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FAQ: "What is stainless steel?"(Post)
Question: "What is stainless steel?" Steel that contains at least 11.5% free chromium content is considered stainless steel. Chromium is an alloying element specifically added to steel increase ...
FAQ: Can stainless steel rust?(Post)In short, yes -- most any steel, under the right conditions and if truly neglected, can oxidize (rust).What we call "stainless steel" is no exception.Think of stainless steel as rust-resistant, not r ...
FAQ: "What is the best blade steel?"(Post)Question: "What is the best blade steel?" With so many aspects of a steel's performance dependent on subjective and personal preferences, this question is going to be difficult to answer fully.
Will the black coating on my knife wear off?(Post)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: 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, ...
FAQ: "What is tool steel?"(Post)Question: "What is tool steel?" Tool steel is a term that refers to high carbon alloys that are optimal for use in tools, particularly where a high edge retention, resistance to abrasion and de ...
How-To: Modifying a coated knife to strike a firesteel(Post)Modifying a coated knife to strike a firesteel A firesteel requires a sharp striker. It's possible to use your knife’s blade to make sparks fly, of course, but that can create a dull spot ...
Quick-reference guide: Know your knife steels(Post)The products in the KnivesShipFree inventory represent dozens of different steels -- stainless steels and carbon steels, tool steels and "super" steels -- and we know that can be a bit overwhelmin ...
FAQ: What is Damascus steel?(Post)We could write an entire book on Damascus steel and still not be fair to the topic, either historically or technically. At the risk of over-simplifying a complicated subject, we'll do our best to kee ...
FAQ: Which is better for kids—a fixed blade or a folder?(Post)Truth? A fixed blade. I tell that to countless parents every month, and every month those same parents pick up a folding knife for their kids instead.Fixed blades don’t ever fold on your fingers. Fix ...
FAQ: What are the advantages of multiple blades on a pocketknife?(Post)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 ...
Poetry in Steel: Bark River's Camp & Trail(Post)The other day, we were listening to a radio interview with one of our favorite celebrities as he traced the strange and circuitous path that led to his current fame. (We're not going to name him, but ...
FAQ: What's the purpose of a 'sharpening steel'? How often should I use it?(Post)A "sharpening steel" (more accurately, "honing steel") is used to realign the very fine "micro edge" of a kitchen knife. Gently drawing the blade across the rod at a shallow angle realigns the edge ...
FAQ: What's the perfect number of blades for a slipjoint pocketknife?(Post)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 ...
3 Great Things About Hand-Forged Knives(Post)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 ...
What's the best place to buy Spartan Blades?(Post)The best place to buy Spartan Blades is KnivesShipFree, of course, and here's why: We stock a wide selection of knives from Spartan Blades, both fixed blades and folders, including har ...
FAQ: Which is better -- a folding knife or a fixed blade?(Post)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: Can I exchange my new knife's right-handed sheath for one that's left-handed?(Post)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 ...
FAQ: Is there a folding knife that's as strong as a fixed blade?(Post)In a word: No. There's no such think as a folding knife with a locking mechanism that makes it the equivalent of a fixed blade. It just doesn't exist. You should never subject a folding kni ...
FAQ: What's the best way to keep my knife from rusting?(Post)That's an easy one: Use your knife and stop worrying about it.Seriously.Yes, all steels can rust -- even stainless steel. But if you're actually using your knife, taking it out of your pock ...
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Spyderco
Spyderco: Police Model - Blackout - Stainless Steel Handle - VG-10 - Black TiCN Coating
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Benchmade Knife Company
Benchmade Knives: 112SBK-BLK - H2O Fixed Blade - Black Coated N680 Steel - Serrated
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Spartan Blades
Spartan Blades: George Raider Dagger - SK5 Carbon Steel - Black Powdercoat
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Begg Knives
Begg Knives: Bolo Fixed Blade - AUS-10 Stainless Steel - Black PVD Two-Tone Finish
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Spartan Blades
Spartan Blades: Harsey Fighter - 1095 CV - Black Powder Coat Finish
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Spyderco
Spyderco: Temperance Trainer Fixed Blade - Red FRN - 420J2 Stainless Steel - FB05TRD
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Spartan Blades
Spartan Blades: Spartan-Harsey Nessmuk - 1095 CV - Black Powder Coat Finish
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Spartan Blades
Spartan Blades: Machai - Black Canvas Micarta - 1095 CV - Black Powder Coat Finish
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Spartan Blades
Spartan Blades: Damysus - Black Canvas Micarta - 1095 CV - Black Powder Coat Finish
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Spartan Blades
Spartan Blades: Machai - Green Canvas Micarta - 1095 CV - Black Powder Coat Finish
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RoseCraft Blades
RoseCraft Blades: F3 Fixed Blade - Green Linen Micarta - White Liners - 1095 Carbon Steel - Black Powdercoat
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Spartan Blades
Spartan Blades: Harsey Kukri - 1095 Cro-Van - Black Powder Coat Finish
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Bradshaw Blades
Bradshaw Blades: Biddie - Blacksite Carbon Fiber - D2 Tool Steel - BB22DL004
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Bradshaw Blades
Bradshaw Blades: Classic Hunter - Burlap Micarta - 1095 Carbon Steel - BB12LJ004
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Bradshaw Blades
Bradshaw Blades: UCUT - Natural / Green Canvas Micarta - D2 Tool Steel - BB22DL005
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Bradshaw Blades
Bradshaw Blades: EDC Trapper - Green Canvas Micarta - Orange Liners - D2 Tool Steel
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Spyderco
Spyderco: Harpy - Stainless Steel Handle - Hawkbill - VG-10
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Bradshaw Blades
Bradshaw Blades: Stubby EDC - Burlap Micarta - Green Liners - D2 Tool Steel - BB16DK004
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Bradshaw Blades
Bradshaw Blades: Personal XL - Black Stingray - Paracord - 1095 Carbon Steel w/ Hamon - BB31GK006
Our Price: $425.00