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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
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
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
FAQ: I see that some knives are 'spring-assisted' -- is that the same thing as a switchblade?(Post)No -- at least not to people who know something about knives. In the simplest terms, an automatic knife, or "switchblade," allows a person to open it without touching the blade itself. Usually
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
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
3 Good Reasons to Sharpen Your Own Knives(Post)3 Good Reasons to Sharpen Your Own Knives A sharp knife is more effective, more efficient and safer. No edge lasts forever, of course, and we find no joy in using a knife that's about as sharp as
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
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
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
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
What's the best place to buy Benchmade Knives?(Post)The best place to buy a Benchmade knife is KnivesShipFree, of course. Here's why: We have a complete selection of Benchmade models, including special editions. Because we ship free, o
3 Things You Need to Know About Batoning(Post)3 Things You Need to Know About Batoning Batoning -- a technique used to process wood for fire and other bushcraft purposes -- involves splitting relatively small-diameter pieces of wood by resti
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
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
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KME Precision Knife Sharpening System
KME Precision Knife Sharpening System - Convexing Rod
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Zero Tolerance
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