Online knife store with mail-in sharpening

Home cooks, keen foodies, campers and gift buyers across Australia.

Margin on each knife and accessory sold, shipping charges, and a flat fee per knife sharpened by post.

• Product photography and descriptions
• Online selling and customer service
• Stock and order management
• Basic sharpening

• Rules on selling knives to under-18s and on online or postal sales differ by state, so check with the police or your state's licensing body
• Check couriers' and Australia Post's rules for sending knives and how to pack them safely
• Australian Consumer Law, including returns, refunds and accurate product claims
• Check whether your council allows a home-based business, and product liability insurance
• Competition from big online retailers, so a clear niche matters

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your stock, website, photography and insurance. These are estimates only, so plan your starting range carefully before buying.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $8,000, depending on your range, marketing and hours. That is revenue, not profit, and a clear niche matters against big online retailers.

Check rules on selling knives to under-18s and on online or postal sales with your state's police or licensing body. Also check Australia Post and courier rules, Australian Consumer Law, council rules for home businesses, and product liability insurance.