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FAQ: What's the perfect number of blades for a slipjoint pocketknife?

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 ...

3 Kitchen Cutlery Tips

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. G ...

What's the best place to buy Great Eastern Cutlery knives?

No doubt about it, the best place to buy Great Eastern Cutlery knives is from Great Eastern's largest dealer -- KnivesShipFree. Here's why we say that: We have the best selection of ...

How Does a Great Eastern Cutlery Knife Compare to a Benchmade?

Great Eastern Cutlery is one of the most popular traditional pocket knives we sell. How do GEC Knives compare to a Benchmade? What about a Zero Tolerance? What a bout ...

Great Eastern Cutlery Rendezvous 2018

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FAQ: I'm new to kitchen cutlery -- where should I start?

We suggest what most experts in kitchen cutlery recommend -- everyone needs three basic kitchen knives:Chef's knife: This will be the most important knife in your kitchen. Start with a European- ...

FAQ: What are the advantages of multiple blades on a pocketknife?

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 ...

Great Eastern Cutlery #72 Cody Scout

We're going to be honest with you here -- we just can't be dispassionate about Great Eastern's two-blade Cody Scout, so we're not even going to pretend. We love this knife. If we didn't app ...

What's the best place to buy Spartan Blades?

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 ...

FAQ: How Do I Maintain My Carbon Steel Knives?

With the popularity of traditional and custom knives (like Great Eastern Cutlery, Northwoods Knives, Bark River Knives, Fiddleback Forge, etc), we are asked all the time, ...

FAQ: Which is better for kids—a fixed blade or a folder?

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?

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?

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 ...

Canal Street Cannitler

If you're anything like us, you cringe when you hear the word "hybrid." Merging two or more perfectly good concepts into a new product rarely works well.Canal Street's three-blade "Cannitler" is a we ...

FAQ: "What is the best blade steel?"

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.

How do Traditional Slipjoints Compare to Modern Tactical Folders?

A lot of people are buying traditional knives, but are disappointed with what are perceived as flaws. I am not sure it is a fair comparison. Let me explain. Well, Let me do it in a video. &nb ...

What's Micarta? What's G-10? Which is stronger?

Micarta is an industrial laminate, originally used in electrical and decorative applications, produced by applying heat and pressure to layers of fibrous materials -- such as linen, burlap, can ...

What's the best place to buy Shun kitchen knives?

The best place to buy Shun kitchen knives is KnivesShipFree, of course. Here's why we make that claim: We stock a great selection of Shun models and patterns. We ship free, so our pric ...

3 Kitchen Knives Everyone Should Own

3 Kitchen Knives Everyone Should Own Like most experts in kitchen cutlery, we believe that everyone needs three basic kitchen knives. 1. Chef's knife. This is the most important knife in ...

3 Great Knives for a Boy Scout

3 Great Knives for a Boy Scout The Boy Scouts of America offers almost three dozen Scout knives, so there's no shortage of "official" options. Still, perhaps you want your Scout to have somethin ...