Steve Corkum does not deliver on paid orders

[Patrick Henry]

Wow. I'm so glad I found this thread. I was looking around the Internet continuing to search for my next knife when I saw a number of Steve Corkum's knives on a reputable purveyor's site. I search for his knives and found that he has sold his name and designs to CRKT I believe (I lost my respect for them, they used to make very good very inexpensive knives and now they make overpriced crap) which raised my eyebrows, then I found a surprisingly large number of knifes available, far more than any other custom knife maker I've ever seen. That raised my eyebrows even more. Then I searched for reviews and found one reference to him being a thief, so I searched again and found this thread. Now I know why there are so many Steve Corkum knives available - there is a boycott going on. Thanks y'all.

[brian daniels]

looking for new phone numbers or if any one knows if he still lives at same address thank you any info will be great

[dfarmerknives]

but I finally got the last blades I had paid for. I really didn't expect to see them, but miracles do happen.....

[GLOUGLOU]

He is still in knife buisness?

[Claehill]

but I finally got the last blades I had paid for. I really didn't expect to see them, but miracles do happen.....

Good for you My last unreturned email was 4 years ago, so I guess he'll be in touch in 2014.

[daggerjoe]

I will not get in to my problem with steve, but I am true to the heart hurt!!
Why? when I trust some one and they have made a promish and does not come thru , I really don't know how to think , I have allways gave evry body the beifit of the dought , and now I am out over $600.00 with out recouse
( folks please for give my spelling and don't fell like fixing it do to depresion.
good luck to all who do get these fine made blades, which I feel they are. I figure I will never see mine. but those who do enjoy the blade. and then forget him. who knows the may be worth some bigger money latter in life. I have gave up on him. GOD Bless all of you, and have a Great Christmas & new year.
Be well. Dagger Joe

[nikoknife48]

Dagger Joe,
I'm sorry about your situation with Corkum. If he's out there somewhere and happens to see your post I hope he realizes how he has affected people who have took a liking to his work and never received their blade. Dfarmerknives got his blades and maybe one day you will get yours. Hey Christmas is coming and miracals do happen. All the best and have a great holiday too.
NIKO

[Crazy Ray]

Hello, I just found this thread.
I ordered 2 knives from Steve in 2005 or 2006 I do not remember.
I received the knives but he started acting strange so I stopped buying from him.
I am sad to see that he has reached this level in his career.
Any news on him lately?
Ray

[HattoriHanzo]

Looks like Steve Corkum will have his house "SEIZED AND TAKEN INTO EXECUTION" by the PA Sheriff’s Office on Sept 10, 2010.

FYI: property at 34 Basehoar School Road - Littlestown, PA. 17340

"ALL claims to property must be filed with Sheriff before sale date."

http://pa.mypublicnotices.com/Public...e&AdId=2025513

[ThievesLikeUs]

Looks like Steve Corkum will have his house "SEIZED AND TAKEN INTO EXECUTION" by the PA Sheriff’s Office on Sept 10, 2010.

FYI: property at 34 Basehoar School Road - Littlestown, PA. 17340

"ALL claims to property must be filed with Sheriff before sale date."

http://pa.mypublicnotices.com/Public...e&AdId=2025513

Karma is a hell of a thing....

[Knife Crazied]

Dang Karma is at work here!

[BustaCrook]

Heck, I've taken some cycle trips through his town. For a nominal fee, I can collect some of his DNA for you guys. (grin)

[Magebleck]

Hello, I just found this thread.
I ordered 2 knives from Steve in 2005 or 2006 I do not remember.
I received the knives but he started acting strange so I stopped buying from him.
I am sad to see that he has reached this level in his career.
Any news on him lately?
Ray

Uh... anyone else notice the hamon line on that top one is VERY obviously fake?

[Josh Mason]

the stingray on the bottom looks fake as hell too.

[BladeChick777]

It Is.

[griz1918]

The bottom blade hamon looks more "faked" than the top.

Uh... anyone else notice the hamon line on that top one is VERY obviously fake?

[PitbullShogun]

his knives look top notch..... its a shame he was such an @$$.

[tjttsjj]

Wow, I just worked with this guy for 2 months, he was trying to sell cars. Man what a story teller, don't know what was true or not but interesting, none the less. He quit on Saturday saying only "the Government needed him". He talked about his knives a lot but I never typed his name into google until today. I was thinking of some of his heroic stories and thought I may see some articles about him, I guess you could say what I found was not necessarily a surprise. Did you know one time he was involved in a mid-air knife fight after falling from a window? Just thought I would give an update, good luck to all on getting what they ordered and also sending positive thoughts to Steve in hopes he can make a comeback or something, he obviously made good knives! One thing I will not miss is trying to get away from the man when he started telling me stories....LOL!

[monkey edge]

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I've seen posts about Steve surface from time to time. I'm not sure about the various state laws, but fraudulant sales of anything through use of the mail is a federal crime with really stiff penalities. In the bigger scheme of things, Steve may be small fish, but if you found the right federal agency / individual you might be able to make things really uncomfortable (i.e. expensive) for him.

Razz

Staggering read, cover to cover. Highly informative section of the forum, yet utterly sobering. Nonetheless, extremely dark and bitterly depressing.