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SMKW Price Increase

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Bryant Apr 14. 17 Replies 1 Like

Case 1998 Worn Groove

Started this discussion. Last reply by Andy Larrison Feb 27, 2023. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Hello I am searching for Information on the Following item. It is a Case Cutlery 1998 62048 Brown Worm Groove Slim line or Farmers Trapper. it came to me in the original late 1990's era Tested…Continue

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FeaturedJeremy B. Buchanan commented on Mike Bryant's photo

Rough Ryder Trapper

"Great looking Trapper!"

May 6

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May 5

Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to Mike Bryant's discussion SMKW Price Increase

"Lars, that was an awesome reply -- even before you mentioned me!!! Mike, I don't know. I've only got a couple Case knives, certainly not focused on Case in my collection, but some of those prices -- sounds like GEC! I'm…"

Apr 9

J.J. Smith III replied to Mike Bryant's discussion SMKW Price Increase

"Hum? This topic has gotten me wondering about where does CASE source their raw materials from. While they're made, here, in the USofA, where does their steel come from... Handle material... Up until now, I hadn't ever thought about…"

Apr 9

KnifeMakerAndy Larrison replied to Mike Bryant's discussion SMKW Price Increase

"That's a great reply Lars. I'm in a similar boat as Mike, but haven't decided to jump ship yet. I buy what I feel I can afford and what appeals to me. I used to buy alot more because of pricing and also…"

Apr 9

Lars Ray replied to Mike Bryant's discussion SMKW Price Increase

"I'm sorry to hear that rising prices are pushing you away from a brand you love Mike, but I get it, I really do. And I imagine many others here on iKC are in the same spot or feel the same crunch. As Marketing gurus will tell you, for every one…"

Apr 8

Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to Mike Bryant's discussion SMKW Price Increase

"Might be how SMKW is responding to tariffs..."

Apr 7

KnifeMakerAndy Larrison replied to Mike Bryant's discussion SMKW Price Increase

"I saw several complaints about this very thing from the release of the PBJ canoe last week. The price jumped like 10 - 15 bucks the day of the drop. FYI: The PBJ folding hunter is dropping Wednesday, 4/9/25 at 10 am EST.....good luck."

Apr 7

Featureddead_left_knife_guy replied to Mike Bryant's discussion SMKW Price Increase

"In a sense, it's probably the ideal time to raise prices. If the item (knife, lighter, whatever) is in stock, and it's $110 on Monday, then $115 on Thursday, then $125 on Friday, they might still sell the knives on Friday, but now…"

Apr 5

Lars Ray replied to Mike Bryant's discussion SMKW Price Increase

"Oh that's a great question....and way to call them on it too! Based on your observations and write-up, this appears to be "specultive" pricing (think oil, food, lumber, etc.) based on any number of factors - Tariff, product scarcity,…"

Apr 4

Mike Bryant posted a discussion

SMKW Price Increase

I asked SMKW about the increase in prices on 2 New Folding Hunters that I have been inquiring on at least daily some time more often checking to see if they were available. On BOTH the PB&J SFO and the Sea Dragon 6265sab patterns, they are Out of Stock. When I started looking the price they were apx $110.00 each. The price increased toabout $115.00 and today they are $124.99. My question was why does SMKW raise the prices when they don't have them to sell in the first place?See More

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J.J. Smith III commented on Mike Bryant's photo

A few more Hat Pins

"Been admiring your hat pins, Mike. Really cool. I stopped on this one because I had one very similar, though not from Colombia."

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Profile: User/Collector

How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?: I really do not Remeber how the First Time.

Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline): No

How long have you collected knives?: 31 to 35 years

Favorite Kind of Knives: Folding Hunter, Bowie, Jumbo Trappers & Anything that strikes my fancy!

About Me: bmichaelusa1@gmail.com

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2024 my prespective.

Posted on December 20, 2024 at 14:22 9 Comments 2 Likes

2024 has been for my knife collecting not the best year yet! But certainly not the slimest in collecting in the last 24 years. I managed to increase by 20 my collection. I determined this by revisiting my page & looking back at my posted pictures from 2024. Like everyone else I would believe the prices I paid have increased drastically since Covid.I would welcome others opinion on any topic in this post. Some of the ones I wanted to include in my collection were twice as expensive as…

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