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Best websites for buying knives.

  • 28-01-2014 7:32pm
    #1
    Dohnny Jepp
    Registered Users Posts: 1,444 ✭✭✭


    Hi all, other than http://www.heinnie.com/ what are good websites to buy knives and other equipment.


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  • #2
    ShadowFox
    Registered Users Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭ShadowFox


    Dohnny Jepp wrote: »
    Hi all, other than http://www.heinnie.com/ what are good websites to buy knives and other equipment.

    For kit try eBay or amazon
    evaq8.co.uk is ok for some items too
    seairsoft.net has a sale on with their knives until midnight on Friday
    I've a few other links on the laptop ill add them tomorrow


  • #3
    prepperballs
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭prepperballs


    If you're looking to spend a bit of money on a top end knife, or buy a few at a time, http://www.knifeworks.com/ is THE best place to go! The shipping is expensive as its coming from the US, but you'll find in most cases, you'll still save a bunch of money if you compare the prices with other sites! Also, a MASSIVE selection!


  • #4
    prepperballs
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭prepperballs


    Otherwise, if you're looking to go cheap, this is one of the best knife purchases I have made
    http://www.dhgate.com/product/fallkniven-f1-f1z-vg10-blade-59hrc-survival/168914444.html#s1-2-1|2964098644
    Have a look around the site, a few great deals!


  • #5
    Dohnny Jepp
    Registered Users Posts: 1,444 ✭✭✭Dohnny Jepp


    Thanks guys I have some decent equipment already and just looking to indulge myself in some new "toys".


  • #6
    Deise Musashi
    Registered Users Posts: 622 ✭✭✭Deise Musashi


    http://www.knifecenter.com/

    http://www.japaneseknifedirect.com/

    http://japanesechefsknife.com/

    http://www.knivesandtools.co.uk/en/ct/knife-sharpening-equipment.htm

    http://www.chefknivestogo.com/

    http://www.mehr-als-werkzeug.de/page/homepage.htm?lang=en

    Alternatively, find a maker whose work you like and commission a custom knife for yourself!


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  • #7
    venomousfrog
    Registered Users Posts: 286 ✭✭venomousfrog


    Hi, sorry I didn't know where to post this, so apologies. I was interested in buying a sword online, but it has to be a walking stick sword. Its for my father and he uses a walking cane to get about, he asked me if I knew where to get a sword cane or Sword walking stick ? does anyone know where to get them, are they illegal ( he just wants one for the novelty ) Will customs hold onto it or charge a me a fortune ? any ideas are much appreciated.


  • #8
    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,687 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    Entirely illegal I'm afraid
    ( c ) a swordstick or dagger cane, that is, a hollow walking-stick or cane containing a blade which may be used as a sword or dagger;

    http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1991/si/66/made/en/print


  • #9
    venomousfrog
    Registered Users Posts: 286 ✭✭venomousfrog


    Tabnabs wrote: »
    Entirely illegal I'm afraid



    http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1991/si/66/made/en/print

    Ok, that's pity, I've seen a few online but wasn't sure if I could order them without bringing unwanted attention from customs etc. I would still love to get him tho just to keep the oul lad happy. :)


  • #10
    Bad_alibi
    Registered Users Posts: 294 ✭✭Bad_alibi


    Anyone you'd the crowd Kilkenny knife and tool. Can't get their site to open on the iPhone but I had a look on the laptop.


  • #11
    Fiskar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,599 ✭✭✭Fiskar


    Try ecop.com, used them twice and they have a huge selection, leave item in basket and they send you an email with a small discount 7 to 10% to encourage sale. Prices are very reasonable and they specifically indicate whether the item is from China or American made. Quality site


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  • #12
    Deise Musashi
    Registered Users Posts: 622 ✭✭✭Deise Musashi


    Not tried these guys yet, but I'm gonna!

    http://www.coutellerie-tourangelle.com


  • #13
    m5ex9oqjawdg2i
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,221 ✭✭✭✭m5ex9oqjawdg2i


    Just in case you haven't purchased a knife yet, or you want to buy a second. I strongly suggest the Mora bushcraft knife, I got the black one for my birthday and it's quite sweet for every day use. I haven't used it to baton or anything, but then again I also have an axe :P

    https://www.knivesandtools.de/de/pt/-mora-bushcraft-forest.htm?gclid=CM7Q5Ofd_M0CFdSFaAodjWwKFg


  • #14
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,615 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    This ebay shop in US ship to Ireland without any problems.

    https://www.ebay.com/sch/outfittercountry/m.html?ssPageName=&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2654

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



  • #15
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    blue5000 wrote: »
    This ebay shop in US ship to Ireland without any problems.

    https://www.ebay.com/sch/outfittercountry/m.html?ssPageName=&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2654

    Some tempting stuff there!

