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This group began as we followed Knives Live together and had some fun. I have made the choice for it to remain as a place to put up pics of members trips, deals, and SMKW discussions

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Latest Activity: Jan 24, 2021

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SMKW PRES DAY CONTEST 2017!

Started by Jan Carter. Last reply by Billy Oneale Jun 12, 2017. 12 Replies 2 Likes

This contest will end at midnight (eastern) 6/10/17Enter your smoky mountain memory here in this discussion prior to that time will enter you.Whether it is about a trip there, the show, a knife you got from there...enter you memory here. Our prize…Continue

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I've several

Started by Roy Barrett. Last reply by Roy Barrett Jun 8, 2017. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Been shopping with SMKW since the early 90s... have always had a positive and valued experience. Dig dig dig

SMKW Housebrands and SFOS

Started by Tobias Gibson. Last reply by Charles Sample Apr 27, 2017. 33 Replies 3 Likes

A place to show pictures of your SMKW house brands and SFOs Let's break 'em out boys and girls. Doesn't matter if it is a high-end Colonel Coon, a Turtle Man, Ole Smoky, Colt, Rough Rider, etc. Show 'em here! I'll start with a couple SMKW…Continue

Bug out on August 16, 2013

Started by Jan Carter. Last reply by Paul Ring Jan 22, 2014. 9 Replies 3 Likes

Well it has been a BugOut kind of weekend for me.The chat got a bug and wouldn't work properly. Many of our members are being plagued by the rains that just wont end and if you dont have a good laugh you just want to cry LOLI prefer to laugh with…Continue

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Comment by Jan Carter on May 31, 2015 at 12:59: Whether attending an event or just spending a few hours at Smoky Mountain Knife Works (SMKW) the day is certain to bring on that “kid in a toy store” feeling.

I like to suggest you make your entrance through the front doors. The view is a large open space full of most any brand you could think of.

At some point during the day you begin to notice the background and settings.

I could spend an entire weekend just reading and looking at the history contained on the walls within SMKW

soooooo, what is your favorite part of a visit?

Comment by Tobias Gibson on January 20, 2015 at 6:50: It was really just a quick trip as my dropped my daughter off (a very long story.) In the process we were invited on the base and got to see a C-17 Galaxy on the flight line (but was forbidden to take photos by Base Security) That will have to wait until the the summer or fall when we head out to Lewis/McCord in Tacoma WA. WAs only on base for about an hour. My daughter, who is still there has promised to send me some better pics of the base. The two below are of a C141, one of the jets I jumped out of back in my youth.

C17 from a distance. A I said no photos could be taken on the flight line.

Comment by Billy Oneale on January 19, 2015 at 20:42: Wow, Toby, You came within 90 miles of where I live. Altus is around 80 miles south of where I live.

Comment by Jan Carter on January 19, 2015 at 19:08: Oh Tobias, I can relate to the just sigh heavy as you drive past. I hate when you realize something is on the way but time and $ are short

Comment by Max McGruder on January 19, 2015 at 13:37: Last year was the first time we went to Shepherd Hills for their getogether in Sept. Fantastic time! The members only dinner they had the night before was quite the shin dig. Had a super time and got to meet people I only new on the Forums! That was our first time there also. Had been to SMKW before.

Comment by Charles Ray Wagnor on January 19, 2015 at 13:31: across the street is a hell of a store, there in Lebanon, they sell all them knives

from Alabama, and older knives out the yeanyang

Featured Comment by Charles Sample on January 19, 2015 at 12:50: I have been to SMKW several times but never to Shepherd Hills. Hope to rectify that someday.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on January 19, 2015 at 10:06: Josh,Jay and Tony are still with SMKW and doing fine, last I heard. Steve Koontz and Travis Ferguson are with Bud's Guns and Ammo at a store right next to SMKW. If you're in Sevierville, it's just one stop to see both stores. I hope to get back down there soon.

This past week-end, I had to drive my daughter from Chicago to Altus AFB in Altus OK. Had I known that that the Shepherd Hills Factory outlet was at the mid point on my road trip I would've planned accordingly. Beign on a tight schedule and having no spare cash on me, all I could do is sigh heavily as passed by all those tempting bulletin boards. Incidentally if you're heading west on I-44 exit 29 is a total let down. Exit 8, however will be much better. Don't believe the hype. Shepherd Hills is in Lebanon, MO., off I-44 W exit 127. They also have a store in Branson. Nest time, I'll plan ahead!

Featured Comment by Charles Sample on January 18, 2015 at 21:25: I liked and miss Knives Live too. Josh was my favorite too but I liked Jay and Tony too. I got to meet all three of them when I visited SMKW last. Josh gave me a tour of the whole facility including the TV studio.

My favorite Josh story is his tendency to cut himself while showing knives. But I did him one (actually two) better. I recently cut myself with three different blades of the same knife at the same time. It was a Rough Rider six blade stockman. I was opening all six blades to take a picture. It slipped and three of the blades cut me! I bet Josh never accomplished that! LOL

Comment by Jan Carter on January 18, 2015 at 20:55: Oh I miss it also. I spoke with Jay this week but have not spoken with Josh since before the holidays. He is loving working with the guns!