Notch in Condor knife is used to strike a Ferro rod. U shaped piece of steel on the sheath is not for striking a Ferro rod, it's a steel used to hit rocks or pieces of flint to make sparks ie flint and steel.
I'm glad someone said it ha they want on about how bad the spine was .... If only they tried to incorporate another way to maintain the blade but also utilize the attached tools... Hmmmm
Swedish person here. Great vid! You did a good job proununcing Fällkniven, but I can teach you all to say it perfectly. "ä" in "Fällkniven" is pronunced like the "e" in "bell" or "belt". The "k" is prounounced and not silent. The "i" is a long e-sound, like in the word "steel". So it adds up to someting like "Fell-knee-ven". The name translates to "The folding knife", wierdly enough, since they're not known for their folders. Now you know. Thanks for bringing great content!
Hello and thanks for including one of my knives (The Selknam in this case). Answering your questions now 😉 The notch next to the "coconut breaker" is a Ferro Rod Scraper. The "U" shape tool in the sheath is NOT to scrap the ferro rod but a 1095 Flint & Steel striker, so it is designed for percussion fire 😉🔥 The sheath is the S-3, which stands for SURVIVAL SYSTEM SHEATH and the thre straps in the back are designed to store cordage, not to carrying horizontally. If you are carrying 550 cord you can storage up to 9 meters and if you store bank line way more. The pocket can store perfectly a mini altoids or similar box to keep your charcloth and a piece of flint or whatever you want to carry inside. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Best regards and many thanks again for trying it. Walt
The "Ferro Rod Scraper' is a totally useless gadget and it's a classical case of a design with too much crap rendering the knife "not good". In this case, that notch will hurt your hand. There's no need for such "rod scrapper" if your knife as a 90-degree spine and that's well known among the knife industry and enthusiasts. sorry, but: major fail here...
the first condor knife looks really nice. I think the handmade leather case, knife nerds done hate me idk how to spell ''sheath'', is really really nice. I somehow love the little extra pouch and I was wondering if you could fit a Zippo lighter in there. Would be the ultimate childhood dream pack all in one and I would defo carrie it In the forest.
.125 is 1/8" .250 is 1/4" no hate just putting it out there. I really like that Condor. I think something like that will be my next knife purchase. I'd really like to stay under $150.
Now how can't you not know what it is For..I feel you guys really don't know anything about Knives...and then listening and Watching you Both Proves what I'm saying is Correct
I'm a huge fan of the Ontario SP-5 Survival Bowie and the Ontario RAT 5. Both great for hard use, and the clip point on the bowie surprisingly doesn't hinder it in terms of Bushcraft
Why would you put a rotten log on your legs and stab into it? From start to finish, these guys knew almost nothing, and from the footage, didn't know how to use them either. I miss Ben and Zac
After Zac is gone without any farewell or even any word, every time I watch BladeHQ videos I expect Zac returns. And honestly, this makes me think that BladeHQ is something wrong.
Too bad there were no TRC knives in this test ;) Recently got the South Pole from them, and it is the best bush craft knife I have ever owed in my over 30 years collecting and using knives.
Hey. Great videos keep 'em coming, Thanks. Be nice to see some fixed blade "family comparisons". Like different sizes of the Bradford 3D guardians, white river firecraft, LT Wright Genesis grind styles (I think they have been in the videos)and the one I want to see, the Buck hunter line (Pro) I only just discovered the Buck 105 and I am pretty sure I need one. Be nice to see it in the hams next to the 119. They have the woodsman 102 - a skinner etc. I am sure more than a few of us have only seen them in pictures, and then not compared to something we know. Thanks
These knives really hit my sweet spot for an outdoor blade at 4-inches (+/- 1-inch). Some really attractive designs, too, with great materials and construction. I've already got several knives in this category, but now I'm tempted to pick up one or two more! 😅
Out of all those knives you showed, I have the Ursus 45, the TOPS BOB, and the LT Wright Genesis. I actually have 7 different LT Wright knives. Then again, I'm nearing 100 fixed blades in my collection, so having 7 from one maker is no surprise. Bark River is my biggest individual maker in my collection. I have 22 of them. I may or may not have a knife problem.😁
Wow!! That must have taken many hours of intensive search and a vast knowledge of bushcraft knives - let’s see, Condor, Battle Horse, LT Wright, TOPS, ESEE, Fallkniven, What!!! No Bark River, Gerber or Becker or the other Usual Walmart American specials!? Because as Everyone knows the known world ends at the borders of the USA! BORING and Lazy! Pathetic.
