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    Bark River Knives: Bravo 1.5(Post)

    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

    Bark River Bird and Trout Knife(Post)

    We asked Mike Stewart to tell us about the Bark River Bird and Trout knife.  This is what he said.“We have made a couple of variations in the past.The blade is relatively straight and thin - .0065 - .

    Bark River Knives: Little Creek as an EDC(Post)

    Our regular Saturday-morning ritual includes a bit of woods-walking. Sometimes, unfortunately, it's just a brief stroll; other days we're lucky to get back by noon.As much as we like our folders and s

    FAQ: "What is tool steel?"(Post)

    Question: "What is tool steel?" Tool steel is a term that refers to high carbon alloys that are optimal for use in tools, particularly where a high edge retention, resistance to abrasion and def

    FAQ: Which knife brands sold by KnivesShipFree are made in the USA?(Post)

    KnivesShipFree is proud to offer these products made in the United States of America: Ambush KnivesAmerican Knife Company Bark River Knives Benchmade Knives Brous Blades Buck Knives*

    FAQ Is there really a difference between a $20 knife and a $200 knife?(Post)

    In a word, "Yes." As with most things in life, you get what you pay for, and knives are no different.So what do you get when you spend more on a knife?You get better engineering and design. You get be

    How to Choose a Knife(Post)

    How to choose a knifeOkay, we know what you're thinking -- "How hard can it be to pick out a knife? For cryin' out loud, do I really need instructions for this?"Truth is, with so many choices avai

    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

    The Best Bushcrafting Knife? (Post)

    A Review of Bark River Knives: Bushcrafter When it comes to bushcraft/survival knives, how much is enough? How do you make sure your knife will be up to the task? Here’s a product from Bark River Kn

    The KnivesShipFree Collection of Knife Quotes (a work in progress)(Post)

    "Never go anywhere without a knife." (Leroy Jethro Gibbs, NCIS, "Gibbs' Rule" #9) "There is no overall ideal knife. The best knife is the one you have with you. With the right skills, you can do

    How to turn your ESEE knife into a firesteel striker(Post)

    A firesteel requires a sharp striker. It's possible to use your knife’s sharpened edge to get sparks flying, of course, but doing that even a few times creates a dull spot you’ll have to touch up late

    In praise of the 'gentleman's knife'(Post)

    Once upon a time, every gentleman carried a pocketknife -- everywhere he went, every single day. He didn't have one knife for the office, another for household chores and another for Sunday

    Sharpening Videos(Page)

    I get a ton of questions as to how to sharpen and maintain a knife with a convex edge such as a Bark River Knife. Since a picture is worth 1000 words, I figure a video would be worth a ton more! We...

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

    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.

    3 Great Knives for a Boy Scout(Post)

    3 Great Knives for a Boy Scout The Boy Scouts of America offers almost three dozen Scout knives, so there's no shortage of "official" options. Still, perhaps you want your Scout to have something

    ​What's the best place to buy Kershaw knives?(Post)

    Of course, the best place to buy your next Kershaw knife is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We have a wide selection of Kershaw models, including lots of hard-to-find models. We ship

    FAQ: "I purchased a knife from KnivesShipFree and it didn't arrive sharp, why not?"(Post)

    Question: "I purchased a knife from KnivesShipFree and it didn't arrive sharp, why not?"      Great question! The honest truth is that some knives might not arrive sharp from the manufacturer. I

    FAQ: Are custom knives worth the money?(Post)

    For us, the answer is an enthusiastic yes -- but that's us. You'll have to answer that question for yourself.A high-quality custom knife is crafted by someone who knows knives. Not only does the maker

    ​8 Steps to Choosing the Right Knife(Post)

    1. Determine how you'll use your knife. When you reach for your knife, you want to have "the right tool for the job." Consider the tasks that'd go better if you had the right knife, and be

    Why Does Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives Carry Black Canvas Micarta(Post)

    Ever wonder why all of Mike Stewart's knives have only Black Canvas Micarta.  Now you know.

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