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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 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
​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
​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
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
Shopping on the Internet...(Post)...doesn't mean that you have to lose the intimate experience of your local store. At KnivesShipFree we're your neighborhood store, everywhere! Here's what one customer said about our little cor
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
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: 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 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
Benchmade 585 Mini-Barrage(Post)Each of us chooses our EDC knives for different reasons -- utility, convenience, elegance, ease-of-maintenance, and so on. Usually it's a combination of factors that draws us to favor a particular bla
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: How do I choose the right sharpening tools?(Post)The first step is determining whether your knife's edge is a V-bevel or convex. (See the illustration.)The edge on most knives is a V-bevel (we're including the chisel grind in this category, since it
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: 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
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 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
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
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
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