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FAQ: What knife would you recommend for the Zombie Apocalypse?

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

Lessons from George and Horace: The Sheath Knife

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 wi

Real Knife People Use Real Kitchen Knives

My name is Derrick Bohn, and I'm a knife guy.By now you've seen my videos. You've read my newsletters. You know that I'm a fan of edged tools -- I have been all my life. And if you spend any time on I

FAQ: Is there a folding knife that's as strong as a fixed blade?

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: Is a knife labeled 'collectible' too fragile to be used?

No -- not the ones sold by KnivesShipFree, anyway. A number of factors affect a knife's value to collectors. A "new and unused" knife, generally speaking, would bring a higher price at resale

FAQ: "Are Chris Reeve Knives worth the Money?"

Question: "Are Chris Reeve Knives worth the Money?" As a daily carrier of a Chris Reeve Mnandi, I may be slightly biased, so bear with me. Now, depending on your budget, Chris Reeve Knives ar

FAQ: "I have store credit available at KnivesShipFree. How can I use it on my kitchen knife order?"

Question: "I have store credit available at KnivesShipFree. How can I use it on my kitchen knife order?" To take advantage of any store credit you may have, you'll first need to log in. In most case

FAQ: What's the strongest lock on a folding knife?

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's the best knife for a Boy Scout?

We find this question interesting, especially since the Boy Scouts of America offers almost three dozen "official" Scout knives.Perhaps you're asking because you want your Scout to have something o

FAQ: Is it ok to clean my hunting knife in a dishwasher?

NO. Knifemakers cringe when someone asks this question. Think about it -- your home dishwasher uses heat, pressure and semi-caustic chemicals to take the food off of your dishes -- none of that

FAQ: What's the best knife for a 'Bug-Out Bag'?

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: How to choose a knife to carry every day

For most of us, carrying a knife every day is the most natural thing in the world. We've been doing it since we were kids, and we really don't give it much thought -- it's just what we do. Stil

FAQ: What's the best way to keep my knife from rusting?

That's an easy one: Use your knife and stop worrying about it.Seriously.Yes, all steels can rust -- even stainless steel. But if you're actually using your knife, taking it out of your pocket (or shea

FAQ: Which is better -- a folding knife or a fixed blade?

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

How-To: Adjusting the pivot on a folding knife

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

What Factors Should I Consider When Choosing a Survival Knife?

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 impending

FAQ: What makes a knife 'collectible'?

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 consid

3 Things You Should Never Do With Your Knife

3 Things You Should Never Do With Your Knife Knife people are smart folks, but hey, we all do stupid stuff every now and then. Here are three dumb things you should avoid doing with your kn

FAQ: When should I give my kids their first expensive knife?

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: Which is better -- a plain edge or a serrated edge?

Fortunately, there's an easy answer to this question: It depends. There are lots of opinions on this subject, so it depends on whom you ask. The answer also varies depending on what a knife is