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What Factors Should I Consider When Choosing a Survival Knife?(Post)
The one thing that we are sure of is that in today's uncertain times, owning a survival knife is more important than it ever was in the past. With everything from unemployment hikes to the impending
Bark River Knives: Ghost II Karambit(Post)We asked Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives about their new Ghost II. The new Ghost II Karambit was designed for Bark River Knives by Scott Horn of Airborn Knives. Scott is an ex- Ranger and has a lo
The Barlow(Post)There may be no more distinctive slipjoint pattern than the classic Barlow. Its lineage traces back to 17th-century England, first appearing on these shores 30 years before the Revolutionary War.No ma
FAQ: "I have store credit available at KnivesShipFree. How can I use it on my kitchen knife order?"(Post)Question: "I have store credit available at KnivesShipFree. How can I use it on my kitchen knife order?" To take advantage of any store credit you may have, you'll first need to log in. In most case
FAQ: How difficult is sharpening? Is it hard to learn?(Post)Relax -- sharpening isn't some mysterious black art.Oh, we know it can be frustrating at first. We've seen lots of people get discouraged and give up just when they're on the verge of mastering it. An
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
Mike Stewart talks about the Bark River Knives' Golok(Post)We asked Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives about the Golok. This is what he said.The Golok is an Indonesian design where they encounter jungle like foliage — vines and heavy secondary growth, mostly
FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a hollow grind?(Post)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
FAQ Is there really a difference between a $20 knife and a $200 knife?(Post)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 get be
Canal Street Cannitler(Post)If you're anything like us, you cringe when you hear the word "hybrid." Merging two or more perfectly good concepts into a new product rarely works well.Canal Street's three-blade "Cannitler" is a wel
Shopping on the Internet...(Post)...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
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: Which is better -- a folding knife or a fixed blade?(Post)We really can't answer that question -- either one may be right for you, and your choice will depend on a variety of factors. To help you with your decision, we'll give you some food for thought.As wi
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
Interview: Mike Stewart(Post)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 b
The Lanyard Conundrum: Tether or not?(Post)There it is.It's staring back at you, that hole in the handle of your knife, and you're not sure what (if anything) you're supposed to do with it.Oh, you know what it is alright. It's a "lanyard hole,
FAQ: "I purchased a knife from KnivesShipFree and it didn't arrive sharp, why not?"(Post)Question: "I purchased a knife from KnivesShipFree and it didn't arrive sharp, why not?" Great question! The honest truth is that some knives might not arrive sharp from the manufacturer. I
What's the best place to buy Mike Malosh custom knives?(Post)The best place to buy Chaser Handmade Knives by Mike Malosh is KnivesShipFree. Here's why: We stock an exclusive selection of Mike Malosh's knives, in a variety of patterns and handle materi
FAQ: "Do the accessories ship free, too?"(Post)Question: "Do the accessories ship free, too?" If you live within the United States of America, we will ship whatever you order, for free! Whether it is a single knife or a hundred; a solo sheath
FAQ: What are the advantages of multiple blades on a pocketknife?(Post)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 wil