Old Hickory Hop Knife -- "Grade B" Scythes & Accessories and a convex grind

and a convex grind

but easily outfitted with either

though we prefer to forgo the measure and remove the rings with a set of common household pliers

which is prone to cracking

Old Hickory Hop Knife -- "Grade B" Scythes & Accessories and a convex grindLike a small clip point butcher's knife with a full flat grind, the Old Hickory hop knife would be an excellent candidate for general farm and garden utility or for use as an inexpensive belt knife. A lot of knife for the price! The only thing wrong with this example is a knot in the wood of the handle. If selecting the Special Grade option we will thin and refine the factory edge.