If they sale "CRAP" why has SMKW been in business for 20 Years? Could it be because they carry a variety of "Affordable" knives. Most of you here it's all High End,High tech, custom Knives. Not everybody is looking to prove themselves by buying the biggest baddest knife they can. Some just need a good quality knife at a good price and that is what they (SMKW) do. So if that is CRAP then I will buy from them and for BFC I guess I'll become a Troll until something better comes along.
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He said "a lot" of what they sell is crap, and quite frankly, it is. Flea Market knives are flea market knives, there's no arguing around it. As for "How can they stay open" selling it - when you get a knife for $1, and sell it for $19.00, you make a hell of a profit margin. Simple mathmatics - a lot of the "crap" makes a ton of cash without a lot of investment.
Yes, they do have some brand name products. Yes, the have improved their selection over the years.
However, thumb through the catalog and you'll easily see quite a few of the "junk" knives for sale, with high margins.
Have a nice day!
Spark
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Yes, they do have some brand name products. Yes, the have improved their selection over the years.
However, thumb through the catalog and you'll easily see quite a few of the "junk" knives for sale, with high margins.
Have a nice day!
Spark
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Kevin Jon Schlossberg
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All I can say is that the owner of SMKW has never personally offered to take time out of his busy day to make inquiries through a number of distributors with whom he doesn't normally do business, to try and find for me a particular knife that he doesn't carry.
But the owner of 1SKS did, and that knife is now sitting on my desk at home.
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Semper Fi
-Bill
But the owner of 1SKS did, and that knife is now sitting on my desk at home.
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Semper Fi
-Bill
I was going to leave my comments from before stand alone here in this thread but then I read "tom tom's" post.
Yes, SMKW does have a lot of good knives for sale. And I'm sure that most forumites have purchased from them at one time or another. But you can't deny that at least half of their products that they sell are "Pakastani Frost Cutlery rip-offs". That description, by the way, is NOT a compliment.
If you don't like 1SKS only because you like the fact that SMKW has been in business for twenty years then you may just be a little confused there son.
Also, IMHO, you've got one hell of a nerve to come here, use, & then abuse?!?!?!? What's up with that??????????
SoooooooooooSaaaaaaaaaaadddddddddd!!!!!!!!
If I was Mike or Spark I'd remove your ability to "troll". But that's just my opinion. Take it for what it's worth.
--The Raptor--
Yes, SMKW does have a lot of good knives for sale. And I'm sure that most forumites have purchased from them at one time or another. But you can't deny that at least half of their products that they sell are "Pakastani Frost Cutlery rip-offs". That description, by the way, is NOT a compliment.
If you don't like 1SKS only because you like the fact that SMKW has been in business for twenty years then you may just be a little confused there son.
Also, IMHO, you've got one hell of a nerve to come here, use, & then abuse?!?!?!? What's up with that??????????
SoooooooooooSaaaaaaaaaaadddddddddd!!!!!!!!
If I was Mike or Spark I'd remove your ability to "troll". But that's just my opinion. Take it for what it's worth.
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This has been bugging me for 24 hours now and I've got to say it.
First off, I want to apologize to SmokeyMountain - despite the baiting, I should have shown more tact; it's in poor taste to bash a competitor in any form, no matter what the circumstances.
Second, they've succeeded in their market, so their methods are without a doubt effective. We just use different methods, each side has it's advantages.
Third, I'm not removing anyone's priviledges over something like this - if we start banning people just for their opinions then where are we? Russia?
Spark
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Kevin Jon Schlossberg
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First off, I want to apologize to SmokeyMountain - despite the baiting, I should have shown more tact; it's in poor taste to bash a competitor in any form, no matter what the circumstances.
Second, they've succeeded in their market, so their methods are without a doubt effective. We just use different methods, each side has it's advantages.
Third, I'm not removing anyone's priviledges over something like this - if we start banning people just for their opinions then where are we? Russia?
Spark
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Kevin Jon Schlossberg
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Spark, I'm glad you clarified your comments. To be perfectly honest, comments like that make me reluctant to do business with 1SKS.
