How to contact the people at hide away knives?

EDDAKA

EDDAKA

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Hey everybody,

Wanted to order a hideaway knife for about...6 months or so now, but I'm also iffy when there isn't a telephone number to contact. Talking on the phone feels safer, and I get alot more done in a shorter period of time.

However sometimes you just have to resort to email as well.

When I cannot get a reply from either of these (2 or 3 emails later...) This raises a huge red flag in my book.

I'm really interested in these knives, and even from my quick time research i found out even if they say your size is "in-stock" it can take anywhere from 2 days to month, to never.

So does anyone know a better way to contact these people or should I just bite the bullet and throw down $60?

Happy holidays to everyone,
-Richard.
 
I spent a bit on one of these and honestly i regret it... mine came with a poor heat finish and is a pain to sharpen. It also took weeks to get to me. Because of this and their absentee attitude I would suggest a small fixed blade that can double as a cqc weapon.
 
I would look elsewhere. I ordered one of their "generic" blades a couple of years ago. Way over priced for what I recieved. It also too a couple of months just to recieve the knife. I also ordered one of the pocket strap things and it took almost a year before I got it. Total cost was about $150 bucks for maybe a $20 knife. Lesson learned. Others may have different experience with these, but it broke me from ever ordering from them again.
 
I bought my 1st HAK 3-4 yrs ago & must've been lucky, as it went very smoothly. I wasn't able to call anyone, but my emails were answered within 24 hrs.

I know the company has had some difficulties & I think a change in management/ownership, but it seems like they haven't gotten their act together in the last couple yrs, which is too bad.

As for being worth it, I think it depends. I currently have a Joe Brum S30V model & EDC it on my key-chain. However, I did get it on trade & don't think I'd actually try to buy one again. I only bought the Utility HAK several yrs ago ($69 then, IIRC).

Honestly, I think that's too bad as I've always felt that the HAK, La Griffe, & Swick are 3 great "personal" FBs.
 
There has never been a change in ownership/management from the beginning.

The owner is a guy called "William", there used to be a partner called "Front Site" who is long gone. They have never been willing to provide contact info.
 
i think they sell for $199? I think that is a rip- off for what you get. I myself have sent them an email and NEVER has gotten a reply. So what that said, i would not even consider them for business. In addition, for what you get you can buy a boker CLB neck knife, use zip ties and you'll be set. i'll get a link later.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=180332
 
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Check in to the Spyderco SWICK. It is only available from their factory outlet store as far as I know. You will have to call their toll-free number to order one as their website shows them to be out of stock (but they're not). Forty bucks. S30V steel. Screaming sharp factory edge. Oh yeah, and Kiah here on Bladeforums makes a terrific kydex sheath for it. Tough to beat this combo. Cheers.
 
Harry Callahan said:
Check in to the Spyderco SWICK. It is only available from their factory outlet store as far as I know. You will have to call their toll-free number to order one as their website shows them to be out of stock (but they're not). Forty bucks. S30V steel. Screaming sharp factory edge. Oh yeah, and Kiah here on Bladeforums makes a terrific kydex sheath for it. Tough to beat this combo. Cheers.
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I really like the look of this knife.

However I think you get alot more "power?" from a curved blade rather than straight one.

The la griffe can really dig (into everything from cutting boxes, to gutting game.) Whee the swick you have to use the tip of the blade and press down to puncture it or slice through it.

For $40 though, you can't go wrong.
 
I bought one right off their site and had no issues at all.
Came fast with extra goodies and the fit was as ordered.

If you pay via paypal you have the security of retracting
payment if things go south, but I think you should be fine.

Very handy and fun blade by the way.
 
EDDAKA said:
I really like the look of this knife.

However I think you get alot more "power?" from a curved blade rather than straight one.

The la griffe can really dig (into everything from cutting boxes, to gutting game.) Whee the swick you have to use the tip of the blade and press down to puncture it or slice through it.
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Not really. A Wharncliffe blade or one like the La Griffe's will still bite into whatever it's cutting. A curved blade can actually bounce off of what it's cutting, but I will admit that that is more in a SD situation, not necessarily cutting boxes & stuff.

However, I have practiced slashes with curved & straight edge blades & found that the Wharncliffe blade "bites" better than a curved one (Drop-point type blade). I believe a hawkbill or Kbit type blade will "bite" even better than a Wharncliffe type blade. The only "issue" with a Wharncliffe (Hawkbill & Kbit type blade for that matter, too) is that the point is usually fine, so it'll be weak & can break.

The 3 best small neck type knives that I've tried are the HAK, La Griffe, & Swick. However, as has been said, HAK's business practices leave much to be desired.

When "Front site" was part of the management (As I said, they have undergone a change in management since she's not part of it anymore, apparently), she'd answer my emails within 24 hrs, however, I've heard & read of difficulties before & after I dealt with them.

If you really want a HAK, I'd suggest you try to get one on the secondary market, however, that is problematic because getting your size can be difficult. As also has been said, though, a La Griffe or a Swick will give you more blade, cost less, & be just as good, if not better. In fact, the only downside (If it can be called that) is that they're a little bigger.
 
If you want a HAK, get it through Fenix Outfitters - they are supposed to be far more reliable and they always answered my e-mails very fast.
But I would suggest a La Griffe, Emerson version, as well. More to hold on, more comfy in case you hit something hard.
 
Stenny said:
But I would suggest a La Griffe, Emerson version, as well. More to hold on, more comfy in case you hit something hard.
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Yeah, been cleaning that will. And am currently finalizing a transaction for one with a member :)

Just not looking forward to sharpening the chisel ground.


Part of the reason i went with the griff is the better blade steal.

I mean the hak is $79 for a 440c blade Vs. a 154 cm around $60 la griffe.
 
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