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How Does a Great Eastern Cutlery Knife Compare to a Benchmade?(Post)
Great Eastern Cutlery is one of the most popular traditional pocket knives we sell.  How do GEC Knives compare to a Benchmade?  What about a Zero Tolerance?  What a bout a Chris Reeve?A lot of people
How do Traditional Slipjoints Compare to Modern Tactical Folders?(Post)A lot of people are buying traditional knives, but are disappointed with what are perceived as flaws. I am not sure it is a fair comparison. Let me explain. Â Well, Let me do it in a video. Â :) You c
EDC: Northwoods Presidential(Post)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
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
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...
How-To: Cleaning a really dirty pocketknife(Post)Cleaning a really dirty pocketknife Maybe it got left out in the rain overnight. Or perhaps you took it along on a hunt and forgot to clean it up afterward. However it happened, your pocketknife
L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives(Post)You may not know L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives, but you should.In our effort to bring you the best in the industry, we are excited to offer L.T. Wright's excellent knivesLT and his friend Dan founded
FAQ: What's the purpose of the 'extra' hole on the handle of a Chris Reeve Sebenza?(Post)That's a "tooling hole," also known as a "locating hole."Chris Reeve Knives buys titanium in large sheets and cuts it into rectangles about the size of the knife's handle. During manufacturing, all ho
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
​Lessons from George and Horace: The Woodsman's Slipjoint(Post)George Washington Sears (a.k.a. "Nessmuk") called it a "pocket knife." Horace Kephart's term was "jackknife." Both men appreciated having a nimble cutting tool for finer tasks, but with so much att
FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of different handle materials?(Post)When you're considering a particular knife, you look for quality. And while the blade is by far the most important component, the handle deserves attention as well. If the handle is defective, ch
Bark River Knives: City Knife(Post)We asked Bark River Knife and Tool owner, Mike Stewart about the Loveless City Knife.  This is what he said.The City Knife was designed originally by Bob Loveless in the late 1980’s. It is not though
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
Bark River Knives: Huntsman(Post)We asked Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives about the Huntsman--The Huntsman is a very small knife. It is a deceptive knife.The Huntsman is part of the Deluxe Game Series.The reason the knife exists
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
​Special delivery: The Bark River Springbok(Post)The best reason to own a particular knife, as far as we're concerned, is because it works. It doesn't need to be pretty, and it doesn't need to be rare or collectible -- it simply needs to perform.Onc
​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
FAQ: What's a 'coffin' handle?(Post)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,
FAQ: Do Wooden Knife Handles Shrink?(Post)At KnivesShipFree, we sell a lot of wood handled knives.  And if you have ever taken a look at Bark River Knives or the Northwoods Knife line, you know how beautiful wood handles can be. So th
FAQ: What's this 'FRN' handle material?(Post)"FRN" (fiberglass-reinforced nylon), sometimes called "GFN" (glass-filled nylon), is a high-strength plastic especially well-suited to the handles of folding knives.Specifically, FRN is a nylon pol
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Begg Knives
Begg Knives: Kwaiken - Liner Lock Flipper - D2 Tool Steel - Black & Silver Aluminum
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Spyderco
Spyderco: Essenza - Liner Lock - Black Anodized Aluminum - N690
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Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Launch 16 Auto - Raw Aluminum - Trac-Tec Handle Insert - CPM-M4 - Gray Cerakote
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Kershaw Knives
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Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Iridium - Gray Anodized Aluminum - D2 Tool Steel - DuraLock - KVT Bearings - 2038
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Benchmade Knife Company
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Auxiliary Manufacturing
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Steel Will Knives
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Benchmade Knife Company
Benchmade Knives: 535BK-4 Bugout - Milled Aluminum - M390 - AXIS Lock
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Auxiliary Manufacturing
Auxiliary Manufacturing: Pocket Bowie - Black Stingray & Cord Wrap - AEB-L
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Benchmade Knife Company
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Kershaw Knives
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Benchmade Knife Company
Benchmade Knives: 537SGY-1 Bailout - CPM-M4 Tanto - Partially Serrated - Grey Cerakote - Woodland Green Aluminum
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Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Bel Air Clip Point - Marbled Carbon Fiber - DuraLock - CPM-MagnaCut - 6106CF
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Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Mini Iridium - Reverse Tanto - Gray Anodized Aluminum - DuraLock - D2 Tool Steel - 2051R
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