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What it is: A hollow grind features symmetric, concave surfaces ending in a thin, extremely sharp edge. A hollow grind doesn't produce a very strong edge, and therefore generally isn't suitable

The other day, we were listening to a radio interview with one of our favorite celebrities as he traced the strange and circuitous path that led to his current fame. (We're not going to name him, but

...doesn't mean that you have to lose the intimate experience of your local store. At  KnivesShipFree we're your neighborhood store, everywhere! Here's what one customer said about our little cor

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

That's easy -- the best place to buy Alan Warren Custom Knives is KnivesShipFree. Here's why: We stock an exclusive selection of Alan Warren's handmade knives, in a variety of patterns an

Question: "I see you carry a lot of leather sheaths, I have a custom knife, can I order a custom leather sheath from KnivesShipFree?" We offer many different sheath styles and designs, and all o

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

Changing the position of a pocket clip Many modern folders produced by Benchmade, Zero Tolerance, Kershaw and others provide multiple positions for the pocket clip, allowing either left- or ri

Well, that's an easy one -- the best place to buy Northwoods Knives is KnivesShipFree, the home of Northwoods Knives. Here are more good reasons: We always have the most complete selec

No -- at least not to people who know something about knives. In the simplest terms, an automatic knife, or "switchblade," allows a person to open it without touching the blade itself. Usually

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 l

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

We get this question a lot, and we'll admit to being a little surprised at how often we're asked to pick one type of kitchen knife over the other. Like many things in life, there is no b

The best place to buy your kitchen knives is KnivesShipFree. Here's why: We stock a wide selection of fine kitchen knives from 'makers like Bark River, Murray Carter, Ken Onion, Henckels,

Defending yourself with a knife -- any knife -- is a skill, and it's a lot more difficult than you might think. (More about that below.) What's more, having to use a knife as a weapon is highly unlike

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

Whether you're a veteran knife nut or you just received your very first knife, we believe you should sharpen your own knives. Sure, it might seem easier to hand your blade to a sharpening service or...

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

The first step is determining whether your knife's edge is a V-bevel or convex. (See the illustration.)The edge on most knives is a V-bevel (we're including the chisel grind in this category, since it

Okay, we'll admit it -- sometimes we find ourselves in a rut. That's especially true when it comes to our everyday-carry knives.You might remember the Bark River Knives Little Creek from our "Seven Da