Sweet! I bought a couple old rusty trade knives at a thrift store the other day for $1.50 for the pair. Soaked the rusty blades in vinegar for a half hour and then cleaned with a wire brush. Back in the vinegar for a half hour. My blades aren’t as dark as yours, but they got nice and dark. I sure like the way vinegar darken some metal. I also can’t believe how sharp carbon steel blades get with just a few strokes on a stone and a little stropping! Razor sharp. Your knife turned out nice.
@MarshRat
25 күн бұрын
great
@walterdanielswalter.r.dani7628
Жыл бұрын
I have that knife in an unopened package in the kitchen drawer. I liked the first one so much, I bought two!
@MarshRat
Жыл бұрын
Im with you!!!
@Ron-Outdoor
6 жыл бұрын
Truely one of the best Old Hickery videos I have seen. Will do exactly the same with my old Hickory.
@martinadejaquiz2482
6 жыл бұрын
i finally did it! i did everything with every step just like you did in this video. my OH knife now looks exactly like yours! same exact blade pattern, "safety factor" and all. i'm very happy with it. i finally after a long time just decided to do it and it's done!!! i sure like it! now, i'll have to reference your sheath video and make a sheath for it too. took a long time to decide to do it, but it's done! thank you!
@MarshRat
6 жыл бұрын
Congratulations.
@WinStunSmith
6 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Big fan of those Old Hickory butcher knives. They really do make good outdoor/bushcraft knives, and great DIY projects. It’s fun to get two or three, play with design ideas.
@RoxUniverse
Жыл бұрын
I think you did a great job. I wish I had a workshop like yours.!
@MarshRat
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mistersmith3986
8 жыл бұрын
I love the black patina, choil and drop point you did here. I've been thinking of doing that to a 14" Old Hickory. Thank you brother!
@MarshRat
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the complement.
@peternorthrup6274
5 жыл бұрын
I love them. A perfect back up knife. You can beat the hell out of them. $11.00. Get 3. Once you have one in your kitchen you will always reach for it.
@paulie4x1
9 жыл бұрын
Hi again, I took one of my newer knives out into the bush and as we talked around tge fire waiting for coffee to brew and the potatoes to bake I showed my Leuku to a friend he said" that looks like a butcher knife on steriods" and that gave me an idea since he's newly we'd starting a new family and couldn't afford a Leuku right now, I told him that O.K.C. has Old Hickory Knives in 14" lenghts he got one sharpened it up and made a sheath for it and uses it like I do my Leuku, that made me think that the Sami People that came to the new world helped design the Old Hickory Butcher Knife from their Leuku knife, my friend is very happy with the Leuku he made from the Old Hickory Knife at about 1/3 the cost.
@quercus4730
9 жыл бұрын
The old hickory 4" paring knife with a scandi grind makes a great second knife. Good video, Thank you.
@captainpegs07
9 жыл бұрын
Nice! I cut down the big 14" one because the steel is a good bit thicker. Old Hickory are great knives!
@bykota61
6 жыл бұрын
Nice tip Cap'n, thanks!
@OGFreedom1776
5 жыл бұрын
I know this is an old comment but looking at the specs on the two now they are the same in terms of thickness both at 2mm
@allenang9541
2 жыл бұрын
I like what you did on the shape of your knife. From lame shape to a badass knife.
@MarshRat
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and worked out well
@Mr.56Goldtop
7 жыл бұрын
I'll give you an "A" and a gold star on this one.
@MarshRat
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks. This project was easy enough.
@christophergriffith9509
8 жыл бұрын
looks like a fun project, thanks for sharing this.
@marktate6034
7 жыл бұрын
These are great knives for the price,no doubt about it! You did a great job with the mods.Love the drop point.Cheers!
@MarshRat
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I appreciate the kind words.
@trynsurviven2440
5 жыл бұрын
This is a project I’ve considered several times.
@stephensano9156
8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful patina!
@bdcochran01
9 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have a couple of Old Hickories for barbecues. I learned that the inexpensive ka-bar leather sheath will work perfectly with the 7 inch Old Hickory. Then you can cook, put it in a sheath and not have to put it down. I like the safety feature of cutting out a choil. I also liked your putting a pattern glued on the knife.
@MarshRat
9 жыл бұрын
+bd C Thank you for the info on the sheath.
