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Lessons from George and Horace: The Woodsman's Slipjoint(Post)
George Washington Sears (a.k.a. "Nessmuk") called it a "pocket knife." Horace Kephart's term was "jackknife." Both men appreciated having a nimble cutting tool for finer tasks, but with so much att
New Benchmade 484 - Nakamura(Post)The new Benchmade 484 Nakamura didn't impress me when I saw the initial photos. In fact, I didn't even order very many. When I went to SHOT, however, they put it in my hand and everything changed. P
FAQ: How do I choose the right sharpening tools?(Post)The first step is determining whether your knife's edge is a V-bevel or convex. (See the illustration.)The edge on most knives is a V-bevel (we're including the chisel grind in this category, since it
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
Bark River Knives: Gameskeeper 2(Post)We asked Mike Stewart about the Gameskeeper 2 and this is what he said,The Bark River Knives: Gameskeeper 2 is the same as the Gameskeeper except it has a longer blade. There are no other changes to
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: 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
Bark River Knives: Liten Bror(Post)We asked Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives about their Liten Bror Bushcraft Knife:The Liten Bror is actually the “Little Brother” of the Aurora. It is a smaller version with all of the features of th
This week at Bark River: October 13, 2015(Post)Today our friend Jim Stewart took a break from his duties as Bark River Knives' production chief to give us an up-close look at the soon-to-be-released competition knife.Jim confides that this limited
What's the best place to buy firesteels?(Post)The best place to buy firesteels and other fire-making tools is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We stock a great selection of fire-making tools, including firesteels from Light My Fire, cust
What's the best place to buy Ken Onion kitchen knives?(Post)Of course, the best place to buy Ken Onion kitchen knives is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We have a wide selection of Ken Onion models, including lots of hard-to-find patterns. We ship
3 Great Knives for a Boy Scout(Post)3 Great Knives for a Boy Scout The Boy Scouts of America offers almost three dozen Scout knives, so there's no shortage of "official" options. Still, perhaps you want your Scout to have something
In praise of small knives(Post)Everyone, it seems, wants a big knife. Maybe it goes back to when we were kids, to that unforgettable day when a trusted adult handed us our very first knife. Because we were small, that knife felt
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
Interview: Mike Stewart(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 is the best blade steel?"(Post)Question: "What is the best blade steel?" With so many aspects of a steel's performance dependent on subjective and personal preferences, this question is going to be difficult to answer fully. H
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
Review of Bark River Knives: Bird and Trout(Post)I won’t carry any knife that doesn’t earn its keep. I think I’ve discovered a new favorite in the Bark River Bird and Trout Knife.by Leon Pantenburg of SurvivalCommonSenseIn Central Oregon, a “Cast an
FAQ: Why should I learn to sharpen my own knives?(Post)Before we answer that question, let's start with why it's important to have a knife that's actually sharp.Obviously, a sharp knife is better at doing what it's designed to do -- cut. It's more efficie
3 Kitchen Cutlery Tips(Post)3 Kitchen Cutlery Tips Well, you've made it this far -- you've realized that real knife people use real kitchen knives, and you're tackling your food-prep tasks with fine kitchen cutlery. Go
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