I'd like to nominate Jamie at Grand Prairie Knives. In one word, this place operates with "INTEGRITY".
This being my first experience with them, mine was a time sensitive issue because the Benchmark I sought will be presented as a welcome home present to my nephew who is returning home from a tour of duty in Iraq. In my family we do honor our troops so this is a pretty emotional experience. It was vitally important to me that this BM be first quality, and get here on time.
In my experience Jamie was responsive to my initial inquiries. After that, within just a few hours of my submitting my Order to GP, I got an email back with Tracking details. That night I checked and the Benchmade was already at the shipping hub out there. Simply unbelievably fine service, in a situation where it was simply - in my mind - too important to mess up or somehow learn the item I ordered is on back-order for 3 weeks.
I could go on, but the only word that really applies is "Integrity" at GP Knives. If they say they have it in stock their word is gold. It is the first run quality they promise. And they get it out the door to you right away. Not to mention about the best prices around.
Jamie and Grand Prairie, thank you for helping my family honor a returning soldier with the one thing besides a home cooked meal that he really wanted.