Old Hickory Hunting Knife Mods.
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- čas přidán 29. 07. 2020
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We take a plain Old Hickory Knife and turn it in to the Proper Hunting /Bushcraft knife. Thanks for watching!
Use cation on this project it can be hazardous. Try at your own risk.
Update! In the vid I said to pry the rivets off from the logo side. While you can do that, it is easier to pry for the opposite of the logo side.
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Yellow mustard and a q-tip allow very interesting blade patina patterns and colors, in my experience. Nice video.
I bet that would make an interesting patina. Thanks for the (q) tip and watching
Iam 63 toward old and out fathers and grandfathers used old hickory knives .
They were not designed to be thrown or used for batoning. That’s what a hatchet is for or a heavier knife you’re not worried about beating. Old hickory knives were used for slicing and cutting and for kitchen use.
Use them for what they were made for and they will last a lifetime .
Love Old hickory blades they are cheap and can be easily replaced. Thanks for the info.
The paracord was my favorite part
Sorry bout the misspell
All good.
I would have kept the logo on the left side of the blade so it was right side up with the sharp edge down.
It was supposed to be that way but filming at the same time kind of messed us up. Oh well it works. All the other old hickory I do are correct.
Look good!
Thanks!
That blade looks nice with that patina. Never seen paracord and vinegar used like that before. Almost makes the edge of the blade look hammered or even a little like a stone blade. Sometime you should try standin' the blade in glass of boiled vinegar to darken it, then peel a mandarin orange, separate the sections and slice them in two, longways. Then you lay them on the steel, cut side down like you would if you were tryin' to get as many shrimp on a grill as you could by tuckin' the tail of one into the curve of the next one. Then wrap the whole thing in tin foil over night to keep 'em pressed against the steel. It leaves a really rustic pattern on the blade.
Very nice idea! I will look in to that. Thanks for the comment and view.
Really cool mods!
Thanks!
I like to add a 3rd rivet on mine , the middle hole is offset but I just wobble it out a little , I also use gorrila glue , I like the paracord patina idea , looks sweet.
Thank you! Kind of came up with the paracord idea on the fly but it came out great. I do like the third rivet idea. Might have to try that on the next project. We will be using gorilla glue from now on, the 2 part epoxy gorilla glue makes hasn’t held up nearly as good as the standard gorilla glue. Thanks for the comment and view.
For a saw carry a good one.
I like 3 rivets, for what reason I honestly don't know.
That looks amazing! Thanks for sharing! subbed stay connected!👍😀😄
Thank you so much! We love your channel! Watch it all the time! You eat so good on there! lol
I make knives ( forged) but the only time I use gorilla glue is for stacked leather handles. For everything else I use JB weld ( marine) . That stuff never comes lose!!! I've seen gorilla glue come off before.
I’ll look into the Marie weld. Now miles may vary we have had zero issues with the gorilla glue. I use to only use a 2 part epoxy. Tried out gorilla glue and besides the expanding when drying we love it. This has been an extreme controversial topic on here. HAHA Its great though we love conversations on here. Everyone miles may vary. Thanks for the Marie jb weld idea.
Wot blue did you use?
Birch Casey super blue from Walmart.
I would recommend an epoxy rather than gorilla glue. In things I’ve used it for it has failed if there is a lot of impact or vibration ( batoning).
Thanks for the comment. I have used epoxy and gorilla glue. I have found for our use gorilla glue works very well. Your not going to get anything pretty from it but it works. Our Old Hickory blades have been batoned, soaking wet, all sorts of environments, and the gorilla glue has held up great. I switched to gorilla glue after an epoxy handle came off of Meyers blade. He is very hard on knifes loves to throw them and so far it has held up to his abuse. Gorilla glue is readily available as well and for a novice/utility blade it will work. So far the only down side to Gorilla is it expands when it dries. So your going to have to deal with that. Just asking what would you recommend on a good epoxy? Thanks again.
@@HawkMeyerOutdoors I can’t think of the brand name off hand. I believe it starts with a “D” but gorilla also makes a good epoxy.
what is the thickness of the blade on the hunting knife?
0.08 inches or 2.032 mm. Not the thickest blade but it gets the job done. Thanks for the comment and view.
@@HawkMeyerOutdoors close to mora's. imho 2mm-2.5mm is perfect for cutlery and good enough for non hardcore bushcrafting :D .
I would not use gorilla glue for a knife. It is toxic both to for breathing, skin and stomach. I know because it happened to me . Good luck. But do like the project.
Thanks for the info and view.
What is it with u young boys?...leave it alone..mines 46 old boy!
Thanks for the info.
Why is the 14 inch knife mod you said to take the opposite side of handel off
Yeah I think I messed that up. It is easier on the opposite side of the old hickory logo. It can be done either way but the opposite side of the logo seems easier. I Didn’t realize that I said and did that till now. Thanks for bringing that to our attention. And thanks for watching multiple vids of ours. I also did an update in the description.
@@HawkMeyerOutdoors yes I like your videos
I learned some thing's! Interesting.
Tried and true ! OKC frm generations in m family
Thanks for the comment and the views!
Any of you rednecks notice he put the handle scales on backward?
Happens and they still works just fine. Thanks for the view and comment.
If I wanted a hunting knife I'd just buy an OldTimer I think their called or a Mora.
A actual bowie the blade is heavier than the handle and you could actually throw it if you had to.
Mora is a good sharp and cheap knife.
And yeah you can use a kitchen knife but a Japanese knife is a far better knife.
But cold steel come's to mind.
I get it,......Kephart and Nessmuk Knives were from a time when knives were expensive.
The Nessmuk knife is made with the Ontario beef skinner knife.
As for me An OldTimer Cougar and a Large bowie and depending on how long I'll be there a Parang or an axe and saw.
But out there will be a sturdy house or cabin that's defendable.
Yeah you wet the surface for Gorilla glue it foams up,... it will work.
I Just Use J.B. Weld,....well I also make knives from circular saw blade's,.....and I blue them too same bluing you use.
All good points. Thanks for the comment and view. Jb weld sounds like a good option may look in to it for our next project.
Clamp the blade in the vice, NOT the handle....
Thanks for the info.
I don't agree with a saw back spine I'm any in any way. That's why I carry a good folding saw.
Which folding saw do you prefer?
My choice for a folding saw I a ten inch Carona razor tooth saw.
I have had very great success.
I use a Carona 10 inch razor tooth saw.
@@HawkMeyerOutdoors I use a Carona 10 inch razor tooth saw.
This is ridiculous
Aight