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​Lessons from George and Horace: The Woodcraft Trio(Post)
We love hearing from our friends and customers, of course. Some days, though, it feels to us like everyone is looking for The Knife, that one do-it-all blade that can take on everything from kit
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
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
Great Eastern Cutlery Rendezvous 2018(Post) 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: Essential - MagnaCut - Blue & Black Maple Burl
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: 1909 Bowie - Black & Green Linen Micarta
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Kwaiken - CPM S35VN - Black Canvas Micarta
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Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Launch 12 Auto - Mini Stiletto - Gray Aluminum - BlackWash - CPM-154 - 7125GRYBW
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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 - Black Canvas Micarta - Matte
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Essential - MagnaCut - Blue & Black Suretouch - Matte
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Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Livewire - OTF Auto - Red G-10 Front Scale - CPM-MagnaCut - Black DLC
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Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Launch 12 Auto - Mini Stiletto - Black Aluminum - Blackwash - CPM-154 - 7125BLKBW
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Rivery MFG
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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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Town Cutler
Town Cutler: Desert Dawn 8.5" Chef Knife - Buckeye Burl / Black Midnight Resin - Nitro-V
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Rivery MFG
Rivery MFG: Zero - Manual OTF Utility Knife - Original Pattern - Black Aluminum
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Benchmade Knife Company
Benchmade Knives: 9071BK Claymore - Push-Button Auto - Textured Black Grivory - CPM-D2 - Cobalt Black Cerakote - Tanto
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Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Bonneville - DuraLock Flipper - Black Nylon - 14C28N - Stonewashed - 6000
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Tengu - CPM 3V - Black Micarta Bolster - Gray & Black Suretouch - Matte - White Liners
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Kershaw Knives
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Kestrel Knives
Kestrel Knives: Ovis Hunter Special Edition - Tan G-10 - MagnaCut - OD Green Cerakote - Black Kydex
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Kershaw Knives
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