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FAQ: How do I tie that cool lanyard knot found on Chris Reeve Knives?

That's called a "Chris Reeve Coil Knot," and tying it isn't difficult at all. Here are the illustrated instructions provided by Chris Reeve Knives.

A Review of the Bark River Adventurer Neck Knife

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

Bark River Machete

Bark River Machete ReviewWe received this review from a customer. Sadly, our software wasn't showing the review, so I want to re-post it. William M. is a great customer of ours and knows his kniv

Four Reasons to Always Carry a Pocket Knife

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

FAQ: Why are good knives so expensive?

As the saying goes, you get what you pay for.And what do you get when you spend a little more for a knife?You get better engineering and design -- a knife that'll do what it's meant to do and hold up

FAQ: My brand-new folding knife doesn't open and close easily -- the joint is really stiff. What should I do?

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

Northwoods Knives: Wooden Fremont Jack

FAQ: "What is stainless steel?"

Question: "What is stainless steel?" Steel that contains at least 11.5% free chromium content is considered stainless steel. Chromium is an alloying element specifically added to steel increase

KnivesShipFree Review

We get emails from customers all the time telling us about their experience with KnivesShipFree. This one recently came across my desk and it really struck a chord with me. This captures what I w

Introducing '3 from KnivesShipFree'

Here's the first installment of what we hope will become a regular feature on KnivesShipFree.com. The "3 from KnivesShipFree" series will cover knives and their 'makers, skills and tips, sales a

EDC: Northwoods Presidential

If ever there was a knife that typifies "Sunday-go-to-meeting," it's our brand-new Northwoods Presidential.Because this is Sunday, it's classy, of course. And it's slim -- really slim.Made exclusively

The KnivesShipFree Collection of Knife Quotes (a work in progress)

"Never go anywhere without a knife." (Leroy Jethro Gibbs, NCIS, "Gibbs' Rule" #9) "There is no overall ideal knife. The best knife is the one you have with you. With the right skills, you can do

FAQ: Why should I learn to sharpen my own knives?

Before we answer that question, let's start with why it's important to have a knife that's actually sharp.Obviously, a sharp knife is better at doing what it's designed to do -- cut. It's more efficie

KnivesShipFree Newsletter Video 3/25/16

Here are the Knives Bark River Knives: HuntsmanBark River Knives: Little CarverCross KnivesBenchmade Foray

KnivesShipFree Newsletter Video 3/11/16

Newsletter Video Thanks for viewing!Here are the links for the knives: Bark River Knives Fox River LT in ElmaxNorthwoods Knives HiawathaBark River Knives TrakkerBark River Knives Trakker Compani

FAQ: Why do my kitchen knives get dull so fast?

Our guess? You're using the wrong cutting surface.You should never cut on hard surfaces like glass, ceramic tile, ceramic plates, marble, granite, or acrylic -- all of those will dull (or even chip) y

FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of different handle materials?

When you're considering a particular knife, you look for quality. And while the blade is by far the most important component, the handle deserves attention as well. If the handle is defective, ch

FAQ: What's the purpose of the 'extra' hole on the handle of a Chris Reeve Sebenza?

That's a "tooling hole," also known as a "locating hole."Chris Reeve Knives buys titanium in large sheets and cuts it into rectangles about the size of the knife's handle. During manufacturing, all ho

FAQ: Can I sharpen my knives on a bench grinder or an electric knife sharpener?

In a word... NO!Sure, it takes friction to sharpen steel, and an abrasive wheel spun by an electric motor will definitely produce friction -- but at a speed that also generates excessive heat and quic

FAQ: How can I be sure that a knife I buy from KnivesShipFree isn't counterfeit?

Let's make this simple: Every knife offered on KnivesShipFree.com is exactly as we describe it -- we don't deal in counterfeits.We have direct relationships with manufacturers and custom makers. We bu