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​Lessons from George and Horace: The Woodcraft Trio(Post)
We love hearing from our friends and customers, of course. Some days, though, it feels to us like everyone is looking for The Knife, that one do-it-all blade that can take on everything from kit
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 Sunday
FAQ: What is C-Tek?(Post)C-Tek is a synthetic material made by infusing an aluminum honeycomb with high-strength resin. It's available in a variety of colors, many of which have beautiful translucence and visual depth.
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 pocket (or shea
FAQ: Can I use my knife for batoning?(Post)Batoning is a technique used for processing wood for fire, shelter and other bushcraft purposes. Generally speaking, it involves splitting relatively small-diameter pieces of wood (no larger than y
Why Do You Carry a Knife?(Post)It is hard for me to believe anyone goes around every day without a knife.  They are so useful.  But every time I pull my knife out in public, someone always asks, "Why do you carry  knife?"Well, here
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
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
Knife Sharpening(Page)Whether you're a veteran knife nut or you just received your very first knife, we believe you should sharpen your own knives. Sure, it might seem easier to hand your blade to a sharpening service or...
3 Things You Need to Know About Batoning(Post)3 Things You Need to Know About Batoning Batoning -- a technique used to process wood for fire and other bushcraft purposes -- involves splitting relatively small-diameter pieces of wood by resti
FAQ: How Do I Maintain My Carbon Steel Knives?(Post)With the popularity of traditional and custom knives (like Great Eastern Cutlery, Northwoods Knives, Bark River Knives, Fiddleback Forge, etc), we are asked all the time, "What do I need to d
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: 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
Bark River Little Carver 3V Review(Post)Okay, we'll admit it -- sometimes we find ourselves in a rut. That's especially true when it comes to our everyday-carry knives.You might remember the Bark River Knives Little Creek from our "Seven Da
Interview: Chris Reeve(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
A Review of the Bark River Adventurer Neck Knife(Post)The Adventurer Neck Knife is a relatively new offering from Bark River, and so far it's been very well received. Those who have tried it, like it -- a lot. If there's one thing that gives
FAQ: Why does KnivesShipFree charge a restocking fee?(Post)I hate restocking fees.I hate them as a consumer, and I hate them as a merchant.Because I don't like charging anyone a restocking fee, KnivesShipFree has an excellent return policy. If you don't like
How-To: Adjusting the pivot on a folding knife(Post)Adjusting the pivot on a folding knife On many modern folding knives (like those produced by Benchmade, Zero Tolerance, Kershaw and others) you'll find an adjustable pivot. You can loosen or t
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
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
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