My long overdue Hawaiian vacation looks like it's finally going to happen in June. While I plan on doing some touristy stuff and lie on a beach or two, if there were some stores on Oahu with a decent knife selection I don't think I could resist stopping by. Does anyone know of any stores worth visiting?
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Hawaiian Vacation
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There's a flea market at the Pro Bowl every Saturday. There's a guy there who has some pretty good production knives like Spyderco and Benchmade.
Have fun. Oh yeah, rent a car. Taxis are expensive and you'll end up paying more in cab fare than you would have just getting a car.
Have fun. Oh yeah, rent a car. Taxis are expensive and you'll end up paying more in cab fare than you would have just getting a car.
http://yellowpages.superpages.com/l...L=Oahu,Hawaii&C=Knife&N=&T=&S=&search=Find+It
young guns has a good rep.
Some info for you go to the ABC store's they have maps for the Bus's, also get a 3 day bus pass you can get on or off at any place on the Island.
If no map hit the Library at the end of the Ala Wai canal. some added info Wear your Sun Sceen :]
http://www.backyardoahu.com/index.html?trails1.shtml
http://www.tripadvisor.com/
http://oahuhiking.com/
http://www.onebag.com/
young guns has a good rep.
Some info for you go to the ABC store's they have maps for the Bus's, also get a 3 day bus pass you can get on or off at any place on the Island.
If no map hit the Library at the end of the Ala Wai canal. some added info Wear your Sun Sceen :]
http://www.backyardoahu.com/index.html?trails1.shtml
http://www.tripadvisor.com/
http://oahuhiking.com/
http://www.onebag.com/
ahem 
since this is a knife forum http://www.packing.org/state/hawaii/#stateknifecarry_law
since this is a knife forum http://www.packing.org/state/hawaii/#stateknifecarry_lawFYI
Do not leave anything of value exposed in your car.
I had a break in in my Hotel lot, and a year later, a buddy had his laptop stolen. In my case, nothing was visable, and I just got unlucky. In his case, the laptop was visable for 5 minutes.
Bring money, everything is expensive.
Do not leave anything of value exposed in your car.
I had a break in in my Hotel lot, and a year later, a buddy had his laptop stolen. In my case, nothing was visable, and I just got unlucky. In his case, the laptop was visable for 5 minutes.
Bring money, everything is expensive.
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I do like a guy at the swap meet. Its saturday, sunday and wednesday at the football stadium. There are a bunch of cheapy dealers but one guy has quality stuff. Youll know when you see. Plus this palce has lots of other decent priced gifts.
Young guns on... cant remember the street. Its real close to the airport. I think pa'a street. They have a good selection. Mckully bike on king street had a nice size collection but not as much recently. Uhh... dont know where else has good knife selections.
Young guns on... cant remember the street. Its real close to the airport. I think pa'a street. They have a good selection. Mckully bike on king street had a nice size collection but not as much recently. Uhh... dont know where else has good knife selections.
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+1 for the Sat/Sun/Wed swap meet at Aloha Stadium. There is one vender there with the best selection of knives on the island. That is pretty much all there is here knifewise.
Get a car. Hawaii is better with a car. Of course, I might be a bit biased because I work for a car rental company at Honolulu International Airport. Contribute to my job security, please!
Suggested activities:
-Visit Lanikai beach. It is much less crowded than Waikiki beach.
-Do not fall into the Alawai canal. A couple of months ago there was an unusually large amount of rain, and there were sewage spills all over the island. One man fell (a local) fell into the Alawai canal, got a flesh-eating bacteria infection, and died.
-Visit Haleiwa, and have "shave ice" from Matsumoto's.
-Take a short drive on the H-3 freeway. The Ko'olau mountains look really nice up there.
-Drive along Kalanianaole highway, and perhaps sightsee at Makapu point, and see the "blowhole."
-Visit Bishop Museum, and see what kind of knives the native Hawaiians used (Not much, as there was no metal. Only wooden daggers and shark-tooth swords "lei o mano")
Don't get offended if someone calls you a "haole." They're just mad because your people took the land from their people. And "Mahalo" means "thank you" not "trash can."
Get a car. Hawaii is better with a car. Of course, I might be a bit biased because I work for a car rental company at Honolulu International Airport. Contribute to my job security, please!
Suggested activities:
-Visit Lanikai beach. It is much less crowded than Waikiki beach.
-Do not fall into the Alawai canal. A couple of months ago there was an unusually large amount of rain, and there were sewage spills all over the island. One man fell (a local) fell into the Alawai canal, got a flesh-eating bacteria infection, and died.
-Visit Haleiwa, and have "shave ice" from Matsumoto's.
-Take a short drive on the H-3 freeway. The Ko'olau mountains look really nice up there.
-Drive along Kalanianaole highway, and perhaps sightsee at Makapu point, and see the "blowhole."
