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FAQ: "Do you inspect each knife before shipping it?"(Post)
Question: "Do you inspect each knife before shipping it?" We're always available to inspect knives at our customers request, but we rely on carrying quality products from top manufacturers (Benchm
FAQ: What's the purpose of a 'sharpening steel'? How often should I use it?(Post)A "sharpening steel" (more accurately, "honing steel") is used to realign the very fine "micro edge" of a kitchen knife. Gently drawing the blade across the rod at a shallow angle realigns the edge.
3 Reasons to Give a Knife to a Kid(Post)3 Reasons to Give a Knife to a Kid As knife people, it can be immensely satisfying to share our passion with the young people in our lives. Here are three good reasons why you should give a kid a
FAQ: May I use any of those cool knife photos on KnivesShipFree?(Post)We've heard rumors that a lot of folks download product photos from KnivesShipFree.com and use them as their computer wallpaper. We're flattered, of course -- and because it's just for personal use, w
FAQ: If I put an item on my KnivesShipFree 'Wish List,' does that reserve it for me?(Post)No -- the only way to guarantee that a particular product becomes yours is to add it to your shopping cart and check out and pay for it. Your KnivesShipFree "Wish List" is simply a shopping list yo
Interview: Wally Gardiner(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: "What does 'CPM' stand for in the knife industry?"(Post)Question: "What does “CPM” stand for in the knife industry?" In the knife world "CPM" stands for Crucible Particle Metallurgy. This is a proprietary system developed by Crucible Industries to cr
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
3 Things To Love About Zero Tolerance Folders(Post)3 Things To Love About Zero Tolerance Folders We've watched the Zero Tolerance product line mature (for lack of a better term) over the last several years, and we really like what we see. Thes
What's the best place to buy Spartan Blades?(Post)The best place to buy Spartan Blades is KnivesShipFree, of course, and here's why: We stock a wide selection of knives from Spartan Blades, both fixed blades and folders, including hard-to-f
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: If I add an item to my KnivesShipFree shopping cart, does that put a 'hold' on it?(Post)No -- the only way to guarantee that a particular item becomes yours is to check out and pay for it.Regardless of how many shoppers have a specific product in their carts -- or, for that matter, on
Interview: Chris Reeve(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: "I received my tracking information from my order with KnivesShipFree, but it doesn't show any updates. Has my package shipped?"(Post)Question: "I received my tracking information from my order with KnivesShipFree, but it doesn't show any updates. Has my package shipped?" In most cases where you have received your tracking inf
FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of different grinds?(Post)Over the years we've handled and used thousands of knives. Because we know the hows and whys of various grinds, we understand the strengths and weaknesses of different profiles -- in short, we know
3 Ways to Customize Your Modern Folding Knife(Post)3 Ways to Customize Your Modern Folding Knife The way we look at it, you own a knife the moment you buy it -- but it doesn't become your own until you've lived with it for a while. Over time
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How to turn your ESEE knife into a firesteel striker(Post)A firesteel requires a sharp striker. It's possible to use your knife’s sharpened edge to get sparks flying, of course, but doing that even a few times creates a dull spot you’ll have to touch up late
FAQ: What's a "working edge"?(Post)If you sharpen your own knives, you're a step ahead of most people. If you don't, it's time you learned -- there's plenty of information right here on KnivesShipFree, like our Knife Sharpening page
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
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