    To stay under the customs and VAT radar I'm tempted go get one of these for a BOB to see what the service is like.


  • #16
    daphne
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭daphne


    A little off topic. I've bought a Buck Folding Hunter 110 online and customs have seized it. I dont believe it qualifies for this and it appears I have a 30 day period to appeal. Any tips/letter template to send to them? if i'm on wrong forum/thread I apologise.


  • #17
    Feisar
    Registered Users Posts: 6,597 ✭✭✭Feisar


    All I can say is that heinnie is top class.

    First they came for the socialists...



  • #18
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,615 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    daphne wrote: »
    A little off topic. I've bought a Buck Folding Hunter 110 online and customs have seized it. I dont believe it qualifies for this and it appears I have a 30 day period to appeal. Any tips/letter template to send to them? if i'm on wrong forum/thread I apologise.

    Is it just for duty/tax that they want or have they stopped it because they say it's illegal?

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



  • #19
    daphne
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭daphne


    Because it's illegal - tho from what I've read it isn't illegal as it's not a flick knife. came from an EU based shop so no duty to be paid.


  • #20
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    daphne wrote: »
    Because it's illegal - tho from what I've read it isn't illegal as it's not a flick knife. came from an EU based shop so no duty to be paid.

    afaik if it has a lock blade - most good knives do, then you could be stopped for carrying it in a public place, but that doesn't make it illegal. However to someone interpenetrating the law it might :mad:


  • #21
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,615 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    daphne wrote: »
    Because it's illegal - tho from what I've read it isn't illegal as it's not a flick knife. came from an EU based shop so no duty to be paid.

    Can you say it's work related? Seems a bit harsh to me as it's not exactly a kukri sized weapon.

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



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  • #22
    Day Lewin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,599 ✭✭✭Day Lewin


    "I'm a vegetarian, I use it all the time for peeling and slicing fruit."


  • #23
    daphne
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭daphne


    I've yet to talk to the officer who seized it. We shall see what he says...


  • #24
    Bull76
    Registered Users Posts: 289 ✭✭Bull76


    I've used blade hq and never had an issues. Ordered some things bigger than a buck 110. Heinnie Haynes is good to but at times the exchange rate is a little off putting but can highly recommend them.
    Had another knife held up as I had to pay 30euros to get it released, but never had them seized.


  • #25
    daphne
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭daphne


    Well, according to customs officer - it's a deadly weapon but crucially - it's coming through the post. I thought it was coming through DHL to be honest but either way I'm not authorised to bring such an item through the post and hence it was seized.


  • #26
    my3cents
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,764 ✭✭✭my3cents


    daphne wrote: »
    Well, according to customs officer - it's a deadly weapon but crucially - it's coming through the post. I thought it was coming through DHL to be honest but either way I'm not authorised to bring such an item through the post and hence it was seized.

    Then get back and ask for a copy of the regulations which cover "deadly weapons".


  • #27
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,615 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    daphne wrote: »
    Well, according to customs officer - it's a deadly weapon but crucially - it's coming through the post. I thought it was coming through DHL to be honest but either way I'm not authorised to bring such an item through the post and hence it was seized.

    They're going to be busy so.

    http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/deadly+weapon

    Lots of household articles could be a deadly weapon, must have been a slack day.

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



  • #28
    sentenel
    Registered Users Posts: 230 ✭✭sentenel


    I use most of the sites mentioned but cant really beat www.kilkennyknifeandtool.com Irish owned and run by two top class guys Jay and Dave. If they dont have it they have always been able to get what ever I need. always worth a call. I've no links to the shop only a satisfied customer
    cheers
    joe


  • #29
    Coax
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭Coax


    Another satisfied customer of Kilkenny Knife and Tool.

    No connection with the company other than being a customer.

    Bought my Cold Steel SRK VG1 from them completely hassle free with quick discrete delivery.


  • #30
    Deise Musashi
    Registered Users Posts: 622 ✭✭✭Deise Musashi


    I dropped down to KK&T and ended up buying a tomahawk from them, had a nice chat with Jay and Dave too.
    Will buy from them again.


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  • #31
    ptallant
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭ptallant


    daphne wrote: »
    Well, according to customs officer - it's a deadly weapon but crucially - it's coming through the post. I thought it was coming through DHL to be honest but either way I'm not authorised to bring such an item through the post and hence it was seized.
    Sorry to open old thread but I see Heinnie Haynes have an option to get parcel tracked, do you think that would mean it is outside the post system and would not be classed illegal like your's was?


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