# Blade HQ

> Blade HQ is an online and brick-and-mortar knife retailer founded in 2003, offering thousands of pocket knives, tactical and outdoor blades, multitools, flashlights, and everyday-carry (EDC) gear from top brands like Benchmade, Spyderco, CRKT, Kershaw, and Microtech. Based in Utah with a second location in Marion, Virginia, the company is known for its enormous in-stock selection, Blade HQ Exclusives (limited-edition and collaboration knives made only for its customers), the Blade Club rewards program, and its long-running Knife Life content and video channels that have helped grow the modern EDC community.

- **Founded:** 2003
- **Headquarters:** Lehi, Utah, United States
- **Founders:** Mark Christensen (Founder / Owner)
- **Team size:** Approximately 55 employees (third-party estimates range 11-50+)
- **Products:** Pocket & EDC Knives, Tactical & Automatic Knives, Fixed Blades & Outdoor Gear, Multitools, Flashlights & Accessories, Blade HQ Exclusives
- **Notable:** Named to the Inc. 5000 list multiple times (No. 1584 in 2010, No. 1399 in 2011, No. 1873 in 2014), Grew from a startup with a small loan in 2003 to a national multichannel retailer with 13,000+ knives in stock, Expanded to a second storefront in Marion, Virginia in addition to its Utah location

## Products & services

- **Pocket & EDC Knives** — Thousands of folding and everyday-carry knives from brands including Benchmade, Spyderco, CRKT, Kershaw, and Victorinox.
- **Tactical & Automatic Knives** — Out-the-front (OTF), automatic, and spring-assisted knives from makers like Microtech, Protech, and Cold Steel.
- **Fixed Blades & Outdoor Gear** — Hunting, survival, camping, and outdoor knives plus related gear.
- **Multitools, Flashlights & Accessories** — Multitools, EDC flashlights, sharpeners, sheaths, apparel, and knife accessories.
- **Blade HQ Exclusives** — Limited-edition knives, custom colorways, sprint runs, and brand collaborations available only at Blade HQ.
- **Blade Club Rewards** — Customer loyalty and rewards program offering points and member perks.
- **Knife Life (blog & video)** — Editorial blog, buying guides, and YouTube reviews educating the EDC community.

## Achievements

- Named to the Inc. 5000 list multiple times (No. 1584 in 2010, No. 1399 in 2011, No. 1873 in 2014)
- Grew from a startup with a small loan in 2003 to a national multichannel retailer with 13,000+ knives in stock
- Expanded to a second storefront in Marion, Virginia in addition to its Utah location
- Launched Blade HQ Exclusives, a line of limited-edition and collaboration knives sold only through Blade HQ
- Built one of the most-followed knife-focused content channels in the EDC community

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Blade HQ continues to operate its Utah storefront (Pleasant Grove/Lehi area) alongside its Virginia location and online store.
- **2025-01** — Blade HQ Exclusives drops updated regularly with new sprint runs, custom colorways, and brand collaborations.

## Links

- Website: https://www.bladehq.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/bladehq
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/bladehq
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BladeHQ
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bladehq/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/bladehq
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bladehq

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Last updated: 2026-07-26