Smoky Mountain Knife Works

Smoky Mountain Knife Works is a 108,000-square-foot showroom in Sevierville, spread across three floors. It's part store and part museum, with thousands of knives, outdoor gear, kitchen tools, and collectibles, plus museum-quality displays that make it worth a stop even if you're not planning to buy.

Where is Smoky Mountain Knife Works?

The store sits on Winfield Dunn Parkway (Highway 66), about three miles south of Interstate 40 at Exit 407, on the way into Sevierville. Look for the big blue roof. It's an easy first or last stop on a Smoky Mountain trip, and a short drive from Pigeon Forge.

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.

Outdoor gear — camping, hunting, fishing, and survival gear, plus flashlights, tools, and apparel.

Kitchen section — a large area for cooks, with chef's knives, cutlery sets, and kitchen tools.

Collectibles and gifts — swords, axes, display pieces, and souvenirs that make easy gifts for the outdoors lover in your family.

The museum displays and relic room

Much of the fun at Smoky Mountain Knife Works is simply looking around. Historic knives, cutlery memorabilia, artifacts, and mounted wildlife are displayed throughout the store. The Smoky Mountain Relic Room adds 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 outgrew two buildings before moving into its current showroom in Sevierville.

Hours

Smoky Mountain Knife Works is open every day, with longer evening hours from May through December and earlier closing times from January through April. Hours can change, so check smkw.com or call before you go.

Tips for your visit

Give yourself time — with three floors to explore, most visitors spend at least an hour or two.

Plan for a rainy day — it's all indoors, so it's a great option when the weather turns. See more rainy day activities.

Shop for gifts — it's an easy place to find something for the hunter, camper, or cook in your family. Planning a trip for Dad? See our Father's Day cabins.

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, cool off at Soaky Mountain Waterpark in the summer, or race go-karts at NASCAR SpeedPark. Then grab dinner from our list of Sevierville restaurants. Driving in on Interstate 40? The Buc-ee's in Sevierville is nearby, too. See all things to do in Sevierville and Sevierville shopping.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Smoky Mountain Knife Works?

At 2320 Winfield Dunn Parkway in Sevierville, about three miles from Interstate 40 at Exit 407. Look for the big blue roof.

Is Smoky Mountain Knife Works free to visit?

Yes. There's no admission fee to browse the showroom and the museum displays.

How long should I spend there?

Plan on at least an hour or two to see all three floors.

What else does the store sell besides knives?

Outdoor and camping gear, kitchen tools, flashlights, apparel, collectibles, and items from the Smoky Mountain Relic Room, like fossils and gems.

Is it open year-round?

Yes. It's open daily, with shorter hours from January through April.