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​Special delivery: The Bark River Springbok(Post)
The best reason to own a particular knife, as far as we're concerned, is because it works. It doesn't need to be pretty, and it doesn't need to be rare or collectible -- it simply needs to perform.Onc
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
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 the perfect number of blades for a slipjoint pocketknife?(Post)That's a great question, albeit one that opens a big can of worms. We'll be glad to share our opinions here, without presuming that we'll be able to settle the matter. Some folks are adamant that
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 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
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
3 Wintertime Knife Tips(Post)3 Wintertime Knife Tips As we settle into our new Escanaba digs after the move from Oregon, we're watching the leaves turn and feeling a bit of a chill in the air. Both are reminders that the tra
FAQ: What are the advantages of a 'recurve' edge?(Post)The cutting edge of a conventional knife blade (unless it's a simple straight-edge) has a single curve that begins at the point and ends where it merges into a straight section of the edge. A
FAQ: What knife would you recommend for the Zombie Apocalypse?(Post)Exactly how you prepare to meet The Undead is entirely your business. A knife, however, will be essential to your survival. We recommend that you buy the largest knife you possibly can. And t
This week at Bark River: September 22, 2015(Post)We're really enjoying showing you what's happening at Bark River Knives each week. This time Jim Stewart reveals the brand-new American Knife Company "Compact Forest Knife" in various stages of pro
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
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: What's a 'coffin' handle?(Post)A "coffin" handle is a traditional style of knife handle that resembles, in its shape, a burial coffin.Its distinctive pommel has three sides, or faces. A coffin handle tapers toward its forward end,
FAQ: What's the strongest lock on a folding knife?(Post)Our answer to that question depends on why you're asking. For example, if you're looking for a folding knife with a lock that makes it the equivalent of a fixed blade, the answer is simple:
Poetry in Steel: Bark River's Camp & Trail(Post)The other day, we were listening to a radio interview with one of our favorite celebrities as he traced the strange and circuitous path that led to his current fame. (We're not going to name him, but
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
The Best Bushcrafting Knife? (Post)A Review of Bark River Knives: Bushcrafter When it comes to bushcraft/survival knives, how much is enough? How do you make sure your knife will be up to the task? Here’s a product from Bark River Kn
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
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
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