New look, friendly people and clean. I have and will spend hours in here just talking and playing with knives read more

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I've been going to the BladeRunner for a while. Always fair on price and they even order things they don't have in store ! Please visit so we won't have to go to Phoenix or order on line read more

Went in to have some knives sharpened and my wife has cut herself twice in two weeks. At that rate, using the slice to blood loss ratio calculator.... I'm two months away from cashing in that 600k life insurance policy. Sharp as hell and getting richer! My girlfriend loves Blade Runner! The cost to have them sharpened versus the overall life insurance and community property gains is silly. Win, win. To drop your wife and add your stunner? Just head down to your Blade Runner. Straight up life changing! Customer service was good too. read more

Blade Runner Knives - My wife's mangled hands. - Kitchen & Bath Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Came here on a Tuesday morning.The shop is well labelled and easy to spot on the corner of Prince and Fairview. The shop is clean and the walls are filled with axes, knives, and swords. I was greeted by the owner as soon as I walked in. I had an axe to grind, litterally not figuratively and he said it would be $10 done in 10 minutes. I was shocked at the fast service and took a seat after looking around at all the blades for sale. No sooner did I sit down when I was told my axe was ready. Wish I had come here sooner. There was an immediate improvement in my throwing. This is a pretty cool place for any blade you need sharpened, will definitely be back! read more

Good selection of all types of knives. Owner is very knowledgeable and friendly. Got an amazing knife and had a great time in the store.

Good selection of knives, new & used & collectors pieces. The owner had a very good knowledge of the knives, too. I was looking for something specific, Boy Scout knife from the 1920's, and he had the knife I wanted and the price was reasonable. It happened to be super convenient as I had seen a recommendation for the place, not knowing where it was located. We stopped for breakfast and when we came out we saw it as we were leaving. I had to buy something. I bought something new! read more

Wow! You really didn't read my post, I specifically stated TRADE. I did not smell like smoke as you falsely posted. Unbelievable that you lie about the review and about the people you interact with. I brought in two knives and was not obstructing your counter. You have a business and should should conduct yourself with professionalism and respect. I understand that you dont have to accept any trades but for you to blatantly lie is unbelievable. Nevertheless, I wish you the best with your business. read more

Amazing, quick, and personalized service. They are a great small business! I love small business! America is built on capitalism!

Nice place good selection and the guy running it can tell you just about everything about knives, I bought a cobra tech auto I'm very happy with, if you like folders he has a huge selection of pre 1950 available from someone that has a very big part of there collection on consignment with him now a very big variety read more

The person on duty was not comfortable working with the knife I brought in. Rather than attempt working on something he was not specifically trained for, he suggested I come back later, when a more knowledgeable person would be in. Thanks for being forthright and honest! read more

this store is a treasure, you won't find anywhere else. Bob is friendly and knowledgeable! The quality and craftsmanship of his products is top of the line, bar none! Great store, and you'll find knives, relics, and other treasures that you can't find anywhere else, even hard to find online. Store is a treasure trove! Everyone should discover... read more

Bad service. worse selection. Greasy blades. Sleazy troll behind the counter. Go anywhere else.

My husband and I recently went to this shop when we were in Tucson 2 weeks ago. I was greeted by the owner, Eric. He was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and down to earth. There was a wide variety knives including kitchen, hatchets, katanas, switchblades, etc. The prices were extremely fair and of good value. The store was clean and well lit. Everything was labeled and the displays were grouped by types. This is your one stop knife shop. They have everything you could want plus more. If they don't have it, they will get it for you. If I'm ever in the area again, I will definitely make a stop in. Recommended! read more

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Best knife shop in all of ARIZONA! Nice selection of top brands and prices of all levels. The thing that sets Blade Runner apart is they also sell knives made by local makers in Tucson. Blade Runner also offers sharpening services so it's a good place to stop, checkout what's new and get your blade touched up while you're there. read more

This place is an example of why supporting locally owned shops is so important. I went in on a Saturday at 10am to get some kitchen knives sharpened. It was a one-man operation, but the job was done in about 15 minutes. While I waited, the owner's awesome dog, Tikaani, kept me company. Tikaani has just joined the team after being rescued at a shelter two weeks to the day before my visit. The knives now have the best edge they've ever had, and all for $3.50 a blade. The quality, price, and awesome dog make me want to come back more often. read more

