Grand Prairie Knives/gpknives.com

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I made the mistake of ordering a knife from an online bookseller. The knife had a problem and had to be returned; it also looked like it had previously been sold. I wasn't going to take a second chance so I started researching online knife retailers. By chance I went to the gpknive.com website and happened to click on the "About Us" and lucky me finds out they are about a 45 minute drive away. I will admit that this is the first "real" knife shop I have ever been too. This place is clean, orderly, organized and I would say 75% of the merchandise is knives, the other 25% sharpening supplies, some paracord, packs etc. and some nice flashlights (nice ones such as Surefire). They have LOTS of knives. I have never gazed at so many in one spot.

Anyway, the website does list inventory and it was spot on. I had a small list when I walked in. An ESEE knife, pouch, molle rig, some bright orange paracord, one of the ESSE arrowheads. It was all listed in stock and when I got to the store they had it. I returned a few days later and bought a Becker BK2 and a KA-BAR folder. I should have called them first to make sure they had it but didn't. Sure enough they had it.

I don't think any of the three knives I purchased were display models. They grabbed a new unopened box and inspected each one. They operated the cheap inexpensive KA-BAR folder to make sure it was O.K.. The same salesperson helped me both times, can't remember his name.

Can't comment about the service they provide for online sales because I won't be placing online orders with them!! I have no problem driving 45m to Troy, IL.

Jon
 
I live about 2 1/2 hours south of GP knives and it is WELL worth the drive. I love going there. The last time I was there they were adding on to their building. Do they have all that done yet?
 
I've ordered from them online before, 100% satisfied. Thanks to your post, I'll be stopping at their store on my next trip through Illinois.
 
Don't know if they added onto the bldg. or not. Looked like basically two large rooms. I was so excited & focused on all the knives I wouldn't have noticed if Elvis was inside the building!!!

Jon
 
I've gotten good service from them before. Good people. Great for you, bad for your finances when you have a shop close by. I've got four knife stores near me, if a certain center in DC had a store front, I'd be broke. They are the closest to my work. The other three, I'm lucky in that they are 2-3 hrs drive away.
 
I ordered online from the a few times and will again. The shipping was fast and I am pleased with the transaction. They are on my short list as far as service online.
 
I live about 45 min the other way from GPK, They have finished adding on, but I think it's mostly a warehouse. I love that place, good service, competitive pricing, good gear
 
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