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FAQ: I'm new to kitchen cutlery -- where should I start?(Post)
We suggest what most experts in kitchen cutlery recommend -- everyone needs three basic kitchen knives:Chef's knife: This will be the most important knife in your kitchen. Start with a European-style
Bark River Knives: Bushcrafter(Post)We asked Mike Stewart about the Bark River Knives Bushcrafter, and this is what he said.The Bushcrafter was designed to be a dedicated task knife. It was designed for bushcraft, or wilderness living.
FAQ: Are custom knives worth the money?(Post)For us, the answer is an enthusiastic yes -- but that's us. You'll have to answer that question for yourself.A high-quality custom knife is crafted by someone who knows knives. Not only does the maker
Bark River Knives: Canadian Special(Post)We asked Mike Stewart at Bark River Knife and Tool about the Canadian Special--this is what he said.The Bark River Knives, Canadian Special is Mike Stewart’s personal favorite of all of the hunting kn
FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of different handle materials?(Post)When you're considering a particular knife, you look for quality. And while the blade is by far the most important component, the handle deserves attention as well. If the handle is defective, ch
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: What's a 'tang'?(Post)On a fixed-blade knife, the "tang" extends behind the blade -- it's essentially a continuation of the blade component, forming the foundation for the knife's handle. A "full tang" is exactly what
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 o
How-To: Cleaning a really dirty pocketknife(Post)Cleaning a really dirty pocketknife Maybe it got left out in the rain overnight. Or perhaps you took it along on a hunt and forgot to clean it up afterward. However it happened, your pocketknife
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Spyderco
Spyderco: Para 3 - Black G-10 - CPM-S45VN - Black DLC - C223GPBK
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Rivery MFG: Zero - Manual OTF Utility Knife - Smooth Operator - Gray Aluminum
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Shun
Shun Knives: Classic Blonde 3pc. Starter Set - 8" Chef, 6" Utility, 3.5" Paring - DMS300W
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Rivery MFG: Zero - Manual OTF Utility Knife - Original Pattern - CadLab Green Aluminum
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Shun Knives: Classic H.G. Santoku Knife 7" - DM0718
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Spyderco
Spyderco: Manix 2 XL - Black G-10 - Black Blade - CPM-S30V - C95GPBBK2
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Spyderco: Edgerati - Compression Lock - Skeletonized Black Anodized Aluminum - CPM-S30V - Black DLC
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Spyderco: Shaman Lightweight Blackout - Black FRN - Compression Lock - CTS-BD1N - Black DLC - C229PBBK
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Bastinelli Knives
Bastinelli Knives: Diagnostic - Stonewashed N690 - Karambit Neck Knife
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Spyderco
Spyderco: Paramilitary 2 Salt - Compression Lock - Black G-10 - CPM MagnaCut - Black DLC - C81GMCBKP2
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Bald Man Knife & Tool
Bald Man Knife & Tool: B.A.S.K. Compact - Vintage Micarta - 1095
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Rivery MFG: Zero-G - Manual OTF Utility Knife - Smooth Operator Pattern - Gray Aluminum
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Spyderco
Spyderco: Tenacious Lightweight - Black FRN - Black Combo Blade - C122PSBBK
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Spyderco: Skoli Fixed Blade - Smock Design - Textured Black G-10 - 9Cr18MoV - Black Oxide - FB53GPBK
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Spyderco: Military 2 - Black G-10 - CPM-S30V - Black DLC - Combo Edge - Compression Lock - C36GPSBK2
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