Because I live above the Arctic Circle In Northern Alaska. Most knives don't do well in extreme cold weather around -70° and below. I've owned this knife for 2 years. It's never failed me yet. Most knives shatter in extreme cold weather. Condor did a great job on this knife. Any Top's or ESSE will shatter quickly up here. Why do other big companies knives shatter up here? Because of their heat treat processing. This knife isn't for wimpy city hands. This is a real woodsman knife.
I would think maybe it's bc of the heat treat when they shatter in the cold . They did a fantastic job on this knife and the 1975 is tougher the 1095. 👊
You definitely know what your doing with the bushcraft! I could watch you all day doing this kind of stuff.... You watch Corporals Corner? He knows what he is doing to..
@@ChuckinSteel right? Man got balls! Knows exactly what he is doing and! And! Teaches us every week. Plus he cooks up something godly too like a clock!
Yes sir, him and Dave C. are the 2 best teachers on the web. I think it's cool bc sometimes he will do something that I had forgot about, that I used to do and remind me that it's perishable knowledge. If you don't use it ,you won't forget it but forget about it.
Wow that's a good buy 👏 I paid 110$ for mine a few years ago. The new one is supposed to have a better done edge. Mine came with a really really fat convex so I fixed it to my liking but it's a wonderful knife and I want to get my hands on the new one with the flatter grind. It goes with me nearly every time I go to the woods. Let me know if you get the newer one or an older mod bc I'm sure they will want to sell all the older models b4 starting the new ones. Either way it's a great knife and I didn't mind doing the edge work to fit my uses. Thank you for watching and commenting brother. I hope it works for you as good as it does for me. 👊
@@ChuckinSteel In the pictures it showed a higher grind than the oldest tubes I could find…but I’m prepared either way to correct that. Amazon prime…free delivery….be here Wednesday. Ill keep you posted. 🙏🏻
@@ChuckinSteel I completely agree with your review. Sheath needs oil, blade is actually really nice, nothing a strop didn’t completely take care of. Its nice and sharp now. The convex blade is not fat at all. It’s nice and high which I was hoping for. Maybe Condor was listening. The knife kinda reminds me of a unrefined Tops Bob. The Bobs sheath is much better and the Bob itself is finished very nicely. Verdict is….its a keeper. I’ll be using it this weekend.
Awesome, im glad you like it. It's a gem that just needed a little work to fit my needs better. As goes with most condors. Once you get that sheath the oiled and softened you will love it I think.
I've got the sister knife of this one - the Toki (basically Selknam without the coconut breaker) - and I agree completely. The shealth is great for storage and the knife is just beautiful. Yes, the convex is a bit wide for my liking, and the knife is not as 'good' at bushcrafting as some others, but I trade that for my love of the design, the feel, and the look. Great knife
Yes sir, I just took a good hard file and fixed my edge and she is a heck of a bushcrafter now. I love toki design too. They both look amazing. The new ones have a way better grind
Ive just got a Toki and what a brilliant,tough little knife ! I'm not a fan of the bow drill though as I will never use it and it gets in the way but apart from that I can see it becoming a favourite for sure !
Yes sir. They are hard to beat for what you pay for sure. This knife is more expensive then most other 1075 condors. I think 105 to 130$ range which is still a great price for this knife.
Thanks for letting me and everyone else know about the new updated edge selknam, I didn't get one originally because the edge looked more like a wedge than a knife, even though I loved everything else about the knife.
Your welcome, the designer contacted me and let me know, so I thought I should try and get the word out bc the thick convex grind was what stopped a lot of people from ordering it I think.
