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So when you think about wholesale butterfly knives you think cheap knives. Well you’re right in one aspect and wrong in the other. What I mean by that is wholesale butterfly knives is a great source if you’re in the market to resell, or have a website selling butterfly knives. I was in the wholesale business for many years in another industry. Back when EBay really started to take off, I was in with a company that sold wholesale direct from China on just about anything you could think of. I was able to get in on this deal for next to nothing, and within a short amount of time and effort I was well on my way to making really good money. As like most good things that are too good to be true it ran its course, and I have moved on to other things in my life.
When I started really looking at butterfly knife I realized that this is something that I have always been excited to be around. A butterfly knife is a great item to collect, and also use. I have said it many times before but when I started collecting knives as a teenager I really knew this was something that I would be into the rest of my life, and when I received that first butterfly knife I was so excited to be able to try it out like the guy on T.V. Obviously has time goes you grow up but never lose that childlike enthusiasm for something your patient about.
So if you’re in the market for wholesale butterfly knives then here a few rules you want to go by.
Rule #1: Have a business plan in mind; always know what your objectives are, and where you want to be in six months of starting up your business. I made the mistake of starting off without really any experience, and it cost me a lot of money at first till I meet a guy who was able to help me get back on track.
Rule #2: Find a knife broker, you can just Google knife broker, and you will get a list of them. The question you want to ask them is what brand name knives you can expect to be getting. Obviously if they tell you something like Buck knives then you know that it better not say made in China on there, because there out of Idaho. What I like to do is get a couple of there clients email if at all possible, and just shoot them a line and see how happy they are with the service.
Rule #3: This is the final rule and one of the most important; always have a backup plan for whatever you do. If you find a broker to help you get your knives, then make sure you have a plan B if they fail to deliver. Always know where you’re able to get rid of your merchandise so you’re not stuck if you hit a dry spell. Good planning always pays off in the end, versus just jumping right into it.
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I started collected knives when I was a teenager, and when I was able to buy my first butterfly knife by my self I looked at Benchmade Butterfly Knives. I knew I was getting a quality knife, and I would be able to have good resell value if needed. Benchmade Knives have been around for over 20 years now, and you know your getting a quality made knife when you purchase a Benchmade. I had a couple of butterfly knives that I received from the swap-meet. When I bought my first butterfly knife it was a Benchmade Butterfly Knife, and let me tell you are able to fill the difference. I like to be able to practice my tricks with the knives which I have been working on for years know and still need more practice. When I was growing up I did a lot of damage in my room by putting holes in the walls from the knife slipping out of my hand.
When I put my cheap butterfly knife next to my Benchmade Butterfly Knives you could see the quality difference in the steel, and other components of the knife. It was noticeably heaver, the blade operation was much smother, and the lock mechanism felt like it would keep it closed. Unlike my cheap butterfly knife that would come open in my pocket if I was running or something, so I always had to be careful.
Benchmade started making knives in the early 1980’s, and like most knife makers they get their start out in their garage with a cold peace of steel and a grinder. Making a knife takes some skill and artistic side to be able to come up with the design and have it work like a knife is design to do. Benchmade Knives are made with the end-user in mind, they take the time and effort to build a knife that will stand the test of time. I have had my first Benchmade Knife for over 15 years now, and it still looks brand new. I have used it for hunting, and other task and it has always stood up to what ever I threw at it. When Benchmade moved to Organ I was bummed out because I lived in California at the time and wanted to go take a tour were they make the knives. Now that I live in Idaho I am thinking about making a trip up there this summer, and take a look around. I am always impressed to see how the knives are made, and the effort that goes into making the handles out of a peer peace of wood.
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If you want to buy butterfly knives then you want to take a look at 888knives they have a great selection of butterfly knives. When I first started my collection I was not sure who to really deal with, and of course I only had my local swap meet which were all China knock off’s. I told a story of a buddy of mine who went to buy butterfly knives, and he was not really up to date on what to look for or what questions to ask. So he ended up with a $600 dollar butterfly knife that was worth $25.00 at best. So make sure you’re getting a good deal when the guy is telling you that.
To go out and buy butterfly knives is not the smartest thing to do. I like to wait for a gun show or something like that; I always find good deals, and true collectors who have the good choices. I am not a big fan of broker knives either just because you’re not sure what you’re getting; only what someone is telling you. So unless you trust a broker to purchase your knives, try to do all the work your self. Plus I find it’s more fulfilling to go out, and find those hidden treasures. I use to buy butterfly knives from a broker for a little while and I got a few good ones but overall I missed going to the trade shows, and looking for them my self.
The one question I get a lot is are butterfly knives illegal, and yes they are for the most part but each state has its own laws so you want to make sure, and find out how they fill about someone carrying a butterfly knife. I have had run in with the law, and had a knife on me and they try and give me a hard time, but if your cool with them, and show them respect they usually will let you go with a warning. So again if your going to buy butterfly knives then make sure you ask the right questions, and you spend some time looking around for the best deal. I don’t want anyone to end up like my buddy Brain, and be out $600.00 for nothing. Please fill free to drop me a line and let me know your thoughts, and also tell me about your knife collection, I always like to here about other collectors out there.
