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I had a Becker knife on order , even thou the shipping was high , ONLY to get a email from them , saying they need to double that amount , so doulbe the cost of the knife ? , NICE ,
So anyone have a reccomendation of a knife retailer in the US , thats half way decent on shipping etc ?
Later Chris
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Just had a look at knifeworks , and they charge $50 for the 1st , 3 lbs international shipping .
So thats not very good .
Cheers Chris
Par for the course really, I bought 3 knives from them a few months ago. $48.95 freight. Still landed 3 knives into NZ cheaper than buying 1 in NZ.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisF
You are wanting your cake and to eat it also.
Youshop. Set up an account
All US retailers charge insane shipping prices, as HNTMAD said get a Youshop address, I have saved a few hundred dollars this year alone with my youshop account.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisF
Many will now not accept non US credit cards.
Look to be honest it's less fuss just to try and get a knife from a nz supplier than to bring one in, both Top-gear and blademaster carry a good selection plus you can try before you buy, also if they do not hold the one you are after they may bring it on.
Of coutss if you want a custom then that's a different question, but there are also some excellent nz knife makers, Brent sandow does custom work, in both D2 and Damascus, and Svord makes some excellent blades, in fact I just visited his forge the other day and picked a up a couple more, of which I will write bout shortly...
Plus there are a few other custom makers, including some which are active on this site, best bet is to get a custom piece or a Svord, then you will get what you truly want and won't waste money on duty and shipping.
I found DLT Trading - Engraved Bushcrafter Knives from Bark River Knives, Blind Horse, Fallkiven, Blackjack, and Enzo Knives - Stay Sharp the cheapest recently, about $20 US for one knife.
I will never buy products locally, I refuse to pay up to double the cost of what I can get from the States, some individual items I have saved up to $100-150 by getting it in from overseas, and that's shipping included. Pay with paypal then no dramas about the NZ credit card being declined..easyQuote:
Originally Posted by Shelley
Also the range of products here in NZ is a joke, if you want the best from USA or Europe then there is only one place to get it, and get it for a damn good price... overseas.
DLT
You kept that quiet.Quote:
Originally Posted by kiwijames
Details, photos?
No , I donot want my cake n eat it , The price for basically one 7 inche knife was to start with $30 USD , which I thought was not that cheap , then they emailled saying the made a mistake , and the cost was $60 USD , and asked for me to approve that price increase .
And why is it , that no one ever offers a international surface rate ? , oh yeah , thats because , we have no container ships coming to NZ any more ?
Cheers Chris
You're moaning about $60USD for a knife but are happy as to pay the asking price for AI's and PMII's??
You are a seriously weird dude.
Couple Spydercos and an ESSEE. I'm sure I up some photo's. All folders with one in ZDP189.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tahr
Yeah, I remember now. I thought you were meaning some real knives. :thumbsup:
NOT TOO weird , as all my AIs have been , direct from UK , and PMIIs on special out of the US , and to ME , their is some WORK in making complex things , ie firearms & scopes etc , and I am prepared to PAY for them .
As to simple items , like fixed blades , I see no point in paying stupid / crazy prices , as they are SIMPLE & not COMPLEX , so YEAH , I am WEIRD .
Later Chris
Knives come in the (simple) Savage Axis equivelent right through to the (complex) custom Blaser equivelent. You choose your purpose, and make your choice.Quote:
Originally Posted by ChrisF
Does the same thing happen in the knife world where no one wants to admit a savage axis kills a deer as dead as a blaser does? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Tahr
Its a style thing:) Plastic washer guns Blasers are sooooo in right nowQuote:
Originally Posted by K95
Exactly James, and Mercators are sooo yesterday.
I don't know about NZ knife suppliers , but here in OZ the service and prices are just stupid . I'm all for supporting local businesses but there is a point when that attitude changes from community conscience to just plain I'm really happy to throw my money at people who don't give a shit and are actually taking the piss out of me with their prices .
I haven't bought a new knife locally in a long time , I mostly buy from the USA and the communication , service , pricing makes Australia look like thieves and liars .
Ken
Its genetic. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ground Control
Took my own advice, went and visited the Svord forge the other day and walked away with two great locally made kniives for a hundy, reviews to follow once I have used them a little more, currently they are en route to HGD for a new double sheath combo, which may end up doubling the cost but at least the money is staying in NZ...