Great job...always am envious of your shooting locations and backdrops...I need some woods in my life...lol....great choice as one of your favorites...that sure is a wonderful Condor and great points on clean cuts...good job overall my friend 😀
I would like to see more on this knife. I have become a huge fan of Condor. I've been using the Swamp Romper for a few years, and recently picked up the Selknam. The only downfall I can see in the Selknam is the grind. I am so used to the scandi grind of the Condor. Pros: Batoning, chopping, fire starting Cons: Feather sticks, fine whittling
The new one has more of a scandi grind. They changed it in the middle of the yr last yr. Another guy bought one of Amazon after watching my video and he said his had the new grind. Mine was a really thick convex so I changed it to a scandivex.
I can't believe I wasn't subbed to your channel Mr.Steel! So you got a new subscriber out of me! I'm a huge fan of that blade for sure! Thanks so much for sharing this review and look forward to seeing more! Cheers, Jerbs #22ADAY 👍🏼🇺🇸🔥🔪🔥🇨🇦👍🏼
Thank you brother 🙏 I really have beat the snot out of this knife and it takes it like a boss. I know I subbed to you a few months ago but I'll check again bc I haven't seen any notifications from your channel in a bit. TH-cam un subs me from people every day. Crazy stuff. Thanks again 👊
@@ChuckinSteel I know TH-cam unsubs doesn't notify or update comments as well...i manually check most my videos at least once a month to make sure I see all my commentors! But all in the name of TH-cam eh!? Lol Anywho stay blessed brother and tha is again! Cheers, Jerbs
Thanks bro. I really enjoy this blade. Yes the sheath is fantastic and beautiful. I carry horizontal with with smaller knives but not In the small of the back (scout carry) I carry it cross draw ant about 10 o'clock.
@@ChuckinSteel You seem like a prepper/survivalist/bushcrafter like myself. Formerly Bug Out Brad here on YT. I checked into the skinners you suggested. Really nice options. I talked to old time trapper here..(Im intending on trapping starting next fall) and he liked your choices as well. My land is nestled in bewteen state parks and conservation land and the trapping is outrageous here. Looking forward to having a trap line soon. Beaver coyote martin and snowshoe are on my list. Stay safe bub!
@@Geopoliticstoday2 yes sir, I can't really prep bc I stay on the road so much. If I wasn't on the road so much, I guarantee I would be a full blown prepper. I am into survival and bushcraft big time. Any one of those knives will be great for your trap line but the Joker Nessmuk is stainless and you wouldn't have to keep oiling your knife so much. If you end up getting a carbon steel knife just keep cooking oil on it and that way its 100% food safe and you don't have to worry about it. It's not as good as knife oils but it does the job and it's 100% non toxic. I want to wish you good luck on your new trap line and let me know when you get your first critter.
Thanks Timbo 🙏 I have carried and used a knife every day of my life since I was about 6, I enjoy working with them as much now as I did then. I sit and think about letting my 10yr old have free range with his knives and I cringe. It was different times back then and we were more responsible kids bc we worked groing up. Thanks again brother 👊
@@ChuckinSteel when I got my Survival Pukko I looked at six in the store and chose the least messed up. The others likely couldn't have been fixed even by a professional. Most likely they were a certain era of production but they were absaloutely terrible.
@turtlewolfpack6061 iv heard that some stores actually buy the discounted ones to sell. Idk. Iv been really lucky, and all mine have been good at a bare minimum.
@@ChuckinSteel I had that thought cross my mind! My other Condors have been really good, especially my Francesca. I love that one a lot! The eye area did have some wood glue though, which I had to remove to set the haft properly.
Thank you, I'm not testing it's durability, iv beat the crap out of it and know it holds up. I'm just showing it do knife stuff and giving my thoughts on the knife and why I like it is all
Because I live above the Arctic Circle In Northern Alaska.
Most knives don't do well in extreme cold weather around -70° and below.
I've owned this knife for 2 years.
It's never failed me yet.
Most knives shatter in extreme cold weather.
Condor did a great job on this knife.
Any Top's or ESSE will shatter quickly up here.
Why do other big companies knives shatter up here?
Because of their heat treat processing.
This knife isn't for wimpy city hands.
This is a real woodsman knife.
