Old Hickory Butcher Knife 6"

Triquetra

Triquetra

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I've recently found out that my 6" Old Hickory Butcher knife that I got a while back is one of my favorites for outdoors and indoors in the kitchen but when I went to order a couple I found out that they had been discontinued. Light weight, easy to sharpen, good balance. All I need to do is make a sheath. I've done a few mods and wanted to play around a little more. Does anyone know where I might still be able to find a few. I guess that I could buy the longer ones but I don't have the time or inclination to cut them down right now.
 
You can still get the 7" or 8"...I use the 7" myself or my personal favorite in the 6" Buffalo Skinner!!!!
 
I'll probably have to break down and get the 7. For outdoor use I was going to try cutting one down to about 5" so I guess it won't matter. I think that they are a little wider and thicker though.
 
I have cut down several of them. They make a great all around knife and are cheaper than dirt.
 
i think that smokey mountain knife works carries them.

jantz also carries the blanks, so you can put your own handles on.
 
siguy said:
i think that smokey mountain knife works carries them.

jantz also carries the blanks, so you can put your own handles on.
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I'll have to look into Jantz. I've been wanting to try to put some stag handles on one.
 
udtjim said:
I have cut down several of them. They make a great all around knife and are cheaper than dirt.
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How did you do this without over heating the blade? I'd like to do this myself and thought about using a Dremel tool and just cutting slow and cool periodically. Then using a belt sander to reshape (slowly) the profile and the edge. Am I tracking?
 
Used a Dremel, kept it cool by resting the blade on a few ice cubes. It's a fun project:D
 
Quirt said:
How did you do this without over heating the blade? I'd like to do this myself and thought about using a Dremel tool and just cutting slow and cool periodically. Then using a belt sander to reshape (slowly) the profile and the edge. Am I tracking?
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You can hack it off easy with a Dremel. Just dip it periodically in cold water. Same thing with the belt sander. You have to get the blade really hot before you mess up the heat treat. As long as you keep it cool it isn't an issue.
 
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