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FAQ: What's a better knife for a kid -- traditional or modern?

Your kid wants to be just like you. Take a look at your own knives and the things that thrill you, and get your kid something similar. Get ready to be greeted by a big smile.For more information, visi

Mike Stewart talks about the Bark River Knives' Golok

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 is stainless steel?"

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

FAQ: Where are Chris Reeve Knives made?

Chris Reeve Knives are proudly made in the United States of America. The company is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.

FAQ: Where are Zero Tolerance knives made?

Zero Tolerance knives are proudly made in the United States of America. The company, part of Kai USA Ltd., is headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon.

FAQ: What's the best way to keep my knife from rusting?

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: Is there an easy way to tell that my knife is sharp?

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?

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?

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

FAQ: How do I lash a knife to a pole to make a spear? Y'know, for survival...

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

FAQ: How do I tie that cool lanyard knot found on Chris Reeve Knives?

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.

Knifemaker profile: A visit with Lon Humphrey

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

KnivesShipFree Review

We get emails from customers all the time telling us about their experience with KnivesShipFree. This one recently came across my desk and it really struck a chord with me. This captures what I w

Bark River Machete

Bark River Machete ReviewWe received this review from a customer. Sadly, our software wasn't showing the review, so I want to re-post it. William M. is a great customer of ours and knows his kniv

FAQ: Why do my kitchen knives get dull so fast?

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

EDC: Northwoods Presidential

If ever there was a knife that typifies "Sunday-go-to-meeting," it's our brand-new Northwoods Presidential.Because this is Sunday, it's classy, of course. And it's slim -- really slim.Made exclusively

Northwoods Knives: Wooden Fremont Jack

FAQ: Does KnivesShipFree have a retail showroom?

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?

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

FAQ: What's a 'tang'?

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