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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
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
FAQ: Is it ok to clean my hunting knife in a dishwasher?(Post)NO. Knifemakers cringe when someone asks this question. Think about it -- your home dishwasher uses heat, pressure and semi-caustic chemicals to take the food off of your dishes -- none of that
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
FAQ: What's this 'FRN' handle material?(Post)"FRN" (fiberglass-reinforced nylon), sometimes called "GFN" (glass-filled nylon), is a high-strength plastic especially well-suited to the handles of folding knives.Specifically, FRN is a nylon pol
FAQ: What knife-safety rules do you recommend for kids?(Post)This is one of those things that you will have to figure out. To give you some food for thought, however, I did this video covering the basic rules that I put on my own kids. No silliness.Treat every
FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of different handle materials?(Post)When you're considering a particular knife, you look for quality. And while the blade is by far the most important component, the handle deserves attention as well. If the handle is defective, ch
3 Wintertime Knife Tips(Post)3 Wintertime Knife Tips As we settle into our new Escanaba digs after the move from Oregon, we're watching the leaves turn and feeling a bit of a chill in the air. Both are reminders that the tra
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...
FAQ: What are the advantages of a 'recurve' edge?(Post)The cutting edge of a conventional knife blade (unless it's a simple straight-edge) has a single curve that begins at the point and ends where it merges into a straight section of the edge. A
FAQ: What knife would you recommend for the Zombie Apocalypse?(Post)Exactly how you prepare to meet The Undead is entirely your business. A knife, however, will be essential to your survival. We recommend that you buy the largest knife you possibly can. And t
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 stages of pro
This week at Bark River: October 8, 2015(Post)In this week's visit to Bark River Knives, production honcho Jim Stewart focuses on one particular knife -- the Essential. This run is being done in CPM 20CV, one of Jim's favorite steels.We get so
FAQ: What's a 'coffin' handle?(Post)A "coffin" handle is a traditional style of knife handle that resembles, in its shape, a burial coffin.Its distinctive pommel has three sides, or faces. A coffin handle tapers toward its forward end,
Knifemaker profile: A visit with Lon Humphrey(Post)When bladesmith Lon Humphrey invited us to visit his shop, he didn't have to ask us twice. We knew his work, of course -- old-school tools, hand-forged and hand-finished -- but we couldn't wa
FAQ: What's the strongest lock on a folding knife?(Post)Our answer to that question depends on why you're asking. For example, if you're looking for a folding knife with a lock that makes it the equivalent of a fixed blade, the answer is simple:
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: My folding knife has a pocket clip, but I don't use it -- is it okay to remove it?(Post)Yes. Removing the pocket clip -- like those found on folding knives from Benchmade, Zero Tolerance, Spyderco, Kershaw and other makers -- won't affect the function of the knife.You'll need the proper
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Spyderco
Spyderco: Tenacious Framelock - Blue Titanium - Black Blade - C122TIBLBKP
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Steel Will Knives
Steel Will Knives: Intrigue Mini - Black FRN - D2 Steel
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Spyderco
Spyderco: Stovepipe Titanium Framelock - Hollow-Ground CPM-20CV - Stonewash - C260TIP
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Spyderco: Tenacious Framelock - Blue Disarray Titanium - D2 - Black Blade - C122TIBLBKD2P
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WE Knife Co.
WE Knife: Smooth Sentinel - Titanium Frame - Green Micarta Inlays - CPM-20CV - Stonewashed
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Defiant 7
Defiant 7: M320J Bowie - Black Polymer - CPM-3V - Stonewash - Titanium Hardware
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Defiant 7
Defiant 7: M320E Clip Point - Black Polymer - CPM-3V - Titanium Hardware
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Steel Will Knives
Steel Will Knives: Intrigue Mini - Gray FRN - D2 Steel
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Defiant 7
Defiant 7: M320 Fighting Knife - Black Polymer - CPM-3V - Titanium Hardware
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Steel Will Knives
Steel Will Knives: Resident - Textured Aluminum - D2 Steel
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Heed Industries
Heed Industries: CFX Mini Balisong - Green Anodized Titanium - CPM-20CV
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Bastinelli Knives
Bastinelli Knives: Picoeur - Stonewashed N690CO - Doug Marcaida Design
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Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Dawnstar - Assisted Flipper - 8Cr13MoV - Blackwash - 1423
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Spyderco
Spyderco: Nand - Titanium - M398 - Ball Joint Non-Locking Mechanism - C270TIP
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Bastinelli Knives
Bastinelli Knives: Pika - Stonewashed N690CO - Karambit by Doug Marcaida
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BlackJack Knives
BlackJack Knives: Model MK-4 - Green Canvas Micarta
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BlackJack Knives
BlackJack Knives: Model MK-4 - Black Canvas Micarta
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