I bought this knife about a year ago. It's a backup to a Buck knife in my vehicle pack. It feels good in the hand, is a good utility size. Well worth the money.
Bought one of these 6 months ago. I can confirm its great. Affordable and excellent knife and sheath. You will always see this on my belt when I'm camping. I recommend sanding the handle a little with high grit sandpaper and coating in Boiled Linseed Oil.
Camelia oil is great, keeps rust off the blade and is good for the wood handle, it's also food safe unlike boiled linseed oil as I use my knife for cutting up food while outdoors. About 1-2 drops is enough spread over the blade.
I have the Condor Hudson Bay knife the big one. Had it for a few years now, and its a bigger knife then the Bush Lore, but I still find it very useful when out in the woods or even in the kitchen. Very easy to sharpen, just keep it clean and oiled and it will last a long time.
Love this knife. Been using it for a couple of years now and no issues. Does every task I need it to and the simplistic design really is lovely. God bless.
Liked the little history lesson at the beginning, very interesting. I have the Moonshiner and I've wrapped the handle in tennis racket tape for extra grip. Works a treat and even more comfortable. Great review....thanks for posting.
Wow! When I first saw the knife in this video I initially thought that you bought the condor blade blank and applied a custom handle to the knife. I have never seen a standard Bushlore from condor with that type of grain to it. It almost has the appearance of a desert ironwood. I do have to say however, that condor's biggest problem is their quality control. After personally owning four (yes, I said 4!) of these bushlore knives, I finally gave up on them. Each time I bought this knife I had problems with the brass rivet pins protruding from the handle and being extremely sharp to the hand. I contacted condor about the issue, and Rick is a super nice guy and very eager to please his customers, however each time I received a replacement knife within two weeks the brass rivet pins would begin to protrude again and become extremely sharp. I finally decided after the fourth time of replacing the knife to sell it and get rid of it. Condor really needs to consider using a stabilized wood because they are clearly having issues with the woodgrain shrinking causing the pins to protrude from the handle and become very sharp. That being said, I certainly think you went about it the right way when you purchased yours. If you are able to pick up and hold a variety of the knives and have the ability to also choose the woodgrain finish that you aesthetically like, then that is definitely the best way to go about buying one of these knives. However, I would still caution anyone buying these knives that they are probably still going to have issues with handle shrinkage and pin protrusion. Other than that, it's a great knife. Honestly though, I would probably still take a Mora over these condor knives simply because I don't have to worry about any handle issues. I don't believe in battening my knife, so having a full tang knife is not an issue for me. I simply believe in bringing the right tool for the job. If I expect to have to be cutting down saplings and small trees, I will simply bring a hatchet or folding saw. I still do really enjoy the aesthetic appearance of the Bushlore, as it's clearly heavily inspired by the ray mears Woodlore knife. However, I just don't believe condor's fit and finish is up to snuff. Hopefully you will not experience any of the issues that I had with the four copies of this knife that I previously owned! LOL you certainly have a beautiful copy of this knife! I can honestly say I am a little jealous LOL. Cheers!
Very nice knife and video. Thank you for the review and thanks to Marshall for sending it to ya so we could see it! 😁 I think I will give this one a try. Seriously, we have nothing to lose since Condor offers such awesome warranties. You don't find that a lot anymore. Plus it's gotten some great reviews. Thanks again. God Bless you and yours. God Bless us ALL! ✝
I've got the Condor Kephart. It's a handy little camp knife, holds a great edge but not as robust as the Bushlore. I'll probably pick up a Bushlore just to have another handy camp knife. Thank you for the review.
Another great video thank you and great presentation on the Condor bushlore. Yours does have a very nice and unique wood grain on the handle. I have a humble video I call "My Condor Knives" showing my Condor knives and I show one Bushlore that is custom. Thank you for all of the great videos that you share with us.
You really can't beat the deal! Lifetime warranty for a sturdy, do it all knife! For majority of my tasks, I'll take the belt knife any day over a cumbersome tactical blade. The bushlore is a decent skinner/field dresser as well! THUMBS WAY UP!!!!!
It beats the hell out of a lot of "custom" knives made with CNC laser blanking and CNC milling machines which sell for $250.00 bucks . Good and fair review . THX & Happy New Year 2018 !!
I have owned the micarta handle version for a while now. Took it on a multi day hike and batoned a bunch of firewood with ease. Great knife at appealing price.
Love your videos. Like this Condor Knife. Will surely be able to talk myself into getting one. I have subscribed to your channel. Be Strong, Be of Good Courage, God Bless America and Long Live the Republic. Florida, USA.
