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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 Knives: Highland Special(Post)We asked Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives to tell us about the Bark River Highland Special.The Highland Special is a scaled down version of the Fox River. It was made before the Fox River, but with
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 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
FAQ: If I add an item to my KnivesShipFree shopping cart, does that put a 'hold' on it?(Post)No -- the only way to guarantee that a particular item becomes yours is to check out and pay for it.Regardless of how many shoppers have a specific product in their carts -- or, for that matter, on
FAQ: If I put an item on my KnivesShipFree 'Wish List,' does that reserve it for me?(Post)No -- the only way to guarantee that a particular product becomes yours is to add it to your shopping cart and check out and pay for it. Your KnivesShipFree "Wish List" is simply a shopping list yo
How to Choose a Knife(Post)How to choose a knifeOkay, we know what you're thinking -- "How hard can it be to pick out a knife? For cryin' out loud, do I really need instructions for this?"Truth is, with so many choices avai
FAQ: What is Kirinite?(Post)Kirinite is a next-generation acrylic, billed to be as tough as the more-familiar Corian. Knifemakers like Kirinite because it's easy to shape using conventional woodworking tools. It's also r
FAQ: What's the purpose of a 'sharpening steel'? How often should I use it?(Post)A "sharpening steel" (more accurately, "honing steel") is used to realign the very fine "micro edge" of a kitchen knife. Gently drawing the blade across the rod at a shallow angle realigns the edge.
FAQ: Is there a secret to knife sharpening?(Post)Yes, as a matter of fact, there is: Don't sharpen your knives.Ok, we said that just to get a rise out of you. Put another way: Don't sharpen your knives -- maintain them.If you're playing the game rig
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: Which is better -- a plain edge or a serrated edge?(Post)Fortunately, there's an easy answer to this question: It depends. There are lots of opinions on this subject, so it depends on whom you ask. The answer also varies depending on what a knife is
What's the best place to buy Shun kitchen knives?(Post)The best place to buy Shun kitchen knives is KnivesShipFree, of course. Here's why we make that claim: We stock a great selection of Shun models and patterns. We ship free, so our price
The Lanyard Conundrum: Tether or not?(Post)There it is.It's staring back at you, that hole in the handle of your knife, and you're not sure what (if anything) you're supposed to do with it.Oh, you know what it is alright. It's a "lanyard hole,
3 Knives Everyone Should Own(Post)3 Knives Everyone Should Own Knife people are fun to be around. We've noticed that those having the most fun tend to dabble in more than one type of knife, and that observation prompted us to put
FAQ: How should I care for a leather sheath?(Post)Once you've fitted your prized knife with high-quality "pants," what's the best way to take care of the hide?Sharpshooter Sheath Systems' Reid Hyken has produced high-quality sheaths for the likes of
FAQ: What's the difference between canvas Micarta and linen Micarta? How do they compare to G-10?(Post)Micarta and G-10, two popular synthetic materials used in knife handles, are industrial laminates. They're produced by applying heat and pressure to layers of fibrous "substrate" materials which ar
Bark River Knives: Bravo 1.5(Post)We asked Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives about the Bravo 1.5 and this is what he saidThe Bravo 1.5 is nothing more than our Bravo-1 with a longer blade. We had a lot of requests over the last few y
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
3 Ways to Bring an Old Pocketknife Back to Life(Post)3 Ways to Bring an Old Pocketknife Back to Life Sometimes we love a pocketknife so much that we neglect it -- seriously, a knife can become such a natural part of our day-to-day life that we forg
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