Smoky Mountain Knife Works

The next time you're looking for fun in the hills of Tennessee, whether touring the Smoky Mountains or headed to Dollywood to catch a peek of Dolly Parton, be certain to slow down around Sevierville. If you like knives, swords and edged tools, then you don't want to drive too fast and miss the Smoky Mountain Knife Works on Highway 66 on the way to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.

To the dedicated knife lover, Smoky Mountain Knife Works is the Walt Disney World of knives. Displayed here are thousands and thousands of knives, most of which are for sale, but there are exceptions. Many rare knives are here for your viewing pleasure only, so please don't ask the clerks if you can handle those blades. There are, however semitrailer loads of knives on hand that you can inspect, open the blade and even purchase should the mood hit you. If you're like most folks who enter here, you'll probably take home at least one knife and maybe even more.

The Case XX knives are big sellers, especially with the new Case 2010 Dating System being unveiled for this year. Case XX knives since the 1970's have used tang stamps to indicate the year the knife was made. The new stamp for each year is highly anticipated among knife collectors, especially when limited edition models with special handle materials and blade styles are involved.

Of course, there are many other famous knives represented here as well. You can purchase Smith and Wesson and Colt knives. Gerber blades are available in huge quantities. Hen & Rooster knives from Toledo, Spain are once again available. Fantasy knifes and swords by Kit Rae and Gil Hibben are displayed. There are knives, machetes and swords by Cold Steel. There are knives in limited edition display tins. There are knives with handles of pearl, turquoise,stag, brass and wood. If it is a knife, you're more likely to see it here than anywhere else.

Next time you're in the area, plan on spending a few hours at Smoky Mountain Knife Works. Knife lovers, come early and bring your wallet, because you'll not want to leave empty handed.

Information for this article was taken from the Smoky Mountain Knife Works
January 2010 catalog and at their website: www.smkw.com