The broom handle is made so that its more comfortable in different hand grips. Contour handles will work great with a conventional grip bit be awkward with like a reverse grip. The broomstick has the same feel no matter what way you grip it.
But why would you need a reverse grip in a bushcraft setting. As an edged weapon martial artist, broomstick like handles just lack control. And I hate reversed hand grips for any reason anyway. But too each their own.
Not really surprised but kinda disappointed that you only had one knife not made in the US. There's so many really good camp knives made outside of the US. Even in stainless steels and often a lot cheaper also. I understand that 'American made' is kinda a thing over there but can you really discuss 'best bushcraft' knives like this?
Great blades fellas , all ones I'd love to own. My pick would be the LT or BR. I have two Tops BOBs & an Esee RB3 that I love & would never part with. Thanks for sharing your experience & knowledge on some proven quality knives.
That first Condor Selknam looks way to bulky for a Bushcraft knife...it looks more like a chopping knife. The Battlehorse looks like a classic Kephart....99% of people would be best served with a Mora. I love my PKS (Pathfinder Knife Shops) Scorpion....great blade.
Another Bushcraft/camp blade video with the Esee 3 but no mention of the 3 or 4HM or the Esee camp-lore line. Literally designed for Bushcraft/camping but don’t sell as much as the regular 3. “How could we have a video without an Esee” Almost like you’re regurgitating popular knives over and over for views/sales. You kinda sound like car salesman
Marketing has brainwashed people to believe that it's the materials that mater the most on a knife. Well,that's half true. It's all about the design, the blade grinds and bevel and edge geometries, as also the handle design, ergos, and the overlooked but VERY important sheath. The type of steel, and the handle material, comes last. So, which designs you should look for? For a bushcraft/fire creating knife, you will not find a better design than the Morakniv Bushcraft Black easily. Even if you spend way more money, you might get some more edge holding, but you'll lose on everything else! For edc, keep it simple. I like the Manly Patriot, or something like the LT Wright Next Gejust n. Have to mention., that nothing beats a Victorinox SAK or the Spirit, or a Leatherman Surge for heavy duty jobs. Victorinox, Leathermans, Manly Patriot and Morakniv Companion and Bushcraft Black, are mot MOST used knives ever. The rest, is marketing and collectors pieces...even though they all cut, so it's also subjective. PS I own 600$ knives, others Handmade Customs, or TRC like the Mille Cuori etc, all are great knives, they just don't see no where close the use that the knives I mentioned see and that's not because they are safe Queens, it's all about practicality, convenience etc..
24:30 into the recording. Your guy's were talking about gloves, do you recommend and particular gloves. Anything that you personally use and abuse, that holds up well?
Rubber or Santoprene grips are super comfortable and great for cold weather feel but they eventually rot and turn to goo. You will have to replace the scales at some point. They last about 10 years at most. A rough burlap micarta is the best grip material IMHO.
I just looked up the TOPS Knives BOB on your website and I have to give kudos to Mark for mentioning that it's a modified scandi grind in the overview video, which is linked there. It's on the Blade HQ Overview channel and it's called 'TOPS B.O.B. Survival Knife Overview'. ♥
Oh man, did Condor mess up a handle for a lanyard hole? I don’t get it. I have been wanting a BHK knife. I’m an LT Wright fanatic, even have a couple Blind Horse, but no BHK.
I have several Condors I use as field/camp fixed blades - overall great value & reliable. I looked at the Selknam & tried my friend's. Sad to say not great - NOT because of quality but seems to be a bit confused as to what it is supposed to be. As the boys found out - good batoner & small chopper, but poor at detailed work & food prep. While I recommend Condor (esp. for newbies) I cannot recommend this knife. Shame as I love the design. Also I don't mind O1 & A2 steels. I use Super Blue to force patina when I use these steels in the field I has found that it improves rust/stain resistance (NOT prevention!) until I can get home after & maintain them properly. If you don't want patina then you need to maintain them even in field. Another informative vid guys - thanks.
