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FAQ: Which is better for kids—a fixed blade or a folder?(Post)
Truth? A fixed blade. I tell that to countless parents every month, and every month those same parents pick up a folding knife for their kids instead.Fixed blades don’t ever fold on your fingers. Fix ...
FAQ: Is there a folding knife that's as strong as a fixed blade?(Post)In a word: No. There's no such think as a folding knife with a locking mechanism that makes it the equivalent of a fixed blade. It just doesn't exist. You should never subject a folding kni ...
FAQ: Which is better -- a folding knife or a fixed blade?(Post)We really can't answer that question -- either one may be right for you, and your choice will depend on a variety of factors. To help you with your decision, we'll give you some food for thought ...
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.
FAQ: What's a 'coffin' handle?(Post)A "coffin" handle is a traditional style of knife handle that resembles, in its shape, a burial coffin.Its distinctive pommel has three sides, or faces. A coffin handle tapers toward its forward end, ...
FAQ: Which is better -- a plain edge or a serrated edge?(Post)Fortunately, there's an easy answer to this question: It depends. There are lots of opinions on this subject, so it depends on whom you ask. The answer also varies depending on what a kn ...
FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of different handle materials?(Post)When you're considering a particular knife, you look for quality. And while the blade is by far the most important component, the handle deserves attention as well. If the handle is defective, c ...
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 ...
FAQ: What's the perfect number of blades for a slipjoint pocketknife?(Post)That's a great question, albeit one that opens a big can of worms. We'll be glad to share our opinions here, without presuming that we'll be able to settle the matter. Some folks are adamant tha ...
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 har ...
How-To: Replacing Benchmade Griptilian Handle Scales(Post)Replacing Benchmade Griptilian Handle Scales Note: According to Benchmade's warranty policy, "[The Benchmade Lifetime Warranty] does not cover...disassembly of any knife by any person other than ...
FAQ: What are the advantages of multiple blades on a pocketknife?(Post)Some folks insist that you only need one blade -- the right blade -- on a pocketknife. Most people, however, see the advantages of having at least two, or even more. Although the debate wi ...
FAQ: What's this 'FRN' handle material?(Post)"FRN" (fiberglass-reinforced nylon), sometimes called "GFN" (glass-filled nylon), is a high-strength plastic especially well-suited to the handles of folding knives.Specifically, FRN is a nylon po ...
FAQ: Is it possible to order knives with handles that match?(Post)The answer to this question (which we hear quite often, by the way) is no -- and yes. We definitely understand the desire to have a "matched set" to show off to hunting buddies, as well as ...
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.
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 h ...
What Factors Should I Consider When Choosing a Survival Knife?(Post)The one thing that we are sure of is that in today's uncertain times, owning a survival knife is more important than it ever was in the past. With everything from unemployment hikes to the impendin ...
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. The ...
3 Knives Everyone Should Own(Post)3 Knives Everyone Should Own Knife people are fun to be around. We've noticed that those having the most fun tend to dabble in more than one type of knife, and that observation prompted us to pu ...
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 ...
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