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    3 Knives Everyone Should Own(Post)

    3 Knives Everyone Should Own Knife people are fun to be around. We've noticed that those having the most fun tend to dabble in more than one type of knife, and that observation prompted us to put

    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 sa

    FAQ: What makes a knife 'collectible'?(Post)

    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 Kitchen Knives Everyone Should Own(Post)

    3 Kitchen Knives Everyone Should Own Like most experts in kitchen cutlery, we believe that everyone needs three basic kitchen knives. 1. Chef's knife. This is the most important knife in

    ​What's the best place to buy Benchmade Knives?(Post)

    The best place to buy a Benchmade knife is KnivesShipFree, of course. Here's why: We have a complete selection of Benchmade models, including special editions. Because we ship free, o

    FAQ: Is it ok to chop wood with my knife?(Post)

    Maybe -- but probably not. Very few knives are designed to handle the rigors of chopping (the way an ax is, for example). A purpose-built chopper is big enough, heavy enough and possesses the pro

    ​What's the best place to buy Kershaw knives?(Post)

    Of course, the best place to buy your next Kershaw knife is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We have a wide selection of Kershaw models, including lots of hard-to-find models. We ship

    What's the best place to buy kitchen knives?(Post)

    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,

    FAQ: "There is a limited production knife about to come out, can I reserve one through you?"(Post)

    Question: "There is a limited production knife about to come out, can I reserve one through you?" Limited production knives are always highly desirable to own. It's incredible to see the frenzy a

    What's the best place to buy custom knives?(Post)

    The best place to buy  custom knives is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We stock a wide selection of custom knives from 'makers like Murray Carter, Fiddleback Forge, Jesse Hemphill, Lon Hu

    Bark River Knives: Kalahari(Post)

    I asked Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives about the KalahariThe Kalahari is brand new model for Bark River Knives. It uses a handle Mike Stewart really likes. It is contoured with Bark River’s classi

    What's the best place to buy Arno Bernard Knives?(Post)

    Naturally, the best place to buy Arno Bernard Knives is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We stock a complete selection of Arno Bernard Knives, including limited editions and a wide variety of

    3 Great Knives for a Boy Scout(Post)

    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

    ​Kids & knives: The right thing, the right way(Post)

    Kids & knives: The right thing, the right way As knife enthusiasts, there's perhaps nothing as satisfying as sharing our passion with the young people in our lives. That's not as easy a

    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

    3 Things Every Knife Lover Should Do(Post)

    3 Things Every Knife Lover Should Do We love knives. You love knives. We use our knives, we talk about them, photograph them, buy and sell and trade our knives. Whether knives are simply a hobb

    FAQ: Where can I find a directory of knife manufacturers' websites?(Post)

    Many bladesmiths, knifemakers and knife manufacturers publish more information on their own websites than we ever could include here on  KnivesShipFree. That kind of information can be helpful

    When good knife people do stupid things(Post)

    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 Fällkn

    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

    Bark River Knives: Bravo 1(Post)

    Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives was kind enough to sit down with us and talk about their famous Bravo 1.The Bravo 1 is actually our most popular knife. It was developed with the help of the testing