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FAQ: "Do you inspect each knife before shipping it?"(Post)
Question: "Do you inspect each knife before shipping it?" We're always available to inspect knives at our customers request, but we rely on carrying quality products from top manufacturers (Benchm
FAQ: What's the purpose of a 'sharpening steel'? How often should I use it?(Post)A "sharpening steel" (more accurately, "honing steel") is used to realign the very fine "micro edge" of a kitchen knife. Gently drawing the blade across the rod at a shallow angle realigns the edge.
FAQ: May I use any of those cool knife photos on KnivesShipFree?(Post)We've heard rumors that a lot of folks download product photos from KnivesShipFree.com and use them as their computer wallpaper. We're flattered, of course -- and because it's just for personal use, w
FAQ: If I put an item on my KnivesShipFree 'Wish List,' does that reserve it for me?(Post)No -- the only way to guarantee that a particular product becomes yours is to add it to your shopping cart and check out and pay for it. Your KnivesShipFree "Wish List" is simply a shopping list yo
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
This week at Bark River: October 13, 2015 [TRANSCRIPT](Post)October 13, 2015 -- [RUSH TRANSCRIPT. COPY MAY NOT BE FINAL AND MAY BE UPDATED.] JIM STEWART, BARK RIVER KNIVES: Hello, everybody. I am Jim Stewart from Bark River Knives, and we're going to do
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
3 Knife-Safety Rules for Kids(Post)3 Knife-Safety Rules for Kids Kids and knives are a great combination, bringing as much enjoyment to the adults in their lives as to the kids themselves. To help make the experience safer, howeve
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
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: "I have store credit available at KnivesShipFree. How can I use it on my kitchen knife order?"(Post)Question:Â "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: Why should I 'wet-fit' a sheath to my knife?(Post)Why take the time to wet-fit your sheath to your knife? We can think of three reasons. You have a general-purpose sheath. A general-purpose sheath (one designed to fit a number of different
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 '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
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 "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
What's the best place to buy firesteels?(Post)The best place to buy firesteels and other fire-making tools is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We stock a great selection of fire-making tools, including firesteels from Light My Fire, cust
​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
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