The Condor Bushlore is a very dependable knife to have with you in the woods. Been using mine for over five years with no issues at all. Handcrafted, very capable and affordable for the common guy. Just keep it clean and a light coating of vegetable oil or something like chapstick on the blade to prevent rust. - Tennessee Smoky
Owned mine for 3 years now and it has never failed me even the original sheath has stood the test of time also it seems the leather they make them from is good quality. Quality is on par with knives that are twice or even triple the price. So long as you take basic care of it and keep it coated with a thin layer of oil its something you can pass on to your kids and probably their kids. I suggest you use a knife dangler with it as the supplied belt loop is a little high and tight and cause the handle to jab into you will also give you a place to keep a ferro rod.
I've just bought this knife and I love it very comfortable to hold I did find that the factory edge was a bit inconsistent not all portions were equally sharp and when I did a paper cut test it was sharp but a bit rough so I spent a little time working on the duller areas of the blade and got it razor sharp I'm not kidding it's scary how sharp it is now and I'm a total novice when it comes to sharpening, I don't even have sharpening stones just a little ceramic field sharpener but I was still able to sharpen it easily. the only thing I found is I've never had a wood handled knife before I could see it perhaps being a bit slippery in some conditions. that being said I don't ever feel like I haven't got a firm hold of the handle because of it's ergonomics and the length which allows you to hold it comfortably in several positions, smaller hands might find the handle a bit chunky to hold.. hard to say, my hands are kind of medium. I would definitely recommend this knife to anyone who is thinking about getting one
Some of my favorite quotes: "Good... bad... - the guy with the gun makes the rules." "The smart man knows a bandage only hides his wounds." "Time you enjoyed wasting isn't wasted time."
I love Condor and really respect the fact that every year they improve and get better. The Condor of even just seven or so years ago are leagues behind the 2016 company. They listen to the customer and constantly deliver. Sadly the prices have been creeping up too though.
This was my first Bushcraft knife, and man am I happy with it. Yes, it will stain if you don't take care of it. Nothing a little WD40 on the metal won't prevent. The metal is sturdy, but easy to sharpen.
I just bought a Bushlore, Mini Bushlore and and Woodworker Axe from Condor. As of now, they are still in the shipping process. Smoky Mountain Knife Works has what you may need. Clayton was my salesman. Rick at Condor responded quickly to my emails. Hopefully, I will be happy with these new toys. Hope this helps.
Thanks for that review, just got mine in the post. You hit the jackpot with the handle wood, mine not quiet that standard but still good. A little more pricey now in Europe [$73 equivalent], but still good value.
Ha. I've gradually become a total gear snob these days. But I have been pretty impressed with my Condor axes so far. Thought I'd give a Condor knife a try, so I ordered this one. Should be here this week!
I appreciate your videos and content. This knife responds very well to a king k80 water stone and boiled linseed oil on the handle. Rub in some mineral oil on the sheath and enjoy a comfortable and relatively durable carving tool. Easy to sharpen and a great price point.
I love my Bushlore. I traded an almost never used Buck 110 for it and I have never looked back. There are knife makers out there that charge $200 - $300 for their knives and they're really pretty, but there is nothing that their knives do that my Bushlore can't do.
subbed your channel. I have an earlier version of the bushlore that I have been using for a few years now and am very happy with it. I did do some work on the blade and handle to work a little better for me but that is what I like about the knife, its affordable enough that adding a few little mods too it to fit your personal needs isn't a big deal.
@@PJ-mj1hy I've had this knife since I was 14 , im 21 now. I haven't abused it a lot but I've used it to go camping many times and took it to the ocean once and filleted a 12 lb yellowtail with it lol. Got rusted from neglect and I still haven't gave it a new finish yet haha.
I've had mine for several months now and it's performed great, that is until yesterday. I was cleaning off the bark and smoothing out a 1" diameter piece of Cedar to make a walking stick. About halfway through I ran across some knots protruding from the surface of the wood and ended up with microchips across the belly of the blade. Some people say the steel on theirs is too soft and the edge rolls, well the heat treat on mine seems to be too hard and it easily chips. This was my go to hiking and camp knife, I even bought a really nice horizontal carry sheath for it. It's obvious to me that Condor's quality control on their heat treatment is hit or miss. If you research the reviews on Amazon and on youtube you will see there are a lot of people experiencing the same issues. The really sad part is I finished smoothing out my cedar walking stick with an inexpensive Chinese made 440 stainless steel knife which went right through those remaining knots with no problems and no blade damage, go figure! I've been bragging online about how great this knife is but now I no longer trust it as my primary knife.
