Condor Selknam: First Impressions Review and GAW - Preparedmind101

[@flashforce699]

Mr. Tanner just would like to thank you personally for your channel its content and what it has done to change my life . Back in 2008 I was a industrial painter and I loved my job , but on October 4th of 2008 everything changed when a load of metal elevator doors tipped over on me I tried to stop them but the weight was to much and it slammed over on me and I woke up on the ground in a pile of metal. I was in the hospital for a week . Well just over 10 years and 3 surgeries later I've gotten 12 fusions 2 bars 1 plate and about 40 screws in my neck down to in between my shoulder blades . I used to play sports and I was in martial arts but that all changed . I felt useless and I didn't know what to do , but in 2015 I found your channel and I got the " sickness " and started getting starter pocket knives .Then in October 2018 came and I got a little blade called JX5 The Vengeful One ! Then a miracle happened in December and SMKW found a cache of the last ever produced Jessica X's and I snapped up one for me and one for my brother , I felt like I won the lottery . I now am in the process of saving for JX4 Bushbat . I now get outside and have passion in my life once again . I don't know if I should thank you or ask you where I can get counciling cause this is getting serious , when I shop for knives I get sweaty thats how bad I got it ! But seriously thanks for PM 101 and all your knives , in my life it really made a difference so Thank You.

[@scotthill6807]

Condor is stepping up their game. I don't mind 1075 at all, I just carry a small ceramic rod for sharpening. Very nice sheath. Thanks for the review and GAW.

[@jaydee1532]

Chris do not complain about the weather, here in northern Quebec we have 10 feet of snow and by the way very good review 👍

[@theaveragewoodsman6002]

I agree, here is South Dakota it's -17... So at least he's able to be outside in a ball cap and without mittens.

[@jaydee1532]

Y'a Right sir ..... especially cold the winter this year .....

[@cjvilleneuve1566]

salut , chu bin content de pas vivre au quebec presentement,, l hiver a dlair a etre ruff,,cotee neige,, pour le froid , personne s ent sort au canada :P , have a good one buddy !

[@jaydee1532]

Ca fait longtemps que j'ai pas vu un hiver de même ..... wind , snow, cold and ferocious !

[@Cynocehali]

Tarbanac! Hello from your neighbour in New Brunswick

[@zioazalin]

I like condor , I have a couple of their products and they are really high quality, thank you for the opportunity!

[@hybridbushcraft1476]

I remember the knife designer from the Pathfinder Pioneer class. He was a good guy. He runs a survival school in Chile.

[@jamesmcgowan9293]

Your review is spot on for this knife. I bought one in December and had to regrind the blade to thin out the edge . My sheath was also stiff and felt dry, so I treated it with mink oil and it came out great. After those tweaks I'm really happy with this knife .Cheers from snowy and cold Ontario ;)

[@TBOR101]

Hats off to SMKW and yourself for showcasing this knife, I would glady accept the challenge of seeing what I could do with hand sharpening this blade. Yes it's been very rainy here in the Buckeye State, something like 20 days it hasnt rained since Christmas.

[@rebelyell2741]

Those convex are great for feather sticks. Once you learn to trust that they’ll never bite deep. Even under harder pressure. Downside. Not to good for carving or cross cuts when used on blades thicker than 1/8 inch. My personal choice is a high, shallow concave grind with a mild convex relief edge. Minimizes the surface area of the blade touching the wood while batoning . Reducing friction and stress. While maintaining a strong edge. Also increases the versatility in cutting rope, meat, etc. the choice of steel and heat treat will resolve any weakness issues with a concave grind.

[@JoshDogMoto]

The back of the sheath is for cordage. The designer commented on a video I watched about the Toki knife Pretty clever design

[@thevelointhevale1132]

The 3 loops are for running your belt through and wearing it horizontally ...

[@dsgrayco]

A strap can go thru the slots for MOLLE attachment.

[@bobrowell8835]

I should definitely win this knife because I'm 66 I've never won anything and I'm running out of time, do some smaller condors, something more bushcrafty .Peace out & WABEN 3♧

[@Karantu14]

I love the handle on that knife! I have a Worksharp that I purchased 4 years ago so fixing the edge shouldn't be a problem

[@kevinisherwood6987]

I have been a big fan of how Condor balances their catalog from extremely traditional to purely outrageous and fun. I am interested in seeing the Norse series they have released

[@pacediver2594]

I’m in,, really like the sheath and idea of attaching the striker,looks like a solid knife, great giveaway

[@neckredgringo5372]

I like that blade, and the entire package is well thought out. This is the one that I was wondering about out of shot show. Wouldn't have know about the grind from seeing images. Thanks for the continuous content and giving people the opportunity to win some blades. Great work Chris

[@tale_of_2_blades_100]

I’m in. Thanks for the opportunity. It looks like it could be a great knife. I’m anxious to get some more info on the elusive Terrasaur. Is this knife ever gonna be released???

