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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
FAQ: "I have a custom knife, can I order a custom leather sheath from KnivesShipFree?"(Post)Question: "I see you carry a lot of leather sheaths, I have a custom knife, can I order a custom leather sheath from KnivesShipFree?" We offer many different sheath styles and designs, and all o
Quick-reference guide: Know your knife steels(Post)The products in the KnivesShipFree inventory represent dozens of different steels -- stainless steels and carbon steels, tool steels and "super" steels -- and we know that can be a bit overwhelming
FAQ: "I have store credit available at KnivesShipFree. How can I use it on my kitchen knife order?"(Post)Question:Â "I have store credit available at KnivesShipFree. How can I use it on my kitchen knife order?" To take advantage of any store credit you may have, you'll first need to log in. In most case
How Does a Great Eastern Cutlery Knife Compare to a Benchmade?(Post)Great Eastern Cutlery is one of the most popular traditional pocket knives we sell.  How do GEC Knives compare to a Benchmade?  What about a Zero Tolerance?  What a bout a Chris Reeve?A lot of people
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
When Good Edges Go Bad(Post)When good edges go bad For the true knife lover, there's an almost indescribable thrill that comes with using a sharp blade. A keen edge glides effortlessly through the work, responding as muc
FAQ: "There is a limited production knife about to come out, can I reserve one through you?"(Post)Question: "There is a limited production knife about to come out, can I reserve one through you?" Limited production knives are always highly desirable to own. It's incredible to see the frenzy a
FAQ: Can I exchange my new knife's right-handed sheath for one that's left-handed?(Post)Generally speaking, the sheaths that ship with most of the fixed-blade knives we offer are right-handed -- left-handed versions simply aren't available.Bark River is an exception to that rule.The s
FAQ: How can I be sure that a knife I buy from KnivesShipFree isn't counterfeit?(Post)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
​FAQ: I left my sharpening kit at home & my knife is getting dull -- what can I do?(Post)It's happened to us, and we're pretty sure it's happened to you -- in the middle of a campout or a hunt, we feel an edge start to go south. And, to our chagrin, all of our sharpening tools are back
FAQ: What's a better knife for a kid -- traditional or modern?(Post)Your kid wants to be just like you. Take a look at your own knives and the things that thrill you, and get your kid something similar. Get ready to be greeted by a big smile.For more information, visi
FAQ: How Do I Maintain My Carbon Steel Knives?(Post)With the popularity of traditional and custom knives (like Great Eastern Cutlery, Northwoods Knives, Bark River Knives, Fiddleback Forge, etc), we are asked all the time, "What do I need to d
Great Eastern Cutlery Rendezvous 2018(Post) Knifemaker profile: A visit with Lon Humphrey(Post)When bladesmith Lon Humphrey invited us to visit his shop, he didn't have to ask us twice. We knew his work, of course -- old-school tools, hand-forged and hand-finished -- but we couldn't wa
FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a hollow grind?(Post)What it is: A hollow grind features symmetric, concave surfaces ending in a thin, extremely sharp edge. A hollow grind doesn't produce a very strong edge, and therefore generally isn't suitable
How-To: Choosing & caring for leather sheaths(Post)Choosing & caring for leather sheaths With all of the sheath options available today, there's still nothing quite like leather. Natural hide remains a popular choice of knife owners, from life-lo
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 ofÂ
​Lessons from George and Horace: The Woodcraft Trio(Post)We love hearing from our friends and customers, of course. Some days, though, it feels to us like everyone is looking for The Knife, that one do-it-all blade that can take on everything from kit
FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of different grinds?(Post)Over the years we've handled and used thousands of knives. Because we know the hows and whys of various grinds, we understand the strengths and weaknesses of different profiles -- in short, we know
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