Good knife I own two of them and just ordered another. Condor should pay you for the shout out and video. One of the better promo's I have seen on youtube. I also have a few high end knives and can tell you the the only difference is that their handmade by craftsman in the USA and have better finish and detail. The steels they use are the same. Yes carbon steel is a great steal just make sure you get the profile you want with the grind you prefer. Scandi is a good all around grind as well as convex. I prefer convex but for real deep woods work you can maintain a Scandi al ot easier.
Looks like they have made some improvements to the leather sheathe. The belt loop on mine was stitched on and I had an incident in the woods and ripped the stitching out. I wasn't the only one aparently because they replaced the stitching with rivets.
it's german 1075 hc steel. And it holds a good edge,and can really take a lot of abuse. Had to try a Condor myself and bought a solobolo.modded the grip and gave it a new edge profile.now it really fits me.rounded the grip a little so there were no hotspot. shelllacked the grip,and pollished the micarta.like it smooth,and now it dont soake upp any fluid. it's not the last condor for me that's for sure.sorry for the bad english,i'am from Norway.
Old video now but I got one recently from my local gun store and the guy made custom scales for it And I absolutely love this knife and the price 30 bucks
not hard at all, there are a few knifemakers who forge with primitive equipment. the knowledge and skills are another story, do as much research as possible. some things to remember are you can use steel from coil and leaf Springs, it's fantastic blade steel, but your forge will need to be hot enough to soften the thick stock.
I’ve read dozens of reviews about this knife, and many MANY people are saying the heat treat is no good: won’t hold an edge, edge rolls from light work. I’ve read a lot of positive reviews, too. I get the impression this means they aren’t consistent with the quality of their heat treat. I like the idea of the low price, but if my life ever depends on my knife, I’m not sure I’d trust this one.
I ordered this knife super excited for it to get here. Any other recommendations on wooden handle knives I love the look of them! Appreciate it brother
Say Heah Sootch, Yeah, I bought my Blind Horse Bushcrafter when the Kephart became real popular. It's very similar to your Condor Bushlore, I consider the Bushlore Condor a Kephart style. But since I already had the Blind Horse Bushcrafter, I didn't feel the need of another similar knife. But every time I see a video on the Confor Bushlore, I also have to talk my way out of it. I might just get one some day. Yeah my knife is similar, Its a 4" blade spot on, and 5/32" thick, But I got the canvas micarta handle, but I had mine flattened but the corners are rounded, Man is it comfortable, Infact the whole nine yards gives me a very good control on working wood with mine. I also had my handle polished with the fisheye pins it looks like a very high priced Kephart, well it is.,,.
Condor's are OK, "some" are pretty good when they are made on Monday. BUT Mora knives, for the prices you pay are the better/stronger knife today A knife - to do all knife type tasks does not need to be a full-tang design or even heavy-duty. (The Condor Bushlore) Full-tang knives are recommended to *beginners because beginners don't know* the various techniques in bushcraft to make the work easier & less stressful on the blade. (The Ray Mears Woodlore) Full-tang knives are recommended to *advanced & experts to make money* period. I have always wondered why some "experts" carry expensive $400 to $1,000 USD custom knives in the woods: - to show off to the Jones'? - to market it for themselves or others? - to do bushcraft better because if a knife has red scales & has a high-end wood/Ivory handle it is a better worker? Rant mode off. Remember the proper tool for the job is the wise way. That means use an axe to split, a saw cut logs, & a knife to slice.
madjack821 Condor makes very good knives but what really impresses me time and again is the sheaths and that's where Mora falls short. Moras are great and you can't beat them for value but they're just not very satisfying to own because it's all plastic.
@@sweetcostarica your little rambling comment shows how much you actually don't know about this subject. Red scales and ivory handle? The "handle" is the scales. Perhaps you meant liners? I don't know, because you sound like a moron.
