Online knife and cutlery store

Home cooks, gift buyers, cooking enthusiasts and some small cafes and caterers buying tools.

You earn the margin between wholesale and retail prices. Add-ons like gift sets, knife rolls and sharpening accessories raise the average order.

• Knowing knives and kitchen tools
• Product photos and writing
• Packing and posting orders on time

• Knife sale laws differ by state and territory, including age limits and banned knife types. Check with your state authorities
• Check carrier and Australia Post rules for sending knives, and how you will verify the buyer's age
• Australian Consumer Law covers refunds and product faults, so write clear return policies
• Register for GST once turnover reaches the threshold
• Check council rules if you store stock at home

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how much stock you hold and whether suppliers send orders directly. Good photos and product guides may add to your setup costs.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your range, pricing and how many customers you attract. This is revenue before costs, and it assumes at least about 10 hours a week.

Check your state and territory knife sale laws, including age limits and banned knife types. Also check carrier and Australia Post rules for sending knives, how you will verify buyer age, and Australian Consumer Law for returns.