Old Hickory Hunting Knife Mods. 

Yellow mustard and a q-tip allow very interesting blade patina patterns and colors, in my experience. Nice video.

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 .

I would have kept the logo on the left side of the blade so it was right side up with the sharp edge down.

The paracord was my favorite part

Sorry bout the misspell

Look good!

Really cool mods!

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.

That looks amazing! Thanks for sharing! subbed stay connected!👍😀😄

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.

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.

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.

Any of you rednecks notice he put the handle scales on backward?

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).

Tried and true ! OKC frm generations in m family

What is it with u young boys?...leave it alone..mines 46 old boy!

what is the thickness of the blade on the hunting knife?

Wot blue did you use?

Why is the 14 inch knife mod you said to take the opposite side of handel off

Clamp the blade in the vice, NOT the handle....

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.

I don't agree with a saw back spine I'm any in any way. That's why I carry a good folding saw.

This is ridiculous