Hickory has a reputation of being one of the "higher end woods."  True or not, the wood is a classic and always seems to be the choice of exceptional wood finishing.  It is one of the more difficult woods to work with because of its hardness.  When I finish this knife, I have a special respect for its quality.
 
Three blades available:
(1) A 7.25" heat treated hardened stainless steel, polished mirror finished blade with upper cutting edge;
(2) A 7.25" single edge heat treated hardened stainless steel, polished mirror finished blade;
(3) A 6.75" single edge heat treated hardened stainless steel, polished mirror finished blade.
BE SURE TO INDICATE BLADE TYPE #1, #2, or #3 WHEN ORDERING!