Often times when I get a new knife..... there will most certainly be something it needs done to make it more comfortable in hand weather that's chamfering the edges or softening a bow divet....... but I enjoy doing that to my knives!!!!
Great video! I just got the White River Small Game Hunter and my oh my what a knife... Regarding the Fällkniven/Morakniv it's more like FellKneeven and MooraKneev with hard K's. Keep it up with great banter!
Every time he tries to take some shavings it looks horrible. No skill whatsoever, like he is holding knives for the first time. Pretty weird, it is like rifle expert which has never fired any gun, not even air rifle
You have some minor difficulty to pronounce Fällkniven and morakniv. Fällkniven means foldingknife and the letter ä is more like your a. As in the word Ace but without the j. Just a short ah... what ever. V if pronounced v not f. O in Mora, witch is a small town, is more like half the way to what your mime how a cow sounds like. I wish i know how to sen a soundsample... But never the less , a really good job! Keep on !
Notch in Condor knife is used to strike a Ferro rod. U shaped piece of steel on the sheath is not for striking a Ferro rod, it's a steel used to hit rocks or pieces of flint to make sparks ie flint and steel.
Came to the comments to say the same thing lol.
Also wasn’t that model a convex style knife?
I'm glad someone said it ha they want on about how bad the spine was .... If only they tried to incorporate another way to maintain the blade but also utilize the attached tools... Hmmmm
@@dbi69 marketing people (which those 2 are) VS Actual people who know anything
I was about to type this too. Thanks buddy!
@@stephenbarabas6286 exactly. I'm sure that one guy pets his beard a lot. LOL.
Is that cut out on the handle of that first knofe for fire steel? So you don't mar the blade and spine?
Swedish person here. Great vid! You did a good job proununcing Fällkniven, but I can teach you all to say it perfectly. "ä" in "Fällkniven" is pronunced like the "e" in "bell" or "belt". The "k" is prounounced and not silent. The "i" is a long e-sound, like in the word "steel". So it adds up to someting like "Fell-knee-ven". The name translates to "The folding knife", wierdly enough, since they're not known for their folders. Now you know. Thanks for bringing great content!
Hello and thanks for including one of my knives (The Selknam in this case).
Answering your questions now 😉
The notch next to the "coconut breaker" is a Ferro Rod Scraper.
The "U" shape tool in the sheath is NOT to scrap the ferro rod but a 1095 Flint & Steel striker, so it is designed for percussion fire 😉🔥
The sheath is the S-3, which stands for SURVIVAL SYSTEM SHEATH and the thre straps in the back are designed to store cordage, not to carrying horizontally. If you are carrying 550 cord you can storage up to 9 meters and if you store bank line way more.
The pocket can store perfectly a mini altoids or similar box to keep your charcloth and a piece of flint or whatever you want to carry inside.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Best regards and many thanks again for trying it.
Walt
Need men to test these
The "Ferro Rod Scraper' is a totally useless gadget and it's a classical case of a design with too much crap rendering the knife "not good". In this case, that notch will hurt your hand. There's no need for such "rod scrapper" if your knife as a 90-degree spine and that's well known among the knife industry and enthusiasts. sorry, but: major fail here...
Why say "Field Test!" if there is no field test. CLICK BAIT!!!
Loved the video until I saw someone digging into a log directly over there thigh 😞
the first condor knife looks really nice. I think the handmade leather case, knife nerds done hate me idk how to spell ''sheath'', is really really nice. I somehow love the little extra pouch and I was wondering if you could fit a Zippo lighter in there. Would be the ultimate childhood dream pack all in one and I would defo carrie it In the forest.
Wouldn’t you lose the Zippo’s fuel due to evaporation?
I didn't realize the B.O.B. came with G-10 steel. Very impressive 😜
The B.O.B. is really nice. You will never break it. I have it in the 154 steel.
I'd go with the White River for the S35 steel and the overall quality.
Got the M1 caper and really enjoy it. The Ursus 45 is in the mail coming
.125 is 1/8" .250 is 1/4" no hate just putting it out there. I really like that Condor. I think something like that will be my next knife purchase. I'd really like to stay under $150.
