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FAQ: Can I sharpen a V-bevel knife on a leather hone or strop?(Post)
Yes!We use a leather hone to maintain all types of knives. Whether the grind is convex, hollow, flat or Scandi, a leather hone will maintain the edge beautifully.The leather "gives," conforming to the
Why Do You Carry a Knife?(Post)It is hard for me to believe anyone goes around every day without a knife.  They are so useful.  But every time I pull my knife out in public, someone always asks, "Why do you carry  knife?"Well, here
3 Great Things About Hand-Forged Knives(Post)3 Great Things About Hand-Forged Knives Heat, hammer, hands... is there anything as old-school as a hand-forged knife? Here at KnivesShipFree, we absolutely love blades born of the forge. He
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
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 - .
3 Good Reasons to Always Carry a Knife(Post)3 Good Reasons to Always Carry a Knife With a nod to Gibbs' Rule #9 -- "Never go anywhere without a knife" -- we humbly present three good reasons to always carry a knife. 1. Emergencies hap
FAQ: Why should I 'wet-fit' a sheath to my knife?(Post)Why take the time to wet-fit your sheath to your knife? We can think of three reasons. You have a general-purpose sheath. A general-purpose sheath (one designed to fit a number of different
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
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 t
FAQ: My knife has a V-bevel -- what are my sharpening options?(Post)Generally speaking, there are two types of sharpening systems for V-bevel edges: freehand and guided. We'll take a look at each here, with some examples.Freehand sharpeningFreehand sharpening is the t
FAQ: Is there a folding knife that's as strong as a fixed blade?(Post)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?(Post)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: "What angle should I sharpen my kitchen knife?"(Post)Question:Â "What angle should I sharpen my kitchen knife?"The simple answer to this question is this: European Knives - Tough & Durable: Built like tanks, most European knives have thick homogeneous b
How-To: Wet-fitting a sheath to your knife(Post)Wet-fitting a sheath to your knife The problem with getting a leather sheath to form to a knife is the waiting -- break-in can take a while. But c'mon, who has the patience to wait for leat
5 Knives Everyone Should Own(Post)You need five knives. We see a lot of knife lovers around here (obviously) and more than a few knife fanatics. Among our regular customers, we've noticed that those having the most fun tend to
FAQ: My knife has a convex grind -- how do I sharpen it?(Post)Before getting into the "how," first we're going to talk about the "why" of convex edges.When you think about the edge of a knife, you probably picture a V-bevel -- an angle, two flat surfaces produci
FAQ: Can I change the position of the pocket clip on my folding knife?(Post)Yes, if your knife is allows for it. Some (but not all) modern folding knives -- like those from Benchmade, Zero Tolerance, Spyderco, Kershaw and other makers -- accommodate more than one p
FAQ: Is it ok to clean my hunting knife in a dishwasher?(Post)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 Boy Scout?(Post)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
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
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