At Howling Dog EDC, we want you to be completely confident in your purchase. We inspect every item before it leaves our shop, but if something isn’t right, we’re here to help.
30-Day Return Policy
Most new, unused items may be returned within 30 days of delivery for a refund or exchange.
To qualify for a return, your item must:
- Be unused and in original condition
- Include all original packaging, accessories, paperwork, and promotional items
- Show no signs of carry, cutting, sharpening, modification, or disassembly
- Be returned with proof of purchase
- Custom or one-of-a-kind knives may be subject to 10% restocking fee
Once your return is received and inspected, we’ll notify you of the status of your refund or exchange.
Items That Cannot Be Returned
The following items are considered final sale and are not eligible for return:
- Limited edition items unless defective
- Special order products
- Engraved or otherwise personalized products
- Knife sharpening services
- Gift cards
- Items showing signs of use, sharpening, carry, or modification
Defective or Incorrect Items
If you receive the wrong item or believe your product has a manufacturing defect, please contact us within 7 days of delivery.
We’ll work with you to determine the best solution, which may include:
Replacement
Exchange
Refund
Manufacturer warranty assistance
Please do not return defective merchandise without contacting us first, as many manufacturers have specific warranty procedures that may provide the fastest resolution.
Return Shipping
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped diIf the return is due to:
Our Error
Incorrect item shipped
Shipping damage
Confirmed manufacturing defect
We will provide a prepaid return shipping label whenever applicable.
Customer Preference
Ordered the wrong item
Changed your mind
Item wasn’t what you expected
The customer is responsible for return shipping costs.
Original shipping charges are non-refundable unless the return is the result of our error.
Refunds
Approved refunds are issued back to the original payment method.
Please allow:
- 1–3 business days for inspection after delivery
- 3–7 business days for your financial institution to process the refund
Shipping charges are non-refundable unless the return is due to our mistake.
Packaging Your Return
To help ensure your return arrives safely:
- Secure the knife in its original packaging.
- Place the original packaging inside a sturdy shipping box.
- Do not apply shipping labels directly to the manufacturer’s box.
- Include your order number and contact information inside the package.
Customers are responsible for any damage that occurs due to insufficient packaging.
Start a Return
To begin a return, please contact us before shipping your item.
Please include:
Order Number
Full Name
Email Address
Reason for the Return
Photos (if applicable)
We’ll provide return instructions and help get everything taken care of as quickly as possible.
Our Promise
We’re knife people first and business owners second. Our goal is simple: treat every customer the way we’d want to be treated.
If something isn’t right, reach out. We’ll always do our best to make it right and keep you confident in shopping with Howling Dog EDC.