Now how can't you not know what it is For..I feel you guys really don't know anything about Knives...and then listening and Watching you Both Proves what I'm saying is Correct
I would definitely go with that lt wright genesis in a2! So beautiful
The best are the Lionsteel knives!👍🏻😉
Also I want to start a band named The Bulbous End. Who's with me?
You forgot the WINKLER belt knife!!!!
I'm a huge fan of the Ontario SP-5 Survival Bowie and the Ontario RAT 5. Both great for hard use, and the clip point on the bowie surprisingly doesn't hinder it in terms of Bushcraft
Why would you put a rotten log on your legs and stab into it? From start to finish, these guys knew almost nothing, and from the footage, didn't know how to use them either. I miss Ben and Zac
The callouts on handle hotspots is a much needed requirement for reviews. And you guys nailed it. Nice vid.
My outdoor fixed blade has gotta have a convexed edge…. and most the time it’s a Bark River
After Zac is gone without any farewell or even any word, every time I watch BladeHQ videos I expect Zac returns. And honestly, this makes me think that BladeHQ is something wrong.
it's been two years, friend. Move on.
The whole company was taken over by over grown women clones with beards ..
@@TrustNoOne88 some women's clothes are comfy, what?
Zach left to go to school, to learn how to not button his top shirt button when not wearing a tie.
Too bad there were no TRC knives in this test ;) Recently got the South Pole from them, and it is the best bush craft knife I have ever owed in my over 30 years collecting and using knives.
Will the genesis EVER BE BACK IN STOCK ???
Hey. Great videos keep 'em coming, Thanks. Be nice to see some fixed blade "family comparisons". Like different sizes of the Bradford 3D guardians, white river firecraft, LT Wright Genesis grind styles (I think they have been in the videos)and the one I want to see, the Buck hunter line (Pro) I only just discovered the Buck 105 and I am pretty sure I need one. Be nice to see it in the hams next to the 119. They have the woodsman 102 - a skinner etc. I am sure more than a few of us have only seen them in pictures, and then not compared to something we know. Thanks
Somebody absolutely needs to make a bushcraft knife and sheath system and call it the Bulbous Dangler.
Sulu: " Oh My !".....lol
The question is : where is Bark River? ^^
Unless you are really practiced with your knife, a scandi grind is always going to give you the best feather sticks. That's where the Condor failed
Do the review on chinese knockoff knives please
These knives really hit my sweet spot for an outdoor blade at 4-inches (+/- 1-inch). Some really attractive designs, too, with great materials and construction. I've already got several knives in this category, but now I'm tempted to pick up one or two more! 😅
So don't buy the Condor. Got it!
Hard to go wrong with Tops or Esse.
Awesome Knife Banter!💪Dallas knows his fixed blades/steels. Love watching these guys genuine enthusiasm for knives. 🏝🍻
Don't forget the Joker knives; the Nomad, the Lynx & a few others.
Out of all those knives you showed, I have the Ursus 45, the TOPS BOB, and the LT Wright Genesis. I actually have 7 different LT Wright knives. Then again, I'm nearing 100 fixed blades in my collection, so having 7 from one maker is no surprise. Bark River is my biggest individual maker in my collection. I have 22 of them. I may or may not have a knife problem.😁
Wow! Amazing collection - which would be your top 3 picks for bushcraft and camp use?
The condor selknam has a spot on the handle made to strike a fire steel.
I was thinking that as well.
How much does an inch weigh ?
Can I get one in England
Wow!! That must have taken many hours of intensive search and a vast knowledge of bushcraft knives - let’s see, Condor, Battle Horse, LT Wright, TOPS, ESEE, Fallkniven, What!!! No Bark River, Gerber or Becker or the other Usual Walmart American specials!? Because as Everyone knows the known world ends at the borders of the USA! BORING and Lazy! Pathetic.
The "weird" spot on the condor is for throwing sparks off a ferro rod.
The broom handle is made so that its more comfortable in different hand grips. Contour handles will work great with a conventional grip bit be awkward with like a reverse grip. The broomstick has the same feel no matter what way you grip it.
But why would you need a reverse grip in a bushcraft setting. As an edged weapon martial artist, broomstick like handles just lack control. And I hate reversed hand grips for any reason anyway. But too each their own.
