What are Old Hickory knife handles made from?

Old Hickory knives are produced with the finest cutlery grade carbon steel and hardwood handles. Each knife is manufactured in the U.S.A. and all component parts and raw materials are purchased in the U.S.A. The Old Hickory knife is made with fully heat treated and tempered 1095 carbon steel.

How old are Old Hickory knives?

First introduced in 1924, the Old Hickory knives are venerable product line still in active production. The Old Hickory knives feature a hardwood handle secured with brass compression rivets to 1095 carbon steel blades that are both very sharp and capable of retaining an edge.

Can you use any wood for knife handles?

There are many different varieties of wood that can be used for knife scales. Common hardwoods used for knife scales include walnut, oak, African blackwood, koa, desert ironwood, rosewood, olive wood, ebony, amboyna, bloodwood, bocote, and cocobolo.

Does Old Hickory make steak knives?

The Old Hickory Double Sided Steak Knife features a 6″ 1095 carbon steel blade with a heat treated finish and smooth hickory wood handles. This full tang fixed blade is . 12″ thick with brass rivets. It’s 10.12″ overall and proudly made in the USA.

What is 1095 high carbon steel?

1095 Steel is a basic form of carbon steel and is most commonly used in the construction of various kinds of knives. It has a carbon content of . 95\% which serves to harden the steel and reduce the amount of wear that a blade will experience over time.

Who Makes Old Hickory?

Ontario Knife Company
The Old Hickory line has been around for longer than 100 years; longer than most of our Grandfathers. It’s hard to find the old timey style carbon steel kitchen knives like they had years ago. Well, Ontario Knife Company still makes these knives from high carbon steel here in the good old USA.

Who owns Ontario Knife?

Servotronics
Ontario Knife Company/Parent organizations
The Ontario Knife Company is a subsidiary of publicly traded Servotronics, Inc. (NYSE MKT– SVT).

Are old Hickory knives the same as new Hickory?

Fact of the matter is, they’re the same. An Old Hickory knife you buy right now is pretty much the same knife as the Old Hickory your grandpa bought back in the 1950’s. Here are the biggest differences between an old Old Hickory and a new Old Hickory. Rather than hickory, the handles are now made with walnut.

How do you care for an old hickory knife?

Old Hickory knives require care and maintenance. It’s a process. Hone it before you use it. Wipe the blade after you use it – especially if you’re using it to cut acidic foods. Occasionally give the blade a light coating with your preferred oil. Always keep in mind that 1095 carbon steel is not corrosion proof.

Are old Hickory knives dishwasher safe?

It is not dishwasher safe. Your best bet is to wash it and immediately dry it. If you care for a new Old Hickory knife, someday it will be an old Old Hickory knife. For heirloom items that have been handed down for generations, Old Hickory knives are shockingly cheap.

How sharp is Grandpa’s Old Hickory?

Grandpa’s Old Hickory was razor sharp, and the new Old Hickory knife isn’t as sharp as grandpa’s old Old Hickory. Grandpa probably enjoyed sharpening his Old Hickory, and he probably honed it regularly. It’s a 1095 carbon steel blade.