Finally08/01/2023 ByMike Sharpens easily, not like ss. They do not rust if cleaned and dried immediately. Good indentations on blade keeps food from sticking.
Perfect for small work08/06/2022 ByColin Smith I needed a small knife for leatherwork, and I had such good experience with my Old Hickory knives I bought 40 years ago, that I knew this would be perfect. Although it is not intended for leatherwork and needed some blade reshaping for my purposes, it is just right and very affordable. The carbon steel sharpens well and easily to razor, and it holds its edge. The handle is strong and comfortable.
Old Hickory Paring Knife02/22/2022 ByRandy Russell My ordering experience with Knives Plus was excellent and the product arrived timely. The knife is as advertised and performs as I had hoped. The knife is relatively inexpensive but one suggested improvement would be to dull the back edge as it is easy to cut yourself when sliding your hand up the handle. All in all, I’m very satisfied with my purchase.
Old Hickory Paring Knife, QN-753303/28/2021 ByDebra Arthur Great Knife It will last for decades! Wash by hand, towel dry, then allow to air dry.
Best kitchen knife ever!01/14/2021 ByDanny Murdoch We have been using an Old Hickory paring knife for a very long time. We misplaced it while remodeling. I looked all over for a replacement and everything was stainless steel. I wanted an carbon blade. We ordered 2 of these when I found them on-line. We also found our old knife and these are exactly the same, right down to the pattern and markings on the blade. We now have 3 and would not give them up for anything!
Great carbon steel at bargain price07/18/2018 ByGary Ives Old Hickory' blades on the 4",8" and 9" knives take an edge easily. The carbon steel is easily tuned with just a couple of strokes on the steel. A little fine sanding and oil on the handles and the knives are as good or better than others and at a fraction of the cost. Highly recommended!
Nice07/08/2018 BySamuel Hill Outstanding knife real quality , extremely sharp wooden handles easy to hold Well made good craftsmanship.
QN-753304/23/2017 ByLoree Duncan I was so happy to receive my new Old Hickory Paring Knife but very disappointed. The one I had for 50 years is sharper than the new one. I have gone back to using the old one although it is coming apart.
Great "old school" knives06/23/2016 ByJon Bradfield The carbon steel that makes the "Old Hickory" knives is older than the 1890's (the year that heralded the close of the American Frontier). 34 years later, the Ontario Knife Company named their old-fashioned carbon steel knives "Old Hickory".
I have put a "shaving sharp" edge on this Paring knife, and the 1095 carbon steel has no difficulty holding it. I have also "forced a patina" (tarnishing) the blade by wrapping it in a paper towel soaked in White Vinegar and wrapping it in aluminum foil for 45 minutes and washing it immediately thereafter. This helps prevent the dreaded red/brown rust from forming.
These knives are a marvelous value for the money and they are better than all of the modern "whiz bang" knives put together.
These are truly great "back to basics" kitchen cutlery. It's hard to improve on the "best of the breed". I like mine, and want to use them until I'm gone.
Buy them and use them, you won't be sorry.
Excellent Paring Knife!06/17/2016 ByThe Captain The Paring Knife arrived quickly. It is just as I remembered them as a child.
The knife arrived with a "rough" edge, but an hour on my Spyderco Triangle "Sharpmaker" remedied that. The US made 1095 carbon steel takes an extremely sharp edge in short order!
I began using the "Old Hickory" knives my parents had back in 1961 (I was but 6 years old). When it "lost it's edge" all dad had to do was to "lay back the edge" with a steel and it was ready to go again.
I buy these knives because they are a great value for the money, hold a great edge and when treated properly, can last a lifetime. I'm waiting for the 7" Butcher Knife and I KNOW that it won't disappoint.
If you immediately wash these knives by hand and dry them after use, they will serve you well. They'll "tarnish" (read: take a "patina" finish). This adds "character" to the knives.
Do yourself a favor. Buy these knives and care for them as directed. Take my word for it, you'll be MORE than satisfied!
