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    FAQ: "What is tool steel?"(Post)

    Question: "What is tool steel?" Tool steel is a term that refers to high carbon alloys that are optimal for use in tools, particularly where a high edge retention, resistance to abrasion and def

    What's the best place to buy Northwoods knives?(Post)

    Well, that's an easy one -- the best place to buy Northwoods Knives is KnivesShipFree, the home of Northwoods Knives. Here are more good reasons: We always have the most complete selec

    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

    ​Paracord -- what's the use?(Post)

    Yes, we love paracord, that tough-as-nails nylon line that's become a staple of preppers, survivalists, Scouts and campers everywhere. Versatile as it is, however, the same question keeps a-nagging:

    LT Wright Genesis Review(Post)

    There’s a reason some knife designs become classics and never die out. The L.T. Wright Genesis is patterned on one of those knives, and I predict it is going to be very popular. by Leon Pantenbur

    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: "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

    ​What's the best place to buy Zero Tolerance knives?(Post)

    The best place to buy Zero Tolerance knives is KnivesShipFree -- but then, you'd expect us to say that. Here's why it's more than just bragging: We have a complete selection of Zero Toleranc

    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

    3 Kitchen Cutlery Tips(Post)

    3 Kitchen Cutlery Tips Well, you've made it this far -- you've realized that real knife people use real kitchen knives, and you're tackling your food-prep tasks with fine kitchen cutlery. Go

    Interview: Andy Roy(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

    Benchmade 585 Mini-Barrage(Post)

    Each of us chooses our EDC knives for different reasons -- utility, convenience, elegance, ease-of-maintenance, and so on. Usually it's a combination of factors that draws us to favor a particular bla

    What's the best place to buy custom knives?(Post)

    The best place to buy  custom knives is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We stock a wide selection of custom knives from 'makers like Murray Carter, Fiddleback Forge, Jesse Hemphill, Lon Hu

    What's the best place to buy Alan Warren Custom Knives?(Post)

    That's easy -- the best place to buy Alan Warren Custom Knives is KnivesShipFree. Here's why: We stock an exclusive selection of Alan Warren's handmade knives, in a variety of patterns an

    L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives(Post)

    You may not know L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives, but you should.In our effort to bring you the best in the industry, we are excited to offer L.T. Wright's excellent knivesLT and his friend Dan founded

    FAQ: Which are the better kitchen knives -- German or Japanese?(Post)

    We get this question a lot, and we'll admit to being a little surprised at how often we're asked to pick one type of kitchen knife over the other. Like many things in life, there is no b

    ​What's the best place to buy Kershaw knives?(Post)

    Of course, the best place to buy your next Kershaw knife is KnivesShipFree, and here's why: We have a wide selection of Kershaw models, including lots of hard-to-find models. We ship

    FAQ: What's the purpose of the 'extra' hole on the handle of a Chris Reeve Sebenza?(Post)

    That's a "tooling hole," also known as a "locating hole."Chris Reeve Knives buys titanium in large sheets and cuts it into rectangles about the size of the knife's handle. During manufacturing, all ho

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