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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: 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
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
This week at Bark River: October 13, 2015 [TRANSCRIPT](Post)October 13, 2015 -- [RUSH TRANSCRIPT. COPY MAY NOT BE FINAL AND MAY BE UPDATED.] JIM STEWART, BARK RIVER KNIVES: Hello, everybody. I am Jim Stewart from Bark River Knives, and we're going to do
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 Good Reasons to Always Carry a Knife(Post)3 Good Reasons to Always Carry a Knife With a nod to Gibbs' Rule #9 -- "Never go anywhere without a knife" -- we humbly present three good reasons to always carry a knife. 1. Emergencies hap
What is Mike Stewart of Bark River's Favorite Knife?(Post)Well, Mike couldn't limit it to one.  He went for three.The first is the Canadian Special, followed by the Bushcrafter and the Ultra-lite BushcrafterPeople ask me all the time which knife is my favori
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
FAQ: I see that some knives are 'spring-assisted' -- is that the same thing as a switchblade?(Post)No -- at least not to people who know something about knives. In the simplest terms, an automatic knife, or "switchblade," allows a person to open it without touching the blade itself. Usually
LT Wright Genesis Review(Post)There’s a reason some knife designs become classics and never die out. The L.T. Wright Genesis is patterned on one of those knives, and I predict it is going to be very popular. by Leon Pantenbur
FAQ: Can I sharpen a V-bevel knife on a leather hone or strop?(Post)Yes!We use a leather hone to maintain all types of knives. Whether the grind is convex, hollow, flat or Scandi, a leather hone will maintain the edge beautifully.The leather "gives," conforming to the
FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a chisel grind?(Post)What it is: A chisel grind essentially is a V-bevel, except that only one side of the blade is sharpened while the other side remains straight (like a wood chisel). What it's good for: Woodwor
Just Arrived! Benchmade 903 Mini-Stryker with Axis Lock(Post)New this year from Benchmade Knives is the Axis Stryker. Â This was one of Benchmade's early knives that had a liner lock--and the original had almost a cult following. Â The one thing people kept askin
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
​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
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