The core finding of this study is that a hierarchy exists between two knowledge strategy typologies, where consistent portfolios of operational knowledge strategies can support a grand knowledge strategy. Each typology was classified based on underlying knowledge strategy dimensions, and the two typologies were compared on those dimensions. The ideal relationships between typologies were compared to relationships found in eight case studies, with a high degree of congruence between the theoretical ideals and empirical findings. In examining the relationships between the two typologies, both conceptually and through case studies, the hierarchy and portfolios became apparent.