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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 mu ...
FAQ: What's the best knife for self-defense?(Post)Whoa -- let's take a step back here.Pardon our bluntness, but if you're asking that question, you probably don't understand the principles of lethal force and personal defense. Let's get a few things ...
Benchmade Griptillian the New Buck 110?(Post)Classic Folders, Old & NewIf there's a knife "hall of fame" (and maybe there is), its honorees aren't chosen by a board of directors or some highfalutin committee. No, the blades that stand the test ...
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 overwhelmin ...
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 produc ...
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 th ...
Why Do You Carry a Knife?(Post)It is hard for me to believe anyone goes around every day without a knife. They are so useful. But every time I pull my knife out in public, someone always asks, "Why do you carry k ...
FAQ: What knife would you recommend for the Zombie Apocalypse?(Post)Exactly how you prepare to meet The Undead is entirely your business. A knife, however, will be essential to your survival. We recommend that you buy the largest knife you possibly can. And ...
FAQ: What makes a knife 'collectible'?(Post)Honestly? We have no idea.Okay, that's not a very helpful answer to your question. But over the years we've seen many knives we thought would increase in value and didn't, while other knives we consi ...
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 ...
FAQ: Is a knife labeled 'collectible' too fragile to be used?(Post)No -- not the ones sold by KnivesShipFree, anyway. A number of factors affect a knife's value to collectors. A "new and unused" knife, generally speaking, would bring a higher price at resale ...
How-To: Wet-fitting a sheath to your knife(Post)Wet-fitting a sheath to your knife The problem with getting a leather sheath to form to a knife is the waiting -- break-in can take a while. But c'mon, who has the patience to wait for lea ...
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 seria ...
FAQ: Do Wooden Knife Handles Shrink?(Post)At KnivesShipFree, we sell a lot of wood handled knives. And if you have ever taken a look at Bark River Knives or the Northwoods Knife line, you know how beautiful wood handles can be.
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, ...
FAQ: When should I give my kids their first expensive knife?(Post)You'll have to judge that by your kid. One of my girls got a Bark River as her first knife, for instance, while another started with a $20 knife until I saw that she was responsible enough for a bett ...
Thoughts on the First Great Eastern Pocket Knife(Post)We just received this email from a customer. I love hearing this stuff! Great Eastern Cutlery makes fantastic knives.Hello from Southern Ontario Canada,I’ve just recently purchased my fir ...
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 c ...
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: 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, assem ...
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Gunny Hunter Z-Wear - Black G-10 - Red Liners
MSRP: $409.95Our Price: $307.45 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Gunny Hunter Z-Wear - Black Linen Micarta - White Liners
MSRP: $399.95Our Price: $299.95 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Gunny Hunter Z-Wear - Green Canvas Micarta - Black Liners
MSRP: $399.95Our Price: $299.95 -
Spyderco
Spyderco: Charisma Lightweight - Black FRN - CTS-BD1N - C259PBK
MSRP: $130.00Our Price: $97.50 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Ultralite Field Knife - CPM 3V - Orange & Black Suretouch - Matte - Black Liners & Pins
MSRP: $379.95Our Price: $284.95 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Gunny Hunter Z-Wear - Desert Ironwood - Black Liners #2
MSRP: $439.95Our Price: $329.95 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Gunny Hunter Z-Wear - Eucalyptus Burl - Black Liners #1
MSRP: $459.95Our Price: $344.95 -
Spyderco
Spyderco: Manbug Lightweight - Wharncliffe - Black FRN - VG-10 - Serrated - MBKWS
MSRP: $86.00Our Price: $64.50 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Gunny Hunter Z-Wear - Black Suretouch - Matte - Red Liner
MSRP: $429.95Our Price: $322.45 -
Spyderco
Spyderco: Native Chief Lightweight - Black FRN - CTS-BD1N - C244PBK
MSRP: $215.00Our Price: $161.25 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Ultralite Field Knife - CPM 3V - Blue & Black Suretouch - Matte - Black Liners & Pins
MSRP: $379.95Our Price: $284.95 -
Spyderco
Spyderco: Native Chief Lightweight - Blackout - Black FRN - CTS-BD1N - Black DLC - Serrated - C244SBBK
MSRP: $235.00Our Price: $176.25 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Ultralite Field Knife - CPM 3V - Green & Black Suretouch - Matte - Black Liners & Pins
MSRP: $379.95Our Price: $284.95 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Gunny Hunter Z-Wear - Dark Curly Maple - Black Liners #2
MSRP: $419.95Our Price: $314.95 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Gunny Hunter Z-Wear - Purple Heart - Black Liners - Mosaic Pins
MSRP: $469.95Our Price: $352.45 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Gunny Hunter Z-Wear - Blue & Black Suretouch - Matte - Blue Liner
MSRP: $429.95Our Price: $322.45 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Ultralite Field Knife - CPM 3V - Red & Black Linen Micarta - Red Liners - Black Pins
MSRP: $359.95Our Price: $269.95 -
Spyderco
Spyderco: Moran Upswept Sprint Run - Black FRN - Kraton Inlays - Dense Twist Damasteel
MSRP: $500.00Our Price: $375.00 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Gunny Hunter Z-Wear - Firegazer Krakken Voodoo Resin - Black Liner
MSRP: $489.95Our Price: $367.45 -
Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Ultralite Field Knife - CPM 3V - Pink G-10 - Black Liners
MSRP: $349.95Our Price: $262.45