Smoky Mountain Knife Works
108,000 square feet of knives and gear · Free to walk through, museum displays throughout
Smoky Mountain Knife Works is a giant knife and outdoor showroom in Sevierville that bills itself as the world's largest knife showplace. It's part store and part museum, packed with knives of every kind, outdoor gear, kitchen tools and collectibles, plus museum-quality displays that make it worth a stop even if you don't plan to buy.
The store sits on Winfield Dunn Parkway (Highway 66), the main road into Sevierville from Interstate 40, so it's an easy first or last stop on a Smoky Mountain trip.
What you'll find inside
Knives of every kind
Pocketknives, hunting knives, kitchen cutlery, collector pieces and custom blades from a wide range of brands and makers. The store's motto says it all: "If it cuts, we carry it."
Outdoor gear
Browse camping, hunting and fishing gear, along with flashlights, tools and apparel for your next adventure in the Smokies.
Kitchen and cooking
Cooks will find chef's knives, cutlery sets, cooking gear and kitchen tools.
Collectibles and gifts
Swords, axes, display pieces and souvenirs make easy gifts for the outdoors lover or cook in your family.
Museum displays and the Relic Room
Much of the fun is simply looking around. Museum-quality cutlery memorabilia, historic artifacts and mounts are displayed throughout the showroom.
The Smoky Mountain Relic Room adds an impressive collection of fossils, gems, minerals, meteorites and even dinosaur bones, and many of the pieces are for sale. Interested in the craft itself? See our guide to knife making in the Smoky Mountains.
A bit of history
Smoky Mountain Knife Works got its start in the early 1970s, when its founders sold pocketknives out of their pickup trucks. The company officially began in 1978 and has since grown into the sprawling Sevierville showroom it is today.
Who it's for
Outdoor lovers
Hunters, campers and anglers can spend hours comparing knives and gear.
Collectors and curious browsers
Even if you're not shopping, the displays and Relic Room are fun to explore.
Gift shoppers
Planning a trip for Dad? It's a natural stop, and our Father's Day cabins make a great home base.
Tips for your visit
Give yourself time
The showroom is huge, so plan on more time than a quick shopping stop.
Save it for a rainy day
It's all indoors, which makes it a great option when the weather turns. See more rainy-day things to do.
Check travel rules
If you're flying home, look up airline rules for packing knives before you buy.
More to do nearby
Smoky Mountain Knife Works is close to the rest of Sevierville. Shop Tanger Outlets, take a cave tour at Forbidden Caverns or race go-karts at NASCAR SpeedPark, then grab dinner from our list of Sevierville restaurants. Driving in on Interstate 40? Stop at Buc-ee's in Sevierville, too. See more Sevierville shopping and Sevierville attractions.
Plan your visit
Frequently asked questions
Where is Smoky Mountain Knife Works?
At 2320 Winfield Dunn Parkway (Highway 66) in Sevierville, on the main route into town from Interstate 40.
Is Smoky Mountain Knife Works free to visit?
Yes. There's no admission to browse the showroom and museum displays.
What else does the store sell besides knives?
Outdoor and camping gear, kitchen tools, flashlights, apparel, collectibles and Relic Room pieces like fossils and gems.
Is it Smoky or Smokey Mountain Knife Works?
The store spells it Smoky Mountain Knife Works, though many people search for Smokey Mountain Knife Works. Both refer to the same Sevierville showroom.
Is Smoky Mountain Knife Works in Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg?
It's in Sevierville, a short drive from Pigeon Forge and a bit farther from Gatlinburg.
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