About Sharp Things
Sharp Things was built around a simple idea: buying a great knife or piece of gear should be an experience, not just a transaction.
What began as a desire to bring Oklahoma City a better selection of premium knives, specialty cutlery, everyday carry gear, and hard-to-find products has grown into both a destination brick-and-mortar store and a nationwide online retailer. Today, SharpThings.com brings the experience and selection of our Oklahoma City store to customers across the country.
We have always believed there is a major difference between looking at a product on a screen and actually being able to put it in your hand. At our Oklahoma City retail store, customers can handle knives, compare different models, feel the action, look at blade finishes and handle materials, ask questions, and talk with people who genuinely know and enjoy the products we sell.
Whether you are searching for your first quality everyday-carry knife, adding another piece to an established collection, looking for a dependable working knife, or searching for a high-end production or custom piece, our goal is to help you find something you will be excited to own.
Our inventory ranges from practical everyday tools to some truly exceptional pieces. We carry folding knives, fixed blades, automatic knives, OTFs, traditional knives, kitchen cutlery, high-end production knives, limited editions, customs, flashlights, EDC gear, accessories, and much more. Our selection includes products from many of the most respected manufacturers and makers in the knife industry, along with unique pieces that you simply are not going to find in most big-box retail stores.
And Sharp Things is about more than knives.
Our Oklahoma City store carries a broad assortment of specialty gear, including personal-defense products such as pepper spray, batons, kubotans, defensive keychain products, canes, and other accessories. You can also find crossbows ranging from affordable pistol-style models to full-size high-performance crossbows capable of exceeding 400 feet per second, along with throwing knives, throwing stars, throwing axes, fantasy swords, battle axes, and other unique products.
Part of the fun of Sharp Things is simply exploring the store.
We have worked to create an environment where customers do not feel rushed. Come in, look around, ask questions, talk knives, compare products, or just spend some time hanging out. With comfortable areas around the store and multiple televisions throughout the showroom, Sharp Things is designed to feel less like a traditional retail counter and more like a place enthusiasts actually enjoy visiting.
The Sharp Things Difference
Our philosophy has always been centered around selection, knowledge, value, and customer service.
The knife industry is enormous, and specifications do not always tell the entire story. Two knives can look very similar on paper while feeling completely different in your hand. Blade geometry, action, lockup, ergonomics, weight, materials, manufacturing quality, and intended use all matter.
That is why our brick-and-mortar store remains such an important part of who we are.
Our customers have the opportunity to see products in person, compare them side-by-side, and get knowledgeable assistance from people who spend their days around knives and gear. We are enthusiasts ourselves, and we enjoy helping customers understand the differences between products rather than simply pointing toward the most expensive item in the case.
We want you to purchase the right product for you.
From Oklahoma City to Your Front Door
Of course, we also understand that most people in the country do not have a specialty knife store nearby—especially one that stocks the variety of brands, configurations, materials, colors, blade steels, and limited-production pieces that enthusiasts are searching for.
That is where SharpThings.com comes in.
Our online store allows customers throughout the United States to shop the same type of extensive inventory available through our Oklahoma City operation. Whether you already know the exact model number you are looking for or you simply want to browse and discover something new, our goal is to make SharpThings.com a destination for knife enthusiasts nationwide.
We understand that when you order something new, you want it quickly. That is why we place a strong emphasis on fast order processing and shipping. Orders received by 3:00 p.m. are generally shipped the same business day whenever possible, allowing us to get your purchase moving toward you without unnecessary delays.
Our online store is also designed around one of the same principles as our physical location: give customers the information they need to make an informed purchase. We work to provide detailed specifications, quality product photography, useful descriptions, and an extensive selection so customers can confidently shop from anywhere.
A Store Built for Knife People
Sharp Things started because we believed Oklahoma City deserved access to the kinds of knives and specialty products that were difficult—or sometimes impossible—to find in traditional retail stores.
That mission has not changed.
We continue to seek out premium production knives, innovative new designs, established manufacturers, emerging makers, hard-to-find configurations, limited releases, and high-end pieces that appeal to serious collectors while maintaining plenty of approachable options for someone buying their first quality knife.
You do not have to be a collector to walk into Sharp Things, and you certainly do not have to know everything about knives before you arrive. Some customers know the exact manufacturer, model, steel, and configuration they want before they walk through the door. Others simply tell us what they need a knife to do.
We enjoy helping both.
Brick-and-Mortar Service
There is still tremendous value in doing business face-to-face.
At our Oklahoma City store, you can physically hold a knife, open it, feel its action, compare its size and weight, inspect the materials, and determine whether it actually feels right in your hand.
Pair that experience with immediate assistance from one of our knife enthusiasts and you have something that simply cannot be duplicated by looking at a photograph online.
We believe knowledgeable customer service should complement the product—not pressure the customer. Our job is to answer questions, explain differences, share what we know, and help you make a decision you are comfortable with.
Sometimes that means helping someone choose between two $50 knives. Other times it means spending time with a serious collector considering a high-end custom piece.
Both customers deserve the same attention.
Nationwide Online Shopping
SharpThings.com extends that same philosophy beyond Oklahoma City.
We know there are knife enthusiasts throughout the country who may live hours away from a true specialty knife retailer. Our online store gives those customers access to a much broader selection without having to settle for whatever happens to be available locally.
We combine competitive pricing, extensive inventory, detailed product information, fast shipping, and real-world knife knowledge with the convenience of shopping online.
And unlike an online-only operation, there is a real store behind the website.
There are real people handling these products, helping customers, learning the new models, comparing steels and materials, watching new releases, and staying involved with the knife industry every day.
More Than a Knife Store
We are proud of what Sharp Things has grown into, but we still approach the business with the same enthusiasm that started it.
We like knives.
We like interesting gear.
We like discovering something new.
And we especially enjoy helping someone find that one product that makes them say, “That’s the one.”
Whether you are visiting us in Oklahoma City or shopping with us from across the country, our goal is the same: provide an outstanding selection of products, knowledgeable service, fair value, and an experience that keeps you coming back.
Sharp Things — Oklahoma City born. Nationwide at SharpThings.com.