I'm not a big e-commerce kind of guy. I've found the best way not to be dissapointed with mail order service is to buy the stuff in person. However, with my current collecting interest being customs that is no longer possible. I choose dealers/ makers that present themselves and their products in a professional and courteous manner (I also have to like their stuff
). Act like a jerk or make caustic comments on BF or KF and I am not going to buy from you, period. Too many options out there.
That being said, I have no doubt that 1sks is a reputable dealer. The feedback you read reveals an occasional growing pain but overall there appears to be an honest commitment to providing good service. It's the occasional comment from its staff that has turned me off.
Can't speak to SMKW mail order service, never mail ordered from them. I've been to the store, mainly oriented to the case/ buck crowd, worth a visit if only to see a Walmart sized store devoted to cutlery. Nice people though.
Maybe with the new regime here I'll consider buying that surefire dominator I've been ogleing.
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I'm not a big e-commerce kind of guy. I've found the best way not to be dissapointed with mail order service is to buy the stuff in person. However, with my current collecting interest being customs that is no longer possible. I choose dealers/ makers that present themselves and their products in a professional and courteous manner (I also have to like their stuff
That being said, I have no doubt that 1sks is a reputable dealer. The feedback you read reveals an occasional growing pain but overall there appears to be an honest commitment to providing good service. It's the occasional comment from its staff that has turned me off.
Can't speak to SMKW mail order service, never mail ordered from them. I've been to the store, mainly oriented to the case/ buck crowd, worth a visit if only to see a Walmart sized store devoted to cutlery. Nice people though.
Maybe with the new regime here I'll consider buying that surefire dominator I've been ogleing.
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Spark,
Well said!!
Don't sweat your comments earlier. You & Mike seem to have invested alot into your company. You both take it personally when someone, who seemingly hasn't even dealt with you (1SKS) and then goes & posts insults without any real information to back them up. I see nothing wrong with your posts. I do, however, see that certain people will always take things for granted and will always be of a lesser caliber than others. This particular trait seems to really fire me up!!!!!!
--The Raptor--
P.S.-I knew you wouldn't ban him......I just wanted to say that I would. You're definately a better man that I. Also, more professional.
Well said!!
Don't sweat your comments earlier. You & Mike seem to have invested alot into your company. You both take it personally when someone, who seemingly hasn't even dealt with you (1SKS) and then goes & posts insults without any real information to back them up. I see nothing wrong with your posts. I do, however, see that certain people will always take things for granted and will always be of a lesser caliber than others. This particular trait seems to really fire me up!!!!!!
--The Raptor--
P.S.-I knew you wouldn't ban him......I just wanted to say that I would. You're definately a better man that I. Also, more professional.
Wow - didn't think my little post would go this far. Thank you, Spark for setting things straight on the bb. I think I will stick around for a while and see what this place is all about.
As for loyalty to the company I spoke of earlier in this post, well - they still got me - the day before Spark set things straight, the webmaster at http://www.eknifeworks.com sent me a wonderful email - and cc'd it to Mike Turber
it read as follows:
Thanks again, Spark and Jason - feel much better about things now - and good luck with your new ventures (both of you).
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As for loyalty to the company I spoke of earlier in this post, well - they still got me - the day before Spark set things straight, the webmaster at http://www.eknifeworks.com sent me a wonderful email - and cc'd it to Mike Turber
it read as follows:
Thanks again, Spark and Jason - feel much better about things now - and good luck with your new ventures (both of you).
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I will say that I have bought from 1sks several times. Yesterday I ordered as a matter of fact. As of today, my order is already half way here. I also helped to support this forum which is my second home.
I suggest that anyone who buys knives and related equipment check out 1sks. You can get knives, flashlights, gloves, handcuffs, batons, and more at excellent prices with the best service around. I also order from other dealers too. Mike payne, bayou lafourche, cummberland, triple aught, 2the hilt, etc... Just because there are other dealers do not mean they are any better or worse. I feel I should weigh all the pros and cons before making a purchase. Welcome to the forums Jax Yand. If you truly enjoy knives and related subjects, you will be quite happy here. If you are just trolling you will not last long..Either way have fun.
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Brian
The first knife was probably used to cut stuff.
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Brian
The first knife was probably used to cut stuff.
