Condor Low Drag: Cheap Woods Cleaver

[@New2Kendo]

I have several Condor knives and I have no complaints, I like the leather sheath they make. I love convex grinds, the best way to sharpen a convex grind is with a Work Sharp Ken Onion with the belt grinder attachment. If I can do it, anyone can

[@winneves]

You could also use an axe puck

[@New2Kendo]

@@winneves unfortunately I never had anyone to tech me how to properly sharpen a knife by hand, I have tried to learn by watching videos but I really need someone to show me. Also I was paralyzed in my 20's (43 now), I did regain the use of my arms and legs through years or physical therapy, but I lost feeling in my thumb pointer and middle fingers. That makes holding an angle difficult, but not impossible.

[@winneves]

Sorry to hear that, but the Puck is fairly easy to as it is a about 3 inches round and you just kind of go in a circular motion along the curvature of the edge but that would be for chips or dings in the edge, for just a simple sharpening to bring back the fine edge I would use a leather belt strop since it will give in the middle and curve to match the convex.

[@longrider42]

Yep, I sharpen all my knives with the Ken Onion Work Sharp, and I have the belt grinder attachment. A very good tool. I have five Condor knives and they are all good blades.

[@Todd_S]

Nice knife, but I'll stick with my SRK. Great review as always.

[@bluedogguy]

SRK is a great knife. I have one as well. This looks like trash.

[@sixtofive]

Still love my Hudson Bay from back when you did that original review. For the price that thing is hard to beat.

[@shootermks1]

That knife would be a pretty cool gift to give. I can dig it.

[@matthewtilley7224]

I’ve had a low drag for a while and used to for a one tool option on hiking/camping trips. Very strong and great value. I put a forced patina on mine and it looks a lot better

[@tomjjackson21]

I swear this man goes against the status quo just to be different. There's nothing, literally nothing better for wood processing than a convex. Scandi is cool, but no where near as capable. I've never in my entire life heard someone dislike convex on a bushcraft knife.

[@lerch400block]

Bought the legit edge pro apex about 6 months ago. It's awesome and I'm getting good at it.

[@TacticalDoodle]

The quality is vastly, insanely better than imitations.... I tried out one of the dirt cheap ones for an away-game disposable one, and the stones constantly break if I still run it. It is ridiculously expensive, but it works pretty well.

[@lerch400block]

@@TacticalDoodle using the edge pro is legit meditation. Kershaw or another knife co re-engineered it and from the looks got it right. Peace homie.

[@prepperpov5852]

Thanks for recommending the Casio PRG-600YB-3CR

[@TacticalDoodle]

I'm starting to suspect they run off nuke power. I've had other watches go through 2 batteries in the time the G shock runs its first. And counting!

[@prepperpov5852]

@@TacticalDoodle Yes, sir! Thanks for the response! I knew that you guys were the ones to go to when I finally had the revelation that I needed a watch lol. I figured out that I needed a watch when I last went camping. I used to think that having a watch was pretty dumb because “I have my phone” but I was so damn wrong about that. Of course my phone was dead while camping and the whole time it would have been helpful to have a watch like this one to tell the exact time and play around with all the other features. I’ve come to also enjoy the look and feel of having such a watch as well. Glad to hear that you still have good things to say!

[@MrSottobanco]

Off topic: Could you do a video on your thoughts about fortifying a home. I plan to bug-in before I have to bug-out.

[@VictoryOrValhalla14]

Unless you can fireproof it then it’s not fortified.

[@357-swagnumultramagax9]

Built a moat with crocodiles

[@joetexas1546]

Buy a good supply of 3/4 plywood for windows and a load of sand and some sand bags (I have two hundred). Good supply of metal thin wire.

[@HVG67]

This feels like the kind of affordable knive that I'd Just put in one of my bags like a set it and forget it knive..

[@kydd666]

I'd want to throw a coating on it or oil it and wrap the blade if that's the route you're going, wouldnt want to grab the blade when you need it and find out it's rusted to shit

[@thehopperhopes6365]

@@kydd666 If you can find it in the states try CRC softseal or Longlife they are spray on and leaves a wax like seal. Great for rifles under the stock and other places you can't oil all the time.

[@HVG67]

"Because all families are totally functional" - has no one ever said 😂

[@ronws2007]

Excellent review. Quick and to the point. See what I did there? Dad joke, free of charge, today.

[@ryanthomas2374]

Hell ya i love it. Condor knives are nice. love the review. i watched the review on patreon and rewatched on youtube.

[@kingpin3919]

For the price, I dig it.

[@mikegrtd9690]

Looks like a good, basic and affordable knife for use in the great outdoors. I wouldn't complain if this was waiting for me under the Christmas tree.

[@ethan5.56]

I love the jcomp gen 2 muzzle devices from strike industries and nutnfancy is awesome! Love your content!