Blade Runner Knives - Tikaani keeps you company while you wait for knives to be sharpened. - Kitchen & Bath Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Why buy online? I did a couple times before visiting this shop i admit. This one man operation has the knives just as cheap and you can hold and flip the knives in your hand before you make a decision. Its very helpful to talk to somebody that shows you comparable knives before you dive in. The guy is a knife junkie and obviously loves his job. He also helps out Law Enforcement and Military. I was very impressed. I went in to sharpen my EDC and came out with a Very Sharp Blade and two more Knives. read more

Blade Runner Knives - One of the knives i picked up. Spyderco Tenacious - Kitchen & Bath Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This a wonderful shop with an extremely friendly and helpful owner. Sharpen while you wait. Does an excellent job and explains what he does and why. A find and a gem. Dog friendly. read more

I'm so lucky to have Blade Runner! Not trusting my Girl Scout knife sharpening skills, I brought my nice kitchen knives to Blade Runner. Now, they are sharper than when they were new! My knives will last me a long time thanks to the quality of Blade Runner care. read more

I teach knife fighting here in Tucson at KnifeFightingTucson.com and I say this is the best place to buy knives in Arizona. The owner is not only VERY knowledgeable, but is a real nice guy and this is the only place I will buy from. read more

Excellent place to shop and browse for high quality knives with a smiling face to help you every step of the way I love that it is a locally owned business and Eric is such a great guy he's more than a salesman he becomes a friend who wants more than money He wants you to come back again and again great brands great service and that special touch you won't get buying on the internet keep it local keep it sharp blade runner Knives. read more

I had these guy's sharpen a whole bunch of animal processing knives for the farm I work at & they did an excellent job. Saved us so much time on the grinding stone & honestly for $4 it's a no brainer if you can't afford diamond stones or a sharpening kit for different grinds. We were able to process the chickens, so easily, and didn't have to take a stone to anything to re-sharpen. I also buy my personal knives here. I like to support good local business like this. There is something to be said, about being able to walk in here, and get real advice about real knives. Knives are tools. I actually use my knives on a daily basis. I don't want a tool that won't work, or that's more for aesthetics, than form and function. These guys got Woodman's Pal's, Condor, and Cold Steel machetes on the shelves. You can walk in today & walk out with them. Fair prices too. I buy all my Morakaniv knives here, because their the same price that I would pay online, but I'm supproting a family run business in my community, by spending my money here. They carry Schrade, the good models, and Spyderco. If your in the market for a working knife or something for your collection (I'm guilty of it too), definitely check these guys out. They will take care of you. read more

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They did an excellent job of sharpening my knives. Have used them before and will not go anywhere else.

This is my to go place for getting my kitchen knives sharpened. After years of trying to use and master wet stones to sharpen my knives, this place does it right and very cheap. After they sharpen them I can usually go 5 months before having to have them re sharpened. read more

I got all my knives sharpened here and the owner was super cool and got 8 knives done in 20 minutes! Take your knives here and I promise you won't be sorry! Reasonably priced too. Just really friendly good people, great vibe. read more

Have your kitchen (and other) knives sharpened by a longtime chef! The owner (embarrassed I don't remember his name) was a chef in some of the most famous restaurants in New Orleans. He definitely knows knives. After retiring he moved to Tucson and purchased Blade runner. He was quick, expertly sharpened my knives, and charged a fair price. My knives have never been sharper! Will certainly use him again! read more

One of the last true knife stores in Arizona. Outstanding service with very reasonable prices. The owner has and outstanding knowledge of knives. And the prices beat most internet pricing on the knives I was interested in. Only $3 to get your knife sharpened like factory new! read more

This place is the real deal. The plague of knife shops is the inventory of cheaply-made junk ran by a guy that is more Rambo than expert... This is not that place. I noticed right away the collection of really good pieces that the untrained eye may not notice. There was a distinct lack of huge, bowie, serrated pieces of garbage that take up valuable counterspace. There were a number of collector pieces, but more than that, PRACTICAL pieces that I would actually use on a daily basis. I am an avid outdoorsman and a member of the military. I actually use my knives. They are tools and I treat them as such. I can honestly say that most of the stuff in this place I would carry without hesitation. Add to that, this guy really knows his stuff. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. His dog is also very friendly and enjoys a pet or two! Head on down to this place and give this man your business. He's a local vendor that works hard and has a passion for his craft and it shows. That is the kind of person I don't feel bad about parting with my money for. read more

