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What Factors Should I Consider When Choosing a Survival Knife?(Post)
The one thing that we are sure of is that in today's uncertain times, owning a survival knife is more important than it ever was in the past. With everything from unemployment hikes to the impending
FAQ: Are spring-assist mechanisms reliable?(Post)Absolutely. The brands we offer featuring a spring-assist -- Benchmade, Kershaw and Zero Tolerance -- have mechanisms that are well-engineered, solidly built and durable. For the unenlightened
FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a convex grind?(Post)What it is: On a convex grind, the sharp edge is produced by symmetric, gently curved surfaces. Where the curvature begins (high or low on the blade) can produce a full convex, a saber convex or
FAQ: What's a "working edge"?(Post)If you sharpen your own knives, you're a step ahead of most people. If you don't, it's time you learned -- there's plenty of information right here on KnivesShipFree, like our Knife Sharpening page
Carpe Gladium(Post)It's now or never: Carpe Gladium* We have a prediction. We predict that you're going to read this post and surmise that it's some sort of sneaky sales pitch, nothing but
FAQ: Is there a secret to knife sharpening?(Post)Yes, as a matter of fact, there is: Don't sharpen your knives.Ok, we said that just to get a rise out of you. Put another way: Don't sharpen your knives -- maintain them.If you're playing the game rig
Great Eastern Cutlery #72 Cody Scout(Post)We're going to be honest with you here -- we just can't be dispassionate about Great Eastern's two-blade Cody Scout, so we're not even going to pretend. We love this knife. If we didn't appreciat
What's the best place to buy Fällkniven knives?(Post)Of course, the best place to buy Fällkniven knives is KnivesShipFree. Here's why: We have a wide selection of Fällkniven models in stock, both fixed blades and folders, including special ed
FAQ: How difficult is sharpening? Is it hard to learn?(Post)Relax -- sharpening isn't some mysterious black art.Oh, we know it can be frustrating at first. We've seen lots of people get discouraged and give up just when they're on the verge of mastering it. An
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
FAQ: Why should I 'wet-fit' a sheath to my knife?(Post)Why take the time to wet-fit your sheath to your knife? We can think of three reasons. You have a general-purpose sheath. A general-purpose sheath (one designed to fit a number of different
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
The Best Bushcrafting Knife? (Post)A Review of Bark River Knives: Bushcrafter When it comes to bushcraft/survival knives, how much is enough? How do you make sure your knife will be up to the task? Here’s a product from Bark River Kn
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 consid
Poetry in Steel: Bark River's Camp & Trail(Post)The other day, we were listening to a radio interview with one of our favorite celebrities as he traced the strange and circuitous path that led to his current fame. (We're not going to name him, but
What's the best place to buy Alan Warren Custom Knives?(Post)That's easy -- the best place to buy Alan Warren Custom Knives is KnivesShipFree. Here's why: We stock an exclusive selection of Alan Warren's handmade knives, in a variety of patterns an
FAQ: "What angle should I sharpen my kitchen knife?"(Post)Question:Â "What angle should I sharpen my kitchen knife?"The simple answer to this question is this: European Knives - Tough & Durable: Built like tanks, most European knives have thick homogeneous b
What's the best place to buy custom knives?(Post)The best place to buy custom knives is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We stock a wide selection of custom knives from 'makers like Murray Carter, Fiddleback Forge, Jesse Hemphill, Lon Hu
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
Knife Photography(Post)Knives are notoriously difficult to photograph. Â The more refined the knife, the more difficult it is to shoot.ESEE Knives are not difficult at all because they have no shiny spots. Â The coating on th
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Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Shoreline Bass - Assisted Flipper - Aluminum - 8Cr13MoV - Stonewash
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Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Livewire - OTF Auto - Blue Aluminum - CPM-MagnaCut - Black DLC - Serrated Double Edge
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Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Bareknuckle DuraLock - KVT Bearings - OD Green Aluminum - CPM-MagnaCut - Black PVD
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Rivery MFG
Rivery MFG: Zero - Manual OTF Utility Knife - Grenade Pattern - Gray Aluminum
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Rivery MFG: Zero - Manual OTF Utility Knife - Original Pattern - CadLab Blue Aluminum
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Rivery MFG: Zero - Manual OTF Utility Knife - Original Pattern - CadLab FDE Aluminum
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Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Bel Air XL Blackout - Black Aluminum - DuraLock - CPM-MagnaCut - Black PVD - 6110BLK
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Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Launch 11 Auto - Raw Aluminum - CPM-154 - 7550RAW
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Rivery MFG: Zero - Manual OTF Utility Knife - Original Pattern - CadLab Turquoise Aluminum
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Benchmade Knife Company
Benchmade Knives: 537FE-2601 Bailout - CPM-S90V Tanto - FDE PVD Battlewash - Taiga Green Aluminum
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Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Launch Iridium - Black G-10 Front / Black Aluminum Back - CPM MagnaCut - BlackWash - 7038G10
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: PSK - CPM 3V - Black Canvas Micarta - Banded Malachite Spacer
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: PSK - CPM 3V - Green Canvas Micarta - Blaze Orange Spacer
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Rivery MFG
Rivery MFG: Zero - Manual OTF Utility Knife - Smooth Operator Pattern - CadLab Olive Drab Aluminum
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Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Leek - Assisted Flipper - Kings Camo Aluminum - 14C28N - BlackWash
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Kershaw Knives
Kershaw Knives: Blur - Kings Camo Aluminum - 14C28N - Stonewash - Assisted Opening
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Kephart 4 - CPM 3V - Black Canvas Micarta - Bloody Basin Spacer
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: UP EDC - Black Canvas Micarta - Bloody Basin Spacer - Boomerang Pattern
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Bird & Trout - CPM 154 - Red & Black Suretouch - Matte - Black Spacer
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