@@PJ-mj1hy Why are you being so negative *PJ??* I gave my few years on this earths opinion from the Boy Scotts to U.S. Navy Submarine service. We have never met so why the hate & name calling?? You said, "...how much you (sweetcostarica - see my website) actually don't know about this subject". I am willing to learn from you *PJ.* Please school me on the *"subject of discussion."* *Note:* the nomenclature of knives is my weakness so you do have a small point above. IN KINDNESS TO ALL So in response to your aggressive, insulting remarks to our 1st meeting on-line *Mr. PJ* I say to you: *May God bless & keep you. May all the days of your life on earth be happy & full of love.* SCHOOL ME I look forward to your intellectual information on: - price of bushcraft i.e. what price to pay to carry (expensive $1,000 USD Ray Mears knives or $10 Moras) - are Full-tang heavy-duty knives recommended (i.e. are they really necessary?) - what are *beginner* techniques in bushcraft that make the job "smarter not harder" on you & the knife's blade? - are scales or liners or ivory handles better workers for bushcraft, hiking, & camping? (i.e. are they important to have?) - am I wrong using an axe to split, a saw cut logs, & a knife to slice? (what is *PJ* correcting to my rambling comment here?) Rant mode on high - Lets talk.
I have this and the little brother, both good knives for the price, you can beat them up, I don’t want to beat up my Enzo Trapper yet it was $135, Bushlore is $40
superb knife :) i use a mora companion heavy duty and a opinel no.8 you woul´d love it and it will be about 20$ for both (my going to the woods choise) best regartments from germany :)
TH-cam sent me to this video in their latest "check out the latest videos from your channel subscriptions" email. At the bottom of that they provide two videos that are "Recommended" from the type of videos that I watch. THEY WERE RIGHT!! I just had to subscribe right away. I too have a knife channel where focus on low cost knives that are made very well, and in that catagory I do mostly folders but I have just started a series on some fixed blades and I plan to get one of these ASAP.
Definitely not a hollow grind. Full scandi grind. I put a secondary convex bevel on it and it cuts really well and for being 1075 carbon steel it holds an edge rather well (the convex bevel really helps). Hope this helps ya out. I've had mine for about 10 yrs now and can highly recommend it.for the price it can't be beat.
I had the condor bushlore. it now sits on the shelf... where I live there is a lot of hard maple and I found that the steel is just to soft. .I did question the temper of the blade but regardless it rolled to many times..I do belive the better choice for a budget knife is the bushcraft black or companion heavy duty 1095 is a lot better than 1075 carbon steel. I belive anyways..good video tho.
Sootch for the win again! I have now purchased 3 guns and a knife all thanks to you. Your reviews are top quality, sir. Thank you.
I bought this knife about a year ago. It's a backup to a Buck knife in my vehicle pack. It feels good in the hand, is a good utility size. Well worth the money.
Thank. Always well presented with intelligence and humor.
I love Bushcraft style of knife the wood and leather is sooo nice
I love all my condor tools, I am always hard on them and they don't ever let me down.
Man i saw that nice wide spear point shape and the classic handle and knew i was gonna like it. Think I'm going to pick this baby up.
Bought one of these 6 months ago. I can confirm its great. Affordable and excellent knife and sheath. You will always see this on my belt when I'm camping.
I recommend sanding the handle a little with high grit sandpaper and coating in Boiled Linseed Oil.
Camelia oil is great, keeps rust off the blade and is good for the wood handle, it's also food safe unlike boiled linseed oil as I use my knife for cutting up food while outdoors. About 1-2 drops is enough spread over the blade.
This is a great knife, I have this Condor and several others that they make. It has served me well, no complaints!
Making a knife is not hard at all, making a nice knife however, is a different story.
I have the Condor Hudson Bay knife the big one. Had it for a few years now, and its a bigger knife then the Bush Lore, but I still find it very useful when out in the woods or even in the kitchen. Very easy to sharpen, just keep it clean and oiled and it will last a long time.
Love this knife. Been using it for a couple of years now and no issues. Does every task I need it to and the simplistic design really is lovely. God bless.
Liked the little history lesson at the beginning, very interesting. I have the Moonshiner and I've wrapped the handle in tennis racket tape for extra grip. Works a treat and even more comfortable. Great review....thanks for posting.
I just went out hiking today with my Condor Bushlore, oddly enough. Great knife.
I've had a bushcraft basic 5" for 5 years now and love it. it's a branch lopper. I will get one of these soon, thanks for the vid.
Fantastic video! I like observing earth, discover and calm down...
Very beautiful and functional. That handle looks very comfortable, and for the price I think this will have to go in one of my go bags.
