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FAQ: How difficult is sharpening? Is it hard to learn?(Post)
Relax -- sharpening isn't some mysterious black art.Oh, we know it can be frustrating at first. We've seen lots of people get discouraged and give up just when they're on the verge of mastering it. An
Benchmade Griptillian the New Buck 110?(Post)Classic Folders, Old & NewIf there's a knife "hall of fame" (and maybe there is), its honorees aren't chosen by a board of directors or some highfalutin committee. No, the blades that stand the test o
Interview: Jeff Randall(Post)Back in 2009 and 2010, KnivesShipFree published a monthly newsletter called From the Edge. One of its recurring features was an interview with a knifemaker or industry executive. We thought you'd be i
What's Happening at Bark River 10/30/15(Post)In this video, Jim Stewart of Bark River Knives takes us around to show us the progress on the new Bark River Bravo EDC. The Bravo EDC has been a very popular knife for Bark River, but now it is
​Essential skills: "Poor Man's Fatwood"(Post)Essential skills: "Poor Man's Fatwood" On KnivesShipFree.com we've devoted an entire section to "fire making," and for good reason -- it's one of those skills that everyone should learn and pract
Great Eastern Cutlery Rendezvous 2018(Post) 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
How-To: Choosing & caring for leather sheaths(Post)Choosing & caring for leather sheaths With all of the sheath options available today, there's still nothing quite like leather. Natural hide remains a popular choice of knife owners, from life-lo
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: 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."
FAQ: Does KnivesShipFree have a Facebook page?(Post)We sure do -- the KnivesShipFree Facebook page is where we post our latest news and behind-the-scenes stuff you'll find nowhere else. Plus you'll be able to interact with other knife lovers and,
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
How-To: Changing the position of a pocket clip(Post)Changing the position of a pocket clip Many modern folders produced by Benchmade, Zero Tolerance, Kershaw and others provide multiple positions for the pocket clip, allowing either left- or ri
Canal Street Cannitler(Post)If you're anything like us, you cringe when you hear the word "hybrid." Merging two or more perfectly good concepts into a new product rarely works well.Canal Street's three-blade "Cannitler" is a wel
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
3 Ways to Bring an Old Pocketknife Back to Life(Post)3 Ways to Bring an Old Pocketknife Back to Life Sometimes we love a pocketknife so much that we neglect it -- seriously, a knife can become such a natural part of our day-to-day life that we forg
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: 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: 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
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
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Kephart 4 - CPM 3V - Red & Black Suretouch - Matte - Black G-10 Spacer
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Spyderco
Spyderco: Paramilitary 2 - Left Hand - Black G-10 - CPM-S30V - C81GPLE2
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Rivery MFG
Rivery MFG: Zero - Manual OTF Utility Knife - Grenade Pattern - Worn Black Aluminum
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Rivery MFG
Rivery MFG: Zero - Manual OTF Utility Knife - Smooth Operator Pattern - Black Aluminum
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Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Launch 12 Auto - Mini Stiletto - Black Aluminum - Blackwash - CPM-154 - 7125BLKBW
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Benchmade Knife Company
Benchmade Knives: 593BK-01 PSK - AXIS Assisted Opening - Black G-10 - Carbon Fiber - CPM-MagnaCut - Black Oxide Finish
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Tengu - CPM 3V - Black Canvas Micarta
MSRP: $679.95Our Price: $509.95 -
Riner Customs
Riner Customs: 8.25" Chef Knife - Black Herringbone Micarta - Brass Pins - AEB-L
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Essential - MagnaCut - Blue & Black Maple Burl
MSRP: $459.95Our Price: $344.95 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: 1909 Bowie - Black & Green Linen Micarta
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Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Launch Iridium - Black G-10 Front / Black Aluminum Back - CPM MagnaCut - BlackWash - 7038G10
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Rivery MFG
Rivery MFG: Zero - Manual OTF Utility Knife - Knurled Pattern - Black Aluminum
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Kwaiken - CPM S35VN - Black Canvas Micarta
MSRP: $349.95Our Price: $262.45 -
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Benchmade Knife Company
Benchmade Knives: 9071BK Claymore - Push-Button Auto - Textured Black Grivory - CPM-D2 - Cobalt Black Cerakote - Tanto
Was: $250.00Sale Price: $150.00 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: UP EDC - Black Texas Fencepost - Virus Pattern
MSRP: $549.95Our Price: $412.45 -
Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Bel Air - Black Aluminum - DuraLock - KVT Bearings - CPM MagnaCut - Black PVD - 6105BLK
MSRP: $249.99Our Price: $154.53 -
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Town Cutler
Town Cutler: Desert Dawn 8.5" Chef Knife - Buckeye Burl / Black Midnight Resin - Nitro-V
Was: $260.00Sale Price: $234.00 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Essential - MagnaCut - American Walnut Burl - Black Liners
MSRP: $469.95Our Price: $352.45 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Essential - MagnaCut - Black Canvas Micarta - Hollow Pins
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Kestrel Knives
Kestrel Knives: Ovis Hunter Special Edition - Tan G-10 - MagnaCut - OD Green Cerakote - Black Kydex
Our Price: $310.00