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FAQ: My folding knife has a pocket clip, but I don't use it -- is it okay to remove it?

Yes. Removing the pocket clip -- like those found on folding knives from Benchmade, Zero Tolerance, Spyderco, Kershaw and other makers -- won't affect the function of the knife.Yo ...

When good knife people do stupid things

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: How do I lash a knife to a pole to make a spear? Y'know, for survival...

STOP -- DON'T DO IT. Wherever you heard about this (movies, TV or the Interweb) it's a colossally bad idea. In a survival situation, a knife can be one of your most valuable tools. And ...

FAQ: What's the perfect number of blades for a slipjoint pocketknife?

That's a great question, albeit one that opens a big can of worms. We'll be glad to share our opinions here, without presuming that we'll be able to settle the matter. Some folks are adamant tha ...

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 kni ...

FAQ: Why isn't my new knife perfect?

Wait a minute -- don't mistake perfection for quality.Some of the knives we offer are, for the most part, made by machines. A great many, however, are made by human hands or, at the very least, assem ...

Interview: Chris Reeve

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 ...

What's the best place to buy Henckels kitchen knives?

The best place to buy Henckels kitchen knives is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We stock a wide selection of Henckels patterns, models and accessories. We ship free, so our prices on ...

FAQ: Why are good knives so expensive?

As the saying goes, you get what you pay for.And what do you get when you spend a little more for a knife?You get better engineering and design -- a knife that'll do what it's meant to do and hold up ...

How-To: Cleaning a really dirty pocketknife

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 ...

8 Steps to Choosing the Right Knife

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 ...

Bark River Knives: City Knife

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.

FAQ Is there really a difference between a $20 knife and a $200 knife?

In a word, "Yes." As with most things in life, you get what you pay for, and knives are no different.So what do you get when you spend more on a knife?You get better engineering and design. You ...

How-To: Changing the position of a pocket clip

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 r ...

FAQ: Can I change the position of the pocket clip on my folding knife?

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 ...

Bark River Knives: Little Creek as an EDC

Our regular Saturday-morning ritual includes a bit of woods-walking. Sometimes, unfortunately, it's just a brief stroll; other days we're lucky to get back by noon.As much as we like our folders and ...

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: 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 ...

When Good Edges Go Bad

When good edges go bad For the true knife lover, there's an almost indescribable thrill that comes with using a sharp blade. A keen edge glides effortlessly through the work, responding as mu ...

FAQ: What are the advantages of multiple blades on a pocketknife?

Some folks insist that you only need one blade -- the right blade -- on a pocketknife. Most people, however, see the advantages of having at least two, or even more. Although the debate wi ...