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3 Good Reasons to Always Carry a Knife(Post)
3 Good Reasons to Always Carry a Knife With a nod to Gibbs' Rule #9 -- "Never go anywhere without a knife" -- we humbly present three good reasons to always carry a knife. 1. Emergencies hap
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
This week at Bark River: October 13, 2015 [TRANSCRIPT](Post)October 13, 2015 -- [RUSH TRANSCRIPT. COPY MAY NOT BE FINAL AND MAY BE UPDATED.] JIM STEWART, BARK RIVER KNIVES: Hello, everybody. I am Jim Stewart from Bark River Knives, and we're going to do
What is Mike Stewart of Bark River's Favorite Knife?(Post)Well, Mike couldn't limit it to one.  He went for three.The first is the Canadian Special, followed by the Bushcrafter and the Ultra-lite BushcrafterPeople ask me all the time which knife is my favori
3 Kitchen Knives Everyone Should Own(Post)3 Kitchen Knives Everyone Should Own Like most experts in kitchen cutlery, we believe that everyone needs three basic kitchen knives. 1. Chef's knife. This is the most important knife in
FAQ: Why isn't my new knife perfect?(Post)Wait a minute -- don't mistake perfection for quality.Some of the knives we offer are, for the most part, made by machines. A great many, however, are made by human hands or, at the very least, assemb
3 Ways to Open a Folding Knife*(Post)3 Ways to Open a Folding Knife*(*that your granddad might not recognize) Depending on how old you are, you may never have lived in a world without folders designed to be opened with just one hand
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
FAQ: Can I sharpen a V-bevel knife on a leather hone or strop?(Post)Yes!We use a leather hone to maintain all types of knives. Whether the grind is convex, hollow, flat or Scandi, a leather hone will maintain the edge beautifully.The leather "gives," conforming to the
FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a chisel grind?(Post)What it is: A chisel grind essentially is a V-bevel, except that only one side of the blade is sharpened while the other side remains straight (like a wood chisel). What it's good for: Woodwor
Just Arrived! Benchmade 903 Mini-Stryker with Axis Lock(Post)New this year from Benchmade Knives is the Axis Stryker. Â This was one of Benchmade's early knives that had a liner lock--and the original had almost a cult following. Â The one thing people kept askin
Bark River Knives: Ghost II Karambit(Post)We asked Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives about their new Ghost II. The new Ghost II Karambit was designed for Bark River Knives by Scott Horn of Airborn Knives. Scott is an ex- Ranger and has a lo
What's the best place to buy Lon Humphrey Custom Knives?(Post)Of course, the best place to buy Lon Humphrey Custom Knives is KnivesShipFree. Here's why: We stock an exclusive selection of Lon Humphrey's hand-forged knives, in a variety of patterns and
3 Wintertime Knife Tips(Post)3 Wintertime Knife Tips As we settle into our new Escanaba digs after the move from Oregon, we're watching the leaves turn and feeling a bit of a chill in the air. Both are reminders that the tra
FAQ: What's the best way to store my kitchen knives?(Post)If you just toss your knives into a drawer, they can get dulled or chipped, and you run the risk of cutting yourself when you reach into the drawer.We suggest keeping your fine kitchen cutlery in a kn
​Lessons from George and Horace: The Sheath Knife(Post)As we said in our last post, we can learn much from the "trio" of woodcraft tools carried by George Washington Sears (a.k.a. "Nessmuk") and Horace Kephart. Most of us, however, are more familiar wi
Interview: Andy Roy(Post)Back in 2009 and 2010, KnivesShipFree published a monthly newsletter called From the Edge. One of its recurring features was an interview with a knifemaker or industry executive. We thought you'd b
This week at Bark River: September 22, 2015(Post)We're really enjoying showing you what's happening at Bark River Knives each week. This time Jim Stewart reveals the brand-new American Knife Company "Compact Forest Knife" in various stages of pro
3 Bad Things About Giving a Kid a Knife(Post)3 Bad Things About Giving a Kid a KnifeBy now you know how we feel about kids and knives -- they belong together. We firmly believe that it's our responsibility as adults to introduce the young peo
FAQ: What's the strongest lock on a folding knife?(Post)Our answer to that question depends on why you're asking. For example, if you're looking for a folding knife with a lock that makes it the equivalent of a fixed blade, the answer is simple:
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