Wow! When I first saw the knife in this video I initially thought that you bought the condor blade blank and applied a custom handle to the knife. I have never seen a standard Bushlore from condor with that type of grain to it. It almost has the appearance of a desert ironwood. I do have to say however, that condor's biggest problem is their quality control. After personally owning four (yes, I said 4!) of these bushlore knives, I finally gave up on them. Each time I bought this knife I had problems with the brass rivet pins protruding from the handle and being extremely sharp to the hand. I contacted condor about the issue, and Rick is a super nice guy and very eager to please his customers, however each time I received a replacement knife within two weeks the brass rivet pins would begin to protrude again and become extremely sharp. I finally decided after the fourth time of replacing the knife to sell it and get rid of it. Condor really needs to consider using a stabilized wood because they are clearly having issues with the woodgrain shrinking causing the pins to protrude from the handle and become very sharp. That being said, I certainly think you went about it the right way when you purchased yours. If you are able to pick up and hold a variety of the knives and have the ability to also choose the woodgrain finish that you aesthetically like, then that is definitely the best way to go about buying one of these knives. However, I would still caution anyone buying these knives that they are probably still going to have issues with handle shrinkage and pin protrusion. Other than that, it's a great knife. Honestly though, I would probably still take a Mora over these condor knives simply because I don't have to worry about any handle issues. I don't believe in battening my knife, so having a full tang knife is not an issue for me. I simply believe in bringing the right tool for the job. If I expect to have to be cutting down saplings and small trees, I will simply bring a hatchet or folding saw. I still do really enjoy the aesthetic appearance of the Bushlore, as it's clearly heavily inspired by the ray mears Woodlore knife. However, I just don't believe condor's fit and finish is up to snuff. Hopefully you will not experience any of the issues that I had with the four copies of this knife that I previously owned! LOL you certainly have a beautiful copy of this knife! I can honestly say I am a little jealous LOL. Cheers!
Very nice knife and video. Thank you for the review and thanks to Marshall for sending it to ya so we could see it! 😁 I think I will give this one a try. Seriously, we have nothing to lose since Condor offers such awesome warranties. You don't find that a lot anymore. Plus it's gotten some great reviews. Thanks again. God Bless you and yours. God Bless us ALL! ✝
One of my favorite knives... at any price range
I've got the Condor Kephart. It's a handy little camp knife, holds a great edge but not as robust as the Bushlore. I'll probably pick up a Bushlore just to have another handy camp knife. Thank you for the review.
Another great video thank you and great presentation on the Condor bushlore. Yours does have a very nice and unique wood grain on the handle. I have a humble video I call "My Condor Knives" showing my Condor knives and I show one Bushlore that is custom. Thank you for all of the great videos that you share with us.
You really can't beat the deal! Lifetime warranty for a sturdy, do it all knife! For majority of my tasks, I'll take the belt knife any day over a cumbersome tactical blade. The bushlore is a decent skinner/field dresser as well! THUMBS WAY UP!!!!!
Excellent Review! I love Condor tools!
Great video and review !
Thanks much for the discount!!! Blessings to you and your family 😇 🇺🇸
It beats the hell out of a lot of "custom" knives made with CNC laser blanking and CNC milling machines which sell for $250.00 bucks . Good and fair review . THX & Happy New Year 2018 !!
I have owned the micarta handle version for a while now. Took it on a multi day hike and batoned a bunch of firewood with ease. Great knife at appealing price.
Love your videos. Like this Condor Knife. Will surely be able to talk myself into getting one. I have subscribed to your channel. Be Strong, Be of Good Courage, God Bless America and Long Live the Republic. Florida, USA.
The Condor Bushlore is a very dependable knife to have with you in the woods. Been using mine for over five years with no issues at all. Handcrafted, very capable and affordable for the common guy. Just keep it clean and a light coating of vegetable oil or something like chapstick on the blade to prevent rust. - Tennessee Smoky
Owned mine for 3 years now and it has never failed me even the original sheath has stood the test of time also it seems the leather they make them from is good quality.
Quality is on par with knives that are twice or even triple the price. So long as you take basic care of it and keep it coated with a thin layer of oil its something you can pass on to your kids and probably their kids. I suggest you use a knife dangler with it as the supplied belt loop is a little high and tight and cause the handle to jab into you will also give you a place to keep a ferro rod.
I've just bought this knife and I love it very comfortable to hold I did find that the factory edge was a bit inconsistent not all portions were equally sharp and when I did a paper cut test it was sharp but a bit rough so I spent a little time working on the duller areas of the blade and got it razor sharp I'm not kidding it's scary how sharp it is now and I'm a total novice when it comes to sharpening, I don't even have sharpening stones just a little ceramic field sharpener but I was still able to sharpen it easily. the only thing I found is I've never had a wood handled knife before I could see it perhaps being a bit slippery in some conditions. that being said I don't ever feel like I haven't got a firm hold of the handle because of it's ergonomics and the length which allows you to hold it comfortably in several positions, smaller hands might find the handle a bit chunky to hold.. hard to say, my hands are kind of medium. I would definitely recommend this knife to anyone who is thinking about getting one
TY Liked condor long ago & Getting better now !
