The BCS and SYCO stores charge a flat $15 shipping rate. I believe the SRKW store charged $10 but he lost money on the last batch of large knives he mailed. Remember they add delivery confirmation which adds a couple bucks to the price. I can't remember if they insure them or not but that adds money as well. To keep the stores up and running with CC support they rely on paypal which adds more cost to them plus we cant forget the cost of packing materials.All in all I am not going to complian about $15 shipping (and handling).
And if you still have problems paying the $15 shipping look at it this way. Jerry could charge what his blades are REALLY worth which would double the cost of the knife. $450 for a GW with free shipping would not be a better deal. Careful what you wish for or you might just get it. JMHO