[@matthewtilley7224]

I picked up a condor low drag a couple months ago. Fantastic large camp knife/survival knife/light chopper for the money. I personally removed the clear coating they put on it to resist corrosion and made forced patina. Great handle ergos and tough as nails

[@tonypatey5669]

Great advice on blade thinning. I have a ken onion also. I’m in. Would like to see some less beefy new ones. Thanks. Tony

[@snoopu2601]

I've taken knives and reshaped the blade with my grinder I put a 80 grit sand disc on it so it wouldn't be to aggressive on the blade just to take some metal off and slowly with a wet cloth so it doesn't over heat.

[@jeremycrowe234]

I’m in. I’d like to see some of Condors smaller knives that they have came out with and also there micarta handled kukri . Thanks and great review!

[@skagee3320]

beautiful sheath & sweet blade...wonder how it compares to the toki..would love to see a review on the vipera machete...

[@14ederan]

The Selknam is the one new Condor knife I wanted to see your review on, but also the Terrasaur. Thanks for doing a GAW on this one!

[@allencampbell9719]

I also have a Ken Onion worksharp with the tool grinder attachment. I love big beefy blades as well. Count me in for the GAW! I'd like to get the Condor Otzi, but Joe Flowers came out with its bigger brother for shot show 2019... the Cavelore. I'd like to get your take on either one of these. Great video and as always a fair and open minded first impressions review.

[@johnharmon990]

I got mine and the first inch of the blade wasn’t sharpened when i got it. I had to redo the whole edge soooo that kinda sucked but i still love this knife

[@mlsknnr]

On close inspection of the back of the sheath in the video, it looks like it could be matched to molle gear with molle straps or setup for scout carry. I would love to add this knife to my collection. I have never owned or used a Condor but I am willing to give it a shot. Thanks for the review.

[@Tobarah44]

Condor is doing great stuff this year. Going to pick up the large huron to go with the smaller one I got.

[@sonik382]

Thanks for the review Chris...I am a subscriber of yours since the very beginning but never left a comment...I really appreciate what you do showing us all of those products. Condor is actually improving a lot their lineup, but they still have issues with convex grinds...I had an HD Kukri and sold it because it has a really bad convex on it. This knife looks amazing to me... really a beauty. Nice job Condor, keep listening to the customers and just sharpen those beauties a bit more!

[@carmemwickman5594]

Had my eye on this knife for some time now and been waiting for someone to finally do a review of it, I definitely think it has solid potential and you always do a great thorough review

[@kennywheelus6857]

I love the sheath, the back side looks like you could put a ceramic rod in there to keep your edge touched up,just my opinion

[@joshuaritzheimer1382]

Thanks for the opportunity Chris and SMNK! I would like to see the new seax reviewed. It looks pretty cool.

[@detached9300]

Great review as always....I would like to see a comparison between the Selknam and the Toki. I have been looking at both for a little while now, and not real sure which one would perform better as a camp knife.

[@JunkMailBoxStuff]

Good review. I'd like to be put in the hat for the drawing for this knife. I would like seeing you review the Condor Terrasaur (1095 full tang) vs some of the Mora knives and what you think. If not that knife, how about the Condor Cave Lore knife. Both were shown at the 2019 Shot Show.

[@nunyabizzness7869]

I like the condor ripper and the 3 loops on the back of the sheath are for cordage, thanks for the chance!

[@weirdounknown7323]

Didn't got to see everything new by Condor but the Vipera and a few other machetes and choppers really got me interested this year

[@JAB671]

I don't have enough Condor knives. Would love to add another! No Worksharp but if the edge needs tweaking I can do that on my stones. Thanks to you and SMKW for the GAW. Good luck to everyone but especially to me.

[@Lyralope]

Thanks for the chance at the GAW, Great review. I would like to see the Condor Pictus Knife.

[@justinbianchini9697]

Oh I'm gonna get that knife sir, and ima gonna tweak tweak it's for slicey purposes. Oh yes, maybe even dicey purposes.

