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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: If a knife's description says 'bone,' what kind of 'bone' is it?(Post)Unless it says otherwise, "bone" means "cattle bone" -- specifically, the shin bone of a cow (or steer, or bull).Cattle bone has been used in knife handles for centuries. It's consistent, easy to work
FAQ: Is it ok to clean my hunting knife in a dishwasher?(Post)NO. Knifemakers cringe when someone asks this question. Think about it -- your home dishwasher uses heat, pressure and semi-caustic chemicals to take the food off of your dishes -- none of that
KnivesShipFree FAQ(Page)This is the place to find answers to all of your knife-related questions. We add to this page periodically, by the way, and you can help -- if you have a question that isn't listed here, send it to...
FAQ: What makes a knife 'collectible'?(Post)Honestly? We have no idea.Okay, that's not a very helpful answer to your question. But over the years we've seen many knives we thought would increase in value and didn't, while other knives we consid
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
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
How-To: Wet-fitting a sheath to your knife(Post)Wet-fitting a sheath to your knife The problem with getting a leather sheath to form to a knife is the waiting -- break-in can take a while. But c'mon, who has the patience to wait for leat
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
Four Reasons to Always Carry a Pocket Knife(Post)For those of us who carry pocket knives already, this article is pretty much a no brainer; but I have been asked many times why I carry a pocket knife and have been looked at like I was a serial
3 Things Every Knife Lover Should Do(Post)3 Things Every Knife Lover Should Do We love knives. You love knives. We use our knives, we talk about them, photograph them, buy and sell and trade our knives. Whether knives are simply a hobb
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 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: 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
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: 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
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: Which knife brands sold by KnivesShipFree are made in the USA?(Post)KnivesShipFree is proud to offer these products made in the United States of America: Ambush KnivesAmerican Knife Company Bark River Knives Benchmade Knives Brous Blades Buck Knives*
FAQ: How old should my kids be before they get their first knife?(Post)That can be a little tricky. Because each kid is different, the real answer is that you are the only one who knows. You have to gauge their level of responsibility—it's your call.That said, most kids
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Steelport
Steelport: 8" Chef Knife - One-Piece Drop-Forged 52100 - Differential Heat Treat - Big Leaf Maple Burl
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Spyderco
Spyderco: Lil' Native Lightweight - Lockback - Black FRN - CTS-BD1N - Black DLC - C230PBBK
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Spyderco
Spyderco: Lil' Native Sprint Run - Lockback - Brown G-10 - CPM-15V
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WE Knife Co.
WE Knife: 905 Scamp - Titanium Slipjoint - CPM-S35Vn - Hand Rubbed Black Finish
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Spyderco
Spyderco: Lil' Native Lightweight - Lockback - Black FRN - CTS-BD1N - Serrated - Black DLC - C230SBBK
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White River Knife & Tool
White River Knife & Tool: Ursus 45 - Black & Green Linen Micarta - CPM-MagnaCut
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WE Knife Co.
WE Knife: 905 Scamp - Titanium Slipjoint - CPM-S35Vn - Hand Rubbed Satin Finish
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Spyderco
Spyderco: Dog Tag Folder - Serge Panchenko Design - Carbon Fiber / G-10 Laminate - CPM S30V - C188CFBBKP
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Kramer by Zwilling
Kramer by Zwilling: Euroline - 9" Carving Knife - Stainless
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Benchmade Knife Company
Benchmade Knives: 4010-02 Station Knife - Maple Valley Richlite/Black G-10 - CPM-154
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Spyderco
Spyderco: Lil' Native Lightweight Sprint Run - Lockback - Brown FRN - CPM-15V - C230PBN15V
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KME Precision Knife Sharpening System
KME Precision Knife Sharpening System - Convexing Rod
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WE Knife Co.
WE Knife: 912 Synergy2 - Integral Titanium Frame - Carbon Fiber Inlay - Bohler M390 - Trailing Point
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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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Benchmade Knife Company
Benchmade Knives: 4045BK-01 - True Paring Knife - OD Green/Black G-10 - Black DLC - CPM-154
Our Price: $250.00 -
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Helle
Helle Harding Rubin - 2026 Limited Edition - 4" Hunting Knife - Kebony / Red Leather / Spalted Beech
Our Price: $199.00