Great video. Great little bushcraft knife. Great price.
this is what I love about your channel!
Some of my favorite quotes:
"Good... bad... - the guy with the gun makes the rules."
"The smart man knows a bandage only hides his wounds."
"Time you enjoyed wasting isn't wasted time."
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The last one is from New Vegas?
Love the knife! you make it look easy Sootch,I want one,and it's affordable!! Great video .....thank you!!!...
very nice knife great deal and love the handle cheers
The sheath alone is worth the price of the knife. It is outstanding
Enjoyed the video bud, very informative. Thanks, I'll be buying me one.
I love Condor and really respect the fact that every year they improve and get better. The Condor of even just seven or so years ago are leagues behind the 2016 company. They listen to the customer and constantly deliver. Sadly the prices have been creeping up too though.
The bush lore is about $70 bucks now
Great knife. I've got no complaints after 1 year.
Great presentation, sir. Thank you.
You got some beautiful handle scales Scootch. I like my bushlore as well.
Ray....Oklahoma
This was my first Bushcraft knife, and man am I happy with it. Yes, it will stain if you don't take care of it. Nothing a little WD40 on the metal won't prevent. The metal is sturdy, but easy to sharpen.
I just bought a Bushlore, Mini Bushlore and and Woodworker Axe from Condor. As of now, they are still in the shipping process. Smoky Mountain Knife Works has what you may need. Clayton was my salesman. Rick at Condor responded quickly to my emails. Hopefully, I will be happy with these new toys. Hope this helps.
Really nice handle...I have one and yes its great easy sharpening knife...can't say a bad word.
I had no idea you were so close to me. AWESOME!
Great video. Like the bushcraft/camping gear.
Man thats the perfect all around knife
I have one. .great knife. .love it. .very comfortable. ..
Thanks for that review, just got mine in the post. You hit the jackpot with the handle wood, mine not quiet that standard but still good. A little more pricey now in Europe [$73 equivalent], but still good value.
Been looking for a good bushcraft knife since my last one got stolen. $40 bucks and Sootch00s approval. I'll be getting me one of these.
Ha. I've gradually become a total gear snob these days. But I have been pretty impressed with my Condor axes so far. Thought I'd give a Condor knife a try, so I ordered this one. Should be here this week!
New subscriber,......great review,.you just made up my mind and i'll be ordering it. Looks mighty hard to beat for the money. Thanks man!
I appreciate your videos and content. This knife responds very well to a king k80 water stone and boiled linseed oil on the handle. Rub in some mineral oil on the sheath and enjoy a comfortable and relatively durable carving tool. Easy to sharpen and a great price point.
I love my Bushlore. I traded an almost never used Buck 110 for it and I have never looked back. There are knife makers out there that charge $200 - $300 for their knives and they're really pretty, but there is nothing that their knives do that my Bushlore can't do.
Beautiful knife
Great knife. I carry that as my hiking and camping knife. Mark
Good review, thanks for sharing.
Nice lil knife. The leaf shape reminds me of a Manix 2 XL.
These knives are really good.
subbed your channel. I have an earlier version of the bushlore that I have been using for a few years now and am very happy with it. I did do some work on the blade and handle to work a little better for me but that is what I like about the knife, its affordable enough that adding a few little mods too it to fit your personal needs isn't a big deal.
This review made me order it. Stop making me do these things.
So how has the knife been?
Update
@@PJ-mj1hy I've had this knife since I was 14 , im 21 now. I haven't abused it a lot but I've used it to go camping many times and took it to the ocean once and filleted a 12 lb yellowtail with it lol. Got rusted from neglect and I still haven't gave it a new finish yet haha.
@@Phaminator525 thanks for the update! I ordered it about a year ago, partially based on this video
Love this. I saw the knife in your Henry video the other day and asked about it. Turns out I just needed to be patient.
