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    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

    A Review of the Bark River Adventurer Neck Knife(Post)

    TheĀ 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 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 theĀ Bark River Knives Little Creek from our "Seven Da

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

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

    Bark River Machete (Post)

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

    FAQ: How can I stay informed about sales and other news from KnivesShipFree?(Post)

    The best way to keep up with fast-breaking news and special deals is to sign up for our newsletter. You can do that on theĀ KnivesShipFree home page (on the left side, down near the bottom). Yo

    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

    How do Traditional Slipjoints Compare to Modern Tactical Folders?(Post)

    A lot of people are buying traditional knives, but are disappointed with what are perceived as flaws. I am not sure it is a fair comparison. Let me explain. Ā Well, Let me do it in a video. Ā :) You c

    Northwoods Knives: Wooden Fremont Jack(Page)

    FAQ: "What is stainless steel?"(Post)

    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(Post)

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

    EDC: Northwoods Presidential(Post)

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

    FAQ: Why are good knives so expensive?(Post)

    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

    3 Things You Need to Know About Batoning(Post)

    3 Things You Need to Know About Batoning Batoning -- a technique used to process wood for fire and other bushcraft purposes -- involves splitting relatively small-diameter pieces of wood by resti

    3 Great Things About Benchmade's AXIS Mechanism(Post)

    3 Great Things About Benchmade's AXIS Mechanism The patented AXIS lock from Benchmade is definitely one of our favorite mechanisms. Once engaged, the tang wedges surely between a a big stop pi

    Introducing '3 from KnivesShipFree'(Post)

    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

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

    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

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

    "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

    Bark River Bird and Trout Knife(Post)

    We asked Mike Stewart to tell us about the Bark River Bird and Trout knife. Ā This is what he said.ā€œWe have made a couple of variations in the past.The blade is relatively straight and thin - .0065 - .

    KnivesShipFree Newsletter Video 3/25/16(Post)

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