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    Bark River Knives: Aurora(Post)

    We asked Mike Stewart what he thought of the Aurora.  This is what he said.The Aurora is a dedicated bushcraft knife. The point is is at the center of the blade It is a finer point for drilling throug

    Bark River Knives: Bravo II(Post)

    I asked Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives about the Bravo 2, this is what he said.The Bravo-2 is the longer and larger version of the Bravo-1. We head a lot of requests for a knife largely the size o

    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

    Bark River Knives: Gameskeeper 2(Post)

    We asked Mike Stewart about the Gameskeeper 2 and this is what he said,The Bark River Knives: Gameskeeper 2 is the same as the Gameskeeper except it has a longer blade. There are no other changes to

    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

    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

    Bark River Knives: Bushcrafter(Post)

    We asked Mike Stewart about the Bark River Knives Bushcrafter, and this is what he said.The Bushcrafter was designed to be a dedicated task knife. It was designed for bushcraft, or wilderness living.

    What's the best place to buy Murray Carter custom knives?(Post)

    That's an easy question to answer -- the best place to buy  Murray Carter's custom knives is KnivesShipFree. Here's why: We stock a great selection of Murray Carter's handmade knives, in a

    FAQ: Where are Chris Reeve Knives made?(Post)

    Chris Reeve Knives are proudly made in the United States of America. The company is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.

    Bark River Machete (Post)

    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

    FAQ: Where are Zero Tolerance knives made?(Post)

    Zero Tolerance knives are proudly made in the United States of America. The company, part of Kai USA Ltd., is headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon.

    FAQ: "There are a lot of knives available on KnivesShipFree, are they all really in stock and available to ship?"(Post)

    Question: "There are a lot of knives available on KnivesShipFree, are they all really in stock and available to ship?" Great question! If you see a knife or accessory on our website, it is in stock

    Bark River Knives: Grasso Bolo(Post)

    We asked Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives about the Grasso Bolo, and this is what he said.The name comes from a collaboration of design between Mike Stewart and and his good friend, Mike GrassoOne h

    FAQ: Is it ok to clean my kitchen knives in a dishwasher?(Post)

    NO. Your dishwasher uses very high heat and nasty chemicals to get the food off of your dishes -- and none of that is good for your fine knife. What's more, imagine all of those chunks of food ag

    FAQ: I love knives, and I'm on Facebook -- can you recommend some pages to 'Like'?(Post)

    Well, let's start with the obvious -- be sure to "Like" the  KnivesShipFree Facebook page. There you'll find videos, reviews, tips and other top-secret stuff we don't post anywhere else. The

    KnivesShipFree Review(Post)

    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

    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 does 'CPM' stand for in the knife industry?"(Post)

    Question: "What does “CPM” stand for in the knife industry?" In the knife world "CPM" stands for Crucible Particle Metallurgy. This is a proprietary system developed by Crucible Industries to cr

    Mike Stewart talks about the Bark River Knives' Golok(Post)

    We asked Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives about the Golok.  This is what he said.The Golok is an Indonesian design where they encounter jungle like foliage — vines and heavy secondary growth, mostly

    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 the illustrated instructions provided by Chris Reeve Knives.