly recommend you take the time and visit the Mule Trading Post. Check'em out at: https://www.facebook.com/muletradingpost/
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First Monday Trade Days:
In Canton, TX is possible the largest and oldest flea market/trade days in North America. Beginning on the courthouse square in the 1850's the First Monday Trade Days now operates on over 100 acres and supports more than 6,000 vendors. There is indoor and outdoor booths, permanent and temporary vendors. You can spend two days going through all the buildings and displays and a lot of people do and they park in the adjoining RV park or local hotels. Knife collectors if you don't find a knife for your collection here I don't know what to tell you. There is something for everyone of all ages at First Monday Trade Days. Check them out at: https://firstmondaycanton.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/FMTradeDays/

I too bookmarked your site.
I really enjoyed it.

[RevolverGuy]

If you're ever passing through the Pigeon Forge area in Tennessee you'll have to visit Smoky Mountain Knife Works (SMKW). Great store and even greater are the walls displaying collections. It's like a museum.

[TripleF]

Largest CASE Knives Dealer in the southeast, is here in west central FLA!

Harvey's Hardware, Land O' Lakes, FL.

[dlr110]

RevolverGuy I would go 200 miles out of my way to see that place!

Scott I think I read a post some time back that you had talked about Harvey's Hardware, but I could be thinking of something else. Anyway that looks like a great place shop and find knives.

[TripleF]

RevolverGuy I would go 200 miles out of my way to see that place!

Scott I think I read a post some time back that you had talked about Harvey's Hardware, but I could be thinking of something else. Anyway that looks like a great place shop and find knives.

I did indeed....good memory David.
I went to their annual event, and frankly it stunk IMO. Anyhow, this rascal has a Wal-Mart size Case Knives offering....it is truly impressive.

[OSCAR]

In Cumming, Ga.
Olde Towne Cutlery is a great place. They sell online also.
https://www.oldetownecutlery.com
Large selection,fair prices. Many GEC.
They carry new,vintage,used and custom made cutlery.

[LDF Knives]

Antique Up in Kimberly, Wisconsin!! there's a few there in one cabinet great Vintage knives!!!

[whittlenut]

Great info guys. Thanks !!!!!!!
Keep it coming.

[steve99f]

In Pa and traveling on Rt 78 in the eastern part, stop at Cabela's. A great display of current Case knives, a Master Dealer. Stop at the factory if in Bradford.

[OSCAR]

Steve:
Cabela’s no longer exists. They (the entire chain) was bought out by Bass Pro. I used to shop there a lot. Hated to see them go.

[Tups]

Cabelas was indeed bought by Bass Pro but They have retained the Cabelas name and are still operating a huge retail Cabelas store in Hamburg Pennsylvania with lots of knives.

Also “Country Knives” Is a knife retailer with an awesome showroom in Gordonville Pennsylvania, near Lancaster.

[OSCAR]

Good to know. I don’t dislike Bass Pro but I really miss Cabela.

[peanut740]

50 or so miles east of Cincinnati, in Ripley Ohio is Eagle Valley Cutlery on US Hwy 52.They recently moved into a new,larger location.

[TPK]

MARYLAND

I spent about 3-hrs. here when I was on Vacation in Maryland. Picked up 5 or 6 things. Two of which were pocket knives. An Imperial & a Remington. They have tons of stuff & I'll visit it again sometime if I get the chance.

https://www.hancockantiquemall.com/

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[dlr110]

Cabelas was indeed bought by Bass Pro but They have retained the Cabelas name and are still operating a huge retail Cabelas store in Hamburg Pennsylvania with lots of knives.

Also “Country Knives” Is a knife retailer with an awesome showroom in Gordonville Pennsylvania, near Lancaster.

Just north of Fort Worth, TX is a hugh Cabelas. My young g'kids and I love to go there because of all the stuffed wild animals. I like the antique guns, but of course I don't have that kind of money. Don't know how large other stores are, but this one has a 230,000 sq. ft. showroom plus the restaurant, classrooms, offices and stockrooms. Outside they provide a park, jogging trail and a 5 acre lake with fishing piers and boat launch. Depending on circumstances they might have shuttle carts running back and forth in the parking lot. I'm guessing, but I think most of all their stores are about the same design.