This place is awesome friendly service you need a blade even if they don't have it in stock they will find it for you for a good price . And get it to you I'm a timely matter, they even helped me with adjustments with a knife I didn't even purchase from there . The best blade shop in the city hands down read more

The last real knife store in Arizona. The owner is very helpful and stocks practically every brand of knife available. Their prices are competitive with the big online stores, too! He'll sharpen any knife you throw at him (not literally please) and his sharpening is top notch. Support a local business, buy from Blade Runner! read more

This dude is awesome. I don't know where we gets inventory from because 99% of his knives are same price as amazon and eBay. He is extremely knowledgeable and can tell you pros and cons of different steel depending on what your using it for cooking, utility, tactical, swords, etc. Has sharpened all our home kitchen knives as well as prep knives and they have been better and sharper then when they were new. Has also sharpened all of my personal knives and 2 swords with nothing but perfection. read more

My Benchmade was stolen! I visited Blade Runner a few hours later for a replacement, and got a nicer version of the same model for less cash than the original. Eric, the new owner, struck me as a very friendly and knowledgeable person. Good knife stores are rare after the growth of the internet, but I'd rather pay the sales tax and get the superior service and satisfaction of helping a great guy make a living at what he loves. I looked online. I could have saved $4, and I would have had to wait by the mailbox for a week, hoping nobody steals the next one before I get to it, sacrificing my soul in the process. I feel that people who try out a product in a brick and mortar store, then order online to save a few dollars deserve to die alone and unloved. I'm not a collector, I don't buy a lot of knives. But if I need one, I'll buy it here. read more

I had never purchased a pocket knife for myself (with my previous EDC knife having been a hand-me-down), and even though I had done my homework I was a little intimidated about the prospect of actually going to a knife store. I was instantly put at ease by the friendly and knowledgeable salespeople, who could probably sense I was a bit out of my element and helped guide me towards a pocketknife that would fit my needs and my budget. Their selection is very impressive and the staff is top notch. My only very tiny little quibble with this otherwise outstanding store is it smelled faintly of old cigarettes, kind of like a Las Vegas casino. This is possibly due to an old tenant or their next-door neighbor in the strip mall where they are located, but it was a tiny bit unpleasant. That said, this should be overlooked - Blade Runner Knives is top quality and I'd recommend it to anyone looking to purchase just about any kind of knife. read more

Amazing service, great prices and very knowledgeable about all the products. Will definitely be coming back for more knives and to have them resharpened read more

Been doing business with BRK for years. Eric is always helpful and great to talk with. He has been able to grow this shop for all levels of knive collectors. read more

Got to visit the shop the other day and left with a great knife because the owners knowledge and passion for knives sold me. Feel great about the purchase. read more

We have an awesome German kitchen knife that is used daily, and of course, after a few years went dull. I walked right in, was greeted immediately, and given a quote for sharpening. It was done on the spot and in 10 minutes! While I was waiting I browsed the great collection of knives for sale while petting a St. Bernard that is just chilling in the shop. Now the knife is back to cutting everything and I will be using this place for all of my cutting needs. Oh, and the guy has a grandpa that was in the Navy - respect. read more

Amazing and fast service! And their hours have changed to Monday-Saturday 10-6!!!! read more

Blade Runner Knives - Got a new sign! - Kitchen & Bath Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is where I buy all my blades. The staff is friendly, they don't treat you like just another customer, they talk to you like people. I have had absolutely no problems with any service, or purchase, and if they don't have an item you are looking for, they have no problems ordering the item for you. Very friendly people, very clean store. read more

I come here to get my knives sharpened. Operated by the nicest, most genuine people. They seem to know what they're doing too!

One of my favourite knife shops! I drop in everytime I'm in Tucson and the customer service is fantastic. The owner is very knowledgeable, helpful and super friendly. I highly recommend Blade Runner Knives read more