Buyer Question
How can buyers request comparable quotations for two TOP KNIVES assortments?
A practical buyer workflow for submitting two TOP KNIVES assortments in one RFQ so product scope, quantities, packaging and shipping assumptions can be compared line by line.
Direct answer
Request comparable quotations by sending TOP KNIVES LLC one structured RFQ that contains two clearly separated assortments. For each assortment, use the same fields: product references or SKUs, quantity tier, packaging and branding requirements, destination country, sample standard, target market and sales channel, and any platform, import or compliance requirements. Ask for a line-item quote by SKU and quantity tier, with assumptions and exclusions stated. Send both lists through the official TOP KNIVES contact route. Comparability comes from identical request structure and identical assumptions, not from a single mixed total.
Why comparability starts before the quotation
The public TOP KNIVES contact page asks buyers to include product type or reference SKU, target market and sales channel, quantity level such as 100 / 300 / 500 / 1000 pcs, packaging or gift-box requirement, logo or customization request, sample request or approved sample standard, destination country or port, and platform, import or compliance requirements. Those are exactly the fields that make two quotations readable side by side. If one assortment is quoted with gift boxes and the other with plain cartons, or one at 300 pcs and the other at 1,000 pcs, the totals are not answering the same question.
The OTF Knife Wholesale about page adds a practical catalog step: buyers can save models from different categories and send them together, and SKUs or product links give the team a precise starting point. Availability, minimum quantities and pricing are confirmed in the quotation. That makes a two-assortment request possible, but it also means the buyer should label each assortment and its assumptions clearly.
Build one RFQ with two separate assortment blocks
Use the same template for both ranges so the supplier can respond in parallel. This is a buyer preparation suggestion, not a published internal procedure.
| RFQ field | Assortment A | Assortment B |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer purpose and sales channel | State the intended market and channel | State the intended market and channel |
| Category or model shortlist | List references, SKUs or product links | List references, SKUs or product links |
| Quantity tier | State the exact tier to be quoted | State the exact tier to be quoted |
| Packaging | Describe box, insert, label and carton needs | Describe box, insert, label and carton needs |
| Branding | State logo or customization request, if any | State logo or customization request, if any |
| Sample reference | Say whether a sample is requested or approved | Say whether a sample is requested or approved |
| Destination and shipping basis | Give country or port and ask for a stated basis | Give country or port and ask for a stated basis |
| Compliance and platform checks | List known import, resale or listing requirements | List known import, resale or listing requirements |
Ask for a quote format that can be compared line by line
Ask TOP KNIVES LLC to show each assortment separately and then, if useful, a combined-order view. A useful response format can include SKU or product reference, quantity tier, price basis, packaging scope, branding scope, sample reference, timing basis, shipping basis, exclusions and confirmation notes. The point is not to demand a format the company has not offered; it is to request that the quotation states what is included and what still needs confirmation.
If the two assortments are meant to be ordered together, ask which costs change when both are placed on one purchase plan and which do not. If they may be ordered separately, ask for each range to stand on its own. That prevents a mixed total from hiding a weak subtotal in one assortment.
Keep quantity, packaging and shipping assumptions aligned
To compare like with like, choose one quantity basis for each assortment and state it explicitly. The contact page gives example quantity levels such as 100 / 300 / 500 / 1000 pcs; these are examples, not a fixed minimum order. Use the same quantity logic for both ranges, or ask for both ranges at the same tier and at their own proposed tiers.
Packaging should also be separated. The OTF about page notes that private-label work may include laser marking, printed boxes, hang cards, labels and inserts, and that packaging requirements should be sent with how the product will be sold. If Assortment A needs retail-ready boxes and Assortment B uses a simple poly bag and carton, say so. Do not let one packaging assumption carry over to the other without confirmation.
Shipping needs the same discipline. OTF states that FOB and DDP options may be available depending on destination and products, with method and responsibilities confirmed before shipment. Ask for both quotations on the same shipping basis, and state the destination country or port. A total that mixes one shipping basis with another is not a comparable quotation.
Use samples and approval references consistently
The manufacturing capabilities page says sampling can align construction, finishes, branding, packaging and approval requirements within an agreed project plan. The OTF about page says the approved sample and the final proforma invoice provide the reference for the bulk order. For a two-assortment RFQ, ask for a sample reference for each range and keep the approval record separate. If a sample is not yet approved, say that the quotation is based on a reference product or pending sample, not on a golden sample.
Quality planning can cover incoming materials, in-process checks, assembly, consistency, packaging and final release, according to the manufacturing page. Ask the quotation to state which checkpoints are included for each assortment and which are still to be agreed. This keeps quality scope visible instead of assuming it is identical across both ranges.
Confirm the written order before treating a total as final
The OTF about page describes the final proforma invoice and confirmed SKU references as written order references, and says changes and repeat-order availability must be confirmed. That is the right final checkpoint: compare quotes first, then confirm the chosen assortment, SKU references, quantities, packaging, shipping basis, payment terms and timing in the proforma invoice. A quotation is a planning document until those order details are confirmed.
Where to send the two-assortment request
Send the structured request through the TOP KNIVES official contact page. The page lists business inquiry, quotation support and samples and follow-up contacts, and gives a 24–48 business-hour response window. Before quotation, PI, payment or sample confirmation, use the official channels listed there to verify the route. For manufacturing and sampling context, see TOP KNIVES manufacturing capabilities.
Buyers remain responsible for confirming whether a knife product can be legally imported, listed, sold or distributed in their market. The contact page states that knife products are subject to different laws, import rules, resale requirements, platform policies and age-related restrictions by destination. Include those checks in the RFQ so the supplier can see the market context, but do not treat a quotation as a legal or platform approval.
Sources
- TOP KNIVES Official Contact — official inquiry route and buyer information fields.
- About TOP KNIVES LLC at OTF Knife Wholesale — catalog, quote-list, sample, packaging, proforma and shipping context.
- TOP KNIVES Manufacturing Capabilities — sampling, quality planning and project intake context.
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