Importing question?

[Qvar]

Firstly I just want to say that there is so much interesting reading in these threads, it's great.



Has anyone any clue (especially if there should be anyone from the UK) if customs allow the passing of folding knives into the UK? I'm asking because unfortuantly I have came across only a limited number of Syderco models in the UK compared to those that are on offer via US based websites.

I have checked the International dealer list on the Spyderco web site for a UK stockist, got in touch with them and I'm currently awaiting a reply but I would also be extremely interseted in finding out if anyone has had any dealings in the above matter.



The prices through the web seem so much lower when the dollars is converted to pounds too, even when VAT and Duty is added should customs allow passing.

[thalium]

yeh it is hard to get hold of spyderco over here i did manage to find a few sites though
http://www.heinnie.com/
http://www.edgar-brothers.co.uk/
you can fin local stockisks in the 2nd one
but the thing is customs would not allow u to bring any in as the restriction on knives in the uk and especcialy in ireland.
the sites i have listed do have some good dealers that can import though

[Qvar]

Thanks for the links thalium, it looks like I'm going to have to use a UK based company, although Heinnies seem to have a decent selection of knives but I notice they also seem to limit the blade choice on some of their knives. I'll maybe try to get in touch with them to see what they say.
Out of interest have you had any dealings with either of the places you mention? I assume you haven't as you didn't say although I was just curious in case you had heard any bad reports etc..

[thalium]

i am just hapy to help any brit stuck on where to find spyderco as it took me so long.
i have had good dealings with
Lakeside Shooting Services
3 Monkton House
Monkton Park
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3PE
01249 658192
winn-ho@monktonhouse.freeserve.co.uk

but you should try these they are a little closer to u

Country Sports
52 Drumadravey Raod
Knockroe
Irvinestown
Co Fermanagh
Northern Ireland
BT94 1LQ
028686 21788

Field & Stream
30 Killyman Street
Moy
Co Tyrone
Northern Ireland
BT71 7SJ
01868 789533

Joseph Bradell & Son Ltd
11 North Street
Belfast
N Ireland
BT1 1NA
01232 320525

Maryland Country Sports
286 Ballygowan Road
Crossnacreevy
Moneyreagh
Co Down
Northern Ireland
01232 448598
01232 448961

Maurice Allen
Kilturk South
Newtown Butler
Co Fermanagh
Northern Ireland
BT92 6FH
01365 738679

i got these from the edgar bros they are very good i have got a few thing from there