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FAQ: Which knife brands sold by KnivesShipFree are made in the USA?(Post)
KnivesShipFree is proud to offer these products made in the United States of America: Ambush KnivesAmerican Knife Company Bark River Knives Benchmade Knives Brous Blades Buck Knives* ...
FAQ: My brand-new folding knife doesn't open and close easily -- the joint is really stiff. What should I do?(Post)This may be the most common question we get here at KnivesShipFree.It's not unusual for the pivots on a new knife -- whether it's a slipjoint pocketknife or a one-blade folder -- to be a bit stiff. S ...
FAQ: How do I lash a knife to a pole to make a spear? Y'know, for survival...(Post)STOP -- DON'T DO IT. Wherever you heard about this (movies, TV or the Interweb) it's a colossally bad idea. In a survival situation, a knife can be one of your most valuable tools. And ...
FAQ: What makes a knife 'collectible'?(Post)Honestly? We have no idea.Okay, that's not a very helpful answer to your question. But over the years we've seen many knives we thought would increase in value and didn't, while other knives we consi ...
Interview: Chris Reeve(Post)Back in 2009 and 2010, KnivesShipFree published a monthly newsletter called From the Edge. One of its recurring features was an interview with a knifemaker or industry executive. We thought you'd ...
In praise of small knives(Post)Everyone, it seems, wants a big knife. Maybe it goes back to when we were kids, to that unforgettable day when a trusted adult handed us our very first knife. Because we were small, that knife fel ...
What's the best place to buy Great Eastern Cutlery knives?(Post)No doubt about it, the best place to buy Great Eastern Cutlery knives is from Great Eastern's largest dealer -- KnivesShipFree. Here's why we say that: We have the best selection of ...
What's the best place to buy MIYABI kitchen knives?(Post)Of course, the best place to buy MIYABI kitchen knives is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We have a wide selection of MIYABI models and patterns. We ship free, so our prices on MIYABI kni ...
This week at Bark River: September 22, 2015(Post)We're really enjoying showing you what's happening at Bark River Knives each week. This time Jim Stewart reveals the brand-new American Knife Company "Compact Forest Knife" in various st ...
EDC: Northwoods Presidential(Post)If ever there was a knife that typifies "Sunday-go-to-meeting," it's our brand-new Northwoods Presidential.Because this is Sunday, it's classy, of course. And it's slim -- really slim.Made exclu ...
FAQ: My knife has a convex grind -- how do I sharpen it?(Post)Before getting into the "how," first we're going to talk about the "why" of convex edges.When you think about the edge of a knife, you probably picture a V-bevel -- an angle, two flat surfaces produc ...
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 ...
Interview: Jeff Randall(Post)Back in 2009 and 2010, KnivesShipFree published a monthly newsletter called From the Edge. One of its recurring features was an interview with a knifemaker or industry executive. We thought you'd be ...
FAQ: Are spring-assist mechanisms reliable?(Post)Absolutely. The brands we offer featuring a spring-assist -- Benchmade, Kershaw and Zero Tolerance -- have mechanisms that are well-engineered, solidly built and durable. For t ...
What's the best place to buy Hess knives?(Post)Congratulations, you've found us -- the best place to buy Hess knives is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We stock a wide variety of Hess patterns and handle materials. Because we shi ...
What's the best place to buy American-made knives?(Post)The best place to buy knives made in the U.S.A. is KnivesShipFree. We proudly carry these American-made brands: Bark River Knives Benchmade Knives Buck Knives* Carter Cutlery Chris Ree ...
What's the best place to buy Northwoods knives?(Post)Well, that's an easy one -- the best place to buy Northwoods Knives is KnivesShipFree, the home of Northwoods Knives. Here are more good reasons: We always have the mos ...
How-To: Adjusting the pivot on a folding knife(Post)Adjusting the pivot on a folding knife On many modern folding knives (like those produced by Benchmade, Zero Tolerance, Kershaw and others) you'll find an adjustable pivot. You can loosen or ...
What's the best place to buy Zero Tolerance knives?(Post)The best place to buy Zero Tolerance knives is KnivesShipFree -- but then, you'd expect us to say that. Here's why it's more than just bragging: We have a complete selection of Zero To ...
FAQ: What's a 'tang'?(Post)On a fixed-blade knife, the "tang" extends behind the blade -- it's essentially a continuation of the blade component, forming the foundation for the knife's handle. A "full tang" is exactly wha ...