I did escort duty for the family to one of our local malls last night. While they shopped for clothes, I checked out the knife places. They were Chesapeake Knife & Tool and a place called International Knife something or other.
I like Chesapeake Knife & Tool because I get to handle everything I haven't had in my hand before - when they're not too busy. Fortunately they weren't this time - I was the only one there. Of course after handling all their neat knives and exchanging views on personal carries with the store person, I did make the obligatory small purchase. Their knifes were too expensive, so I purchased a small sharpening accessory.
The store person in the International Knife place wasn't too busy either, so I showed him how to get his Junglee folder shaving sharp. I loved sharing some tips - most of which I learned on this forum, the other forum and rec.knives. Also, the International Knife place had a few lower end Spydercos, but the salesperson had never seen a Civilian - so I showed him mine.
Altogether an enjoyable trip to the mall.
I like Chesapeake Knife & Tool because I get to handle everything I haven't had in my hand before - when they're not too busy. Fortunately they weren't this time - I was the only one there. Of course after handling all their neat knives and exchanging views on personal carries with the store person, I did make the obligatory small purchase. Their knifes were too expensive, so I purchased a small sharpening accessory.
The store person in the International Knife place wasn't too busy either, so I showed him how to get his Junglee folder shaving sharp. I loved sharing some tips - most of which I learned on this forum, the other forum and rec.knives. Also, the International Knife place had a few lower end Spydercos, but the salesperson had never seen a Civilian - so I showed him mine.
Altogether an enjoyable trip to the mall.