I've had mine for several months now and it's performed great, that is until yesterday. I was cleaning off the bark and smoothing out a 1" diameter piece of Cedar to make a walking stick. About halfway through I ran across some knots protruding from the surface of the wood and ended up with microchips across the belly of the blade. Some people say the steel on theirs is too soft and the edge rolls, well the heat treat on mine seems to be too hard and it easily chips. This was my go to hiking and camp knife, I even bought a really nice horizontal carry sheath for it. It's obvious to me that Condor's quality control on their heat treatment is hit or miss. If you research the reviews on Amazon and on youtube you will see there are a lot of people experiencing the same issues. The really sad part is I finished smoothing out my cedar walking stick with an inexpensive Chinese made 440 stainless steel knife which went right through those remaining knots with no problems and no blade damage, go figure! I've been bragging online about how great this knife is but now I no longer trust it as my primary knife.
Good knife I own two of them and just ordered another. Condor should pay you for the shout out and video. One of the better promo's I have seen on youtube. I also have a few high end knives and can tell you the the only difference is that their handmade by craftsman in the USA and have better finish and detail. The steels they use are the same. Yes carbon steel is a great steal just make sure you get the profile you want with the grind you prefer. Scandi is a good all around grind as well as convex. I prefer convex but for real deep woods work you can maintain a Scandi al ot easier.
Excellent video and info. Thanks.
Looks like they have made some improvements to the leather sheathe. The belt loop on mine was stitched on and I had an incident in the woods and ripped the stitching out. I wasn't the only one aparently because they replaced the stitching with rivets.
I punched holes in min and used Chicago screws
Nice vid as always Sootch. Great knife
it's german 1075 hc steel. And it holds a good edge,and can really take a lot of abuse. Had to try a Condor myself and bought a solobolo.modded the grip and gave it a new edge profile.now it really fits me.rounded the grip a little so there were no hotspot. shelllacked the grip,and pollished the micarta.like it smooth,and now it dont soake upp any fluid. it's not the last condor for me that's for sure.sorry for the bad english,i'am from Norway.
Old video now but I got one recently from my local gun store and the guy made custom scales for it
And I absolutely love this knife and the price 30 bucks
Sweet blades for a great price. I wish that I had known about them when I purchased my Habilus...
A damn good review script for any knives.
This fall i am going to try to "forge" my own fixed blade... depending on how hard it is, I may look into a condor, haha.
not hard at all, there are a few knifemakers who forge with primitive equipment. the knowledge and skills are another story, do as much research as possible. some things to remember are you can use steel from coil and leaf Springs, it's fantastic blade steel, but your forge will need to be hot enough to soften the thick stock.
Please consider shooting a video. Best of luck.
I’ve read dozens of reviews about this knife, and many MANY people are saying the heat treat is no good: won’t hold an edge, edge rolls from light work. I’ve read a lot of positive reviews, too. I get the impression this means they aren’t consistent with the quality of their heat treat. I like the idea of the low price, but if my life ever depends on my knife, I’m not sure I’d trust this one.
My best friend has one of these and I really like it. I'd like to have the mini or micarta scale version!
Great video..I have one of these knives...they are the best in my opinion for Bushlore....
I ordered this knife super excited for it to get here. Any other recommendations on wooden handle knives I love the look of them! Appreciate it brother
That looks just like the knife l just ordered from Amazon called BPS B1 bushcraft made of 1066 carbon steel with full tang.
For the price it's outstanding
everything condor makes is amazing. personally i found it amusing how they sell swords straight out of the 14th century
Sootch I discovered a knife you might be interested in. It's called a USGladius. It looks awesome and badass!!!
Holy crap!!!! Those are freakin' sweet!!! Thanks for turning me onto those...As soon as my budget allows, one will be mine...
Die Immortales! In amore sum, unum aut secundum volo.
Very nice!
Say Heah Sootch, Yeah, I bought my Blind Horse Bushcrafter when the Kephart became real popular. It's very similar to your Condor Bushlore, I consider the Bushlore Condor a Kephart style. But since I already had the Blind Horse Bushcrafter, I didn't feel the need of another similar knife. But every time I see a video on the Confor Bushlore, I also have to talk my way out of it. I might just get one some day. Yeah my knife is similar, Its a 4" blade spot on, and 5/32" thick, But I got the canvas micarta handle, but I had mine flattened but the corners are rounded, Man is it comfortable, Infact the whole nine yards gives me a very good control on working wood with mine. I also had my handle polished with the fisheye pins it looks like a very high priced Kephart, well it is.,,.
I bought two of these. I'm not happy that the new one came with a riveted belt loop.
The stitched belt loop on my first Condor sheath is better.
I'll trade if someone likes the riveted one over the stitched one better.
