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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
Interview: Mike Malosh(Post)Back in 2009 and 2010, KnivesShipFree published a monthly newsletter called From the Edge. One of its recurring features was an interview with a knifemaker or industry executive. We thought you'd be i
3 Tips for Breaking-In a New Folding Knife(Post)3 Tips for Breaking-In a New Folding Knife The pivot on your brand-new knife, whether it's a modern folder or a traditional slipjoint pocketknife, may feel gritty or stiff. That's not uncommon, a
FAQ: How long is the break-in period on a new folding knife?(Post)There's no single answer to this question. Each knife is different. If the pivot on your brand-new knife -- whether it's a traditional pocketknife or a modern folder -- feels stiff or gritty, tha
Knife Photography(Post)Knives are notoriously difficult to photograph. Â The more refined the knife, the more difficult it is to shoot.ESEE Knives are not difficult at all because they have no shiny spots. Â The coating on th
FAQ: Why should I learn to sharpen my own knives?(Post)Before we answer that question, let's start with why it's important to have a knife that's actually sharp.Obviously, a sharp knife is better at doing what it's designed to do -- cut. It's more efficie
FAQ: Which is better -- a folding knife or a fixed blade?(Post)We really can't answer that question -- either one may be right for you, and your choice will depend on a variety of factors. To help you with your decision, we'll give you some food for thought.As wi
KnivesShipFree FAQ(Page)This is the place to find answers to all of your knife-related questions. We add to this page periodically, by the way, and you can help -- if you have a question that isn't listed here, send it to...
FAQ: I'm new to kitchen cutlery -- where should I start?(Post)We suggest what most experts in kitchen cutlery recommend -- everyone needs three basic kitchen knives:Chef's knife: This will be the most important knife in your kitchen. Start with a European-style
FAQ: What are the advantages of multiple blades on a pocketknife?(Post)Some folks insist that you only need one blade -- the right blade -- on a pocketknife. Most people, however, see the advantages of having at least two, or even more. Although the debate wil
Four Reasons to Always Carry a Pocket Knife(Post)For those of us who carry pocket knives already, this article is pretty much a no brainer; but I have been asked many times why I carry a pocket knife and have been looked at like I was a serial
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 knife is best for both everyday carry (EDC) and self-defense?(Post)Defending yourself with a knife -- any knife -- is a skill, and it's a lot more difficult than you might think. (More about that below.) What's more, having to use a knife as a weapon is highly unlike
FAQ: Which are the better kitchen knives -- German or Japanese?(Post)We get this question a lot, and we'll admit to being a little surprised at how often we're asked to pick one type of kitchen knife over the other. Like many things in life, there is no b
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
3 Bad Things About Giving a Kid a Knife(Post)3 Bad Things About Giving a Kid a KnifeBy now you know how we feel about kids and knives -- they belong together. We firmly believe that it's our responsibility as adults to introduce the young peo
In praise of small knives(Post)Everyone, it seems, wants a big knife. Maybe it goes back to when we were kids, to that unforgettable day when a trusted adult handed us our very first knife. Because we were small, that knife felt
FAQ: What's the best knife for a 'Bug-Out Bag'?(Post)We're hearing this question a lot more often these days, as "prepping" becomes more popular. And while it may sound like the age-old search for the perfect survival knife, it's not quite the sa
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
What's the best place to buy custom knives?(Post)The best place to buy custom knives is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We stock a wide selection of custom knives from 'makers like Murray Carter, Fiddleback Forge, Jesse Hemphill, Lon Hu
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RMJ Tactical
RMJ Tactical: Kestrel - S7 Limited Edition - Black G-10 - Tungsten Cerakote
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Spyderco: Paramilitary 2 - Black G-10 - CPM-S45VN - C81GP2
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Bradford Knives
Bradford Knives: Guardian 3 HH MagnaCut Wharnie - Stonewash - 3D Carbon Fiber - Kydex Sheath
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Bradford Knives
Bradford Knives: Guardian 3 HH MagnaCut Wharnie - Stonewash - 3D OD Green Burlap Micarta - Kydex Sheath
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KSF 3/8" x 4" Misch Metal Firesteel
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Benchmade Knives: 18065 Mini Adira - AXIS Lock - Depth Blue Grivory - CPM-MagnaCut
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Benchmade Knives: 273GY-04 Mini Adamas - AXIS Lock - Black G-10 - CPM-MagnaCut - Tungsten Gray Cerakote
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Benchmade Knife Company
Benchmade Knives: 18040S Undercurrent - Depth Blue Santoprene - Sheepsfoot - CPM-MagnaCut - Partially Serrated
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Benchmade Knives: 18065SBT-01 Mini Adira - AXIS Lock - Tempest Gray Grivory - CPM-MagnaCut - Partially Serrated - Blue Cerakote
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