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FAQ: Shouldn't I be worried that my kids will cut themselves?

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

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?

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?

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,

FAQ: What is C-Tek?

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.

FAQ: What are the advantages of a 'recurve' edge?

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

Bark River Knives Bravo Necker

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

FAQ: What's the best way to store my kitchen knives?

If you just toss your knives into a drawer, they can get dulled or chipped, and you run the risk of cutting yourself when you reach into the drawer.We suggest keeping your fine kitchen cutlery in a kn

FAQ: Does 'camel bone' have any advantages over conventional (cattle) bone?

When a description on KnivesShipFree says "bone," it means "cattle bone" -- to be precise, shin bone. Camel bone is (please pardon the expression) a whole different animal.Camel bone is denser than ca

FAQ: What's a 'coffin' handle?

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,

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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?

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

EDC: Northwoods Presidential

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

FAQ: What's the purpose of a 'sharpening steel'? How often should I use it?

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: Is it possible to order knives with handles that match?

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

Essential skills: "Poor Man's Fatwood"

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

Bark River Knives: Bravo 1.5

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: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a chisel grind?

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

FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a double-bevel (compound) grind?

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

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