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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
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: Which is better -- a plain edge or a serrated edge?(Post)Fortunately, there's an easy answer to this question:Â It depends. There are lots of opinions on this subject, so it depends on whom you ask. The answer also varies depending on what a knife is
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
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
FAQ: Is it ok to chop wood with my knife?(Post)Maybe -- but probably not. Very few knives are designed to handle the rigors of chopping (the way an ax is, for example). A purpose-built chopper is big enough, heavy enough and possesses the pro
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: 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
FAQ: Which is better -- a folding knife or a fixed blade?(Post)We really can't answer that question -- either one may be right for you, and your choice will depend on a variety of factors. To help you with your decision, we'll give you some food for thought.As wi
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: 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
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 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
How to Choose a Knife for Your Son(Post)Knives for KidsI love it when parents ask me how to choose a good knife for their kids. Â It is a privilege to be able to help. Â We are working on creating a resource for parents who want to introduce
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
​8 Steps to Choosing the Right Knife(Post)1. Determine how you'll use your knife. When you reach for your knife, you want to have "the right tool for the job." Consider the tasks that'd go better if you had the right knife, and be
​Special delivery: The Bark River Springbok(Post)The best reason to own a particular knife, as far as we're concerned, is because it works. It doesn't need to be pretty, and it doesn't need to be rare or collectible -- it simply needs to perform.Onc
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
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