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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
FAQ: May I use any of those cool knife photos on KnivesShipFree?(Post)We've heard rumors that a lot of folks download product photos from KnivesShipFree.com and use them as their computer wallpaper. We're flattered, of course -- and because it's just for personal use, w
FAQ: "I have a custom knife, can I order a custom leather sheath from KnivesShipFree?"(Post)Question: "I see you carry a lot of leather sheaths, I have a custom knife, can I order a custom leather sheath from KnivesShipFree?" We offer many different sheath styles and designs, and all o
FAQ: "I see multiple pictures of the same knife, but there is a number or a letter next to the name. What does this mean?"(Post)Question: "I see multiple pictures of the same knife, but there is a number or a letter next to the name. What does this mean?" Purchasing a knife on the Internet already means that you can't fond
FAQ: "What angle should I sharpen my kitchen knife?"(Post)Question:Â "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 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: My brand-new folding knife doesn't open and close easily -- the joint is really stiff. What should I do?(Post)This may be the most common question we get here at KnivesShipFree.It's not unusual for the pivots on a new knife -- whether it's a slipjoint pocketknife or a one-blade folder -- to be a bit stiff. So
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: 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
Quick-reference guide: Know your knife steels(Post)The products in the KnivesShipFree inventory represent dozens of different steels -- stainless steels and carbon steels, tool steels and "super" steels -- and we know that can be a bit overwhelming
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
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: Can I exchange my new knife's right-handed sheath for one that's left-handed?(Post)Generally speaking, the sheaths that ship with most of the fixed-blade knives we offer are right-handed -- left-handed versions simply aren't available.Bark River is an exception to that rule.The s
3 Things That Cut Better with a Serrated Edge(Post)3 Things That Cut Better with a Serrated Edge Serrated edges, physically speaking, have a couple of advantages over plain edges. On blades of similar size, the scalloped profile essentially incre
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: 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
FAQ: What's a better knife for a kid -- traditional or modern?(Post)Your kid wants to be just like you. Take a look at your own knives and the things that thrill you, and get your kid something similar. Get ready to be greeted by a big smile.For more information, visi
Why Does Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives Carry Black Canvas Micarta(Post)Ever wonder why all of Mike Stewart's knives have only Black Canvas Micarta. Â Now you know.
Great Eastern Cutlery Rendezvous 2018(Post) 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
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