-
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
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
How-To: Wet-fitting a sheath to your knife(Post)Wet-fitting a sheath to your knife The problem with getting a leather sheath to form to a knife is the waiting -- break-in can take a while. But c'mon, who has the patience to wait for leat
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: My folding knife has a pocket clip, but I don't use it -- is it okay to remove it?(Post)Yes. Removing the pocket clip -- like those found on folding knives from Benchmade, Zero Tolerance, Spyderco, Kershaw and other makers -- won't affect the function of the knife.You'll need the proper
FAQ: What knife would you recommend for the Zombie Apocalypse?(Post)Exactly how you prepare to meet The Undead is entirely your business. A knife, however, will be essential to your survival. We recommend that you buy the largest knife you possibly can. And t
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
How-To: Modifying a coated knife to strike a firesteel(Post)Modifying a coated knife to strike a firesteel A firesteel requires a sharp striker. It's possible to use your knife’s blade to make sparks fly, of course, but that can create a dull spot y
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
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
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 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: How old should my kids be before they get their first knife?(Post)That can be a little tricky. Because each kid is different, the real answer is that you are the only one who knows. You have to gauge their level of responsibility—it's your call.That said, most kids
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 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
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
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
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
FAQ: My knife has a V-bevel -- what are my sharpening options?(Post)Generally speaking, there are two types of sharpening systems for V-bevel edges: freehand and guided. We'll take a look at each here, with some examples.Freehand sharpeningFreehand sharpening is the t
-
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Kalahari Mini-Sportsman - CPM 154 - Desert Ironwood - Black Liners #3
MSRP: $329.95Our Price: $247.45 -
SALE
Bestech Knives
Bestech Knives: Ornetta - Blue Titanium Framelock - Bohler M390 - Two Tone Finish
Was: $270.00Sale Price: $219.48 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Aurora II - CPM 3V - Colored Tigertail Maple Burl - Mosaic Pins #3
MSRP: $479.95Our Price: $359.95 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Kitsune Tanto - CPM 154 - Brass Bolster - Desert Ironwood - Mosaic Pins #3
MSRP: $439.95Our Price: $329.95 -
Chris Reeve Knives
Chris Reeve Knives: Small Inkosi - Sandlbasted Titanium - CPM-MagnaCut
Our Price: $425.00 -
SALE
Arno Bernard Knives
Arno Bernard Knives: Pro Hunter Series - Eland - Wild Olive - 52642
MSRP: $418.80Was: $349.00Sale Price: $299.00 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Kalahari Mini-Sportsman - CPM 154 - Dark Curly Maple - Black Liners #3
MSRP: $309.95Our Price: $232.45 -
SALE
Arno Bernard Knives
Arno Bernard Knives: Pro Hunter Series - Eland - Wild Olive - 52638
MSRP: $418.80Was: $349.00Sale Price: $299.00 -
SALE
Arno Bernard Knives
Arno Bernard Knives: Pro Hunter Series - Eland - Wild Olive - 52646
MSRP: $418.80Was: $349.00Sale Price: $299.00 -
Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Turismo - Assisted Flipper - D2 Tool Steel - 5505
MSRP: $77.99Our Price: $50.14 -
Chris Reeve Knives
Chris Reeve Knives: Small Inkosi - Red Linen Micarta Inlay - Glass Blasted Titanium - MagnaCut
Our Price: $575.00 -
Chris Reeve Knives
Chris Reeve Knives: Small Inkosi - Insingo Grind - Red Linen Micarta Inlay - Glass Blasted Titanium
Our Price: $575.00 -
SALE
Arno Bernard Knives
Arno Bernard Knives: Pro Hunter Series - Eland - Wild Olive - 63006
MSRP: $418.80Was: $349.00Sale Price: $299.00 -
Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Launch 11 Auto - Raw Aluminum - CPM-154 - 7550RAW
MSRP: $214.95Our Price: $139.95 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Adventurer - CPM 3V - Lager G-10 - White Liners
MSRP: $339.95Our Price: $254.95 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Gunny Hunter Z-Wear - Desert Ironwood - Black Liners - Mosaic Pins #3
MSRP: $479.95Our Price: $359.95 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Adventurer - CPM 3V - Walnut Burl - Mosaic Pins #1
MSRP: $399.95Our Price: $299.95 -
SALE
Arno Bernard Knives
Arno Bernard Knives: Pro Hunter Series - Eland - Wild Olive - 52637
MSRP: $418.80Was: $349.00Sale Price: $299.00 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Woodland Special - A2 - Firedog Canvas
MSRP: $319.95Our Price: $268.95 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Bravo Strike Force II - CPM 3V - Sage Tigertail Maple Burl #3
MSRP: $459.95Our Price: $344.95