K A Swords is a US-based wholesaler which sells swords, knives, daggers, medieval/fantasy blades, axes, and related items to specialty retailers, resellers, and collectors from its base in the US. They are one of the top importers for knives and blades and offer products ranging from collectors’ items and historical replica swords, to knives which can be used for work, or are for martial arts. For wholesale purchases they offer attractive prices for both bulk and wholesale discounts and are backed by a guarantee.
About K A Swords
In the most basic sense, K A Swords supplies the below items to niche markets: knife collectors with popular culture interest, martial arts dealers, hobby shops, reenactment/costume suppliers. They have the following products on offer:
* Swords in the form of replicas of items from movies, historically accurate versions, and anime copies.
* Bladed items in Japanese style, medieval style and fantasy style.
* Knives with both everyday carry use, and those for military/tactical use.
* Axes, daggers, and throwing knives.
* Martial arts tools and equipment.
They are able to provide competitive prices for wholesalers, with prices decreasing further for orders that increase in quantity, they also offer a guarantee on purchases. All major credit cards are accepted. For those that are buying wholesale they either need to set up an account with K A Swords, or contact the business about their order minimums and prices. For a US based niche supplier, the wholesale business model is not out of the ordinary; however a business buying items for resale should research the prices and minimum order sizes.
Online Presence & Supplier Directory Listings
Their ability to run a successful e-commerce website is clearly evidenced by the easy manner with which their products can be browsed, and purchased, online. Listings on United States based wholesale directory sites such as Wholesale Central means that retailers can easily find a US supplier of knives and blades. Online listings of this type offer an inbound link to the company, and enable a web crawler to access the company; thus providing visitors to the site with a catalog for comparing specialized retailers in the blades, and collectibles markets (as well as offering a supplier for Amazon FBA sellers). Apart from the e-commerce website and multiple listing on various wholesale directory sites, their website is neither strongly marketed or advertised. Traffic is relatively low indicating that they maintain their niche focus.
Customer Reviews & Reputation Signals
Though there are few reviews for K A Swords it would appear to present a confused picture of the business.
* Reviews posted for the company on Pissed Consumer show the business receives an average of 3/5; there are good comments regarding the quality of knives sold by K A Swords,
however the negative reviews suggest issues with both customer service, and lack of helpfulness/communication from K A Swords support team. One reviewer commented about difficulty reaching the business, and problems with orders.
* ScamAdviser places the website kaswords.com as ‘very likely safe’; they offer SSL certification, a good website age and an acceptable reputation but do highlight that the site receives very low traffic and few user comments indicating “use caution online”.
Considering both the favorable review of their products on Pissed Consumer, and the fact that they are placed on Scam Adviser as ‘very likely safe’, and there are mentions that they have excellent quality knives, it is likely that they are a genuine business. It is the customer service and overall satisfaction of a sale, and perhaps the price, that requires further inspection and consideration before making a purchase.
Our Opinion
K A Swords fits into the niche of wholesale directory networks by offering unique items rarely found in other, larger wholesale stores that would be appropriate for collectors and hobbyists alike, as well as items for the enthusiast wanting an out-of-the-ordinary blade.
Considering the many years K A Swords has been in operation and the catalog they offer, they are a worthwhile consideration for small businesses to sell to niche customer groups, particularly those concerned with the historical or collectibles niche. However due to the conflicting customer reviews and the low level of marketing for their website, buyers should consider using caution, particularly for higher wholesale orders intended to be resold through Amazon FBA; success of FBA relies on effective delivery, and good customer support.
Questions regarding delivery time/cost, problems with items missing/broken during delivery, payment and delivery procedures, returns and customer support responsiveness, need to be well considered prior to spending any money. It is frequently noted that there are issues with delivery and stock levels so purchasing a sample of their products would be a wise choice before a bulk purchase. Though their products fit a specific niche, K A Swords is a niche specialist private seller who would be require more scrutiny before a purchasing transaction, rather than a well-tested large wholesaler.
About Supplier Central
Supplier Central is a leading worldwide B2B wholesaler directory and service which is intended to assist buyers of all sizes with the vetting, credibility, and trustworthiness of suppliers in the United States.
The business profiles displayed within it, like the one on Kaswords, are designed to present full business data, and assist with finding suitable suppliers and making purchasing decisions in niche markets such as knives, and blades (which also includes a search for wholesale Amazon suppliers). A link to Supplier Central is placed in here.
Final Words
K A Swords is a U.S. Based wholesaler of knives, swords and other collectibles. Though the company has existed for many years and maintains a good catalog, customers should look into their inconsistent customer service and limited online presence and profile.
These findings suggest that K A Swords’s service must be researched fully prior to a large wholesale order; especially if the items are intended to be sold on Amazon FBA which heavily depends on efficient shipping and solid customer service. It is recommended that small sample orders should be purchased first.