I would think maybe it's bc of the heat treat when they shatter in the cold . They did a fantastic job on this knife and the 1975 is tougher the 1095. 👊
I love the sheath that bad boy has
It's just fantastic!
Now that's a nice Condor brother
Thanks D2 👊
That's a edge that dreams are made of
I got her all dialed in to my liking. You can't swing it to fast or you risk splitting an atom and causing a nuclear explosion 🤣
@@ChuckinSteel sounds like a plasma cutter brother, outstanding
@@ChuckinSteel now that's that Yoda sharp right there, outstanding 🇺🇸🤙
You definitely know what your doing with the bushcraft! I could watch you all day doing this kind of stuff.... You watch Corporals Corner? He knows what he is doing to..
Thanks Gruggs 🙏 I really appreciate ya. Ole corporal corner is a master bush crafter for sure , he is great at what he does.
@@ChuckinSteel right? Man got balls! Knows exactly what he is doing and! And! Teaches us every week. Plus he cooks up something godly too like a clock!
Yes sir, him and Dave C. are the 2 best teachers on the web. I think it's cool bc sometimes he will do something that I had forgot about, that I used to do and remind me that it's perishable knowledge. If you don't use it ,you won't forget it but forget about it.
On your stick at the end, carve in hooks about 2" below the tips.
Works great for hunting fish
Yes, if we're gonna fish with it, I would carve barbs or hooks into it for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting 👊
I bought the Erix Light and will be using it for the FWF this week!
Awesome, I can't wait.. they really are the best iv used.
again great tips and thanks for showing the knife brother. I thought I had enough knives but now.... 🔪🤣👍
🤣 thanks brother 🙏 I wish I could own them all...😛
Just bought this today after watching a few of your tubes. $86 bucks. Thanks and God Bless.
Wow that's a good buy 👏 I paid 110$ for mine a few years ago. The new one is supposed to have a better done edge. Mine came with a really really fat convex so I fixed it to my liking but it's a wonderful knife and I want to get my hands on the new one with the flatter grind. It goes with me nearly every time I go to the woods. Let me know if you get the newer one or an older mod bc I'm sure they will want to sell all the older models b4 starting the new ones. Either way it's a great knife and I didn't mind doing the edge work to fit my uses. Thank you for watching and commenting brother. I hope it works for you as good as it does for me. 👊
@@ChuckinSteel In the pictures it showed a higher grind than the oldest tubes I could find…but I’m prepared either way to correct that. Amazon prime…free delivery….be here Wednesday. Ill keep you posted. 🙏🏻
@@Gman-26 awesome brother, sounds great.
@@ChuckinSteel I completely agree with your review. Sheath needs oil, blade is actually really nice, nothing a strop didn’t completely take care of. Its nice and sharp now. The convex blade is not fat at all. It’s nice and high which I was hoping for. Maybe Condor was listening. The knife kinda reminds me of a unrefined Tops Bob. The Bobs sheath is much better and the Bob itself is finished very nicely. Verdict is….its a keeper. I’ll be using it this weekend.
Awesome, im glad you like it. It's a gem that just needed a little work to fit my needs better. As goes with most condors. Once you get that sheath the oiled and softened you will love it I think.
that does look like a beast of a blade brother
It's a work horse for sure.
that whole setup is rad
Man, thank you. I have maybe 10 or so vids on knives bc I know you like them.
Love that sheath, beauty blade. It's a tank !
Yes sir it is and the knife does the light stuff great too.
I've got the sister knife of this one - the Toki (basically Selknam without the coconut breaker) - and I agree completely. The shealth is great for storage and the knife is just beautiful. Yes, the convex is a bit wide for my liking, and the knife is not as 'good' at bushcrafting as some others, but I trade that for my love of the design, the feel, and the look. Great knife
Yes sir, I just took a good hard file and fixed my edge and she is a heck of a bushcrafter now. I love toki design too. They both look amazing. The new ones have a way better grind
@@ChuckinSteel Do you know if the Toki is getting the new grind too?