-Visit Bishop Museum, and see what kind of knives the native Hawaiians used (Not much, as there was no metal. Only wooden daggers and shark-tooth swords "lei o mano")
Don't get offended if someone calls you a "haole." They're just mad because your people took the land from their people. And "Mahalo" means "thank you" not "trash can."
I've been to Young guns and the Aloha Stadium Markets, both are well worth a look. You can get around really easily by bus from Waikiki and its quite cheap. If you go to Young guns just get off at the Nimitiz Highway and walk the mile or so to Young guns. The places selling knives in the Waikiki area & Ala Moana are quite expensive.
Regards
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Poweredge, airsoft shop, has the best assortment around. They got some Sebbs and higher end stuff than Young Guns. Although, Young Guns gives way better service and the people there are pretty cool. I feel really wierd when there's a bunch of kids with toy guns running around me when I'm looking at knives, I guess I'm more comfortable with the real thing. 
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Bubinga,
I understand the impulse to check out local knife stores, but there's LOTS more to do in Hawai`i than look for knives! Good advice already mentioned here, and worth repeating:
1) RENT A CAR. Buses are okay if you know your way around and have plenty of time, but you're better off getting around in a car.
--a) DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN YOUR CAR. Not even for 5 min., as noted above. Esp. if you look like a tourist.
--b) (My addition) DO NOT HONK YOUR HORN. Traffic can get pretty frustrating at times, but folks in Hawai`i don't honk and don't look kindly on those who do.
2) CARRY CASH. Honolulu is still definitely a "cash economy"; local places esp. do NOT take credit/debit cards.
Often overlooked by tourists: Honolulu and Hawai`i in general is a foodie's paradise -- local food is ono (translate: DEE-LISH!!!). If you're a foodie, you'll be far better rewarded checking out local dining than looking for good knife deals (and I don't mean Zippy's, although that's OK too!): Mitsuken garlic chicken (near Bishop Museum, good earlier suggestion), Korean plate lunch at Gina's BBQ, Kua'aina sandwich shop, malasadas (hot Portuguese donuts) at Leonards, pancakes at Liliha Bakery, even the food court at Shirokiya dept. store in the Ala Moana shopping center. If you like shave ice (do NOT call it a "sno-cone"), Matsumoto's is good but Waiola corner store is even better, and you don't have to leave Honolulu. Lots of other places, too; this is just off the top of my head.
Again, bring cash.
If you're willing to spend $50+/person for a nice dinner, be sure to make reservations at Alan Wong's. Trust the house and go for the pri-fixe five course incl. appetizer and dessert. ($65/person, IIRC) The infused lychee martini is to-die-for. Wine list is superb; also, if you like coffee with dessert, you'll find the most amazing selection of award-winning Kona coffees there. Your server will happily explain anything/everything, and make suggestions if you like. (Or, you can cut to the chase and order the Green Geko.)
Other things to do: the Honolulu Aquarium is small but well worth checking out for a good 30 min-1 hr. Tour of I`olani Palace is very nice, too (but make a reservation). You can take in a great view of the city at the Contemporary Museum; also worth checking out is the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Good cafes at both, too (closed on Mondays, I think). You can also visit honoluluweekly.com and honoluluadvertiser.com to look for live music and events around town. North Shore is well worth the drive, too; beautiful beaches and mostly placid waters during the summer (Waimea Bay is my favorite).
If you want more info on local food (mentioned above or others), also for local day hikes or short backpacking trips if you're up for that sort of thing, please feel free to email me. Hope this helps, Glen
I understand the impulse to check out local knife stores, but there's LOTS more to do in Hawai`i than look for knives! Good advice already mentioned here, and worth repeating:
1) RENT A CAR. Buses are okay if you know your way around and have plenty of time, but you're better off getting around in a car.
--a) DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN YOUR CAR. Not even for 5 min., as noted above. Esp. if you look like a tourist.
--b) (My addition) DO NOT HONK YOUR HORN. Traffic can get pretty frustrating at times, but folks in Hawai`i don't honk and don't look kindly on those who do.
2) CARRY CASH. Honolulu is still definitely a "cash economy"; local places esp. do NOT take credit/debit cards.
Often overlooked by tourists: Honolulu and Hawai`i in general is a foodie's paradise -- local food is ono (translate: DEE-LISH!!!). If you're a foodie, you'll be far better rewarded checking out local dining than looking for good knife deals (and I don't mean Zippy's, although that's OK too!): Mitsuken garlic chicken (near Bishop Museum, good earlier suggestion), Korean plate lunch at Gina's BBQ, Kua'aina sandwich shop, malasadas (hot Portuguese donuts) at Leonards, pancakes at Liliha Bakery, even the food court at Shirokiya dept. store in the Ala Moana shopping center. If you like shave ice (do NOT call it a "sno-cone"), Matsumoto's is good but Waiola corner store is even better, and you don't have to leave Honolulu. Lots of other places, too; this is just off the top of my head.
Again, bring cash.
