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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
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
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 what
Carpe Gladium(Post)It's now or never: Carpe Gladium* We have a prediction. We predict that you're going to read this post and surmise that it's some sort of sneaky sales pitch, nothing but
FAQ: How can I stay informed about sales and other news from KnivesShipFree?(Post)The best way to keep up with fast-breaking news and special deals is to sign up for our newsletter. You can do that on the KnivesShipFree home page (on the left side, down near the bottom). Yo
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
FAQ: "I received my tracking information from my order with KnivesShipFree, but it doesn't show any updates. Has my package shipped?"(Post)Question: "I received my tracking information from my order with KnivesShipFree, but it doesn't show any updates. Has my package shipped?" In most cases where you have received your tracking inf
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
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
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 produci
Lessons from George and Horace: The Woodcraft Trio(Post)We love hearing from our friends and customers, of course. Some days, though, it feels to us like everyone is looking for The Knife, that one do-it-all blade that can take on everything from kit
Lessons from George and Horace: The Sheath Knife(Post)As we said in our last post, we can learn much from the "trio" of woodcraft tools carried by George Washington Sears (a.k.a. "Nessmuk") and Horace Kephart. Most of us, however, are more familiar wi
FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a hollow grind?(Post)What it is: A hollow grind features symmetric, concave surfaces ending in a thin, extremely sharp edge. A hollow grind doesn't produce a very strong edge, and therefore generally isn't suitable
Canal Street Cannitler(Post)If you're anything like us, you cringe when you hear the word "hybrid." Merging two or more perfectly good concepts into a new product rarely works well.Canal Street's three-blade "Cannitler" is a wel
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 muc
Lessons from George and Horace: The Woodsman's Slipjoint(Post)George Washington Sears (a.k.a. "Nessmuk") called it a "pocket knife." Horace Kephart's term was "jackknife." Both men appreciated having a nimble cutting tool for finer tasks, but with so much att
FAQ: When should I give my kids their first expensive knife?(Post)You'll have to judge that by your kid. One of my girls got a Bark River as her first knife, for instance, while another started with a $20 knife until I saw that she was responsible enough for a bette
Special delivery: The Bark River Springbok(Post)The best reason to own a particular knife, as far as we're concerned, is because it works. It doesn't need to be pretty, and it doesn't need to be rare or collectible -- it simply needs to perform.Onc
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Gunny Sidekick - CPM MagnaCut - Ranger Green & Black G-10
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Bark River Knives
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Bark River Knives: Classic Semi Skinner - MagnaCut - Black G-10 - Pink Liner
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Classic Semi Skinner - MagnaCut - Black G-10 - Purple Liner
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Classic Semi Skinner - MagnaCut - Pink G-10 - Black Liners
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: North Country EDC - CPM 154 - Black G-10 L.E.
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Bark River Knives
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Bark River Knives
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Bark River Knives
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Mini Canadian - CPM-3V - Red & Black Suretouch - Matte - Black G-10 Spacer
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ESEE Knives
ESEE Knives: ESEE-3PMDE-005 - Dark Earth Blade - 3D Coyote/Black G-10
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Bark River Knives
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Bark River Knives
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Bark River Knives
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Adventurer - CPM 3V - Blue & Black G-10 - Mosaic Pins
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Benchmade Knife Company
Benchmade Knives: 4025BK-01 - 8" Chef Knife - OD Green/Black G-10 - Black DLC - CPM-154
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Kershaw Knives
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Kitsune Tanto - CPM 154 - Black Canvas Bolster - Lager G-10 - Black Liners
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