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    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

    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

    FAQ: "I purchased a knife from KnivesShipFree and it didn't arrive sharp, why not?"(Post)

    Question: "I purchased a knife from KnivesShipFree and it didn't arrive sharp, why not?"      Great question! The honest truth is that some knives might not arrive sharp from the manufacturer. I

    FAQ: Does KnivesShipFree have a retail showroom?(Post)

    Yes -- come see us! Our storefront location in the Chattanooga, TN area is open weekdays and has many knives on display. Our website inventory is also available if you want to come check out a sp

    Bark River Bird and Trout Knife(Post)

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

    FAQ: What's this 'FRN' handle material?(Post)

    "FRN" (fiberglass-reinforced nylon), sometimes called "GFN" (glass-filled nylon), is a high-strength plastic especially well-suited to the handles of folding knives.Specifically, FRN is a nylon pol

    FAQ: What's a 'coffin' handle?(Post)

    A "coffin" handle is a traditional style of knife handle that resembles, in its shape, a burial coffin.Its distinctive pommel has three sides, or faces. A coffin handle tapers toward its forward end,

    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

    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: How to choose a knife to carry every day(Post)

    For most of us, carrying a knife every day is the most natural thing in the world. We've been doing it since we were kids, and we really don't give it much thought -- it's just what we do. Stil

    Interview: Wally Gardiner(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

    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

    3 Things We Wish Non-Knife People Knew(Post)

    3 Things We Wish Non-Knife People Knew Much as we hate to admit it, we really do separate the people in this world into two groups: Those who "get" knives, and those who don't. Here are

    Terms and Conditions(Page)

    By purchasing a knife from KnivesShipFree, you are acknowledging you are of legal age and have the appropriate legal status to own and possess the knife you are purchasing.   International...

    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

    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

    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: 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

    FAQ: Which is better for kids—a fixed blade or a folder?(Post)

    Truth? A fixed blade. I tell that to countless parents every month, and every month those same parents pick up a folding knife for their kids instead.Fixed blades don’t ever fold on your fingers. Fixe

    Interview: Dave Shirley(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 be i