I have the mini - it’s a perfect companion blade to a rat-7 or similar sized “big knife”
Condor is a good brand for what you pay. I like Mora brand as well for lighter work.
Good for wood carving mora companion
Condor's are OK, "some" are pretty good when they are made on Monday.
BUT Mora knives, for the prices you pay are the better/stronger knife today
A knife - to do all knife type tasks does not need to be a full-tang design or even heavy-duty.
(The Condor Bushlore) Full-tang knives are recommended to *beginners because beginners don't know* the various techniques in bushcraft to make the work easier & less stressful on the blade.
(The Ray Mears Woodlore) Full-tang knives are recommended to *advanced & experts to make money* period. I have always wondered why some "experts" carry expensive $400 to $1,000 USD custom knives in the woods:
- to show off to the Jones'?
- to market it for themselves or others?
- to do bushcraft better because if a knife has red scales & has a high-end wood/Ivory handle it is a better worker?
Rant mode off.
Remember the proper tool for the job is the wise way. That means use an axe to split, a saw cut logs, & a knife to slice.
madjack821 Condor makes very good knives but what really impresses me time and again is the sheaths and that's where Mora falls short. Moras are great and you can't beat them for value but they're just not very satisfying to own because it's all plastic.
@@sweetcostarica your little rambling comment shows how much you actually don't know about this subject. Red scales and ivory handle? The "handle" is the scales. Perhaps you meant liners? I don't know, because you sound like a moron.
@@PJ-mj1hy Why are you being so negative *PJ??* I gave my few years on this earths opinion from the Boy Scotts to U.S. Navy Submarine service.
We have never met so why the hate & name calling??
You said, "...how much you (sweetcostarica - see my website) actually don't know about this subject".
I am willing to learn from you *PJ.* Please school me on the *"subject of discussion."*
*Note:* the nomenclature of knives is my weakness so you do have a small point above.
IN KINDNESS TO ALL
So in response to your aggressive, insulting remarks to our 1st meeting on-line *Mr. PJ* I say to you:
*May God bless & keep you. May all the days of your life on earth be happy & full of love.*
SCHOOL ME
I look forward to your intellectual information on:
- price of bushcraft i.e. what price to pay to carry (expensive $1,000 USD Ray Mears knives or $10 Moras)
- are Full-tang heavy-duty knives recommended (i.e. are they really necessary?)
- what are *beginner* techniques in bushcraft that make the job "smarter not harder" on you & the knife's blade?
- are scales or liners or ivory handles better workers for bushcraft, hiking, & camping? (i.e. are they important to have?)
- am I wrong using an axe to split, a saw cut logs, & a knife to slice? (what is *PJ* correcting to my rambling comment here?)
Rant mode on high - Lets talk.
I have this and the little brother, both good knives for the price, you can beat them up, I don’t want to beat up my Enzo Trapper yet it was $135, Bushlore is $40
superb knife :) i use a mora companion heavy duty and a opinel no.8 you woul´d love it and it will be about 20$ for both (my going to the woods choise)
best regartments from germany :)
I've thought about getting one of these, but is it really any better than a Mora High Q robust?
TH-cam sent me to this video in their latest "check out the latest videos from your channel subscriptions" email. At the bottom of that they provide two videos that are "Recommended" from the type of videos that I watch. THEY WERE RIGHT!! I just had to subscribe right away.
I too have a knife channel where focus on low cost knives that are made very well, and in that catagory I do mostly folders but I have just started a series on some fixed blades and I plan to get one of these ASAP.
nice knife :)
God bless you and happy new year my friend 😇😇😇
I plan on buying one and using it
The audio quality is superbe. I got the impression that I am right by you.
Thanks Sootch!
Does the steel chip when you strike a ferro rod?
you got one with a actual edge on it
wow
Just curious, do you always randomly cut branches off living trees? Not one of those people but isn't there enough deadfall to test on?
looks kind of hollow ground. is it a staight flat ground with no micro secondary cutting edge
Definitely not a hollow grind. Full scandi grind. I put a secondary convex bevel on it and it cuts really well and for being 1075 carbon steel it holds an edge rather well (the convex bevel really helps). Hope this helps ya out. I've had mine for about 10 yrs now and can highly recommend it.for the price it can't be beat.
I had the condor bushlore. it now sits on the shelf... where I live there is a lot of hard maple and I found that the steel is just to soft. .I did question the temper of the blade but regardless it rolled to many times..I do belive the better choice for a budget knife is the bushcraft black or companion heavy duty 1095 is a lot better than 1075 carbon steel. I belive anyways..good video tho.