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FAQ: I'm new to kitchen cutlery -- where should I start?(Post)
We suggest what most experts in kitchen cutlery recommend -- everyone needs three basic kitchen knives:Chef's knife: This will be the most important knife in your kitchen. Start with a European-style
FAQ: Why isn't my new knife perfect?(Post)Wait a minute -- don't mistake perfection for quality.Some of the knives we offer are, for the most part, made by machines. A great many, however, are made by human hands or, at the very least, assemb
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. So
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
FAQ: Why does KnivesShipFree charge a restocking fee?(Post)I hate restocking fees.I hate them as a consumer, and I hate them as a merchant.Because I don't like charging anyone a restocking fee, KnivesShipFree has an excellent return policy. If you don't like
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: "Do you inspect each knife before shipping it?"(Post)Question: "Do you inspect each knife before shipping it?" We're always available to inspect knives at our customers request, but we rely on carrying quality products from top manufacturers (Benchm
FAQ: May I use any of those cool knife photos on KnivesShipFree?(Post)We've heard rumors that a lot of folks download product photos from KnivesShipFree.com and use them as their computer wallpaper. We're flattered, of course -- and because it's just for personal use, w
FAQ: If I put an item on my KnivesShipFree 'Wish List,' does that reserve it for me?(Post)No -- the only way to guarantee that a particular product becomes yours is to add it to your shopping cart and check out and pay for it. Your KnivesShipFree "Wish List" is simply a shopping list yo
Interview: Wally Gardiner(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 b
FAQ: "What does 'CPM' stand for in the knife industry?"(Post)Question: "What does “CPM” stand for in the knife industry?" In the knife world "CPM" stands for Crucible Particle Metallurgy. This is a proprietary system developed by Crucible Industries to cr
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 hard-to-f
This week at Bark River: October 13, 2015(Post)Today our friend Jim Stewart took a break from his duties as Bark River Knives' production chief to give us an up-close look at the soon-to-be-released competition knife.Jim confides that this limited
3 Things To Love About Zero Tolerance Folders(Post)3 Things To Love About Zero Tolerance Folders We've watched the Zero Tolerance product line mature (for lack of a better term) over the last several years, and we really like what we see. Thes
FAQ: If I add an item to my KnivesShipFree shopping cart, does that put a 'hold' on it?(Post)No -- the only way to guarantee that a particular item becomes yours is to check out and pay for it.Regardless of how many shoppers have a specific product in their carts -- or, for that matter, on
FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of different grinds?(Post)Over the years we've handled and used thousands of knives. Because we know the hows and whys of various grinds, we understand the strengths and weaknesses of different profiles -- in short, we know
FAQ: "I have store credit available at KnivesShipFree. How can I use it on my kitchen knife order?"(Post)Question: "I have store credit available at KnivesShipFree. How can I use it on my kitchen knife order?" To take advantage of any store credit you may have, you'll first need to log in. In most case
3 Reasons to Give a Knife to a Kid(Post)3 Reasons to Give a Knife to a Kid As knife people, it can be immensely satisfying to share our passion with the young people in our lives. Here are three good reasons why you should give a kid a
How to turn your ESEE knife into a firesteel striker(Post)A firesteel requires a sharp striker. It's possible to use your knife’s sharpened edge to get sparks flying, of course, but doing that even a few times creates a dull spot you’ll have to touch up late
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 Sharpening page
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Kalahari Mini-Sportsman - CPM 154 - Green Canvas Micarta - Red Liners - Mosaic Pins
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Bark River Knives: Kalahari Mini-Sportsman - CPM 154 - Green Canvas Micarta - White Liners - Mosaic Pins
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Benchmade Knives: 534BK Bugout Vapyr - Black Aluminium - Black Cerakote MagnaCut - AXIS Lock
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Bark River Knives: Kalahari Mini-Sportsman - CPM 154 - Ghost Green Jade G-10 - Blue Liners - Mosaic Pins
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Bark River Knives: Mini Kephart - CPM 3V - Wenge #1
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Bark River Knives: Mini Canadian - CPM-3V - Bocote #1
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Kershaw Knives: Launch 9 - Black Aluminum - Stonewash - 7250
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BlackJack Knives: Model MK-4 - Black Canvas Micarta
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Mini Kephart - CPM 3V - Wenge #2
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Bark River Knives: Mini Canadian - CPM-3V - Bog Oak
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Mini Kephart - CPM 3V - Onyx Maple Burl
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