Ontario Knife Co. 5-Piece Old Hickory Knife Set 705

I've observed that there are two groups that purchase these knives. One group purchases the knives based on reviews and the price point. The other group purchases because the blades have a high carbon content and the purchasers recognize the extraordinary bargain that these knives can represent. Inexorably aligned with the latter group, I purchased the five-knife set and added the cook knife as a separate item. The knives arrived in varying states of sharpness and condition, but all were paper-slicing sharp and usable as kitchen knives. The only knife in dire need of attention was the slicer (of course). There were three rough spots on the cutting edge and it took me about an hour to correct the issue. I cut new 30-degree (15+15) bevels on all six blades and then cut 40-degree bevels (20+20) for the cutting edges with my Spyderco Sharpmaker. All blades are now hair-shaving sharp and cut smoothly along the entire length of the blades. Eventually the knives, the slicers anyway, will go on a stone and have a single 30-degree (15+15) bevel. Particularly satisfying is the exceptional first-sharpening edge on the boning knife and the quality of the paring knives. I have no idea how many crap-metal paring knives I have used during my septuagenarian existence, but the number is certainly too many. The quality of the knives and their prospective longevity merits the possibility of fabricating and installing exotic wood or Micarta handles. Price shoppers you need these knives because of the price point. Knife people, you need these knives because they have the potential to be better than all but the most expensive knives available.

If you are looking for a very nice set of kitchen knives without paying an arm and a leg look no further. These are great knives. 1095 carbon steel, tough steel that sharpens easily and holds and edge. I bought these because my family who grew up on farms and butchered their own livestock used to use these knives extensively. In fact, my Mother still has her Old Hickory butcher knife that has been used (and sharpened) so much over the years that the belly actually now curves inward. Her knives are also have a dark (almost black) patina from years of use. THESE ARE NOT STAINLESS STEEL AND WILL RUST IF NOT PROPERLY CARED FOR. DO NOT PUT THEM IN A DISHWASHER! Not only will they quickly rust in a dishwasher, but the extreme heat will also quickly ruin the wood handles. These need to be maintained. That means cleaned and dried and wiped down with a light coat of oil (yes you can use cooking oil) after each use. Yes they will stain almost immediately when cutting up certain foods (mainly any type of fruit or vegetable with a high acidic level). This is normal and is called a patina. It is not rust, and it will not hurt the blade. Just make sure you wipe then down after each use. My paring knives have already begun to tarnish with a patina from using them to slice up different fruits and vegetables. It goes with the territory. In short, if you are looking for a nice set of kitchen knives at a great price look no further. Just be prepared to maintain them properly and they will last a lifetime. However, if you are looking for a (mostly) maintenance free knife. I would find a decent set of stainless steel knives.

You may not be impressed with this product right out of the box. It will appear "made in China" from back when rubber dog poo was the best export they had. Then look at the blade. USA stamped right into the blade. Full-tang on the serious knives, with brass rivets holding rustic, authentic hard wood handles. They are rough for a reason. This is the set your great-grandmother always wish she had to pass down through the ages. They all started out rough. Time and love in the kitchen brought out the beauty you expected in this set. Unless you want a splinter in your hand - Take 120 grit sandpaper to the handles until they have the look and feel you expect from your grandmothers "Old Hickory" kitchen knife. (The one she never let you use). The blades are thick and the cutting edge is sharp. Work the edge with your favorite stone and it will perform to your satisfaction. You will cherish this set, you will be selective of who gets to use them and listen to them fight over who will get your Old Hickory Knives one day in their own kitchen.

Die Messer kommen scharf und gut verpackt an. Hier zieht es absolut nichts zu meckern. Wer auf das traditionelle steht wird die Messer lieben. Ich finde diese Messer gehören zum BBQ dazu wie der Smoker. Sie sind aber sehr pflege intensiv, nur mit Hand waschen. Danach trocken reiben und gleich mit etwas öl, ich nehme Ballistol einreiben, so dass dienKlige nicht rostet...

I love the knives always have good steel holds an edge good and for a long time. The thing i don't like is the smaller knives are not full tang and the handles keep splitting off

Feel great in hand and take a fine edge, solid build quality as well

Knives are great. Came fairly sharp prominent burs on the edge. But of course that can be fixed. They are light but not too light and well balanced, very flexible and bite for well. Would recommend to anybody.

Knives appear to be of a good quality, sturdy handles and blades, packaging not very good, box looked as if some one had sat on it several times. Knives had to be sharpened.