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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: 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
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: If a knife's description says 'bone,' what kind of 'bone' is it?(Post)Unless it says otherwise, "bone" means "cattle bone" -- specifically, the shin bone of a cow (or steer, or bull).Cattle bone has been used in knife handles for centuries. It's consistent, easy to work
Review: Great Eastern #54 Tidioute 'Big Moose'(Post)(This article originally appeared on WoodsMonkey.com. Used with permission.) by Tom Lindsay There seems to be quite a demand for fixed-blade knives that mimic the one depicted by George Washing
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
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:
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
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
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: 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
FAQ: Can I sharpen a V-bevel knife on a leather hone or strop?(Post)Yes!We use a leather hone to maintain all types of knives. Whether the grind is convex, hollow, flat or Scandi, a leather hone will maintain the edge beautifully.The leather "gives," conforming to the
The Lanyard Conundrum: Tether or not?(Post)There it is.It's staring back at you, that hole in the handle of your knife, and you're not sure what (if anything) you're supposed to do with it.Oh, you know what it is alright. It's a "lanyard hole,
FAQ: Does 'camel bone' have any advantages over conventional (cattle) bone?(Post)When a description on KnivesShipFree says "bone," it means "cattle bone" -- to be precise, shin bone. Camel bone is (please pardon the expression) a whole different animal.Camel bone is denser than ca
FAQ: What's the best way to 'wet fit' a sheath?(Post)We get a lot of basic, practical questions. One we get quite often is about fitting sheaths. We designed many of our general-purpose sheaths to fit a number of different knives, and to fit the
FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a double-bevel (compound) grind?(Post)What it is: A double-bevel grind, also known as a "compound grind," can, in overall profile, incorporate virtually any other grind -- flat, hollow, convex -- with the addition of a secondary V-beve
This week at Bark River: September 10, 2015(Post)We're pleased to present the premiere of what we expect will be a regular feature here on KnivesShipFree.com -- a behind-the-scenes look at what's happening at Bark River Knives. (After all, sinc
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: "What is the best blade steel?"(Post)Question: "What is the best blade steel?" With so many aspects of a steel's performance dependent on subjective and personal preferences, this question is going to be difficult to answer fully. H
FAQ: How old should my kids be before they get their first knife?(Post)That can be a little tricky. Because each kid is different, the real answer is that you are the only one who knows. You have to gauge their level of responsibility—it's your call.That said, most kids
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: 1909 Bowie - Black Canvas Micarta
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Kershaw Knives: Sequence - KVT Bearings - Gray Nylon - 8Cr13MoV - Stonewashed
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Kershaw Knives
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Chris Reeve Knives
Chris Reeve Knives: Large Sebenza 31 - Sandblasted Titanium - Natural Canvas Micarta Inlay - CPM-MagnaCut - Tanto
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Chris Reeve Knives
Chris Reeve Knives: Small Sebenza 31 - Black Canvas Micarta Inlay - Glass Blasted Titanium - CPM-MagnaCut
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ESEE Knives
ESEE Knives: ESEE-6P-VG - Venom Green Blade - Orange G-10
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ESEE Knives: ESEE-JG5 - James Gibson Nessmuk - 1095 Carbon Steel - Black Oxide Stonewash
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