Knife, Camping, Fishing and Outdoor Tourism, Salem OR to Tacoma WA, suggestions? ? ?

Marion David Poff

Marion David Poff

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Howdy,

I am wondering if you all could help me out....

I am headed to the Knife Show in Tacoma, this weekend, and it is on the aft end of a vacation, which finds me in Salem OR.

So, I have been to Northwest Knives in Salem, it's sister store, Portland Cutlery of Portland, and Hawthorne Cutlery of Portland.

I am planning on contacting Kershaw and Benchmade about tours and such...

Does anyone have the number to Lone Wolf? I want to arrange a tour if possible, and I would also like to put my hands on a couple knives, none of my regular retailers carry their stuff.

Any knife stores that I should visit, between Salem OR and Tacoma WA? Other stores that happen to have great knife selections?

How about knife stores in Tacoma?

Any makers that I should try to visit?

Also, any ideas about good outdoor, camping or fishing stores?

Any other factories I should try to visit?

Are there any others on my way, other than Gerber and CRKT? I know the Kopromed guy is in Vancouver, but I am going to see him in Eugene...

What about Al Mar, is there something to visit?

And BladeTech, can you visit them? If they are conveniently located, I would like to....

Anway, I am a knife guy, and I am also into outdoor, camping and fishing stuff, and I am travelling from Salem OR to Tacoma WA, so any suggestions would be appreciated...

Thank you,
Marion
 
http://www.excaliburcutlery.com/locations.html

Ambitious trip my friend. Please post your impressions of the Tacoma show.

I visit Excalibur regularly for eye candy. They stock a terrific inventory of quality product. The staff is knowledgeable. One (Wa Sq), at least, is scary talented with flying his butterfly.

Best,

oregon
 
LONE WOLF KNIVES
9373 SW Barber Street, Ste. A
Wilsonville OR 97970

This numer is to place an order but I dare say it may work for other purposes

503-431-6776
 
Now that you mention it, I did go to Excalibur in WA Sq, and it was pretty good.

Thanks for the suggestions and the phone number.

Marion
 
I visited Al Mar knives some years back ( before Al's passing ) I was not greeted very warmly to say the least. Pehaps new ownership has brought about a new attitude. Although, I must say that experience has not dulled my penchant for Al Mar cutlery.
Also, you might contact SOG they are about an hour north of Tacoma.
Good Luck
Allan
 
Blade-Tech is just south of Tacoma. They are the kydex/plastic-masters who make Tek-Lok belt clips for sheaths, as well as a bunch of other items. Tim Wegner, the owner, is also the designer for the Pro-Hunter folder (the folder in this pic)among other designs he's come up with over the years.

Blade-Tech Industries
2506 104th Street Court South
Building H
Lakewood, WA 98499
phone: 1(877)331-5793 or local (253)581-4347
http://www.blade-tech.com/
Retail front end hours: 08:00-16:30 Mon-Fri

Tactical Tailor (nylon packs, pouches, etc) is also in Lakewood, so it should be easy to get to both of them in a short time.
Tactical Tailor
12715 Pacific Highway South
Lakewood, WA 98499
phone: (253) 984-7854
http://www.tacticaltailor.com
Retail front end hours: 10:00-18:00 Mon-Fri, 10:30-14:30 Sat
 
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