Old Hickory Belt Knife

Nice mods on the 7". I just picked up an old 6". I will leave it in the kitchen though as I have quit a few knives. I am impressed with the blade thickness. I also recently bought an 8" OH Chef's. After some BLO, vinegar and time on the waterstones, it is am amazing slicer. The blade is much thinner. If it had the thickness of my butcher it would be one of my favorite knives. For a "period" style belt knife I put together a Dexter Russell kit from Crazy Crow. It is along the same lines as the modified butcher, but with a thinner blade.
 
pinetree: are you saying the chef's is thinner than the 6? I pretty sure there is a difference between the 6 and 7, I'd like to know where the chef's falls if you don't mind.
 
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I think I just had a good idea! (that's about one in a million)
People have made sheaths for these out of cardboard and duct/electrical tape. These are functional but I'm having a hard time seeing how yoy would carry one on your belt.
So here's my idea...
If you're don't have the skills or materials (or like me, you're just plain lazy) to make real sheaths, I think this could provide a servicable option.
You ever made a duct tape wallet?
Well, they are easy to make and very durable. They can also be made rather thin.
If you took your Old Hickory and cut two pieces of cardboard, slightly bigger but generally in the same shape, and stapled them together (put strips of tape on the inside so the blade doesn't scrath them) you'd have a pretty functional slip.
Put a duct tape sheet, like you would use for making a wallet, over this. Wrap ina layer or two of tape to hold in place.
Then, take another duct tape sheet, narrower than the first on but thicker, twice as long as the sheath. Put one half down, on the side you desire your belt loop to be, and wrap in another layer or two of tape, to where it is very secure. Be sure to leave enough at the top for your belt to go through. Bend it over, make a loop, and bring it all the way down. Wrap in another layer or two of tape, and you've got a sheath, that you can wear on your belt. It won't win any beauty contests, but you could ecorate with various colors of tape. I'd probably go for the camo tape they sell.
 
The plastic from gallon milk jugs makes terrific sheath liners. Cover with tape to your liking.
 
Just Got my Old Hickory 7 in Butcher Knife... This thing is bigger than I thought it was going to be for some reason, but I'm not saying thats a Bad thing.
I was Contemplating getting a Bowie knife for Hard use, but I don't see why this sucker wouldn't do anything that I need it to.
It is however, kind of... Unfinished.
It is not sharp at all. I will need to spend a little time on the Diamond Stone.
But thats okay.
The handle isn't Quite Even. I will have to spend a little time on it with some fine Sandpaper.
But thats okay too.
For $12, which included shipping and handling... I don't think it can be beat!
Now I get to customize it a little... Maybe get out the old wood-burning tool and put something nice on the Right side of the handle.. (which is blank if you didn't know)
All in all, I am impressed so for. I will be taking some pictures, before and after.
Cant wait to make a nice Leather sheath for this thing.
 
Here are some of the Before Pics.
( Before I Sharpen, Sand, Personalize and Make a Sheath. )
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I have the six inch version and a small cleaver that both get used often in my kitchen. People think I'm crazy because those "ugly old things" live right next to my shiny newer knives. I like'em!

If I were to find another small cleaver, I think I might re-grind it into something more along the lines of a flat-edged vegetable knife.
 
I have used a couple of the Old Hickory Double Edge Sticker years ago, putting guards and handles on them and making sheathes to fit as well. I had forgotten how much fun this can be. I am going to order a couple of these and see how creative I can get on scales for them. I am just finishing up a Marble I found in a old tackle box with a broken tip and no handle material left on it at all. It is being done in cholla with red resin in the voids and I used a WWII steel Wheat penny in the butt as it matches the age of the knife. Maybe the Old Hickory with a different color and cholla....mmmm.

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Here is the Marble, still needs some sanding and staining, the little "spider" was a natural knot....

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I puchased a 10 inch old hickory chef knife about a year ago, cant find anyone that carries them anymore, does anyone here know where I can find a 10 inch and a 12 inch chef knife?
 
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I also Love my Old hickory kichen knife and would love to have a sheath for it. I wonder if there would be a market for leather sheaths that are made specifically for Old Hickory butcher knives ?
 
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