Old Hickory / Ontario Knife Company - Vintage kitchen knife (1095 High Carbon Steel)

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Old Hickory / Ontario Knife Company - Vintage kitchen knife (1095 High Carbon Steel)

69,00 €

Authentic US-made knife from Old Hickory lines, produced Ontario Knife Company - by the same company that later developed one of the most famous modern EDC folding knife ranges OKC RAT (RAT-1, RAT-2). This fact makes the knife even more interesting for collectors: old school, before OKC became a global name for modern folders.

Knife not used, preserved in collector's condition. Carefully unpacked only to remove surface corrosion and blade professionally sharpened with natural Arkansas stones, preserving the original geometry profile and giving it a razor-sharp, razor-level cut. It is a rare case where a vintage tool remains authentic and at the same time practically ready for use.

Technical data

Parameter	Specification
Steel	1095 High Carbon Steel
Blade length	205 mm
Blade height	42 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Handle length	122 mm (Hickory hardwood) means curry or hickory
Weight	143 g
Construction	Full tang - riveted handle
Condition	Unused, just unpacked, cleaned and sharpened (see video below)

Hickory is a strong, dense wood with a light patina. Construction is simple, reliable and time-tested.

1 in stock

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History and manufacturer's legacy

Ontario Knife Company traces its roots back to the 1920s and Old Hickory The line has become one of the longest-running traditional kitchen knives in the USA. It's a knife from an era when function came before design and materials were unadulteratedly natural. Over the years, OKC has expanded the range and developed RAT a line of folding knives that has become a legend among bushcraft, EDC and tactical enthusiasts.

This copy is an opportunity to have a piece of that history before the RAT era.

Steel maturity and cutting character

1095 steel acquires microstructural stability and a quiet, pleasant sharpening over time. The knife has been professionally refurbished - Natural Arkansas stones: washita → Soft → Hard → Black → Translucent, so the blade has an aggressive but clean cut suitable for the kitchen.

Cutting feels „alive“, fast and clean.
This is one of the reasons why the old 1095 still has its audience even in the era of powder steels.

Recommendations for maintenance

- Store dry, wipe clean after use
- A light layer of oil is recommended for storage
- Patina - natural and beneficial, protects against oxidation
- Natural stones ideal for sharpening: Arkansas / Aizu / Nakayama

The knife is ready to use - just use it.

Why own this copy?

✔ Authentic US vintage from the Old Hickory series
✔ The same manufacturer who later developed the legendary RAT folder
✔ Unused, only professionally restored with respect for originality
✔ Mature 1095 steel - aggressive but clean cut
✔ Suitable for collection, kitchen enthusiasts and historical collections