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FAQ Is there really a difference between a $20 knife and a $200 knife?(Post)
In a word, "Yes."Â 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
Bark River Knives: Little Creek as an EDC(Post)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 s
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
How-To: Changing the position of a pocket clip(Post)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 ri
FAQ: Is a knife labeled 'collectible' too fragile to be used?(Post)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?(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
When Good Edges Go Bad(Post)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 muc
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
How do Traditional Slipjoints Compare to Modern Tactical Folders?(Post)A lot of people are buying traditional knives, but are disappointed with what are perceived as flaws. I am not sure it is a fair comparison. Let me explain. Â Well, Let me do it in a video. Â :) You c
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 a Chris Reeve?A lot of people
​FAQ: I left my sharpening kit at home & my knife is getting dull -- what can I do?(Post)It's happened to us, and we're pretty sure it's happened to you -- in the middle of a campout or a hunt, we feel an edge start to go south. And, to our chagrin, all of our sharpening tools are back
Interview: Wally Gardiner(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
Bark River Knives: Canadian Special(Post)We asked Mike Stewart at Bark River Knife and Tool about the Canadian Special--this is what he said.The Bark River Knives, Canadian Special is Mike Stewart’s personal favorite of all of the hunting kn
What's the best place to buy Northwoods knives?(Post)Well, that's an easy one -- the best place to buy Northwoods Knives is KnivesShipFree, the home of Northwoods Knives. Here are more good reasons: We always have the most complete selec
What's the best place to buy Kramer Zwilling kitchen knives?(Post)The best place to buy Kramer Zwilling kitchen knives is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We have a wide selection of Kramer Zwilling models, patterns and blade steels. We ship free, so our
FAQ: What are the advantages of a 'recurve' edge?(Post)The cutting edge of a conventional knife blade (unless it's a simple straight-edge) has a single curve that begins at the point and ends where it merges into a straight section of the edge. A
3 Things To Love About Zero Tolerance Folders(Post)3 Things To Love About Zero Tolerance Folders We've watched the Zero Tolerance product line mature (for lack of a better term) over the last several years, and we really like what we see. Thes
Knifemaker profile: A visit with Lon Humphrey(Post)When bladesmith Lon Humphrey invited us to visit his shop, he didn't have to ask us twice. We knew his work, of course -- old-school tools, hand-forged and hand-finished -- but we couldn't wa
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: 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:
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