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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 l
3 Things You Should Never Do With Your Knife(Post)3 Things You Should Never Do With Your Knife Knife people are smart folks, but hey, we all do stupid stuff every now and then. Here are three dumb things you should avoid doing with your kn
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 peo
FAQ: "What does 'CPM' stand for in the knife industry?"(Post)Question: "What does “CPM” stand for in the knife industry?" In the knife world "CPM" stands for Crucible Particle Metallurgy. This is a proprietary system developed by Crucible Industries to cr
FAQ: When should I give my kids their first expensive knife?(Post)You'll have to judge that by your kid. One of my girls got a Bark River as her first knife, for instance, while another started with a $20 knife until I saw that she was responsible enough for a bette
Thoughts on the First Great Eastern Pocket Knife(Post)We just received this email from a customer. I love hearing this stuff! Great Eastern Cutlery makes fantastic knives.Hello from Southern Ontario Canada,I’ve just recently purchased my first Great Ea
FAQ: Why isn't my new knife perfect?(Post)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, assemb
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 to
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
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
FAQ: What does 'RC' or 'HRC' mean in a knife's specifications?(Post)Those abbreviations indicate the relative hardness of the knife's steel, as measured on the "Rockwell scale." And while we could spend a lot of time drilling into the metallurgical details of Rockwell
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
FAQ: "Do you inspect each knife before shipping it?"(Post)Question: "Do you inspect each knife before shipping it?" We're always available to inspect knives at our customers request, but we rely on carrying quality products from top manufacturers (Benchm
FAQ: Can I sharpen my knives on a bench grinder or an electric knife sharpener?(Post)In a word... NO!Sure, it takes friction to sharpen steel, and an abrasive wheel spun by an electric motor will definitely produce friction -- but at a speed that also generates excessive heat and quic
FAQ: Why should I 'wet-fit' a sheath to my knife?(Post)Why take the time to wet-fit your sheath to your knife? We can think of three reasons. You have a general-purpose sheath. A general-purpose sheath (one designed to fit a number of different
FAQ: "What angle should I sharpen my kitchen knife?"(Post)Question: "What angle should I sharpen my kitchen knife?"The simple answer to this question is this: European Knives - Tough & Durable: Built like tanks, most European knives have thick homogeneous b
FAQ: What knife-safety rules do you recommend for kids?(Post)This is one of those things that you will have to figure out. To give you some food for thought, however, I did this video covering the basic rules that I put on my own kids. No silliness.Treat every
FAQ: How do I lash a knife to a pole to make a spear? Y'know, for survival...(Post)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 if yo
FAQ: What knife is best for both everyday carry (EDC) and self-defense?(Post)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
FAQ: Can I change the position of the pocket clip on my folding knife?(Post)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 than one p
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White River Knife & Tool
White River Knife & Tool: Apex - Natural Canvas Micarta -Black Liners - CPM-MagnaCut
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Spyderco
Spyderco: Tenacious Framelock - Blue Titanium - Black Blade - C122TIBLBKP
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Spyderco
Spyderco: Shelter Cove - Fillet Knife - Black G-10 - 8Cr17MoV
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White River Knife & Tool
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Steel Will Knives
Steel Will Knives: Piercer - Titanium Framelock - Black G-10 - D2 Steel
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Spyderco
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Rivery MFG
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Rivery MFG
Rivery MFG: Zero - Manual OTF Utility Knife - Grenade Pattern - Black Aluminum
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White River Knife & Tool
White River Knife & Tool: Model 1 Backpacker Pro - Textured Black G-10 - CPM-MagnaCut - Black PVD
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Benchmade Knife Company
Benchmade Knives: 4045-02 - True Paring Knife - Maple Valley Richlite/Black G-10 - CPM-154
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Rivery MFG
Rivery MFG: Zero - Manual OTF Utility Knife - Original Pattern - Worn Black Aluminum
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Rivery MFG: Zero - Manual OTF Utility Knife - Smooth Operator Pattern - Black Aluminum
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Bastinelli Knives
Bastinelli Knives: Diagnostic - Black PVD N690 - Karambit Neck Knife
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Riner Customs
Riner Customs: 8" Serbian Chef Knife - Fern Frost Micarta - Black Liners - Brass Pins - AEB-L
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Osprey Knife & Tool
Osprey Knife & Tool: Raptor - Black G10 - Cherry Red G10 Liners & Pins - CPM S35VN
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White River Knife & Tool
White River Knife & Tool: Brave - Maple & Black Richlite - CPM-MagnaCut
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Rivery MFG
Rivery MFG: Zero - Manual OTF Utility Knife - Grenade Pattern - Worn Black Aluminum
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Town Cutler
Town Cutler: Desert Dawn 8.5" Chef Knife - Buckeye Burl / Black Midnight Resin - Nitro-V
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