Pictured left to right: Jim Durian, CEO, Choose Marshall; Patty Williams, Choose Marshall; Kimber Thompson, Choose Marshall; Todd McLane, Pastor Olivet Faith Assembly of God; MAEDA Board Member Jack Reed, Sturgis Bank; Tibor Sabo; Knife Cave Owners Randy and Misty Jones with Zoey Jones; Jason Norton; Chamber Ambassador Dora Presecan, Spartan Podiatry; Heather Bernaiche, Housley Peters Law Office; James Holmes, Marine Vet; Chamber Ambassador Jenna Hurd-Begg, VantagePointe Financial Group; Chamber Ambassador Carl Gibson, Heritage Commons Senior Center; Kierith Kurth, Choose Marshall; Chamber Ambassador Diane Peters, Housley Peters Law Office.
The Marshall Area Economic Development Alliance (MAEDA)/Choose Marshall held a New Chamber Member Ribbon Cutting Presentation to welcome The Knife Cave.
In 2017, Randy Jones purchased the Knife Cave from its previous owner. He recently moved the business from downtown Marshall to the newly renovated and much larger space in the Redfield Plaza. Jones passionately stated, “We wanted to keep the business here in Marshall and serve this community that we love!” Customers will find a wide variety of knives, axes, backpacks, scissors, tactical gear, personal protection items and kitchen cutlery with name brands such as KA-BAR, Tops, Bark River, Chicago Cutlery, Red Rock, and Victorinox. He also takes special orders.
The store also offers sharpening services for knives and Frag Out Flavor, a line of quality spice blends and BBQ rubs. The Knife Cave of Marshall is the flagship store, but he hopes to open two more stores in Lexington, Kentucky and Hulett, Wyoming.
As a veteran, one of Jones’ missions is to support other veteran-owned businesses and offer outreach and ministry to fellow veterans, first responders and military personnel. Jones stated, “We shared the same sand, and we share many of the same stories. I want to offer fellowship and a place to be heard for fellow vets.” Jones strongly believes in giving back to those who serve. He added, “Because we are a veteran-owned company, we offer a 10 percent discount to our military, vets, and first responders. Ask about our new VET’s Coffee when you stop in.”
Jones strives to offer top of the line merchandise to his customers. He commented, “We are here to listen to our customers. If there is something we can incorporate into our business, let us know. We intend to stay within the guidelines of who we are, but customers are our best educators.”
The Knife Cave is located at 105 Redfield Plaza in Marshall. It is open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am – 2pm. Contact the Knife Cave at 269-425-2783 and visit tkcmmi.com or facebook.com/theknifecavemarshallmi.
For more information about Choose Marshall Chamber services, call 269-781-5163 or visit choosemarshall.com.