Top notch best knives, not just for the price...
You can't go wrong with any Old hickory knife. My family has used them since they first started out in the 1920's and it has almost been a tradition that we all love and use these knives. I have an early cook knife from my grandfather and it is in great shape, patina and wear, but beautiful and sharp as a razor. For the price these can't be beat. You may have to do a little sharpening at first, but the 1095 carbon steel makes that easy and it holds the edge VERY well. To all those saying they rust, yes they do... if you don't dry then oil them after use. It takes the tiniest bit of effort to keep them from rusting, if you can't handle it, stick to stainless. I like to modify these paring knives to be used outdoors (new handles, added sheaths etc.) But I keep my kitchen set as they are, perfect. Once the edge is sharp, it needs nothing more than a few runs across ceramic to get back to shaving sharp, unless cutting thick bone etc.You can not go wrong with an old hickory knife, don't let the price fool you, these things are every bit as nice as a $100+ knife and just as sharp! If you bang one up, which is tough to do, you can replace it easily and cheaply any time. My only suggestion, remove the handles and epoxy/glue them back on just as they were. Its simple to do and will keep the tang from rusting under the handle with no oil.If you have read this review, just go buy it now!
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