How's Howes ?

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How's Howes ?

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I've been sticking with the same few sites to order my knives for the last couple years and overall I have been pretty happy with them. But I hear different site names mentioned here on the forum where people are ordering their Spydercos from and I'd like to try ordering from some of them.

So how is "Howes Knife Shop" ? How is their reputation ? Is their customer service decent ? Their prices seem pretty good and I have heard them mentioned more than once here before.

Just looking for some info and past experiences.
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My experiences (very few) with Howe's have been great. Not to mention he always has free shipping, regardless of order value.
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I've ordered several times from Howes. Customer service is among the best you'll get.
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They are first-class people to work with. I started ordering stuff from their shop last year, and I've spoken on the phone with Jim a couple of times while trying to locate some of those elusive new releases. I really enjoy, and will continue doing business as long as their doors are open.
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Excellent. I am very happy to hear all of the positive feedback concerning Howes Knife Shop. It's always good to branch out and try different sites to order my prized possessions (ie : Spydercos).
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First Class shop!!! Great service!! Jim is very nice to deal with!
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Howes Knife Shop is a great place to shop for sure, I've had no problems from them and I continue to shop at their site.
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I've always been please with Jim at Howes. Great service and good communication. I would not hesitate to buy from them again. If fact, I think I still have some stuff on pre order.
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I also will vouch for the Howes. 100% spot on always. Incredibly nice people to deal with. All my Maxpedition murse gear and my ESEE knives come from them!

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Howes is great. I always look there first when I am interested in a new Spydie.
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I've only placed one order with Howe's but would not hesitate to use them again. I had a question prior to purchasing and received a reply to my email in minutes.
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In my experience, they are very fast shippers. Received my shipping notice less than half an hour after ordering. Ordered several times from them and everything went like clockwork. Will certainly order again from them if I find an offer I like.
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3 words "best, customer, service"
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I concur. Jim provides outstanding service.

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I can vouch for Howe's. Great folks.
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Excellent, plus the free shipping doesn't hurt either. :)
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Howe's is great. Fast free shipping. Great prices and selection.
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just ordered my fourth item from Howes (Manix 2 XL for $89.99!!) never had any problems, Howes and Cutleryshoppe are my two main places for Spydercos.
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Totally positive experiences--including just getting a new G-10 Manbug from them. Fair prices and fast, free shipping.
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Never had a problem with the orders I have placed. Even paid a little more (IE-sales tax) just because I could get it sooner because he is in-state.
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