South Carolina Knife Collectors Club
South Carolina's Premier Pocket Knife Collectors Club
Trading, collecting, and preserving the heritage of fine American cutlery since 1974. Monthly meetings in Greer, an annual knife show, and a members-only club knife every year.
WHO WE ARE
A 50-Year Legacy of Pocket Knife Collecting in the Palmetto State
The Palmetto Cutlery Club was founded in July 1974 by twelve upstate South Carolina collectors who shared a passion for fine pocket knives, ethical trading, and the craftsmanship behind every blade. Half a century later, the club is still going strong — and still meeting on the first Tuesday of every month in Greer, SC.
We exist to promote ethical knife collecting, combat fraud and counterfeiting in the hobby, and pass the craft on to the next generation of collectors. Whether you collect Case XX, Queen, Buck, Boker, Bulldog, or custom hand-made folders, you have a seat at our table.
- Founded 1974, incorporated in South Carolina 1979
- First Tuesday of every month, 7:00 PM, Greer Tennis Club
- Annual club knife issued to members since 1976
- Annual Palmetto Knife Show — collectors, dealers, and makers
- Monthly newsletter and a members-only classified ads board
WHAT WE DO
Four Reasons Collectors Join the Palmetto Cutlery Club
From monthly meetings and a yearly club knife to a full knife show and ongoing education, membership in the Palmetto Cutlery Club gives you more than a hobby — it gives you a community.
Trade, buy, sell, and learn at the Greer Tennis Club on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. Members and guests welcome.
Our flagship event brings collectors, dealers, and makers from across the southeast to upstate South Carolina for a weekend of pocket knife heaven.
Since 1976, every member can purchase one limited-issue Palmetto Cutlery Club knife each year — many produced by Case, Queen, Bulldog, and other top makers.
From tang stamp dating to brand identification and appraisal, our guides help collectors at every level make smarter, more informed decisions.
ETHICS FIRST
What "Palmetto Cutlery Club" Means
The Palmetto Cutlery Club is named for South Carolina — the Palmetto State — and our original 1976 club logo featured the palmetto tree flanked by two pocket knives. That mark still represents us today.
But the name carries a deeper commitment. From day one our members have pledged to uphold the highest ethical standards in trading, to combat fraud and counterfeiting, and to share accurate knowledge with new collectors. In a hobby where reproductions and misrepresented knives are common, that promise matters.
WHO WE HELP
Who Belongs at the Palmetto Cutlery Club
Our members come from every corner of the knife world — from first-time collectors to long-time dealers, from traditional pocket knife enthusiasts to custom-knife buyers.
Just starting out? Our members will help you avoid fakes, learn brand history, and find your first great knives. Free knowledge, no sales pressure.
Network with serious collectors across upstate SC and the southeast. Monthly meetings and our annual show are perfect for both buying and selling.
Several of our members are SCAK-affiliated knife makers. Members get a built-in audience and direct feedback from active collectors.
Catalog your collection, find rare patterns, and trade with knowledgeable members who understand value, condition, and provenance.
THE NUMBERS
50+ Years and Still Growing
1974
Founded in Greer, South Carolina
50+
Annual Club Knives Issued Since 1976
1st Tue
Monthly Meeting — Greer Tennis Club
$10
Annual Membership Dues
Ready to Join the Palmetto Cutlery Club?
Membership is $10/year. You get the monthly newsletter, the right to purchase that year’s club knife, access to our member classified ads, and an open seat at every monthly meeting.
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