That is definitely a steel to strike with a rock like a flint stone, also Fallkniven has always done laminated blades.
Not really surprised but kinda disappointed that you only had one knife not made in the US. There's so many really good camp knives made outside of the US. Even in stainless steels and often a lot cheaper also. I understand that 'American made' is kinda a thing over there but can you really discuss 'best bushcraft' knives like this?
Let's be honest, if you're flailing around a 6" or under knife "chopping" you don't know what you're doing and you need to go inside the cabin.
Great blades fellas , all ones I'd love to own. My pick would be the LT or BR. I have two Tops BOBs & an Esee RB3 that I love & would never part with. Thanks for sharing your experience & knowledge on some proven quality knives.
I think a Lionsteel or the Cold Steel Republic will be next belt knife. Condor’s 1095, made in Central America is over priced for what it is.
That first Condor Selknam looks way to bulky for a Bushcraft knife...it looks more like a chopping knife. The Battlehorse looks like a classic Kephart....99% of people would be best served with a Mora. I love my PKS (Pathfinder Knife Shops) Scorpion....great blade.
I've had my eyes on a b.o.b now is the time to get one!
I believe they sell those in a 154 cm model. Maybe even s35vn great knives!
Another Bushcraft/camp blade video with the Esee 3 but no mention of the 3 or 4HM or the Esee camp-lore line. Literally designed for Bushcraft/camping but don’t sell as much as the regular 3. “How could we have a video without an Esee” Almost like you’re regurgitating popular knives over and over for views/sales. You kinda sound like car salesman
Marketing has brainwashed people to believe that it's the materials that mater the most on a knife. Well,that's half true. It's all about the design, the blade grinds and bevel and edge geometries, as also the handle design, ergos, and the overlooked but VERY important sheath. The type of steel, and the handle material, comes last.
So, which designs you should look for? For a bushcraft/fire creating knife, you will not find a better design than the Morakniv Bushcraft Black easily. Even if you spend way more money, you might get some more edge holding, but you'll lose on everything else! For edc, keep it simple. I like the Manly Patriot, or something like the LT Wright Next Gejust n. Have to mention., that nothing beats a Victorinox SAK or the Spirit, or a Leatherman Surge for heavy duty jobs. Victorinox, Leathermans, Manly Patriot and Morakniv Companion and Bushcraft Black, are mot MOST used knives ever. The rest, is marketing and collectors pieces...even though they all cut, so it's also subjective.
PS I own 600$ knives, others Handmade Customs, or TRC like the Mille Cuori etc, all are great knives, they just don't see no where close the use that the knives I mentioned see and that's not because they are safe Queens, it's all about practicality, convenience etc..
24:30 into the recording.
Your guy's were talking about gloves, do you recommend and particular gloves.
Anything that you personally use and abuse, that holds up well?
Rubber or Santoprene grips are super comfortable and great for cold weather feel but they eventually rot and turn to goo. You will have to replace the scales at some point. They last about 10 years at most. A rough burlap micarta is the best grip material IMHO.
S35 for saltier locations
Google translate will actually help you to pronounce mora kniv and fällkniven fairly well 😉("Mora knife" and "the folding knife")
I just looked up the TOPS Knives BOB on your website and I have to give kudos to Mark for mentioning that it's a modified scandi grind in the overview video, which is linked there. It's on the Blade HQ Overview channel and it's called 'TOPS B.O.B. Survival Knife Overview'. ♥
Coincidentally, i just happened to get an L.T. Wright A2 Genesis yesterday.
LT Wright Genesis....blade thickness...is about an 1/8 in. thick, not about 1/4 in. thick :)
Isn't the notch on the Condor Selknam called a Shango notch for striking a ferro rod? It's like the Shango notch on the Tops BOB knife.
That TOPs knife looks like a good value, I will have to check them out. Thanks for the heads up.
I own one and it is an awesome blade. Forget the Shango notch. The knife overall though is an excellent knife.
Opt for the Becker in 1095CV. Better bang and cheaper
Oh man, did Condor mess up a handle for a lanyard hole? I don’t get it. I have been wanting a BHK knife. I’m an LT Wright fanatic, even have a couple Blind Horse, but no BHK.
