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FAQ: Is there a folding knife that's as strong as a fixed blade?(Post)
In a word: No. There's no such think as a folding knife with a locking mechanism that makes it the equivalent of a fixed blade. It just doesn't exist. You should never subject a folding knif
FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a convex grind?(Post)What it is: On a convex grind, the sharp edge is produced by symmetric, gently curved surfaces. Where the curvature begins (high or low on the blade) can produce a full convex, a saber convex or
FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a flat grind?(Post)What it is: A flat grind is a single, symmetric V-bevel -- the blade tapers from a particular height on the blade and ends at the cutting edge. A flat grind that begins at the blade's spine is call
Spyderco Chicago(Post)In some U.S. cities, as well as in many other countries, there are laws prohibiting the carry of knives with blades longer than two inches.Yes, it's silly. It's also a fact of modern life.One company
FAQ: What's the best way to clean a leather sheath?(Post)At the end of a hunt or a camping trip, a leather sheath is bound to be in need of cleaning. Sharpshooter Sheath Systems' Reid Hyken has produced high-quality sheaths for the likes of Bark River Knive
FAQ: Why should I 'wet-fit' a sheath to my knife?(Post)Why take the time to wet-fit your sheath to your knife? We can think of three reasons. You have a general-purpose sheath. A general-purpose sheath (one designed to fit a number of different
This week at Bark River: September 28, 2015(Post)This morning we caught up with a coffee-deprived Jim Stewart for a quick peek inside Bark River's current production. A lot of folks have been asking about the upcoming Bark River version of Marb
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
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
​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
Benchmade's Griptilian: 21st Century Classic(Post)When considering whether or not a modern knife has achieved "classic" status, there are many contenders. We could have a healthy debate about which (if any) belong in the pockets of Everyman. In our o
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
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: 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
How-To: Adjusting the pivot on a folding knife(Post)Adjusting the pivot on a folding knife On many modern folding knives (like those produced by Benchmade, Zero Tolerance, Kershaw and others) you'll find an adjustable pivot. You can loosen or t
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FAQ: What does 'RC' or 'HRC' mean in a knife's specifications?(Post)Those abbreviations indicate the relative hardness of the knife's steel, as measured on the "Rockwell scale." And while we could spend a lot of time drilling into the metallurgical details of Rockwell
3 Good Reasons to Always Carry a Knife(Post)3 Good Reasons to Always Carry a Knife With a nod to Gibbs' Rule #9 -- "Never go anywhere without a knife" -- we humbly present three good reasons to always carry a knife. 1. Emergencies hap
3 Things That Cut Better with a Serrated Edge(Post)3 Things That Cut Better with a Serrated Edge Serrated edges, physically speaking, have a couple of advantages over plain edges. On blades of similar size, the scalloped profile essentially incre
FAQ: Which is better -- a plain edge or a serrated edge?(Post)Fortunately, there's an easy answer to this question:Â It depends. There are lots of opinions on this subject, so it depends on whom you ask. The answer also varies depending on what a knife is
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Arno Bernard Knives: Pro Hunter Series - Eland - Wild Olive - 52638
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Arno Bernard Knives: Pro Hunter Series - Eland - Wild Olive - 52646
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Benchmade Knife Company
Benchmade Knives: SlipRidge - AXIS Lock - Rust Orange G-10 - CPM-MagnaCut
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7Forge Knives
7Forge Knives: Venator EDC - Camo Linen Micarta - Aluminum Pins - AEB-L
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Zero Tolerance
Zero Tolerance: 0556BLK Push-Button Automatic - Titanium - Carbon Fiber Inlays - CPM-MagnaCut - Black PVD
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Kershaw Knives: Static - Cleaver Flipper - Gray PVD Handle - KVT Bearings
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Kestrel Knives
Kestrel Knives: Ovis Hunter Special Edition - Black G-10 - MagnaCut - Black Cerakote - Black Kydex
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Bark River Knives
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Lionhound - CPM 4V - Green Canvas Micarta
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Lionhound - CPM 4V - Green Linen Micarta
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Lionhound - CPM 4V - Natural Canvas Micarta
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Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Lucha - All Steel Butterfly Knife - 5150
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Arno Bernard Knives: Pro Hunter Series - Eland - Wild Olive - 63007
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