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FAQ: Is it ok to chop wood with my knife?(Post)
Maybe -- but probably not. Very few knives are designed to handle the rigors of chopping (the way an ax is, for example). A purpose-built chopper is big enough, heavy enough and possesses the pro
This week at Bark River: September 17, 2015(Post)It's a real treat for us to be so close to Bark River Knives now, and we're making good on our promise to give you a regular look inside the operation.Jim Stewart, Bark River's production manager, beg
Interview: Dave Shirley(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 be i
​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,
FAQ: How can I stay informed about sales and other news from KnivesShipFree?(Post)The best way to keep up with fast-breaking news and special deals is to sign up for our newsletter. You can do that on the KnivesShipFree home page (on the left side, down near the bottom). Yo
How to Choose a Knife for Your Son(Post)Knives for KidsI love it when parents ask me how to choose a good knife for their kids. Â It is a privilege to be able to help. Â We are working on creating a resource for parents who want to introduce
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
FAQ: What's the best way to keep my knife from rusting?(Post)That's an easy one: Use your knife and stop worrying about it.Seriously.Yes, all steels can rust -- even stainless steel. But if you're actually using your knife, taking it out of your pocket (or shea
FAQ: What does 'RC' or 'HRC' mean in a knife's specifications?(Post)Those abbreviations indicate the relative hardness of the knife's steel, as measured on the "Rockwell scale." And while we could spend a lot of time drilling into the metallurgical details of Rockwell
Interview: Jeff Randall(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 be i
Canal Street Cannitler(Post)If you're anything like us, you cringe when you hear the word "hybrid." Merging two or more perfectly good concepts into a new product rarely works well.Canal Street's three-blade "Cannitler" is a wel
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
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
3 Bad Things About Giving a Kid a Knife(Post)3 Bad Things About Giving a Kid a KnifeBy now you know how we feel about kids and knives -- they belong together. We firmly believe that it's our responsibility as adults to introduce the young peo
FAQ: Why does KnivesShipFree charge a restocking fee?(Post)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 like
FAQ: What's the difference between canvas Micarta and linen Micarta? How do they compare to G-10?(Post)Micarta and G-10, two popular synthetic materials used in knife handles, are industrial laminates. They're produced by applying heat and pressure to layers of fibrous "substrate" materials which ar
In praise of the 'gentleman's knife'(Post)Once upon a time, every gentleman carried a pocketknife -- everywhere he went, every single day. He didn't have one knife for the office, another for household chores and another for Sunday
Shopping on the Internet...(Post)...doesn't mean that you have to lose the intimate experience of your local store. At KnivesShipFree we're your neighborhood store, everywhere! Here's what one customer said about our little cor
Great Eastern Cutlery #72 Cody Scout(Post)We're going to be honest with you here -- we just can't be dispassionate about Great Eastern's two-blade Cody Scout, so we're not even going to pretend. We love this knife. If we didn't appreciat
​Essential skills: "Poor Man's Fatwood"(Post)Essential skills: "Poor Man's Fatwood" On KnivesShipFree.com we've devoted an entire section to "fire making," and for good reason -- it's one of those skills that everyone should learn and pract
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Lon Humphrey Custom Knives
Lon Humphrey Knives: Archangel - 52100 Tool Steel - Box Elder Burl - Red Liners - LH04KJ096
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