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    Knife Sharpening(Page)

    Whether you're a veteran knife nut or you just received your very first knife, we believe you should sharpen your own knives. Sure, it might seem easier to hand your blade to a sharpening service or...

    How to Choose a Knife for Your Son(Post)

    Knives for KidsI love it when parents ask me how to choose a good knife for their kids.  It is a privilege to be able to help.  We are working on creating a resource for parents who want to introduce

    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 coatings ar

    Sharpening Videos(Page)

    I get a ton of questions as to how to sharpen and maintain a knife with a convex edge such as a Bark River Knife. Since a picture is worth 1000 words, I figure a video would be worth a ton more! We...

    A Review of the Bark River Adventurer Neck Knife(Post)

    The Adventurer Neck Knife is a relatively new offering from Bark River, and so far it's been very well received. Those who have tried it, like it -- a lot. If there's one thing that gives

    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 felt

    FAQ: What's the best knife for a Boy Scout?(Post)

    We find this question interesting, especially since the Boy Scouts of America offers almost three dozen "official" Scout knives.Perhaps you're asking because you want your Scout to have something o

    The Best Bushcrafting Knife? (Post)

    A Review of Bark River Knives: Bushcrafter When it comes to bushcraft/survival knives, how much is enough? How do you make sure your knife will be up to the task? Here’s a product from Bark River Kn

    How to Choose a Knife(Post)

    How to choose a knifeOkay, we know what you're thinking -- "How hard can it be to pick out a knife? For cryin' out loud, do I really need instructions for this?"Truth is, with so many choices avai

    FAQ Is there really a difference between a $20 knife and a $200 knife?(Post)

    In a word, "Yes." As with most things in life, you get what you pay for, and knives are no different.So what do you get when you spend more on a knife?You get better engineering and design. You get be

    Knife Photography(Post)

    Knives are notoriously difficult to photograph.  The more refined the knife, the more difficult it is to shoot.ESEE Knives are not difficult at all because they have no shiny spots.  The coating on th

    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 y

    How-To: Knife tips & tricks(Post)

    Knife tips & tricks Remove rust the write way: If you're having trouble getting rust out of the nooks and crannies of your knife, you can "scribble" it away with the point of a lead (graphite) p

    FAQ: Is there a secret to knife sharpening?(Post)

    Yes, as a matter of fact, there is: Don't sharpen your knives.Ok, we said that just to get a rise out of you. Put another way: Don't sharpen your knives -- maintain them.If you're playing the game rig

    ​8 Steps to Choosing the Right Knife(Post)

    1. Determine how you'll use your knife. When you reach for your knife, you want to have "the right tool for the job." Consider the tasks that'd go better if you had the right knife, and be

    The KnivesShipFree Collection of Knife Quotes (a work in progress)(Post)

    "Never go anywhere without a knife." (Leroy Jethro Gibbs, NCIS, "Gibbs' Rule" #9) "There is no overall ideal knife. The best knife is the one you have with you. With the right skills, you can do

    Bark River Knives: City Knife(Post)

    We asked Bark River Knife and Tool owner, Mike Stewart about the Loveless City Knife.  This is what he said.The City Knife was designed originally by Bob Loveless in the late 1980’s. It is not though

    What is Mike Stewart of Bark River's Favorite Knife?(Post)

    Well, Mike couldn't limit it to one.  He went for three.The first is the Canadian Special, followed by the Bushcrafter and the Ultra-lite BushcrafterPeople ask me all the time which knife is my favori

    In praise of the 'gentleman's knife'(Post)

    Once upon a time, every gentleman carried a pocketknife -- everywhere he went, every single day. He didn't have one knife for the office, another for household chores and another for Sunday