@RANDOUGHSURVIVOR
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I will have to give it a shot.
@MarshRat
9 жыл бұрын
RANDOUGH SURVIVOR It is a great knife and easy to mod to suit your own taste. Thanks for stopping by.
@abandonedotter4270
4 жыл бұрын
The hump on the front spine of a butcher knife is to keep the blade from digging into meat when you're skinning/gutting meat. that way you get a smooth run up the belly or leg.
@MarshRat
4 жыл бұрын
Thanx
@houseoffire72
9 жыл бұрын
Well done bud..! Im grooven on the patina:)
@pjasahi1553
8 жыл бұрын
Excellent Video ! Good job ! I like it !!! Jorge y Paulina from Argentina
@MarshRat
8 жыл бұрын
+PJ ASAHI Thank you. ATB from Ohio
@BluegrassBushcraft
10 жыл бұрын
Great modifications bro. I have a couple old hickorys I plan on modifying in the future. Thanks for sharing. Atb. Robert
@MarshRat
10 жыл бұрын
BluegrassBushcraft Thank you Robert. Glad you enjoyed.
@uppitywhiteman6797
4 жыл бұрын
Groundmine flat on top squared the top edge and shortened it to 51/2 ins. I like the cut out by the handle.
@X_explorer
6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic channel! I like observing earth, discover and relax...
@garoglen
7 жыл бұрын
good looking knife , gona try it !
@Ferni33htx
8 жыл бұрын
Great video especially your license plate on the truck, keep up the good the work
@MarshRat
8 жыл бұрын
+fernando garza Thanks. You're the only one that has mentioned the plate!
@unconsciousrider851
9 жыл бұрын
Nice knife mod man, you make some good videos, I really like you're country way of fitting things for yourself. Keep up the good work, I look forward to watching more awesome vids.
@prdanpr8299
7 жыл бұрын
you get a A+ on that very nice, I want to try to do this my self
@JayJay-iw7dl
4 жыл бұрын
March Rat, love the vid, got a suggestion, Make a nesmuk from a Old HIckory skinner knife
@MountainRaider
10 жыл бұрын
very nice project! looks great!
@MarshRat
10 жыл бұрын
mountainman Thank you Sir. I appreciate your comment.
@kenr1225
9 жыл бұрын
Looks real good. Ive heard a K Bar sheath fits the 7" Old Hickory
@Chiefs500
4 жыл бұрын
It fits well.
@Cands528
10 жыл бұрын
The knife changes look good. Nice job!
@MarshRat
10 жыл бұрын
Stanley Sprow Thanks for watching. Glad you liked it.
@Ghost_in_the_Darkness
9 жыл бұрын
Cheers from Louisiana!
@MarshRat
9 жыл бұрын
Glad you came visiting from Louisiana. I spent many a great time down your way back when I was working. Great food and great friends down there.
@scoutingfreegermany
10 жыл бұрын
Nice job, looks pretty unique. Cheers, Marc
@MarshRat
10 жыл бұрын
Scouting Free Thanks Marc for watching. ATB Larry
@jdnotariano
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! At that price for 1095 steel and a handle already installed, this seems like the perfect project knife. If I had a shop I would buy them by the case and make them in each of the designs you drew out, make some basic sheaths, cut in a nice finger choil, add a patina, etc. I bet you could sell them for $25 each all day long.
@martinadejaquiz2482
8 жыл бұрын
dang right, i like it! as a matter of fact, i love it! the company should make them in the same pattern from the factory just as you have. i have a few of the very same knives (old hickory butcher knives) and i'm gonna do the exact same thing you have done. these knives only cost $10 delivered to my door from ebay. so, doing what you did (your mods) makes it a heck of a knife. i love what you did! thx4vid! martina
@MarshRat
8 жыл бұрын
+Martina Dejaquiz Glad you liked this vid. The mods I did were simple and easy...took more time to record the vid than doing the mods themselves.
@jthepickle7
4 жыл бұрын
A freaking hunting knife for the cost of a twelve-pack - awesome!
@raywalter3992
8 жыл бұрын
read enjoying your videos!!
@MarshRat
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for supporting my channel.
@thebullfrogman2526
10 жыл бұрын
From a $10.00 knife to a priceless blade.