@@exterstellar yes from what I understand they both got the upgraded design if I remember correctly .
Ive just got a Toki and what a brilliant,tough little knife ! I'm not a fan of the bow drill though as I will never use it and it gets in the way but apart from that I can see it becoming a favourite for sure !
It's a brilliant knife for sure.
Condor does make fine knifes for everyone man! Love the budget! And the sheath...... Man what a awesome functional blade!
Yes sir. They are hard to beat for what you pay for sure. This knife is more expensive then most other 1075 condors. I think 105 to 130$ range which is still a great price for this knife.
Thanks for letting me and everyone else know about the new updated edge selknam, I didn't get one originally because the edge looked more like a wedge than a knife, even though I loved everything else about the knife.
Your welcome, the designer contacted me and let me know, so I thought I should try and get the word out bc the thick convex grind was what stopped a lot of people from ordering it I think.
@@ChuckinSteel fully agree! Thanks! I'll probably pick one up now! Hope your doing good!
Great job...always am envious of your shooting locations and backdrops...I need some woods in my life...lol....great choice as one of your favorites...that sure is a wonderful Condor and great points on clean cuts...good job overall my friend 😀
Thanks brother 🙏 it really is a great knife. Living in the south means heat and bugs but also means plenty of woods. Lol thanks again Joe
Really great looking knife and very interesting video 👍🏻
Thanks brother 👊 I'm big into woodcraft and survival. Not as much as I should be tho. Lol
Again great looking knife 🤘
but that sheath is awesome 👍
Thanks brother 🙏 it really is.
I would like to see more on this knife. I have become a huge fan of Condor. I've been using the Swamp Romper for a few years, and recently picked up the Selknam. The only downfall I can see in the Selknam is the grind. I am so used to the scandi grind of the Condor.
Pros: Batoning, chopping, fire starting
Cons: Feather sticks, fine whittling
The new one has more of a scandi grind. They changed it in the middle of the yr last yr. Another guy bought one of Amazon after watching my video and he said his had the new grind. Mine was a really thick convex so I changed it to a scandivex.
I have some condors in my collection and that’s a beautyfull knife , stay safe brother
Thanks my friend 🙏 you too
Wow! Great review my friend, I’m definitely getting that Ferro rod, thanks for the Information 👍🏻👊🏻💥
Thanks brother 🙏 they really are the best I've used and they are cheaper than most. Iv used all the expensive ones but these are my go too.
I just added this blade to my collection and I love it brother, I really appreciate this review
Yes sir, I love this knife. The knew ones have the better grind so you won't have to mess with it.
Very thick belly on that blade love the stone grind look very cool blade brother
Thanks brother 🙏. I haven't forgot about you. I'm gonna have to re make the logo
@@ChuckinSteel anytime brother and no rush man take your time 😁
Nice review. That’s a great knife. One of my favorite Condor blades.
It really is an awesome blade.
I can't believe I wasn't subbed to your channel Mr.Steel! So you got a new subscriber out of me! I'm a huge fan of that blade for sure! Thanks so much for sharing this review and look forward to seeing more! Cheers, Jerbs #22ADAY 👍🏼🇺🇸🔥🔪🔥🇨🇦👍🏼
Thank you brother 🙏 I really have beat the snot out of this knife and it takes it like a boss. I know I subbed to you a few months ago but I'll check again bc I haven't seen any notifications from your channel in a bit. TH-cam un subs me from people every day. Crazy stuff. Thanks again 👊
@@ChuckinSteel I know TH-cam unsubs doesn't notify or update comments as well...i manually check most my videos at least once a month to make sure I see all my commentors! But all in the name of TH-cam eh!? Lol Anywho stay blessed brother and tha is again! Cheers, Jerbs
@@BCJerbs you too brother
I found mine at an Amazon resale store in Houston called Black Friday. I payed $7.
