-
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
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: 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 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
3 Ways to Customize Your Modern Folding Knife(Post)3 Ways to Customize Your Modern Folding Knife The way we look at it, you own a knife the moment you buy it -- but it doesn't become your own until you've lived with it for a while. Over time
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
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."Â 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: 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
​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: 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
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
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
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
-
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Mountain Man 8" - CPM 3V - Black Carbon Fiber - Blue Liners - Mosaic Pins
MSRP: $439.95Our Price: $329.95 -
Chris Reeve Knives
Chris Reeve Knives: Small Sebenza 31 - Sandblasted Titanium - Natural Canvas Micarta Inlay - CPM-MagnaCut
Our Price: $525.00 -
Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Launch 11 Auto - Black Aluminum - Damascus - 7550BLKDAM
MSRP: $249.99Our Price: $159.95 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Mountain Man 8" - CPM 3V - Desert Ironwood - Black Liners - Mosaic Pins #3
MSRP: $389.95Our Price: $292.45 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Mountain Man 8" - CPM 3V - Walnut Burl - Black Liners - Mosaic Pins #2
MSRP: $399.95Our Price: $299.95 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Ultralite Field Knife - CPM 3V - Purple Maple Burl
MSRP: $379.95Our Price: $284.95 -
Zero Tolerance
Zero Tolerance: 0556BLK Push-Button Automatic - Titanium - Carbon Fiber Inlays - CPM-MagnaCut - Black PVD
MSRP: $480.00Our Price: $384.00 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Ultralite Field Knife - CPM 3V - Green Cyclone Mesh
MSRP: $389.95Our Price: $292.45 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Ultralite Field Knife - CPM 3V - White Texas Fencepost
MSRP: $419.95Our Price: $314.95 -
Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Iridium - Black Anodized Aluminum - D2 Tool Steel - Black PVD Coating - DuraLock - KVT Bearings - 2038BLK
MSRP: $104.99Our Price: $67.49 -
SALE
Benchmade Knife Company
Benchmade Knives: 5700SGY-1 Auto Presidio II - Burnt Bronze Aluminum - CPM-M4 - Gray Cerakote
Was: $375.00Sale Price: $275.00 -
SRM Knives
SRM Knives: 261M-GB2 Cub - Black G-10 - Ambi-Lock - Laminated 140Cr - Black PVD
MSRP: $74.95Our Price: $64.95 -
ESEE Knives
ESEE Knives: ESEE-3PM-B - Black Blade - Black Sheath - Modified Pommel
Our Price: $129.25 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Ultralite Field Knife - CPM 3V - Firedog Canvas Micarta
MSRP: $349.95Our Price: $262.45 -
Kestrel Knives
Kestrel Knives: Ovis Hunter Special Edition - Black G-10 - MagnaCut - Black Cerakote - Black Kydex
Our Price: $310.00 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Ultralite Field Knife - CPM 3V - Tan Maple Burl
MSRP: $379.95Our Price: $284.95 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Mountain Man 8" - CPM 3V - Dark Curly Maple - Black Liners - Mosaic Pins #2
MSRP: $369.95Our Price: $277.45 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Ultralite Field Knife - CPM 3V - Blue Cyclone Mesh
MSRP: $389.95Our Price: $292.45 -