Why have knife sales skyrocketed

[simple6]

I understand the "pandemic" and increased gun sales. Why knives?

 

[jlauffer]

I understand the "pandemic" and increased gun sales. Why knives?

Those that can't buy guns?

 

[Danke42]

Knives R cool

 

[Lesknife]

Maybe people are finding knives to be a utilitarian tool that is very useful.

 

[Danke42]

Knives are awesome for social distancing.

 

[killgar]

Economic stimulus money.

When people have more money they buy more stuff.

But how exactly does one determine that knife sales have skyrocketed?

If it's a lack of stock, supply chains have been affected by the pandemic and could explain the shortage.

 

[Bob Denman]

Knives actually fall under much less restrictive legislation.
(Doesn't matter to me: I like both!)

 

[jlydon]

If you're going to be collecting something, a knife offers aspects of art, something to play with, an investment, and a functional tool all in one.

 

[K.O.D.]

ITS THE APOCALYPSE WE MUST PREPARE!!!!!!!!!! ALL KNIVES MATTER!!!!

 

[Lee D]

It seems that hobby sales went up dramatically in the last year. I collect slot cars and it’s the same thing with those. Supply is down, and shipping problems are keeping the shelves bare, so people are buying up any and all cars.

 

[Bob Denman]

Lee,
Yeah... We were ALL looking for something fun do do this past year...
And what's more fun than cutting yourself with a brand new knife?

 

[soc_monki]

Because knives are awesome. Sure, I have a couple guns as well but knives are better imo, as a hobby. Personal preference!

 

[c7m2p3]

I think people have more time on their hands to tinker with their gear and building a collection is a fun past time as we all know. In addition, there may be some feedback loop with materials scarcity. It might seem like more knives are being sold because there are so many items out of stock but the stock problems might be more a factor of production numbers being down rather than more knives being sold. The true answer is probably a combination of several factors.

 

[Yo Mama]

I blame hipsters.

 

[ferider]

Deleted.

 

[TOMBSTONE]

Because knives don't run out of ammo

 

[Bob Denman]

Because knives don't run out of ammo

While I agree: that's what extra magazines are for!

 

[Bob Denman]

DLC knives are worst. Black Knives Matter.

I was waiting for someone to say this... BRAVO!!

 

[K.O.D.]

I have a black knives matter shirt I wear when I carry my ZT 0095BLKS90. The looks I get are priceless.

 

[Bob Denman]

Where'd you get the shirt? I think my wardrobe needs an upgrade...