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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
3 Great Things About Hand-Forged Knives(Post)3 Great Things About Hand-Forged Knives Heat, hammer, hands... is there anything as old-school as a hand-forged knife? Here at KnivesShipFree, we absolutely love blades born of the forge. He
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: 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
​The Lanyard Conundrum: Tether or not?(Post)There it is.It's staring back at you, that hole in the handle of your knife, and you're not sure what (if anything) you're supposed to do with it.Oh, you know what it is alright. It's a "lanyard hole,
What's Happening at Bark River 10/30/15(Post)In this video, Jim Stewart of Bark River Knives takes us around to show us the progress on the new Bark River Bravo EDC. The Bravo EDC has been a very popular knife for Bark River, but now it is
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
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 8, 2015(Post)In this week's visit to Bark River Knives, production honcho Jim Stewart focuses on one particular knife -- the Essential. This run is being done in CPM 20CV, one of Jim's favorite steels.We get so
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
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
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: Can stainless steel rust?(Post)In short, yes -- most any steel, under the right conditions and if truly neglected, can oxidize (rust).What we call "stainless steel" is no exception.Think of stainless steel as rust-resistant, not ru
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
3 Myths About Custom Knives(Post)3 Myths About Custom Knives There's truly nothing like a custom knife -- if you don't have yours (yet), then put it on your "bucket list." In our opinion, anyone who appreciates fine craf
KnivesShipFree Review(Post)We get emails from customers all the time telling us about their experience with KnivesShipFree. Â This one recently came across my desk and it really struck a chord with me. Â This captures what I w
How-To: Getting the most from your kitchen knives(Post)Getting the most from your kitchen knives Tip #1: Store your knives properly. If you throw your kitchen knives into a drawer they can chip or dull, and you risk cutting yourself when you reac
What's the best place to buy Kramer Zwilling kitchen knives?(Post)The best place to buy Kramer Zwilling kitchen knives is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We have a wide selection of Kramer Zwilling models, patterns and blade steels. We ship free, so our
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Bark River Knives: Nessmuk - Cru-Wear - Black Canvas Micarta - Turquoise Spacer
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Bark River Knives: Gunny Scandi 3V - Black Canvas Micarta - Malachite Spacer
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Bark River Knives: Ultralite Field Knife - CPM 3V - Sea Blue G-10 - Sea Blue & Black Liners - Mosaic Pins
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Shun Knives: Classic Blonde 3pc. Starter Set - 8" Chef, 6" Utility, 3.5" Paring - DMS300W
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Bark River Knives
Bark River Knives: Adventurer - CPM 3V - Black Canvas Micarta - Malachite Spacer
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Bark River Knives: Nessmuk - Cru-Wear - Black Canvas Micarta - Malachite Spacer
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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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Bastinelli Knives: Diagnostic - Stonewashed N690 - Karambit Neck Knife
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Bark River Knives: Bravo Strike Force II - CPM 3V - Red & Black Suretouch - Matte - Black Spacer - Red Frames
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Bald Man Knife & Tool
Bald Man Knife & Tool: B.A.S.K. Compact - Vintage Micarta - 1095
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Bark River Knives: Bravo 1 - Texas Fencepost - Malachite Spacer - Black Liners & Pins
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Bark River Knives: Aurora III - CPM 3V - Black Canvas Micarta - Malachite Spacer
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