-
FAQ: "I received my tracking information from my order with KnivesShipFree, but it doesn't show any updates. Has my package shipped?"(Post)
Question: "I received my tracking information from my order with KnivesShipFree, but it doesn't show any updates. Has my package shipped?" In most cases where you have received your tracking inf
What's Happening at Bark River 11/19/15 Transcript(Post)Thursday 11/19 A lot of stuff coming up. From a couple of weeks ago we have the 1909 Michigan Bowies. They are a recreation of Marble’s Trailmaker The Michigan Bowie is a recreation of a M
How-To: Replacing Benchmade Griptilian Handle Scales(Post)Replacing Benchmade Griptilian Handle Scales Note: According to Benchmade's warranty policy, "[The Benchmade Lifetime Warranty] does not cover...disassembly of any knife by any person other than
​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
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
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
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
​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
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: 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
3 Wintertime Knife Tips(Post)3 Wintertime Knife Tips As we settle into our new Escanaba digs after the move from Oregon, we're watching the leaves turn and feeling a bit of a chill in the air. Both are reminders that the tra
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'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'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: 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
3 Knife-Safety Rules for Kids(Post)3 Knife-Safety Rules for Kids Kids and knives are a great combination, bringing as much enjoyment to the adults in their lives as to the kids themselves. To help make the experience safer, howeve
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
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
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
-
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Gunny Sidekick - CPM MagnaCut - Bocote #10
MSRP: $399.95Our Price: $299.95 -
-
Kestrel Knives
Kestrel Knives: Ovis Hunter 2.0 - OD Green G-10 - MagnaCut - Stonewashed - Black Kydex
Our Price: $275.00 -
-
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Micro Bravo CPM-154 - Midnite Tiger G-10 - Toxic Green Liners
MSRP: $279.95Our Price: $209.95 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Bravo 1 - Rampless - Black G-10 L.E.
MSRP: $359.95Our Price: $269.95 -
SALE
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Gunny - PSB-27 - Black G-10
MSRP: $349.95Was: $262.45Sale Price: $174.98 -
-
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: V-44 Bowie - Blaze Orange G-10
MSRP: $419.95Our Price: $314.95 -
-
Kestrel Knives
Kestrel Knives: Ovis Hunter 2.0 - Earth Camo G-10 - MagnaCut - Stonewashed - Black Kydex
Our Price: $275.00 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Golok II - Pink G-10 - Purple Liner
MSRP: $439.95Our Price: $329.95 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Red Flag - MagnaCut - Desert Tan G-10 - Red Liners
MSRP: $459.95Our Price: $344.96 -
-
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Micro Bravo CPM-154 - Blue G-10 - Red Liners - Mosaic Pins
MSRP: $309.95Our Price: $232.45 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Nessmuk - Cru-Wear - Black G-10
MSRP: $349.95Our Price: $262.45 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Nessmuk - Cru-Wear - Tigerstripe G-10
MSRP: $359.95Our Price: $269.95 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Golok II - Eucalytus Burl - Red Liner #10
MSRP: $489.95Our Price: $367.45 -
Bastinelli Knives
Bastinelli Knives: Picoeur - N690co - Black PVD Coating - Doug Marcaida Design
Our Price: $160.00 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Teddy II - Moran Handle - Eucalyptus Burl #10
MSRP: $469.95Our Price: $352.45