@MarshRat
10 жыл бұрын
TheBullFrogMan Thanks Bull Frog. I've made knives out of files, railroad saw blades and about everything in between. Using the Old Hickory was by far the easiest I've done.
@Mr.56Goldtop
8 жыл бұрын
That's an A. A gold star for you!
@MarshRat
8 жыл бұрын
+seattwa Thank you for the complement.
@brianhammond3584
5 жыл бұрын
the ka bar leather sheath is a perfect fit
@airecraft1
10 жыл бұрын
Looking good
@MarshRat
10 жыл бұрын
airkraft1 I also bought the 10 inch model but it seems a bit on the XL size for a knife. Thanks for watching.
@sgtrosmarin5464
8 жыл бұрын
Nice work looks good
@MarshRat
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Cheers from Ohio
@vincentrosa9631
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice
@justindoyle5972
5 ай бұрын
I grew up with old hickory kitchen knives now that I’m grown that’s all I have in our kitchen way better than any cheap crap they make know. But I think I’m going to make me a knife like this
@MarshRat
5 ай бұрын
good luck on your build
@michalurbanful
6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful knife! Very nice job, thanks for sharing! :-) PS: Great licence plate! :-D
@MarshRat
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by...not too many ppl have noticed my tag
@gooutside6055
8 жыл бұрын
Nice work, I know a guy that heat treats a file and makes knife from that. I'm gona try that
@nephkiller
10 жыл бұрын
Good job.
@MarshRat
10 жыл бұрын
nephkiller Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
@martinadejaquiz2482
6 жыл бұрын
that little, "safety factor" grind-off of the blade edge near the handle .... that's excellent! that's exactly what i'm gonna do, too. my OH knife will look exactly like yours. i'm copying your blade mods exactly to the, "T". yours looks the best and that "safety factor" grind-off is an excellent idea, IMO. what you've taken off from the blade is very little, but i think it's a perfect looking blade with your mods! VG taste in a knife blade you have! that leather sheath you made is awesome, too! i may make one with a belt loop big enough to fit on an army pistol/utility belt because i have a rig that uses that belt with a blackhawk belt pad and usgi "Y" harness suspenders. i use that belt to load-out along with a back pack. most likely i won't carry that OH knife & sheath on that big army belt, but i'm thinking i'll make the belt loop big enough just in-case i want to later. may make the belt loop long where the sheath will hang down like a leather usmc ka-bar sheath on a belt? ... tip of handle end will ride in sheath at the bottom edge of a belt is what i mean (low hung). thx, again!
@MrSIXGUNZ
8 жыл бұрын
hi hi hi and hello from Michigan!!! great video sir !!
@MarshRat
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you and hello to my Michigan neighbor.
@mckwilly
10 жыл бұрын
very cool, i like it
@MarshRat
10 жыл бұрын
***** Thank you. At $10, I couldn't resist trying it out.
@GravityRoller
3 жыл бұрын
~3:38 it appears the spine and tip goes (starts turning) straw/yellow/blue, then continues as blade is further heated during grinding (a little water between grinds could help to prevent changing the temper through evaporative cooling). Great project (have done a few O.H. regrinds myself, and they make great tools).
@danhold1
7 жыл бұрын
Hello from Ohio as well...Great job
@MarshRat
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the great comments. Glad you enjoyed.
@danhold1
7 жыл бұрын
Marsh Rat, welcome
@jamesaritchie2
9 жыл бұрын
The buthcer knife has been the tool of real outdoorsmen for three hundred years. When you change teh butcherknife shape, you may as well go buy a knife because you just ruined the one you have. That hump on top of teh blade is there for a reason, and it's what makes an Old Hickory so valuable. I know doing these things is fun, but it has nothing to do with bushcraft. A butcher knife is MADE to butcher animals. If you want a short knife, then buy a short Old Hickory. But the set, and you'll never have to worry about an outdoor knife.
@captainpegs07
9 жыл бұрын
James Ritchie So, what's the purpose of the hump? I like to cut down the 14" butcher knives to make nice Kephart-style knives. Old Hick's are wonderful knives to customize to the owner's need.
@ediblefubreez_7139
9 жыл бұрын
you sir, deserve more views.
