First introduced in 1924, the Old Hickory knives are the most venerable product line still in active production. The Old Hickory Boning knife features a hardwood handle secured with brass compression rivets to 1095 carbon steel blade that is both very sharp and capable of retaining an edge better than most stainless knives. Proudly manufactured with artisan processes for over 90 years, Old Hickory has stood the test of time and is proven to be the best carbon steel kitchen cutlery sold today.