Authorized Dealer Program

Stock the Knives Your Customers Are Asking For.

Award-winning designs. Legendary Designer. Proven sell-through at retail.

40+ Authorized Dealers
Onboarded Since May '25
$75K+ Dealer Profit
Since May 2025
4,000+ Knives Sold
Last 3 Years
100% American Owned
Built in Kansas City
Our Commitment

A Lot of Brands Talk Dealer Commitment.
We Deliver.

No $10,000 minimum buys. No risk of getting stuck with models that don't sell. Just a program built to help you move inventory and protect your margins.

  • 01

    Great First Order Opportunity

    No order minimum to get started. Hit $2,000 and we cover shipping and include staff T-shirts. All invoices are Net 30.

  • 02

    National MAP Program

    Enforced minimum advertised pricing so your margins stay where they should — not in a race to the bottom.

  • 03

    Geo-Protection

    Your customer can't drive down the road and buy our knives from someone else. We protect your territory.

  • 04

    Sniper Swap™

    Our one-of-a-kind swap program ensures high-velocity sales. If a model isn't moving, we'll work with you to fix it.

  • 05

    First Choice on Drops

    Authorized Dealers get first crack at limited customized units the moment they come off the bench. Additional incentives available for buying-group dealers.

  • 06

    Sales Training

    Every onboarding includes a staff review and training conference, with the opportunity to have founder Lance Abernathy on the call to share the story behind every blade.

  • 07

    Full Merchandising Support

    Branded knife stands, video loops for your showroom, and Sniper T-shirts for your staff. We show up the way we want to be represented.

Real Results

Real Dealers. Real Money.

Sniper is on a heater. Knives are moving at the dealer level — and the receipts back it up.

National Retailer

Replaced Benchmade with Sniper for a $75,000 buy.

One of our dealers turned their Sniper inventory four times in a single year — then committed to replace Benchmade as their house brand for 2026.

Flagship Limited Edition

The BDH keeps closing sales.

Our British Death Head continues to draw eyes and customers to Sniper displays — closing sales on the spot and driving traffic to adjacent models. Limited remaining; ask your rep about current availability.

Your Dealer Kit

Everything You Need to Sell the Story.

Branded Knife Stands

Professional in-store displays that command shelf space and tell the Sniper story.

Showroom Video Loop

High-production brand video that runs continuously in your store — selling when you're helping another customer.

Staff T-Shirts

Branded Sniper apparel so your team looks the part when they're closing the sale.

Live Sales Training

Video conference for your staff — with founder Lance Abernathy on the call when scheduling allows. Either way, your team gets the full story.

Featured In

  • Blade Magazine
  • Discovery Channel
  • GearJunkie
  • Recoil Magazine
  • Knives Illustrated
  • GUNS Magazine
  • Everyday Carry
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Common Questions

Before You Apply.

Is there an order minimum?

There's no required minimum to get started. A $2,000 first order unlocks free shipping and staff T-shirts. Larger opening orders may unlock additional incentives we'll walk through during onboarding.

What are the payment terms?

All invoices are Net 30.

How is pricing protected?

We run a national MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) program that is actively enforced. You won't see your margins eroded by a competitor undercutting the price online.

How does geographic protection work?

Once you're onboarded, we limit dealer density in your trade area so your customers aren't cross-shopping Sniper at the shop next door. Specific terms are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

What if a model doesn't sell in my market?

That's what Sniper Swap™ is for. If a specific model isn't moving in your store, we'll work with you to rotate it for one that will.

Where are Sniper knives made?

Sniper Bladeworks is an American company headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, where every blade is designed by founder Lance Abernathy.

How long does the approval process take?

We review applications as quickly as we can — usually within a few business days. Once approved, onboarding typically takes one to two weeks depending on your territory and first-order timing.

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