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FAQ: Can I change the position of the pocket clip on my folding knife?(Post)
Yes, if your knife is allows for it. Some (but not all) modern folding knives -- like those from Benchmade, Zero Tolerance, Spyderco, Kershaw and other makers -- accommodate more than one p
Escanaba or Bust: An update on our move(Post)Well, here we are at the midpoint -- it's been about a month since we announced that KnivesShipFree will be leaving Hillsboro, Oregon for new digs in Escanaba, Michigan, and that move will happe
FAQ: Which is better -- a folding knife or a fixed blade?(Post)We really can't answer that question -- either one may be right for you, and your choice will depend on a variety of factors. To help you with your decision, we'll give you some food for thought.As wi
3 Bad Things About Giving a Kid a Knife(Post)3 Bad Things About Giving a Kid a KnifeBy now you know how we feel about kids and knives -- they belong together. We firmly believe that it's our responsibility as adults to introduce the young peo
FAQ: What's the proper pronunciation of Fällkniven?(Post)Why, we're glad you asked."Fällkniven" is pronounced Faill-knee-ven, with the accent on both the first and second syllables.And just so you know, "Fällkniven" is Swedish for "folding knife."
3 Ways to Open a Folding Knife*(Post)3 Ways to Open a Folding Knife*(*that your granddad might not recognize) Depending on how old you are, you may never have lived in a world without folders designed to be opened with just one hand
3 Good Reasons to Always Carry a Knife(Post)3 Good Reasons to Always Carry a Knife With a nod to Gibbs' Rule #9 -- "Never go anywhere without a knife" -- we humbly present three good reasons to always carry a knife. 1. Emergencies hap
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
FAQ: What's a better knife for a kid -- traditional or modern?(Post)Your kid wants to be just like you. Take a look at your own knives and the things that thrill you, and get your kid something similar. Get ready to be greeted by a big smile.For more information, visi
​Paracord -- what's the use?(Post)Yes, we love paracord, that tough-as-nails nylon line that's become a staple of preppers, survivalists, Scouts and campers everywhere. Versatile as it is, however, the same question keeps a-nagging:
FAQ: Shouldn't I be worried that my kids will cut themselves?(Post)They will. You can’t make knives completely safe. They're sharp and pointy. I still cut myself from time to time.Teach kids the principles of safe knife handling—and then be ready with Band-Aids.For m
FAQ: What's the best knife for a 'Bug-Out Bag'?(Post)We're hearing this question a lot more often these days, as "prepping" becomes more popular. And while it may sound like the age-old search for the perfect survival knife, it's not quite the sa
FAQ: My folding knife has a pocket clip, but I don't use it -- is it okay to remove it?(Post)Yes. Removing the pocket clip -- like those found on folding knives from Benchmade, Zero Tolerance, Spyderco, Kershaw and other makers -- won't affect the function of the knife.You'll need the proper
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
How-To: Modifying a coated knife to strike a firesteel(Post)Modifying a coated knife to strike a firesteel A firesteel requires a sharp striker. It's possible to use your knife’s blade to make sparks fly, of course, but that can create a dull spot y
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: "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.
​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
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