Knife Outlet?

[murphman]

Has anyone had any experience with a website called knife outlet?

http://www.knifeoutlet.com/index.html

The reason I ask is because there is a particular knife I am interested in that is significantly less if purchased from Knife Outlet over Tops Knives. My concern is that the knife could be a fake when considering how much less it is from Knife Outlet.

If you have had any experience with Knife Outlet was it a good one? Was the product purchased authentic?

[Kraken]

Some mixed reviews. Recently saw a SNAFU caused by knife outlet discussed on a different forum. I'd consider a transaction with them as a gamble.

[murphman]

Thanks Kraken


On a side note as far as Tops Knives go is it pretty easy to find their offering sold elsewhere for much less? The knife in question is a Tops Tom Brown Tracker listed on Tops for 299. I have noticed you can find Tops Tom Brown Trackers selling for 185-190 new on ebay. I understand Tops is probably selling at retail prices but at around 100$ drop in price should I be concerned of buying a fake or is a 100$ drop in price pretty standard?

[Airhasz]

Thanks Kraken


On a side note as far as Tops Knives go is it pretty easy to find their offering sold elsewhere for much less? The knife in question is a Tops Tom Brown Tracker listed on Tops for 299. I have noticed you can find Tops Tom Brown Trackers selling for 185-190 new on ebay. I understand Tops is probably selling at retail prices but at around 100$ drop in price should I be concerned of buying a fake or is a 100$ drop in price pretty standard?

Amazon has several http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Tops+Tom+Brown+Tracker+knife

[Aragorn77]

I've always been very happy with knifeworks.com

They show it for $185.

http://www.knifeworks.com/topstombrowntrackerdeserttanmicartahandlekydexsheathpre-order.aspx

[Kraken]

Buy from a reputable dealer and you should be GTG. Some counterfeiters are getting so good they're even fooling legit dealers - thinking specifically of some higher end Spydercos. General rule of thumb is if the price is too good to be true, it's probably too good to be true.

[Pilot1]

I have read some very bad reviews of Knife Outlet. I have also used Knifeworks, and The Knife Connection with great results.

[murphman]

I ended up passing on Knife Outlet and went through amazon to minimize any potential for counterfeit. I also tossed the Tom Brown knife and went with Tops Brother of Bushcraft fieldcraft knife. It just came in the mail today and it is one of the sweetest blades I have held, father should really enjoy this one for his Christmas gift. Thanks again guys for the feedback it was much appreciated.

[Kraken]

Wise decision Young Murphman. That blade will serve your father well. Have a Merry Christmas.