@MarshRat
9 жыл бұрын
Ediblefubreez _ Thank you very much
@WORRO
8 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy, I watched this video and left a comment but somehow through utube magic my comment went to the sheath video you made. Either way both vids were excellent, and thumbs up to both!~John
@MarshRat
8 жыл бұрын
+WORRO01 Gotta love computers. LOL Thanks John
@401als
8 жыл бұрын
nice
@LarsRibe
7 жыл бұрын
I will try this!
@MarshRat
7 жыл бұрын
This is any easy project.
@LarsRibe
7 жыл бұрын
Went looking for this kind of knife in the second-hand shops. I found one, but it was too used - not much blade left. But I will be on the lookout.
@MarshRat
7 жыл бұрын
I got mine from Amazon.com
@PennsylvaniaShane1
9 жыл бұрын
Nice mods. Looks good! Peace, Shane
@MarshRat
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the complement and for watching.
@jamesritchie6899
8 жыл бұрын
A seven inch Old Hickory is already a perfect bushcraft knife. If you want something shorter, either buy a shorter Old Hickory, it comes in five sizes, or buy a Mora. As it is, the seven inch version does things no shorter knife can do as well. That "hump" is the main reason to use an Old Hickory. It's what makes it a butcher knife, and it's the shape real frontiersmen and mountain men used.
@MarshRat
8 жыл бұрын
+James Ritchie Agreed. For skinning, I use a Buck 110. I also have the larger 11 inch Old Hickory. Cheers
@garoglen
7 жыл бұрын
please say more about the hump
@ScottsUtubeWorld
9 жыл бұрын
Great job! The original shape is a bit crude and dorky. When I get a little time, I'll watch your video again, and I'll try to match the shape. Cheers from Southern California! --Scott
@MarshRat
9 жыл бұрын
ScottsUtubeWorld Thanks Scott for stopping by. ATB from Ohio
@ero30057
4 жыл бұрын
What treatment did you give to the wood handle to make it look shiny. Looks great! Thanks you sir.
@kleinjahr
9 жыл бұрын
Not bad atall. I think it is a little iffy using a grinder but whatever works.A little tip, when grinding or filing to a line put the line parallel to the vise jaws.It makes it a mite easier to register to the line.
@MarshRat
9 жыл бұрын
kleinjahr Thanks for the tip.
@wutangclams3203
7 жыл бұрын
3:18 - make sure your DR. knows that before you ever let them give you an MRI
@cocabandi
4 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring video, thank you. Question: does applying tung oil on the blade leave any kind of unpleasant after-taste when used in food prep?
@MarshRat
4 жыл бұрын
I'd use some food-grade oil for food prep such as vegetable, olive oil
@chinchillaintheheat2641
7 жыл бұрын
could you use boiled linseed oil instead of tung?
@Murlockingqc
8 жыл бұрын
What did you use to get this black looking patina ? I bought a set of Old Hickory knives and I have no idea how to protect them.
@MarshRat
8 жыл бұрын
+Murlockingqc I just wiped down every 24 hours with lemon juice until I got the color I wanted. Afterwards, I washed with soapy water and put one a coat of clear-coat varnish.
@Murlockingqc
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the tips! Will try that :)
@dvdfrnzwbr
9 жыл бұрын
This is why I choose to live in the city.
@reylindsey8217
9 жыл бұрын
I see a lot of knives out there and I tell you a lot of them are either to expensive or too big, even plain out uncomfortable in hand. I have used a butcher knife and they're never uncomfortable the knife is balanced. However my question is to you. I don't have to modify it to use it as a bush knife correct ?
@MarshRat
9 жыл бұрын
Rey Lindsey You are correct. The knife is great as-is. Thanks for the comment and question
@theace750
9 жыл бұрын
Is that white vinegar patina you put on the blade what's the maintenance to keep it there do you have to soak it every so often again for 6 days
@MarshRat
9 жыл бұрын
theace750 You only treat the blade once with the white vinegar. After you get it as dark as you like then you wash it real good with soapy water and baking powder to stop the vinegar action. Then put 2-3 coats of clear finish on it to keep the blade from rusting.
@theace750
9 жыл бұрын
Marsh Rat ok thank you I have just pulled mine out of the vinegar and cleaned it with soap hot water and baking soda
@themiwoodsman7222
10 жыл бұрын
I'll give it a B+ LOL nice mods Larry looks pretty cool ! atb john
@MarshRat
10 жыл бұрын
the mi woodsman Thank John. It was a fun and easy project.
