Post by twicebitten on Jul 29, 2012 6:53:40 GMT -7
I will apologize in advance for the pictures. (It's the reason I've asked several members whether or not they like/would recommend their cameras.)
A week or so ago, I found this knife at a thrift store and paid the princely sum of $.99.
After a little clean-up including steel wool, elbow grease, olde english 800, and sharpening, I have this.
So here's where I'll get to the point. Notice that on the blade it says made in USA, and Ontario knife company. On the handle is marked Old Hickory. First, are they or were they part of the same company, and second, if not, is my assumption that I have a reworked handle correct? Whatever the case may be, it has a wonderful fit in my hand, and will literally shave hair. This was one of my better finds at a thrift store.
Thanks for your help !! I've always had wonderful input from the members, and everyone seems to have their own bit of expertise !!
A week or so ago, I found this knife at a thrift store and paid the princely sum of $.99.
After a little clean-up including steel wool, elbow grease, olde english 800, and sharpening, I have this.
So here's where I'll get to the point. Notice that on the blade it says made in USA, and Ontario knife company. On the handle is marked Old Hickory. First, are they or were they part of the same company, and second, if not, is my assumption that I have a reworked handle correct? Whatever the case may be, it has a wonderful fit in my hand, and will literally shave hair. This was one of my better finds at a thrift store.
Thanks for your help !! I've always had wonderful input from the members, and everyone seems to have their own bit of expertise !!
But I love them and they are very good strong knives. Ontario also made the original Air Force Survival Knife that were issued to air crewmen in 60's & 70's when I was flying. 
;D Buck fifty max! 
