Smoky Mountain Knife Works

[Bradsknives]

SMKW is kind of like a museum and store all wrapped up into one. You could spend a full day in there...well, at least I could. They have about everything and anything that is related to the cutlery world. You can also learn a lot of history about knives in there....Lots of displays with history lessons about the knife world. I would also recommend going to the NKCA (National Knife Collectors Association) museum that is located on the SMKW grounds...talk about a history lesson in early American cutlery manufacturers......it's worth spending a day there.

 

[OneBadV8]

SMKW is kind of like a museum and store all wrapped up into one. You could spend a full day in there...well, at least I could. They have about everything and anything that is related to the cutlery world. You can also learn a lot of history about knives in there....Lots of displays with history lessons about the knife world. I would also recommend going to the NKCA (National Knife Collectors Association) museum that is located on the SMKW grounds...talk about a history lesson in early American cutlery manufacturers......it's worth spending a day there.

Crap, I'm going to have to stop on the way back too now. Thanks for the heads up Brad, I'll definitely check it out. And be prepared, I might have some things for you to look up when I get back

 

[cowboywitek]

AWESOME store!!! I'd stay away from the bear and son knives... they look great, but their quality is not good, and their warranties are CRAP as well as their costumer service (at least on the phone). I'm finding with knives, these days you really have to pay a good chunk of change to get a quality blade. just my
TW

 

[OneBadV8]

AWESOME store!!! I'd stay away from the bear and son knives... they look great, but their quality is not good, and their warranties are CRAP as well as their costumer service (at least on the phone). I'm finding with knives, these days you really have to pay a good chunk of change to get a quality blade. just my
TW

Yep, I plan on looking and handling a lot of knives then calling Bradsknives or Knifelady to get what I want.

 

[Bradsknives]

Yep, I plan on looking and handling a lot of knives then calling Bradsknives or Knifelady to get what I want.

Just a warning/heads up: You will see a lot of knives at SMKW that are exclusives just for them. I have run into this problem before with customers requesting certain knives only to find out that the only place you can get them is from SMKW.

 

[LSUFan]

Lots of knives to see. And it's before you get caught up in the Sevierville and Pigeon Forge traffic.

 

[grunt soldier]

Just a warning/heads up: You will see a lot of knives at SMKW that are exclusives just for them. I have run into this problem before with customers requesting certain knives only to find out that the only place you can get them is from SMKW.

brad is being serious as they get some special treatment but they are by far a big box chain story and suck nuts in the long run. brad and sheila are definitely better money spent. go and play for sure but anymore and its a waste. enjoy the time there and finger **** some good blades but buy else where for sure.

 

[tradertator]

Really cool store. I went there last September on my way through the Smokey Mountain National Park, and spent several hours in there.

 

[loony1]

It's definately worth checking out if you have 1/2 of a day to spare

 

[Squib]

Seriously, take your lunch.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Where are you going on vacation? Staying in the Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge area? Smokey Mtns. Ntnl. Park?

-J-

 

[OneBadV8]

Where are you going on vacation? Staying in the Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge area? Smokey Mtns. Ntnl. Park?

-J-

Well, I'm going down to attend a wedding. Not exactly a vacation for me but I'm hitting a few things on the way down and back. But I'll be staying in Gatlinburg.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

Well, I'm going down to attend a wedding. Not exactly a vacation for me but I'm hitting a few things on the way down and back. But I'll be staying in Gatlinburg.

gotcha.

You really should take a day or two extra off of work and explore the area. it's fantastic. Also, Asheville, NC isn't too far away. Beautiful area there, too! Plus you could tour the Biltmore estate. That place is amazing!

-J-

 

[MidwestMuzzleloader]

It is huge. Lots of knives, lots of case knives and alot of odd stuff...

 

[Dargasonus]

I was just there last weekend on vacation. It's huge! Everything for every budget. I left with a new Kershaw Shallot

 

[Suprtek]

I went there a couple years ago. Like others have said, huge place, lots to see, the museum is awesome, lots of other stuff besides knives too. I bought 3 or 4 soft zipper pistol cases because they had a huge bin of them for $5 each. They have some amazing swords in that place. They also have a lot of junk too, but so does a lot of places I guess.

I'd say if its not much out of your way, its definitely worth checking out.

 

[rhino]

Is the SMKW store the same place as the old Acorn Shop?

 

[Suprtek]

Is the SMKW store the same place as the old Acorn Shop?

No. The Acorn shop used to have a location in Gatlinburg that is now closed. They still have a location in Sevierville I believe.

 

[LeeStreet]

As I recall, SMKW built the building new. I'v been there a couple dozen times, & it still awesome, & is just a few miles south of I-40 on 66. Also @ I-40 & 66 is a Bass Pro shop.

 

[grizman]

Is the SMKW store the same place as the old Acorn Shop?

I thought I was the only one that remembered the Acorn! Knives, blade blanks, kits if it was knife related the Acorn had it back in the day! I still have a carbon steel Bowie full tang blade I bought in there in 1977 or 1978 in my early teens! Some day I may finish it. Gatlinburg was nicer back then IMHO.

Anyone remember Mystery Hill near Gatlinburg?