Old 705 Knife
- Knife
- Carbon Steel
- 1.3 pounds
- 7 inches
A traditional carbon steel knife with a hickory handle, worth considering for anyone already comfortable maintaining carbon steel blades.
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How it ranks among the 246 knifes we track
4.5★ across 238 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
238 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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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.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Carbon steel blade holds an edge well
- Hickory handle is a traditional, durable choice
- 7 inch length suits heavier cutting tasks
- Carbon steel needs drying and oiling to resist rust
- Heavier than a typical paring or utility knife
- Size field listed as Nulo, likely a data placeholder
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.
Specifications
| Brand | Old |
|---|---|
| Model | 705 |
| Material | Carbon Steel |
| Item Weight | 1.3 pounds |
| Length | 7 inches |
| Size | Nulo |
| Handle | Hickory Wood |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in knifes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old 705 KnifeThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 238 | 3.7 / 5 |
| WORKPRO W013053AU KnifeWORKPRO | 4.8 / 5 | 9,700 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Victorinox 0.6223.G KnifeVictorinox | 4.8 / 5 | 9,400 | 4.7 / 5 |
| LEATHERMAN 831426 KnifeLEATHERMAN | 4.8 / 5 | 9,800 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Gerber 31-000345 KnifeGerber | 4.7 / 5 | 16,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Old 705
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the Old 705 Knife blade made of?
Carbon steel.
What is the handle material on the Old 705 Knife?
Hickory wood.
How long is the Old 705 Knife?
About 17.78 centimeters, roughly 7 inches.