[@teotwawki00]

My Condor Collection is Epic. It's a thing of beauty and a legend in some circles. 🤓👌

[@mdnghtrdr79]

Yeah just give it a 20° microbevel. The convex grind will help it go through wood. I had a couple blackjack convex knives. Not cheap. Model 12 & 14. The edge was extremely susceptible to damage and rolling. I also don’t agree with how they’re made. They’re convex ground after heat treat. They get them smoking hot on the belt grinder then dunk them in water repeatedly which isn’t doing the heat treat any favors. They should grind first then heat treat. I cut a trash bag with recycling in it very gently and lightly bumped a glass jar. A large portion of the edge broke like the blade was made of glass. I’ve beat on buck knives like I was trying to break them and they just beg for more. Buck large nighthawk is as wicked as they come.

[@thehopperhopes6365]

Yep Cliff Stamp called this years ago , then all the Bark River fans boys had a hissy fit.

[@sksupply]

Way cool. Got mine 2 weeks ago and I love it. Strong knife.

[@alexduke5402]

Holy crap nutin that was fast!. I'm out here planting beans in VA it's 20:30 I see a video and thought heck yeah nutin always takes his time! I'll be set for a while. But now it's over and you've left me wanting more... Now I know how she feels all the time hahaha! catch you on the next one bud!

[@troydodson5366]

Looks like it would do well. I like Becker ka-bar 7 or 9, the BK2 is real handy.

[@GolfRemoEchoGolf2]

I was at smokey mountain knife works and bought a condor scandi grind folder its a beast and can shave hair ( heavy though) but alot of knife for 90 bucks

[@ern.col.1588]

We should send in fan videos with all the stuff we bought after TNP vids.

[@teotwawki00]

Holy Smokes, you can say that again. 😂🤣😅😆 Thousands of dollars worth.

[@shadowfoxcorp]

I got two of those EAA witness pistols. The sharp un-scalloped edges on the front of the slide have destroyed many good pairs of pants. They are also extinct now. Not my pistols. I still have those but, good luck finding anymore nowadays. I also hate serrations on my knives. I've tried to argue how stupid they are to people but, I don't bother anymore. When gun/knife store people try to ask why I want the version without serrations I just say "because I do". I usually have to order that version online because stores won't ever carry the non serrated one. They don't look cool enough to sit on the display case. Serrations exit to sell overpriced knives to gullible guys who think they look cool.

[@schwiegermutterstraum2832]

Nice stuka my friend!

[@longrider42]

A knife is meant to cut things, and chop and light wood splitting. As long as it does the job, whats the big deal. Condor knives are well made and wont set you back a paycheck. I do not understand people who blow 200+ dollars on a knife, and then hardly use it because they dont want to mess it up. What good is it then. Condor makes good inexpensive knives, they have great warranty service. I own five Condor knives. My newest is the Mini Hudson Bay knife. I also have the regular Hudson Bay knife, a very nice set. I've never understood people who want "Special" knives, and I guess I never will.

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

Decent blade, might be a good option have to look at how it stacks up against other blades at this pp..

[@D5quared91]

I NEED MORE NUTN IN MY LIFE!!! (that’s what she said) Seriously we LOVE YOU NUTN.

[@SonoraSlinger]

Eh, I never worry about a grind personally. If I like a knife enough, and it fits my criteria, I'll just regrind it. Not a bad looking knife at all.

[@FunkyPertwee]

I had to put both rings behind the turret housings to get my PA scope eye relief correct on a Yugo with Master Mount.

[@TacticalDoodle]

Is that a fun build? I have a desire to slap one of our yugo's into a modern version of the ZF41 optic, if it can look reminiscent.

[@FunkyPertwee]

I just finished my Yugo optics projects and haven't zeroed them yet so I can't comment on accuracy, but I can say that the master mount, PA 1-6x24mm FFP Raptor, and the original Yugo-style wood furniture all play very well together, and definitely feel "modern classic", which is what I was planning for these years ago. I'm using two PA brand medium height "tactical" rings mounted on the forwardmost portion of the rail on the master mount. The rings sit side-by-side between the ocular lens and the turret housing. I have no idea how people are achieving proper eye relief with it mounted further back. I'm hoping to snag a knock-off gopro or two before taking them out so I can make a little video series about Yugo optics, since I waited so many years to make this project a reality.

[@TacticalDoodle]

@@FunkyPertwee Tempting. I don't know what optic I have on right now, it's some no namer from the 90's. Found in the bottom of a box in the basement. It's a good excuse to burn through old 8mm though!

[@FunkyPertwee]

@@TacticalDoodle To be clear I was referring to Yugo AKs, I'm actually unfamiliar with their Mausers. I may track down a TNP email and send you a couple pics of these builds bc even though they're heavy they are cool as Hell imo. I'm just waiting to be able to get some PPU pointed soft points and a cheap go pro before I take these out to zero.