@martinadejaquiz2482
6 жыл бұрын
i don't know about that... you gave it a C minus. i gave it an A+. looks perfect to me.
@paulie4x1
7 жыл бұрын
Say Heah, Thanx for sharing. Yeah, I bought a Stromeng KS-9 Leuku. A young friend just staring out with a family took and turned his 14 Old Hickory Butcher Knife into a sort of Leuku, Yup, it pretty near keeps up with my Stromeng KS-9 Leuku. Also Blackie from Blackoracle69 put his 7" Old Hickory into a after market Ka-Bar U. S. M. C. Leather Sheath, I think he saud he paid $7.00 or $8.00 for it. But he said it fit fine like it was made for it.,,.p
@warren7127
9 жыл бұрын
Are you related to R.L. Ermey? You sound just like him :) I was waiting to hear... "I am Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, your senior drill instructor. From now on you will speak only when spoken to, and the first and last words out of your filthy sewers will be "sir". Do you maggots understand that?" "Sir, yes, sir!" "Bullshit, I can't hear you. Sound off like you got a pair!" "SIR YES SIR!!!" :) hahaha great movie, & a great video, thanks for sharing o/
@MarshRat
9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.
@lanasmith4795
9 жыл бұрын
I would say he sounds more like jim varney... only you know competent sounding
@warren7127
9 жыл бұрын
Lana Smith NAH! nothing like "HEY VERN!"
@ralphd1gmailcom
6 жыл бұрын
You mentioned adding a patina. What is the process?
@MarshRat
6 жыл бұрын
Wipe down blade with white vinegar and let set overnight. Repeat until you achieve the amount of tint you like. Afterwards wash with soap & water then oil.
@glenvillanueva6950
2 жыл бұрын
If it's tampered, why are you able to pile it?
@garoglen
7 жыл бұрын
Did you soak the handle in Vinegar too ?
@MarshRat
7 жыл бұрын
Just wiped down the blade part with vinegar a few times until it took on the shade of rust I wanted. Thanks for stopping by
@garoglen
7 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised you got that look just by wiping, good job !
@MarshRat
7 жыл бұрын
I put Tung Oil on the handle
@garoglen
7 жыл бұрын
I was mainly wonderin about soaking the whole knife , handle and all but I've got a pice of pve pipe I'll be using to just soak the blade . using a bench grinder on the blade now , a little today , a little tomorrow , grinder seemed slower, THANKS !
@tomthompson7400
8 жыл бұрын
at 5.47 your worried about the back edge of a little static blade ,,,, how about you put the guard back on the 5 inch blade thats doing 5000 rpm , grinder guards are there for a reason ... other than that , nice work
@MarshRat
8 жыл бұрын
+tom thompson I agree with the guard suggestion. Thanks for watching.
@howellmiller428
9 жыл бұрын
What about ear plugs? That grinder is really loud.
@richardpeterson3753
6 жыл бұрын
only issue I got with coating is I sharpen the shit out of my blades, and that finish wouldn't last a week on the bevel
@markeholbrook
9 жыл бұрын
Nice mod on the knife. Where are you in Ohio? I guess Portsmouth area. I'm in Dayton.
@MarshRat
9 жыл бұрын
***** I used to live in Ironton but had to move to the Lima area due to work.
@markeholbrook
9 жыл бұрын
I've been in Ironton a few times, I used to backpack in Shawne state forest a bit. That was quite a number of years ago.
@richardmcginnis5344
6 жыл бұрын
just love the way people keep destroying files by running them both ways across the steel, run it forward and take away the steel run it back and flatten the teeth
@scottsmith6571
4 жыл бұрын
Band saw
@paulie4x1
9 жыл бұрын
Mr. Marsh, how much would you charge me to make me one just like you made, I really like it. Please send me a e-mail.
@MarshRat
9 жыл бұрын
thanks for the interest but I only build things for my own amusement and entertainment.
@adanma17
9 жыл бұрын
Lostemeraris
@Sarge2112
Жыл бұрын
All of that then you didn't even put fingerguards on it!! WTFan if you'd like to know how I put fingerguards on my old hickory knives let me know
@KingDeramo
9 жыл бұрын
uhhhhhhh... I took a knife.... and made a knife out of it.
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