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    FAQ: "There are a lot of knives available on KnivesShipFree, are they all really in stock and available to ship?"(Post)

    Question: "There are a lot of knives available on KnivesShipFree, are they all really in stock and available to ship?" Great question! If you see a knife or accessory on our website, it is in stock

    FAQ: Why do my kitchen knives get dull so fast?(Post)

    Our guess? You're using the wrong cutting surface.You should never cut on hard surfaces like glass, ceramic tile, ceramic plates, marble, granite, or acrylic -- all of those will dull (or even chip) y

    FAQ: What's 'spalted' wood?(Post)

    Spalting, which most often happens in dead trees, is caused by fungi. It affects the color of the wood, producing unique shades and intricate patterns. Pale hardwoods -- such as maple, birch,

    Great Eastern Cutlery #72 Cody Scout(Post)

    We're going to be honest with you here -- we just can't be dispassionate about Great Eastern's two-blade Cody Scout, so we're not even going to pretend. We love this knife. If we didn't appreciat

    Bark River Knives: Ghost II Karambit(Post)

    We asked Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives about their new Ghost II. The new Ghost II Karambit was designed for Bark River Knives by Scott Horn of Airborn Knives. Scott is an ex- Ranger and has a lo

    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

    Bark River Knives Bravo Necker(Post)

    The Bark River Knives Bravo Necker I and II are identical except for the blade length. They are made from CPM 3v so you can use them hard if you want. The steel is incredible in toughness. They wer

    What's the best place to buy Spartan Blades?(Post)

    The best place to buy Spartan Blades is KnivesShipFree, of course, and here's why: We stock a wide selection of knives from Spartan Blades, both fixed blades and folders, including hard-to-f

    FAQ: How can I stay informed about sales and other news from KnivesShipFree?(Post)

    The best way to keep up with fast-breaking news and special deals is to sign up for our newsletter. You can do that on the KnivesShipFree home page (on the left side, down near the bottom). Yo

    What's the best place to buy Great Eastern Cutlery knives?(Post)

    No doubt about it, the best place to buy Great Eastern Cutlery knives is from Great Eastern's largest dealer -- KnivesShipFree. Here's why we say that: We have the best selection of GEC m

    FAQ: Is it possible to order knives with handles that match?(Post)

    The answer to this question (which we hear quite often, by the way) is no -- and yes. We definitely understand the desire to have a "matched set" to show off to hunting buddies, as well as the po

    EDC: Northwoods Presidential(Post)

    If ever there was a knife that typifies "Sunday-go-to-meeting," it's our brand-new Northwoods Presidential.Because this is Sunday, it's classy, of course. And it's slim -- really slim.Made exclusively

    Bark River Knives: Bravo 1.5(Post)

    We asked Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives about the Bravo 1.5 and this is what he saidThe Bravo 1.5 is nothing more than our Bravo-1 with a longer blade. We had a lot of requests over the last few y

    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

    FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a chisel grind?(Post)

    What it is: A chisel grind essentially is a V-bevel, except that only one side of the blade is sharpened while the other side remains straight (like a wood chisel). What it's good for: Woodwor

    What's the best place to buy MIYABI kitchen knives?(Post)

    Of course, the best place to buy MIYABI kitchen knives is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We have a wide selection of MIYABI models and patterns. We ship free, so our prices on MIYABI kniv

    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

    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 is C-Tek?(Post)

    C-Tek is a synthetic material made by infusing an aluminum honeycomb with high-strength resin. It's available in a variety of colors, many of which have beautiful translucence and visual depth.