Fully heat-treated and tempered for razor-sharp cutting edges. Hardwood handle flame burnt and buffed for antiqued finish, branded 'old hickory', and secured with brass compression rivets. Easily sharpened blades.; Made with high carbon steel.; Size - 7 in.; Item weight -.38 lb.; . The Old Hickory knives feature a hardwood handle secured with brass compression rivets to 1095 carbon steel blades that are 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.