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

[Marion David Poff]

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

 

[orthogonal1]

No help here?

 

[Normark]

Hey Eye...

Hows it hang'n ??
Gawd..Haven't seen you around for a LONG time...

Hope all is well..

ttyle

Eric...

 

[stjames]

No suggestions, just wanted to say hello, long time no see. Always good to hear from another old-timer, enjoy your trip.

 

[Wharf Rat]

Just now saw this. hope it aint to late!
REI Tacoma
Anglers workshop Woodland WA
Morning hatch Fly fishing Tacoma
Duffel Bag Tacoma
Sportco FIFE
There is also a hiking/mountaineering shop at 56th and south tacoma way(cant remember the name) (high end, great shop)

All the tacoma and the fife stores are pretty close to the knife show and listed in the yellow pages. Good luck!!