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    L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives(Post)

    You may not know L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives, but you should.In our effort to bring you the best in the industry, we are excited to offer L.T. Wright's excellent knivesLT and his friend Dan f ...

    Bark River Knives: Bravo 1.5(Post)

    We asked Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives about the Bravo 1.5 and this is what he saidThe Bravo 1.5 is nothing more than our Bravo-1 with a longer blade. We had a lot of requests over the last few ...

    FAQ: "Are Chris Reeve Knives worth the Money?"(Post)

    Question: "Are Chris Reeve Knives worth the Money?" As a daily carrier of a Chris Reeve Mnandi, I may be slightly biased, so bear with me. Now, depending on your budget, Chris Reeve Knives a ...

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

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

    FAQ: How Do I Maintain My Carbon Steel Knives?(Post)

    With the popularity of traditional and custom knives (like  Great Eastern Cutlery, Northwoods Knives, Bark River Knives, Fiddleback Forge, etc), we are asked all the time, ...

    Bark River Knives: Ghost II Karambit(Post)

    We asked Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives about their new Ghost II. The new Ghost II Karambit was designed for Bark River Knives by Scott Horn of Airborn Knives. Scott is an ex- Ranger and has a l ...

    When Good Edges Go Bad(Post)

    When good edges go bad For the true knife lover, there's an almost indescribable thrill that comes with using a sharp blade. A keen edge glides effortlessly through the work, responding as mu ...

    Bark River Knives: Little Creek as an EDC(Post)

    Our regular Saturday-morning ritual includes a bit of woods-walking. Sometimes, unfortunately, it's just a brief stroll; other days we're lucky to get back by noon.As much as we like our folders and ...

    FAQ: Which are the better kitchen knives -- German or Japanese?(Post)

    We get this question a lot, and we'll admit to being a little surprised at how often we're asked to pick one type of kitchen knife over the other. Like many things in life, there is no ...

    Real Knife People Use Real Kitchen Knives(Post)

    My name is Derrick Bohn, and I'm a knife guy.By now you've seen my videos. You've read my newsletters. You know that I'm a fan of edged tools -- I have been all my life. And if you spend any time on ...

    FAQ: "What angle should I sharpen my kitchen knife?"(Post)

    Question: "What angle should I sharpen my kitchen knife?"The simple answer to this question is this: European Knives - Tough & Durable: Built like tanks, most European knives have thick homogen ...

    Bark River Knives: Kalahari(Post)

    I asked Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives about the KalahariThe Kalahari is brand new model for Bark River Knives. It uses a handle Mike Stewart really likes. It is contoured with Bark River’s class ...

    FAQ: Which is better -- a plain edge or a serrated edge?(Post)

    Fortunately, there's an easy answer to this question:  It depends. There are lots of opinions on this subject, so it depends on whom you ask. The answer also varies depending on what a kn ...

    FAQ: What's a "working edge"?(Post)

    If you sharpen your own knives, you're a step ahead of most people. If you don't, it's time you learned -- there's plenty of information right here on KnivesShipFree, like our Knife Sharpenin ...

    ​What's the best place to buy Kershaw knives?(Post)

    Of course, the best place to buy your next Kershaw knife is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We have a wide selection of Kershaw models, including lots of hard-to-find models. We ...

    ​Kids & knives: The right thing, the right way(Post)

    Kids & knives: The right thing, the right way As knife enthusiasts, there's perhaps nothing as satisfying as sharing our passion with the young people in our lives. That's not as easy ...

    3 Good Reasons to Sharpen Your Own Knives(Post)

    3 Good Reasons to Sharpen Your Own Knives A sharp knife is more effective, more efficient and safer. No edge lasts forever, of course, and we find no joy in using a knife that's about as sharp a ...

    3 Kitchen Knives Everyone Should Own(Post)

    3 Kitchen Knives Everyone Should Own Like most experts in kitchen cutlery, we believe that everyone needs three basic kitchen knives. 1. Chef's knife. This is the most important knife in ...

    Bark River Knives: Bushcrafter(Post)

    We asked Mike Stewart about the Bark River Knives Bushcrafter, and this is what he said.The Bushcrafter was designed to be a dedicated task knife. It was designed for bushcraft, or wilderness l ...

    What's the best place to buy kitchen knives?(Post)

    The best place to buy your kitchen knives is KnivesShipFree. Here's why: We stock a wide selection of fine kitchen knives from 'makers like Bark River, Murray Carter, Ken Onion, Henckels ...