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    FAQ: Is there a secret to knife sharpening?(Post)

    Yes, as a matter of fact, there is: Don't sharpen your knives.Ok, we said that just to get a rise out of you. Put another way: Don't sharpen your knives -- maintain them.If you're playing the game ri ...

    3 Wintertime Knife Tips(Post)

    3 Wintertime Knife Tips As we settle into our new Escanaba digs after the move from Oregon, we're watching the leaves turn and feeling a bit of a chill in the air. Both are reminders that the tr ...

    FAQ: What's a "working edge"?(Post)

    If you sharpen your own knives, you're a step ahead of most people. If you don't, it's time you learned -- there's plenty of information right here on KnivesShipFree, like our Knife Sharpenin ...

    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.

    What Factors Should I Consider When Choosing a Survival Knife?(Post)

    The one thing that we are sure of is that in today's uncertain times, owning a survival knife is more important than it ever was in the past. With everything from unemployment hikes to the impendin ...

    ​Lessons from George and Horace: The Sheath Knife(Post)

    As we said in our last post, we can learn much from the "trio" of woodcraft tools carried by George Washington Sears (a.k.a. "Nessmuk") and Horace Kephart. Most of us, however, are more familiar w ...

    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 ...

    3 Reasons to Give a Knife to a Kid(Post)

    3 Reasons to Give a Knife to a Kid As knife people, it can be immensely satisfying to share our passion with the young people in our lives. Here are three good reasons why you should give a kid ...

    FAQ: What's the best knife for self-defense?(Post)

    Whoa -- let's take a step back here.Pardon our bluntness, but if you're asking that question, you probably don't understand the principles of lethal force and personal defense. Let's get a few things ...

    FAQ: Is it ok to chop wood with my knife?(Post)

    Maybe -- but probably not. Very few knives are designed to handle the rigors of chopping (the way an ax is, for example). A purpose-built chopper is big enough, heavy enough and possesses the pr ...

    What is Mike Stewart of Bark River's Favorite Knife?(Post)

    Well, Mike couldn't limit it to one.  He went for three.The first is the Canadian Special, followed by the Bushcrafter and the Ultra-lite BushcrafterPeople ask me all the time whi ...

    What's the best place to buy American-made knives?(Post)

    The best place to buy knives made in the U.S.A. is KnivesShipFree. We proudly carry these American-made brands: Bark River Knives Benchmade Knives Buck Knives* Carter Cutlery Chris Ree ...

    3 Ways to Open a Folding Knife*(Post)

    3 Ways to Open a Folding Knife*(*that your granddad might not recognize) Depending on how old you are, you may never have lived in a world without folders designed to be opened with just one han ...

    Knife Photography(Post)

    Knives are notoriously difficult to photograph.  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.  The co ...

    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 Sunda ...

    When good knife people do stupid things(Post)

    by Derrick Bohn I'm sure you can imagine the stories I hear about what some folks do with their knives. Just recently, in fact, a guy called to say that he was sadly disappointed with a Fällk ...

    FAQ: Where are Zero Tolerance knives made?(Post)

    Zero Tolerance knives are proudly made in the United States of America. The company, part of Kai USA Ltd., is headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon.

    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 ...

    FAQ: What makes a knife 'collectible'?(Post)

    Honestly? We have no idea.Okay, that's not a very helpful answer to your question. But over the years we've seen many knives we thought would increase in value and didn't, while other knives we consi ...

    FAQ: Is there an easy way to tell that my knife is sharp?(Post)

    If you've heard the term "hair-popping sharp," you may be wondering if we're about to suggest that you see if your knife will shave hair off your forearm. Many people check their edges that way, but ...