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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 wha ...
A Review of the Bark River Adventurer Neck Knife(Post)The Adventurer Neck Knife is a relatively new offering from Bark River, and so far it's been very well received. Those who have tried it, like it -- a lot. If there's one thing that ...
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. It is a privilege to be able to help. We are working on creating a resource for parents who want to ...
Will the black coating on my knife wear off?(Post)You have been looking at beautiful knives and some of them have a black coating on the blade. Everyone wonders if the knife coating will come off with use.The short answer is, "Yes."Knife coati ...
The Best Bushcrafting Knife? (Post)A Review of Bark River Knives: Bushcrafter When it comes to bushcraft/survival knives, how much is enough? How do you make sure your knife will be up to the task? Here’s a product from Bark River K ...
Bark River Knives: City Knife(Post)We asked Bark River Knife and Tool owner, Mike Stewart about the Loveless City Knife. This is what he said.The City Knife was designed originally by Bob Loveless in the late 1980’s.
FAQ: Do Wooden Knife Handles Shrink?(Post)At KnivesShipFree, we sell a lot of wood handled knives. And if you have ever taken a look at Bark River Knives or the Northwoods Knife line, you know how beautiful wood handles can be.
The KnivesShipFree Collection of Knife Quotes (a work in progress)(Post)"Never go anywhere without a knife." (Leroy Jethro Gibbs, NCIS, "Gibbs' Rule" #9) "There is no overall ideal knife. The best knife is the one you have with you. With the right skills, you can do ...
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 ...
FAQ Is there really a difference between a $20 knife and a $200 knife?(Post)In a word, "Yes." As with most things in life, you get what you pay for, and knives are no different.So what do you get when you spend more on a knife?You get better engineering and design. You ...
FAQ: What's the strongest lock on a folding knife?(Post)Our answer to that question depends on why you're asking. For example, if you're looking for a folding knife with a lock that makes it the equivalent of a fixed blade, the answer is simple: ...
How to Choose a Knife(Post)How to choose a knifeOkay, we know what you're thinking -- "How hard can it be to pick out a knife? For cryin' out loud, do I really need instructions for this?"Truth is, with so many choices ava ...
Bark River Knives Bushcrafter 3V 'Full-Height Grind'(Post)If you're a regular visitor to knife-related Internet forums, or if you hang out with knife people on Facebook, you probably have a hard time avoiding the word "bushcraft." Although the word ha ...
5 Knives Everyone Should Own(Post)You need five knives. We see a lot of knife lovers around here (obviously) and more than a few knife fanatics. Among our regular customers, we've noticed that those having the most fun tend t ...
What is Mike Stewart of Bark River's Favorite Knife?(Post)Well, Mike couldn't limit it to one. He went for three.The first is the Canadian Special, followed by the Bushcrafter and the Ultra-lite BushcrafterPeople ask me all the time whi ...
Knife Photography(Post)Knives are notoriously difficult to photograph. The more refined the knife, the more difficult it is to shoot.ESEE Knives are not difficult at all because they have no shiny spots. The co ...
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 tim ...
Knife Knowledge(Page)Expand your knife knowledge with articles, videos, and other free online resources at KnivesShipfree.com!
Knife Sharpening(Page)Whether you're a veteran knife nut or you just received your very first knife, we believe you should sharpen your own knives. Sure, it might seem easier to hand your blade to a sharpening service or ...
Sharpening Videos(Page)I get a ton of questions as to how to sharpen and maintain a knife with a convex edge such as a Bark River Knife. Since a picture is worth 1000 words, I figure a video would be worth a ton more! We ...
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ESEE Knives
ESEE Knives: Gibson Belt Knife - Burlap Micarta - MagnaCut - Stonewashed
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RMJ Tactical
RMJ Tactical: Jenny Wren Spike - 80CrV2 Tomahawk - Textured Black G-10 - Tungsten Cerakote
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Zwilling J. A. Henckels
Henckels ZWILLING Four Star - 3 Piece Starter Knife Set
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KME Precision Knife Sharpening System
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Jesse James Knife Company
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Kramer by Zwilling: Euroline - 9" Carving Knife - Stainless
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Defiant 7
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RMJ Tactical
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Spyderco
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Defiant 7
Defiant 7: M320 Fighting Knife - Black Polymer - CPM-3V - Black Cerakote - Titanium Hardware
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KME Precision Knife Sharpening System
KME Precision Knife Sharpening System - "The Beast" 50-Grit Diamond Stone
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