Hello everyone!
I have a few posts here on the traditional forums but have mainly been a lurker. My interest in traditional knifes started as a boy exploring the woods and lakes of northern Sweden with my grandfather. I now have a couple of heirloom knives and a few bought ones in my collection. Both folders and fixed blades. When I'm better installed in my new house (as in: got an Internet connection and computer) the plan is to snap a few pictures and make a proper contribution to this wonderful part of the Internet.
Today I seek guidance from you knowledgeable people.
I turned 30 today. My beautiful partner (is that the term to use? Not married but might as well have been) surprised me with a trip to New York mid February. We're gonna be there for 5 days. We've talked about it for a long time but never gotten around to make it reality. On top of it all we're going to the Rangers vs Red wings game in Madison Square Garden!
While there I'd like to take the opportunity to look at, and hopefully buy, one or a couple of knives that are hard to come by in Sweden. It doesn't have to be super exclusive stuff, just regular knives for you American members. I'm mainly thinking about Case, Buck etc. (including, not limited to). Knifes that cost twice as much here or that cost the same amount to ship as it cost to buy. Time is also a factor here since we're there for only 5 days. We are staying on Manhattan and I doubt we'll be making many trips far away from Manhattan.
What are my best bets? Reading here on the forum I've come to understand that you can find knifes in big box stores, sports stores etc. What can I look out for to be able to find some (i.e. Case knifes, doesn't have to a big selection, just one or two would make my day) traditional folders. What are the names of those big box/sports stores?
P.S. Can I expect any trouble keeping knifes in my suitcase? It will be checked in, not hand luggage.
Thank you for your time.
I have a few posts here on the traditional forums but have mainly been a lurker. My interest in traditional knifes started as a boy exploring the woods and lakes of northern Sweden with my grandfather. I now have a couple of heirloom knives and a few bought ones in my collection. Both folders and fixed blades. When I'm better installed in my new house (as in: got an Internet connection and computer) the plan is to snap a few pictures and make a proper contribution to this wonderful part of the Internet.
Today I seek guidance from you knowledgeable people.
I turned 30 today. My beautiful partner (is that the term to use? Not married but might as well have been) surprised me with a trip to New York mid February. We're gonna be there for 5 days. We've talked about it for a long time but never gotten around to make it reality. On top of it all we're going to the Rangers vs Red wings game in Madison Square Garden!
While there I'd like to take the opportunity to look at, and hopefully buy, one or a couple of knives that are hard to come by in Sweden. It doesn't have to be super exclusive stuff, just regular knives for you American members. I'm mainly thinking about Case, Buck etc. (including, not limited to). Knifes that cost twice as much here or that cost the same amount to ship as it cost to buy. Time is also a factor here since we're there for only 5 days. We are staying on Manhattan and I doubt we'll be making many trips far away from Manhattan.
What are my best bets? Reading here on the forum I've come to understand that you can find knifes in big box stores, sports stores etc. What can I look out for to be able to find some (i.e. Case knifes, doesn't have to a big selection, just one or two would make my day) traditional folders. What are the names of those big box/sports stores?
P.S. Can I expect any trouble keeping knifes in my suitcase? It will be checked in, not hand luggage.
Thank you for your time.
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