I got my Old Hickory!

[Bigfattyt]

I have one of my Grandfather's Old Hickory.

I still use it in the kitchen.

 

[kenash]

I have on of my Grandfather's Old Hickory.

I still use it in the kitchen.

Now that's what I talkin' about!

 

[Bigfattyt]

There are a handful more from my grandfather. I need to round them up. They are at a vacation location. Growing up, my dad says they used to butcher their own cows with them.

I'll have to round up a pic.

 

[kenash]

Yea, that's what I mean about the old times. When I was a child, and into my teens - same thing. Except we killed/butchered more hogs than cows. And always with the trusty Old Hickory knives. And .22LR to start the show.

 

[Charlie_K]

I'll ask. Why the waffle cut pattern in the Old Hickory blades? Is it to save on weight? Save on steel?

 

[FordRanger]

I'll ask. Why the waffle cut pattern in the Old Hickory blades? Is it to save on weight? Save on steel?

It sure gives it a cool look! I think I read somwehere it was to keep the blade from binding up in whatever it was cutting, but I could be way off.

 

[M. McCord]

I have one of my Grandfather's Old Hickory.

I still use it in the kitchen.

My grand dad owned a general store from the 1940's to the 1970's. Before he had an electric meat cutter he used Old Hickory knives. I still have about three or four of them in my kitchen drawer. I need to get them out and sharpen them up.

I have a few that I've purchased over the years. 2 Skinners and 2 Cabbage knives. They were bought as project knives but I haven't decided how I'm going to use them.

Glad to hear that Ontario is planning on keeping the Old Hickory line around. Using an Old Hickory is like using a living piece of history.

 

[Tdhurl1103]

I read this thread shortly after it was first posted, and not having any experience or real knowledge of the Old Hickory line, I just read the responses and moved on. Fast forward to June, I just bought a house (haven't yet moved there though) in a place that still has the small town feel and vibe. Well in this town there happens to be an old fashioned "General Store" still in business in the town. I couldn't resist not walking in and perusing the store. They have all the knives you might think would be in a store of that nature; KA-BAR, Buck, Case and yes, Old Hickory!! I will be picking up a few in the very near future once I get moved in.