Knife Knowledge

KnivesShipFree is moving!You read that right -- because of new Oregon laws banning the sale of ivory (even mammoth ivory) and a mandated increase in minimum wage, we're leaving our home in Hillsboro, … read more

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 pocke … read more

Why, we're glad you asked."Fällkniven" is pronounced Faill-knee-ven, with the accent on both the first and second syllables.And just so you know, "Fällkniven" is Swedish for "folding knife." … read more

When a description on KnivesShipFree says "bone," it means "cattle bone" -- to be precise, shin bone. Camel bone is (please pardon the expression) a whole different animal.Camel bone is denser than ca … read more

Unless it says otherwise, "bone" means "cattle bone" -- specifically, the shin bone of a cow (or steer, or bull).Cattle bone has been used in knife handles for centuries. It's consistent, easy to work … read more