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    FAQ: Can stainless steel rust?(Post)

    In short, yes -- most any steel, under the right conditions and if truly neglected, can oxidize (rust).What we call "stainless steel" is no exception.Think of stainless steel as rust-resistant, not ru

    FAQ: "What is stainless steel?"(Post)

    Question: "What is stainless steel?" Steel that contains at least 11.5% free chromium content is considered stainless steel. Chromium is an alloying element specifically added to steel increase

    3 Myths About Custom Knives(Post)

    3 Myths About Custom Knives There's truly nothing like a custom knife -- if you don't have yours (yet), then put it on your "bucket list." In our opinion, anyone who appreciates fine craf

    How-To: Getting the most from your kitchen knives(Post)

    Getting the most from your kitchen knives Tip #1: Store your knives properly. If you throw your kitchen knives into a drawer they can chip or dull, and you risk cutting yourself when you reac

    What's the best place to buy Kramer Zwilling kitchen knives?(Post)

    The best place to buy Kramer Zwilling kitchen knives is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We have a wide selection of Kramer Zwilling models, patterns and blade steels. We ship free, so our

    Bark River Knives: Aurora(Post)

    We asked Mike Stewart what he thought of the Aurora.  This is what he said.The Aurora is a dedicated bushcraft knife. The point is is at the center of the blade It is a finer point for drilling throug

    Interview: Andy Roy(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

    What's the best place to buy custom knives?(Post)

    The best place to buy  custom knives is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We stock a wide selection of custom knives from 'makers like Murray Carter, Fiddleback Forge, Jesse Hemphill, Lon Hu

    FAQ: What's the purpose of the 'extra' hole on the handle of a Chris Reeve Sebenza?(Post)

    That's a "tooling hole," also known as a "locating hole."Chris Reeve Knives buys titanium in large sheets and cuts it into rectangles about the size of the knife's handle. During manufacturing, all ho

    ​What's the best place to buy Kershaw knives?(Post)

    Of course, the best place to buy your next Kershaw knife is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We have a wide selection of Kershaw models, including lots of hard-to-find models. We ship

    Bark River Knives: Bravo 1(Post)

    Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives was kind enough to sit down with us and talk about their famous Bravo 1.The Bravo 1 is actually our most popular knife. It was developed with the help of the testing

    FAQ: I love knives, and I'm on Facebook -- can you recommend some pages to 'Like'?(Post)

    Well, let's start with the obvious -- be sure to "Like" the  KnivesShipFree Facebook page. There you'll find videos, reviews, tips and other top-secret stuff we don't post anywhere else. The

    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

    3 Things That Cut Better with a Serrated Edge(Post)

    3 Things That Cut Better with a Serrated Edge Serrated edges, physically speaking, have a couple of advantages over plain edges. On blades of similar size, the scalloped profile essentially incre

    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 are the advantages and disadvantages of a convex grind?(Post)

    What it is: On a convex grind, the sharp edge is produced by symmetric, gently curved surfaces. Where the curvature begins (high or low on the blade) can produce a full convex, a saber convex or

    What's the best place to buy Lon Humphrey Custom Knives?(Post)

    Of course, the best place to buy Lon Humphrey Custom Knives is KnivesShipFree. Here's why: We stock an exclusive selection of Lon Humphrey's hand-forged knives, in a variety of patterns and

    Bark River Knives: Grasso Bolo(Post)

    We asked Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives about the Grasso Bolo, and this is what he said.The name comes from a collaboration of design between Mike Stewart and and his good friend, Mike GrassoOne h

    Interview: Jeff Randall(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 be i

    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