I was thinking same thing looked like a lanyard cutout without the hole made… and yes the lt wright was obviously the best blade there agreed!
What time did the Malibu drop? I didn't see it at 10am
I know I’m late but I can’t believe you didn’t try a mora garberg.
Condor knife spot in handle. It's to strike firesteel
I have several Condors I use as field/camp fixed blades - overall great value & reliable. I looked at the Selknam & tried my friend's. Sad to say not great - NOT because of quality but seems to be a bit confused as to what it is supposed to be. As the boys found out - good batoner & small chopper, but poor at detailed work & food prep. While I recommend Condor (esp. for newbies) I cannot recommend this knife. Shame as I love the design. Also I don't mind O1 & A2 steels. I use Super Blue to force patina when I use these steels in the field I has found that it improves rust/stain resistance (NOT prevention!) until I can get home after & maintain them properly. If you don't want patina then you need to maintain them even in field. Another informative vid guys - thanks.
FixED blade?
The Ursus 45 is the knife of my dreams 🤩😍
Often times when I get a new knife..... there will most certainly be something it needs done to make it more comfortable in hand weather that's chamfering the edges or softening a bow divet....... but I enjoy doing that to my knives!!!!
Great video! I just got the White River Small Game Hunter and my oh my what a knife... Regarding the Fällkniven/Morakniv it's more like FellKneeven and MooraKneev with hard K's. Keep it up with great banter!
If you didn't include Survive knives in your lineup, you must be paid announcers.
That notch in the Condor is obviously the blade locking mechanism. JK.
Every time he tries to take some shavings it looks horrible. No skill whatsoever, like he is holding knives for the first time. Pretty weird, it is like rifle expert which has never fired any gun, not even air rifle
Not sure I'm taking these guys advice if that's them feather sticking....yikes
using with your firesteel so your not blacking your blade from the firesteel.
I think the cutout on the handle of the Condor is to use the ferro stick.
One of the first videos where I really saw Dallas' knowledge highlighted. Great job, guys.
Hey does anyone know if the guy that owns blade hq also has a high end tile business????
😂
Out of that list, definately Fallkniven for me. Lam Cos is a great steel not to hard to get sharp again after use, and that knife is a beast.
i have expensive knives and cheaps knives and they are all great you dont need to spend alot you just need to pick smart.
When might you review the diamond blade summit fixed blade knife?
The ladies have a different purse and pair of shoes for every outfit so it's only fair that the guys get a different knife for each occasion.
What happened to the Toor knives video that was uploaded and then removed? Along with no videos in almost a month???
hey fellas. What happened to weekly content? I feel like im only seeing one knife banter every other month.
Yeah but… you just spit in a thermos and you said dude has a pretty beard… I’m concerned
Marketing people who doesn’t actually know how to use the knives.
I use an esee 4 all the time in s35vn it's my jack of all trades knife.
These knives looks like cheap kitchen knives, terrible trends in knife making.
2:41 ferro rod striker
The U shaped Steel is to be used with a Flint stone to make sparks. Smh...
Chubby Nick Swardson? Anyone else see it?
LT Wright now makes Magnacut knives
The spot on the first knife you ask about is for striking a ferrous rod to start a fire.
Still have my blind horse bushcrafter
I haven't even watched this yet........ but I know I love you guys!!!
Just started up the video, i love them too
Great show and thanks for the info 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Mild steel makes a great edge. This industry is tarded.
…. The sheep was freaky…. Esee 3 in S35VN, I suggest replacing the scales but that’s just me.
That's a steel striker for flint and steel, not a ferro rod.
Tops Silent Hero. All day, every day.
That’s because the metal is a flint striker.
You have some minor difficulty to pronounce Fällkniven and morakniv.
Fällkniven means foldingknife and the letter ä is more like your a. As in the word Ace but without the j. Just a short ah... what ever. V if pronounced v not f.
O in Mora, witch is a small town, is more like half the way to what your mime how a cow sounds like. I wish i know how to sen a soundsample...
But never the less , a really good job! Keep on !
The spot on the Selknam is for a ferro rod.
That condor is way overpriced for what it is
.12 inch is an eighth of an inch. Not a quarter