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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
This week at Bark River: September 17, 2015(Post)It's a real treat for us to be so close to Bark River Knives now, and we're making good on our promise to give you a regular look inside the operation.Jim Stewart, Bark River's production manager, beg
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
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
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: "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
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
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
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: "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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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