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FAQ: Can I use my knife for batoning?(Post)
Batoning is a technique used for processing wood for fire, shelter and other bushcraft purposes. Generally speaking, it involves splitting relatively small-diameter pieces of wood (no larger than y
FAQ: Is there an easy way to tell that my knife is sharp?(Post)If you've heard the term "hair-popping sharp," you may be wondering if we're about to suggest that you see if your knife will shave hair off your forearm. Many people check their edges that way, but l
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: How long is the break-in period on a new folding knife?(Post)There's no single answer to this question. Each knife is different. If the pivot on your brand-new knife -- whether it's a traditional pocketknife or a modern folder -- feels stiff or gritty, tha
3 Ways to Bring an Old Pocketknife Back to Life(Post)3 Ways to Bring an Old Pocketknife Back to Life Sometimes we love a pocketknife so much that we neglect it -- seriously, a knife can become such a natural part of our day-to-day life that we forg
FAQ: How do I lash a knife to a pole to make a spear? Y'know, for survival...(Post)STOP -- DON'T DO IT. Wherever you heard about this (movies, TV or the Interweb) it's a colossally bad idea. In a survival situation, a knife can be one of your most valuable tools. And if yo
Mike Stewart talks about the Bark River Knives' Golok(Post)We asked Mike Stewart of Bark River Knives about the Golok.  This is what he said.The Golok is an Indonesian design where they encounter jungle like foliage — vines and heavy secondary growth, mostly
FAQ: What are the advantages of multiple blades on a pocketknife?(Post)Some folks insist that you only need one blade -- the right blade -- on a pocketknife. Most people, however, see the advantages of having at least two, or even more. Although the debate wil
FAQ: If a knife's description says 'bone,' what kind of 'bone' is it?(Post)Unless it says otherwise, "bone" means "cattle bone" -- specifically, the shin bone of a cow (or steer, or bull).Cattle bone has been used in knife handles for centuries. It's consistent, easy to work
FAQ: How do I tie that cool lanyard knot found on Chris Reeve Knives?(Post)That's called a "Chris Reeve Coil Knot," and tying it isn't difficult at all. Here are the illustrated instructions provided by Chris Reeve Knives.
FAQ: "I see multiple pictures of the same knife, but there is a number or a letter next to the name. What does this mean?"(Post)Question: "I see multiple pictures of the same knife, but there is a number or a letter next to the name. What does this mean?" Purchasing a knife on the Internet already means that you can't fond
Bark River Machete (Post)Bark River Machete ReviewWe received this review from a customer. Â Sadly, our software wasn't showing the review, so I want to re-post it. Â William M. is a great customer of ours and knows his kniv
FAQ: Why do my kitchen knives get dull so fast?(Post)Our guess? You're using the wrong cutting surface.You should never cut on hard surfaces like glass, ceramic tile, ceramic plates, marble, granite, or acrylic -- all of those will dull (or even chip) y
Knifemaker profile: A visit with Lon Humphrey(Post)When bladesmith Lon Humphrey invited us to visit his shop, he didn't have to ask us twice. We knew his work, of course -- old-school tools, hand-forged and hand-finished -- but we couldn't wa
Northwoods Knives: Wooden Fremont Jack(Page) FAQ: Does KnivesShipFree have a retail showroom?(Post)Yes -- come see us! Our storefront location in the Chattanooga, TN area is open weekdays and has many knives on display. Our website inventory is also available if you want to come check out a sp
​FAQ: I left my sharpening kit at home & my knife is getting dull -- what can I do?(Post)It's happened to us, and we're pretty sure it's happened to you -- in the middle of a campout or a hunt, we feel an edge start to go south. And, to our chagrin, all of our sharpening tools are back
What's Happening at Bark River 10/21/15 Transcript(Post)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 bac
FAQ: What's the perfect number of blades for a slipjoint pocketknife?(Post)That's a great question, albeit one that opens a big can of worms. We'll be glad to share our opinions here, without presuming that we'll be able to settle the matter. Some folks are adamant that
​Lessons from George and Horace: The Woodcraft Trio(Post)We love hearing from our friends and customers, of course. Some days, though, it feels to us like everyone is looking for The Knife, that one do-it-all blade that can take on everything from kit
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