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    How-To: Wet-fitting a sheath to your knife(Post)

    Wet-fitting a sheath to your knife The problem with getting a leather sheath to form to a knife is the waiting -- break-in can take a while. But c'mon, who has the patience to wait for leat

    FAQ: How old should my kids be before they get their first knife?(Post)

    That can be a little tricky. Because each kid is different, the real answer is that you are the only one who knows. You have to gauge their level of responsibility—it's your call.That said, most kids

    FAQ: What's the best way to store my kitchen knives?(Post)

    If you just toss your knives into a drawer, they can get dulled or chipped, and you run the risk of cutting yourself when you reach into the drawer.We suggest keeping your fine kitchen cutlery in a kn

    FAQ: "I have store credit available at KnivesShipFree. How can I use it on my kitchen knife order?"(Post)

    Question: "I have store credit available at KnivesShipFree. How can I use it on my kitchen knife order?" To take advantage of any store credit you may have, you'll first need to log in. In most case

    Just Arrived! Benchmade 903 Mini-Stryker with Axis Lock(Post)

    New this year from Benchmade Knives is the Axis Stryker.  This was one of Benchmade's early knives that had a liner lock--and the original had almost a cult following.  The one thing people kept askin

    FAQ: My knife has a V-bevel -- what are my sharpening options?(Post)

    Generally speaking, there are two types of sharpening systems for V-bevel edges: freehand and guided. We'll take a look at each here, with some examples.Freehand sharpeningFreehand sharpening is the t

    3 Tips for Breaking-In a New Folding Knife(Post)

    3 Tips for Breaking-In a New Folding Knife The pivot on your brand-new knife, whether it's a modern folder or a traditional slipjoint pocketknife, may feel gritty or stiff. That's not uncommon, a

    FAQ: Can I exchange my new knife's right-handed sheath for one that's left-handed?(Post)

    Generally speaking, the sheaths that ship with most of the fixed-blade knives we offer are right-handed -- left-handed versions simply aren't available.Bark River is an exception to that rule.The s

    What's the best place to buy Chris Reeve Knives?(Post)

    The best place to buy  Chris Reeve Knives is KnivesShipFree, of course, and here's why: We have a wide selection of Chris Reeve Knives, both folders and fixed blades, including hard-to-

    What's the best place to buy Henckels kitchen knives?(Post)

    The best place to buy Henckels kitchen knives is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We stock a wide selection of Henckels patterns, models and accessories. We ship free, so our prices on H

    Why Do You Carry a Knife?(Post)

    It is hard for me to believe anyone goes around every day without a knife.  They are so useful.  But every time I pull my knife out in public, someone always asks, "Why do you carry  knife?"Well, here

    KnivesShipFree Review(Post)

    We get emails from customers all the time telling us about their experience with KnivesShipFree.  This one recently came across my desk and it really struck a chord with me.  This captures what I w

    Bark River Knives: Highland Special(Post)

    We asked Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives to tell us about the Bark River Highland Special.The Highland Special is a scaled down version of the Fox River. It was made before the Fox River, but with

    What's the best place to buy Murray Carter custom knives?(Post)

    That's an easy question to answer -- the best place to buy  Murray Carter's custom knives is KnivesShipFree. Here's why: We stock a great selection of Murray Carter's handmade knives, in a

    FAQ: Where are Zero Tolerance knives made?(Post)

    Zero Tolerance knives are proudly made in the United States of America. The company, part of Kai USA Ltd., is headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon.

    FAQ: Where are Chris Reeve Knives made?(Post)

    Chris Reeve Knives are proudly made in the United States of America. The company is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.

    What's the best place to buy L.T. Wright knives?(Post)

    You're in the right place -- the best place to buy L.T. Wright Handmade Knives is KnivesShipFree. Here's why: We have a complete selection of L.T. Wright knives, including special edition

    EDC: Northwoods Presidential(Post)

    If ever there was a knife that typifies "Sunday-go-to-meeting," it's our brand-new Northwoods Presidential.Because this is Sunday, it's classy, of course. And it's slim -- really slim.Made exclusively

    FAQ: "What is stainless steel?"(Post)

    Question: "What is stainless steel?" Steel that contains at least 11.5% free chromium content is considered stainless steel. Chromium is an alloying element specifically added to steel increase

    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