[@bobwampler3387]

Great looking knife👍

[@jtpenman]

Bless you and thank you

[@todd2048]

Nut have you checked out the Hogue 7" EX-F01 drop blade? I just ordered one today hopefully a good knife they also have a 5" blade also.

[@LKN4WAR]

I live in a second kinda cool universe😀

[@mr.nobody6457]

Nice Stuka Nutn. BTW; would you consider doing a review of the PN21K ? Its the Russian military equivalent to the PVS14. They have the PN21K a Opticsplanet. Best Regards from Norway.

[@BR-oz3us]

Love ya Nutn

[@aztec541]

TNP knife review still the best

[@mwhich50]

I have been disappointed in the higher price for such basic (but good) knives/machetes. Same for Tops knives.

[@smokedawg9371]

Some guys “act like” they use the fire steel loop? I don’t understand you’re review.

[@nothim7321]

I don't know why you say you can't get the grind on the convex

[@deanriver9388]

KABar Jarosz. Less money and great sheath.

[@keithbeasley5862]

Hey NutNFan... question, I just read a review from you on a Red Dot I was interested in. The review, on ZonaMa....spoke poorly of this item. I follow you and another well respected KZbin creator, which is where I first heard of the Red Dot I was wanting to buy. Two experienced military dudes with polar opposing opinions on this product kills me...just wanting to make sure you are the one that didn’t care for the CD Holosun HS515GM? Sux for me as I’ve been looking for it for a few months and it’s finally available again, and I read your Review...ugh

[@batmantiss]

That's a good looking knife, but that edge geometry almost looks "lazy". But i bet it holds up to a thumping as is.

[@arizonapancake349]

I like the blade, but the handle seems a little thin for me and the finger choil is kimd of deep on the foremost finger which makes me fearfull I would break it at that point under heavy use (batoning). Yes, I baton because I live in the desert and I don't carry an axe but I find big dry wood.

[@wellregulated8725]

What AK muzzle device is that in the beginning?

[@Теоретик-с4л]

This or Ontario Rat7??? I need advice.

[@HelmutDoork]

Rusts + hard to sharpen = nope.

[@mattstarr8203]

75 percent carbon any high carbon steel sharpens good

[@son12509]

Thought you had the shoulder surgery already? Hope it fully heals soon

[@kremlebot6677]

0:03 very beautiful place, were is ?

[@lisahartingto9596]

Love you!

[@JST4CYL]

Nice knife. But it's hard to beat an Esee.

[@ern.col.1588]

TNP gonna cost ya, but at least you'll get some cool gear.

[@RooRguy27]

Sickk

[@CSLFiero]

Convex grinds must be stropped on a loose cloth or leather which means you can't jack them up and expect to be able to being them back. They are high maintenance and low longevity edges, but for certain bushcraft tasks they are amazing, especially feathering.

[@harpjason208]

Nutn, NEVER smack the tip....😜

[@withoutfurtheradoforever]

Make your own.

[@tweekFPV]

👍👍

[@prestonmonaghan499]

Need a guard to keep your hand from sliding over the blade.

[@143DREWID]

KTM won the Catalunya GP race yesterday. #88 Oliveira crushed 'em with brain power tire management while leading. Been dragging the Ganzo FH-41 blade for awhile. Sounds like a pump shotgun when you flip it open... "Do you fell lucky, well do ya... punk."

[@SurvivaLust]

Save up your money and buy a Bark River Bravo 2 and never look back.

[@CSLFiero]

Eaa witness polymer only costs three of those knives

[@charlessalmond7076]

The factory .22lr conversion for the witness cost about one and a half.👍

[@yugbe]

Only Three???

[@farmernat65]

V grind will not allow you to make feather sticks, that is why woods craft knives generally have a convex grind....

[@ThisPageIntentionallyLeftBlank]

10 years later, still shilling trash gear... geez man... Condor? Seriously? Oh lawd... Voodoo tactical next?

[@oldannyboy37]

You do realize Condor knives isn't the same company that makes Nylon tacticool gear, right? Condor knives are actually pretty good knives for the money.

[@void7607]

$80 ? Not a chance…

[@blackfam972]

Thanks for the review but it seems like a downgrade from my KABAR Beckers

[@jackhawk8952]

I've been watching your videos for like 15 years but would never pay for it... patrion... no thank you...

[@HVG67]

Good for you, but why did you feel the need to share that thought?

[@357-swagnumultramagax9]

@@HVG67 he’s clearly a communist

[@WanderingTetsubo]

I believe it's because of patrion's rampant censorship of content that doesn't violate the community guidelines and their support of the anti 2a movements.

[@jackhawk8952]

@@HVG67 for the same reason you do..

[@jackhawk8952]

@@357-swagnumultramagax9 guess being an active member of the Oregon 3% for almost 10 years makes me a communist... What have you done..

[@PepeDeezNutz]

Reeeee