If you're willing to spend $50+/person for a nice dinner, be sure to make reservations at Alan Wong's. Trust the house and go for the pri-fixe five course incl. appetizer and dessert. ($65/person, IIRC) The infused lychee martini is to-die-for. Wine list is superb; also, if you like coffee with dessert, you'll find the most amazing selection of award-winning Kona coffees there. Your server will happily explain anything/everything, and make suggestions if you like. (Or, you can cut to the chase and order the Green Geko.)
Other things to do: the Honolulu Aquarium is small but well worth checking out for a good 30 min-1 hr. Tour of I`olani Palace is very nice, too (but make a reservation). You can take in a great view of the city at the Contemporary Museum; also worth checking out is the Honolulu Academy of Arts. Good cafes at both, too (closed on Mondays, I think). You can also visit honoluluweekly.com and honoluluadvertiser.com to look for live music and events around town. North Shore is well worth the drive, too; beautiful beaches and mostly placid waters during the summer (Waimea Bay is my favorite).
If you want more info on local food (mentioned above or others), also for local day hikes or short backpacking trips if you're up for that sort of thing, please feel free to email me. Hope this helps, Glen
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As mentioned, Young Guns, Power Edge, and the Swap Meet will give you the best selections. If you go to the swap meet, remember the sun screen, water (they sell drinks/food there but it's really expensive), and good walking shoes (and probably a hat). If you like Japanese food (sushi, etc.) then there's a small Japanese restaurant across the street from Power Edge called Maguroya that I like to eat at when I'm in the area. There's also one a little higher up called Suzuki that's good too. The best parking for Power Edge (if you can't find street parking) is probably the small parking lot behind Maguroya, but all the parking around there is metered so bring quarters.
For food, there's lots of good places to eat. If you venture near Ward Warehouse (shopping center) there's an upscale "plate lunch" place called Kaka'ako Kitchen that's good. If you head down to the North Shore, then drive through Haleiwa (don't take the bypass) and there's some good places in there along with the aforementioned Matsumoto's Shave Ice and Aoki's Shave Ice is a few doors down--there will likely be a bit of a line at both but it's worth it. You can get your shave ice with ice cream in it or azuki beans (I don't like the beans but a lot of people do). I hear Haleiwa Joes is a good place to eat as well. North Shore also has Waimea Falls Park (I think they're still open) and then if you drive a lot farther down you'll get to Polynesian Cultural Center like JCM298 mentioned. Where are you guys going to stay? I like to walk around the Hilton Hawaiian Village when I can. There's flamingos and other birds walking around the grounds as well as a small penguin habitat, which is pretty cool. I think they also have live music at night. If you go out to the west side, there's the Ko'olina resort and I hear the lagoons there are really nice. They also have this Paradise Cove Luau there and the Ihilani resort has a spa. Ko'olina golf club also has Roy's restaurant which was pretty good. Lots of great golf courses in Hawaii (though I don't play well enough to go to any of them) if you're into golf.
If you want some upscale dining, John Dominis has some great food, and I recently went to Nick's Fishmarket that had some great food as well (and as a bonus, I think Nick's is owned by Pat Bowlen, the owner of the Denver Broncos).
Oh, and since this is Memorial Day, it'd be hard not to mention the Arizona Memorial if you've never been there.
Hope you enjoy your vacation.
For food, there's lots of good places to eat. If you venture near Ward Warehouse (shopping center) there's an upscale "plate lunch" place called Kaka'ako Kitchen that's good. If you head down to the North Shore, then drive through Haleiwa (don't take the bypass) and there's some good places in there along with the aforementioned Matsumoto's Shave Ice and Aoki's Shave Ice is a few doors down--there will likely be a bit of a line at both but it's worth it. You can get your shave ice with ice cream in it or azuki beans (I don't like the beans but a lot of people do). I hear Haleiwa Joes is a good place to eat as well. North Shore also has Waimea Falls Park (I think they're still open) and then if you drive a lot farther down you'll get to Polynesian Cultural Center like JCM298 mentioned. Where are you guys going to stay? I like to walk around the Hilton Hawaiian Village when I can. There's flamingos and other birds walking around the grounds as well as a small penguin habitat, which is pretty cool. I think they also have live music at night. If you go out to the west side, there's the Ko'olina resort and I hear the lagoons there are really nice. They also have this Paradise Cove Luau there and the Ihilani resort has a spa. Ko'olina golf club also has Roy's restaurant which was pretty good. Lots of great golf courses in Hawaii (though I don't play well enough to go to any of them) if you're into golf.
If you want some upscale dining, John Dominis has some great food, and I recently went to Nick's Fishmarket that had some great food as well (and as a bonus, I think Nick's is owned by Pat Bowlen, the owner of the Denver Broncos).
Oh, and since this is Memorial Day, it'd be hard not to mention the Arizona Memorial if you've never been there.
Hope you enjoy your vacation.