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How-To: Changing the position of a pocket clip

Changing the position of a pocket clip Many modern folders produced by Benchmade, Zero Tolerance, Kershaw and others provide multiple positions for the pocket clip, allowing either left- or r ...

FAQ: Can I change the position of the pocket clip on my folding knife?

Yes, if your knife is allows for it. Some (but not all) modern folding knives -- like those from Benchmade, Zero Tolerance, Spyderco, Kershaw and other makers -- accommodate more ...

FAQ: What's this 'FRN' handle material?

"FRN" (fiberglass-reinforced nylon), sometimes called "GFN" (glass-filled nylon), is a high-strength plastic especially well-suited to the handles of folding knives.Specifically, FRN is a nylon po ...

FAQ: My folding knife has a pocket clip, but I don't use it -- is it okay to remove it?

Yes. Removing the pocket clip -- like those found on folding knives from Benchmade, Zero Tolerance, Spyderco, Kershaw and other makers -- won't affect the function of the knife.Yo ...

Four Reasons to Always Carry a Pocket Knife

For those of us who carry pocket knives already, this article is pretty much a no brainer; but I have been asked many times why I carry a pocket knife and have been looked at like I was a seria ...

FAQ: Can I exchange my new knife's right-handed sheath for one that's left-handed?

Generally speaking, the sheaths that ship with most of the fixed-blade knives we offer are right-handed -- left-handed versions simply aren't available.Bark River is an exception to that rule.The ...

Thoughts on the First Great Eastern Pocket Knife

We just received this email from a customer. I love hearing this stuff! Great Eastern Cutlery makes fantastic knives.Hello from Southern Ontario Canada,I’ve just recently purchased my fir ...

3 Great Things About Hand-Forged Knives

3 Great Things About Hand-Forged Knives Heat, hammer, hands... is there anything as old-school as a hand-forged knife? Here at KnivesShipFree, we absolutely love blades born of the forge. H ...

How-To: Replacing Benchmade Griptilian Handle Scales

Replacing Benchmade Griptilian Handle Scales Note: According to Benchmade's warranty policy, "[The Benchmade Lifetime Warranty] does not cover...disassembly of any knife by any person other than ...

Will the black coating on my knife wear off?

You have been looking at beautiful knives and some of them have a black coating on the blade. Everyone wonders if the knife coating will come off with use.The short answer is, "Yes."Knife coati ...

FAQ: What are the advantages of multiple blades on a pocketknife?

Some folks insist that you only need one blade -- the right blade -- on a pocketknife. Most people, however, see the advantages of having at least two, or even more. Although the debate wi ...

Why Does Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives Carry Black Canvas Micarta

Ever wonder why all of Mike Stewart's knives have only Black Canvas Micarta. Now you know.

What's Happening at Bark River 10/21/15 Transcript

Check out the great selection of Aurora LT in CPM3VThursday, November 22 Bark River knives is doing a run of Black Jack 125s. Every single knife gets a stack of laser cut spacers in the front and ba ...

3 Ways to Customize Your Modern Folding Knife

3 Ways to Customize Your Modern Folding Knife The way we look at it, you own a knife the moment you buy it -- but it doesn't become your own until you've lived with it for a while. Over tim ...

Review: Great Eastern #54 Tidioute 'Big Moose'

(This article originally appeared on WoodsMonkey.com. Used with permission.) by Tom Lindsay There seems to be quite a demand for fixed-blade knives that mimic the one depicted by George Washin ...

New Benchmade 484 - Nakamura

The new Benchmade 484 Nakamura didn't impress me when I saw the initial photos. In fact, I didn't even order very many. When I went to SHOT, however, they put it in my hand and everyt ...

FAQ: Which is better -- a folding knife or a fixed blade?

We really can't answer that question -- either one may be right for you, and your choice will depend on a variety of factors. To help you with your decision, we'll give you some food for thought ...

FAQ: What's the perfect number of blades for a slipjoint pocketknife?

That's a great question, albeit one that opens a big can of worms. We'll be glad to share our opinions here, without presuming that we'll be able to settle the matter. Some folks are adamant tha ...

Northwoods Forest Jack Clip Point Gallery

Blue Linen Micarta Chestnut Jigged Bone Mammoth Ivory - NW28CL001 (Front) Mammoth Ivory - NW28CL001 (Back) Mammoth Ivory - NW28CL002 (Front) Mammoth Ivory - NW28CL002 ( ...

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This is the place to find answers to all of your knife-related questions. We add to this page periodically, by the way, and you can help -- if you have a question that isn't listed here, send it to u ...