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    Just Arrived! Benchmade 903 Mini-Stryker with Axis Lock(Post)

    New this year from Benchmade Knives is the Axis Stryker.  This was one of Benchmade's early knives that had a liner lock--and the original had almost a cult following.  The one thing people kept askin

    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: 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

    How-To: Choosing & caring for leather sheaths(Post)

    Choosing & caring for leather sheaths With all of the sheath options available today, there's still nothing quite like leather. Natural hide remains a popular choice of knife owners, from life-lo

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

    The best place to buy Chaser Handmade Knives by Mike Malosh is KnivesShipFree. Here's why: We stock an exclusive selection of Mike Malosh's knives, in a variety of patterns and handle materi

    Interview: Dave Shirley(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

    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

    What's Happening at Bark River 10/21/15 Transcript(Post)

    Check out the great selection of Aurora LT in CPM3VThursday, November 22 Bark River knives is doing a run of Black Jack 125s. Every single knife gets a stack of laser cut spacers in the front and bac

    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

    Shopping on the Internet...(Post)

    ...doesn't mean that you have to lose the intimate experience of your local store. At  KnivesShipFree we're your neighborhood store, everywhere! Here's what one customer said about our little cor

    Interview: Chris Reeve(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 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

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

    The best place to buy Shun kitchen knives is KnivesShipFree, of course. Here's why we make that claim: We stock a great selection of Shun models and patterns. We ship free, so our price

    FAQ: What's the difference between canvas Micarta and linen Micarta? How do they compare to G-10?(Post)

    Micarta and G-10, two popular synthetic materials used in knife handles, are industrial laminates. They're produced by applying heat and pressure to layers of fibrous "substrate" materials which ar

    3 Great Things About Benchmade's AXIS Mechanism(Post)

    3 Great Things About Benchmade's AXIS Mechanism The patented AXIS lock from Benchmade is definitely one of our favorite mechanisms. Once engaged, the tang wedges surely between a a big stop pi

    Spyderco Chicago(Post)

    In some U.S. cities, as well as in many other countries, there are laws prohibiting the carry of knives with blades longer than two inches.Yes, it's silly. It's also a fact of modern life.One company