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FAQ: What's a better knife for a kid -- traditional or modern?

Your kid wants to be just like you. Take a look at your own knives and the things that thrill you, and get your kid something similar. Get ready to be greeted by a big smile.For more information, vis ...

FAQ: Shouldn't I be worried that my kids will cut themselves?

They will. You can’t make knives completely safe. They're sharp and pointy. I still cut myself from time to time.Teach kids the principles of safe knife handling—and then be ready with Band-Aids.For ...

FAQ: My brand-new folding knife doesn't open and close easily -- the joint is really stiff. What should I do?

This may be the most common question we get here at KnivesShipFree.It's not unusual for the pivots on a new knife -- whether it's a slipjoint pocketknife or a one-blade folder -- to be a bit stiff. S ...

FAQ: Does KnivesShipFree have a Facebook page?

We sure do -- the KnivesShipFree Facebook page is where we post our latest news and behind-the-scenes stuff you'll find nowhere else. Plus you'll be able to interact with other knife lover ...

Interview: Andy Roy

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 ...

8 Steps to Choosing the Right Knife

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 ...

FAQ: I'm new to kitchen cutlery -- where should I start?

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- ...

What's Happening at Bark River 10/21/15 Transcript

Check out the great selection of Aurora LT in CPM3VThursday, November 22 Bark River knives is doing a run of Black Jack 125s. Every single knife gets a stack of laser cut spacers in the front and ba ...

FAQ: Why isn't my new knife perfect?

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, assem ...

FAQ: Is there a secret to knife sharpening?

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 ri ...

FAQ: How to choose a knife to carry every day

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. Sti ...

FAQ: Why does KnivesShipFree charge a restocking fee?

I hate restocking fees.I hate them as a consumer, and I hate them as a merchant.Because I don't like charging anyone a restocking fee, KnivesShipFree has an excellent return policy. If you don't lik ...

FAQ: What's the purpose of a 'sharpening steel'? How often should I use it?

A "sharpening steel" (more accurately, "honing steel") is used to realign the very fine "micro edge" of a kitchen knife. Gently drawing the blade across the rod at a shallow angle realigns the edge ...

FAQ: "Do you inspect each knife before shipping it?"

Question: "Do you inspect each knife before shipping it?" We're always available to inspect knives at our customers request, but we rely on carrying quality products from top manufacturers (Bench ...

This week at Bark River: October 13, 2015

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 limite ...

3 Things To Love About Zero Tolerance Folders

3 Things To Love About Zero Tolerance Folders We've watched the Zero Tolerance product line mature (for lack of a better term) over the last several years, and we really like what we see. The ...

FAQ: If I put an item on my KnivesShipFree 'Wish List,' does that reserve it for me?

No -- the only way to guarantee that a particular product becomes yours is to add it to your shopping cart and check out and pay for it. Your KnivesShipFree "Wish List" is simply a shopping list y ...

FAQ: May I use any of those cool knife photos on KnivesShipFree?

We've heard rumors that a lot of folks download product photos from KnivesShipFree.com and use them as their computer wallpaper. We're flattered, of course -- and because it's just for personal use, ...

FAQ: If I add an item to my KnivesShipFree shopping cart, does that put a 'hold' on it?

No -- the only way to guarantee that a particular item becomes yours is to check out and pay for it.Regardless of how many shoppers have a specific product in their carts -- or, for that matter, o ...

FAQ: "What does 'CPM' stand for in the knife industry?"

Question: "What does “CPM” stand for in the knife industry?" In the knife world "CPM" stands for Crucible Particle Metallurgy. This is a proprietary system developed by Crucible Industries to c ...