Old Hickory 705 Cutlery Knife Set

Overview

Carbon steel blade, hickory handle, about 7 inches long: the Old 705 Knife follows a traditional formula shared by many butcher and kitchen knives. Item weight is listed at 1.3 pounds, and the size field reads Nulo, which looks like a placeholder rather than a real spec.

Hickory handles paired with carbon steel blades are a long-running combination in kitchen and butcher knives, valued for taking and holding a sharp edge at the cost of needing more upkeep against rust than stainless. A 7 inch, 17.78 centimeter length and 1.3 pound weight point to a substantial blade meant for denser cutting tasks rather than fine paring.

• Carbon steel blade
• Hickory wood handle
• Blade length 17.78 cm, about 7 in
• Item weight 1.3 lb

Who it's for

Suits cooks or butchers who prefer a traditional carbon steel blade and do not mind the extra maintenance it asks for. Less suited to anyone wanting a low-maintenance stainless knife that can sit wet in a sink.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

Carbon steel takes a keen edge and holds it well through repeated use, though it needs drying and light oiling after washing to avoid rust, unlike stainless alternatives. The 1.3 pound weight adds heft for cutting through tougher material, at the cost of being less nimble than a lighter utility knife.

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