Holy cow, that's awesome 👊
Beautiful steel bub!
I carry a Buck 103 from 1995.
That sheath is amazing.
I prefer horizontal belt carry.
Thanks bro. I really enjoy this blade. Yes the sheath is fantastic and beautiful. I carry horizontal with with smaller knives but not In the small of the back (scout carry) I carry it cross draw ant about 10 o'clock.
@@ChuckinSteel You seem like a prepper/survivalist/bushcrafter like myself. Formerly Bug Out Brad here on YT.
I checked into the skinners you suggested. Really nice options.
I talked to old time trapper here..(Im intending on trapping starting next fall) and he liked your choices as well.
My land is nestled in bewteen state parks and conservation land and the trapping is outrageous here. Looking forward to having a trap line soon. Beaver coyote martin and snowshoe are on my list.
Stay safe bub!
@@Geopoliticstoday2 yes sir, I can't really prep bc I stay on the road so much. If I wasn't on the road so much, I guarantee I would be a full blown prepper. I am into survival and bushcraft big time. Any one of those knives will be great for your trap line but the Joker Nessmuk is stainless and you wouldn't have to keep oiling your knife so much. If you end up getting a carbon steel knife just keep cooking oil on it and that way its 100% food safe and you don't have to worry about it. It's not as good as knife oils but it does the job and it's 100% non toxic. I want to wish you good luck on your new trap line and let me know when you get your first critter.
Great review brother!
Thanks Timbo 🙏 I have carried and used a knife every day of my life since I was about 6, I enjoy working with them as much now as I did then. I sit and think about letting my 10yr old have free range with his knives and I cringe. It was different times back then and we were more responsible kids bc we worked groing up. Thanks again brother 👊
Awesome review brother, I just got this blade and it's awesome, glad to see it being used like it should be, great video my friend,
Thanks D2 👊. I appreciate you 🙏
Looks like a great blade for sure!
I love it and really want the new version
Condor can make a good knife, I like the ones I have, but as you hinted here the QC can be hit or miss.
Yes, sir, but they have gotten a little better. I have never received a bad one, but I have received one that was rougher than it should have been.
@@ChuckinSteel when I got my Survival Pukko I looked at six in the store and chose the least messed up. The others likely couldn't have been fixed even by a professional.
Most likely they were a certain era of production but they were absaloutely terrible.
@turtlewolfpack6061 iv heard that some stores actually buy the discounted ones to sell. Idk. Iv been really lucky, and all mine have been good at a bare minimum.
@@ChuckinSteel I had that thought cross my mind! My other Condors have been really good, especially my Francesca. I love that one a lot! The eye area did have some wood glue though, which I had to remove to set the haft properly.
But is the new version as cool looking as that one is?
@@HarrisonHardy-n8w yes sir in every way. Thanks for watching 👊
Very nice knife,,,,,,and you know how to use it mate 👍
Thanks brother, I really do appreciate it 🙏
Freak'n Nice
Thanks brother 🙏
Good morning friend nice upload new front hair have a good day🤝🛎🎁❤❤
Thank you friend 🙏🙏
Semoga selalu sehat sahabat 💯🤝🙏
I wish you good heath as well brother 🙏
Nice skills, but almost any decent knife can do this?
Thank you, I'm not testing it's durability, iv beat the crap out of it and know it holds up. I'm just showing it do knife stuff and giving my thoughts on the knife and why I like it is all
The sheath where can I find....
Idk if you can buy it separately, but Condor may sell them on their website ?
I checked nothing even close. Need one for wayfarer
@@chrishov8890 it's an epic sheath for sure
Awesome knife bro! Have you've seen my recent shooting video?
Thanks brother. 🙏 not yet. I'll go check it out
@@ChuckinSteel awesme bro
I just watched one from a few weeks ago. I commented on it.
@@ChuckinSteel awesome bro