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

    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 'Bug-Out Bag'?(Post)

    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 s ...

    Quick-reference guide: Know your knife steels(Post)

    The products in the KnivesShipFree inventory represent dozens of different steels -- stainless steels and carbon steels, tool steels and "super" steels -- and we know that can be a bit overwhelmin ...

    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 ...

    3 Tips for Breaking-In a New Folding Knife(Post)

    3 Tips for Breaking-In a New Folding Knife The pivot on your brand-new knife, whether it's a modern folder or a traditional slipjoint pocketknife, may feel gritty or stiff. That's not uncommon, ...

    Real Knife People Use Real Kitchen Knives(Post)

    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 ...

    The KnivesShipFree Collection of Knife Quotes (a work in progress)(Post)

    "Never go anywhere without a knife." (Leroy Jethro Gibbs, NCIS, "Gibbs' Rule" #9) "There is no overall ideal knife. The best knife is the one you have with you. With the right skills, you can do ...

    Bark River Knives: City Knife(Post)

    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: "What is the best blade steel?"(Post)

    Question: "What is the best blade steel?" With so many aspects of a steel's performance dependent on subjective and personal preferences, this question is going to be difficult to answer fully.

    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 ...

    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 t ...

    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 ...

    FAQ: How to choose a knife to carry every day(Post)

    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. Sti ...

    FAQ: I see that some knives are 'spring-assisted' -- is that the same thing as a switchblade?(Post)

    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. Usuall ...

    FAQ: Is it possible to order knives with handles that match?(Post)

    The answer to this question (which we hear quite often, by the way) is no -- and yes. We definitely understand the desire to have a "matched set" to show off to hunting buddies, as well as ...

    3 Bad Things About Giving a Kid a Knife(Post)

    3 Bad Things About Giving a Kid a KnifeBy now you know how we feel about kids and knives -- they belong together. We firmly believe that it's our responsibility as adults to introduce the young pe ...

    How Does a Great Eastern Cutlery Knife Compare to a Benchmade?(Post)

    Great Eastern Cutlery is one of the most popular traditional pocket knives we sell.  How do GEC Knives compare to a Benchmade?  What about a Zero Tolerance?  What a bout ...

    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 tha ...

    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 ...

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

    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 pock ...