[@thevelointhevale1132]

The Selk'nam, also known as the Onawo or Ona people, are an indigenous people in the Patagonian region of southern Argentina and Chile, including the Tierra del Fuego islands - 15 seconds of research! The three loops on the sheath are for Molle, Belt Carry or Scout Carry ...

[@erocent]

I'm in! Thanks for the opportunity Chris. Looks like a nice beefy blade

[@T37912]

Hi, thanks for the gaw. The Condor I'm interseted in seeing is the new Mat Graham knife. Thank you, Alain

[@robertlopez7303]

I'm in on the GAW, your suggestion are great, I have never owned a Condor, however, I will look at them going forward.

[@jonesey65244]

I just got a Condor Hudson Bay last week. Like it. This monster you just reviewed looks pretty nice. I especially like the multipurpose sheath. Thanks for all your efforts in bringing us reviews. Appreciate it.

[@chadwinford2560]

I’d like to see your take on the condor terrasaur,

[@christopherdunn9013]

"I like danglers..." Do ya now buddy?!

[@chrisvandergriff]

Yea, SMKW! Chris, I hope that SMKW is working out well for you and the channel. On knives like this that come with a convex grind, how much does it mess up the knife if one attempts to sharpen it with stones or diamond bars?

[@MrSIXGUNZ]

Your sooooo real to this day and that's refreshing. I really like the depth of the blade. It gives me the feeling it's bullet proof and would last forever. Thanks much for your hard work and dedication. Blessings to you and your family 😇 🇺🇸

[@hatchetjack1031]

I think the Selknam is a Scandi grind, pretty steep. Does remind me of Becker.

[@chrisdunn2934]

Really informative video! Condor has really stepped up their game. It would be awesome to see a video done with their new knife coming out called the Plan A. It’s a chopper and appears to be a rather robust one. I think it looks promising.

[@Krod50]

i would suggest choking up and putting your thumb on the top of the blade when feather sticking. its technique that makes it easier.

[@anthonyvillanueva1834]

Loops on the back are there so you can wear the knife horizontally.. I may be wrong though.

[@hervue85]

I'm in! Any new condor knife review should suffice. You typically know how to choose nice blades. Look forward to it.

[@smith951]

I made a couple just like it. They are really really good at getting everything done and being dependable. They have enough weight to do some shopping thin enough to sink in do food prep not too big not too small great one knife option

[@nicolehasiak8924]

I’ll give tweaking it a shot. Would be interesting to see you put Condor’s new competition chopper through it’s paces.

[@wrjames38]

I like the look of the metal finish of the Condor! Would love to see a 3/16 with a FFG...thanks for the video and GAW.

[@BentbrooksRambles]

Thanks for the chance at the knife, Chris. I’d love to hear your take on the survival puukko.

[@WilliamTythas]

Never Owned a Condor, Thank you for the opportunity ..... Even though I would likely Never use the bow drill divot I would have to add a metal insert. The Rest of the knife and Sheath would be nice to play around with.

[@casualcamping3776]

I have this knife. I'm not sure what the internet is for the loops in the underside of the sheath, but what I did was put a couple of pencil sized bits of fatwood, held in with a ranger band.

[@richardthorpe8889]

To bad about the edge on that knife like you said it is easily fixed. (Hopefully by yours truly) I would like to see their larger Huron in action. The only thing that looks a bit weird to me is there doesn't seem to be much stopping your hand from sliding forward.

[@glennhager4678]

Great review, Chris. I like the knife for heavy stuff. I seem to be more interested lately in EDC and that little compact kephart.

[@Scupper7]

I'm in! Thanks for the opportunity Chris!

[@dustinfletcher3578]

Good looking work horse of a knife, I agree that something needs to be done about that edge, but that is an easy fix with the work sharp. Just looked at the new line up for Condor, and I found 3 that look like great knives, the Terrasaur, the Huron 5, and the Survival Puukko.

[@acampmier]

I'd like to see a video on the Condor Blue River Skinner. Not really big into hunting but the blade profile looks interesting.

[@kjack8911]

I’m in. Love good beefy knife, but agreed it looks like it could be thinner.

[@Andys_Annoying_Cooking_Show]

Love the sheath and pretty nice knife. I am really interested in the condor compact kephart. I love big knives but also small knives. They both have there place.

[@harrybachmann9815]

Really liking all of the new Condor blades coming out. I'd give this one a good home! Thanks for the GAW.

[@justinmoss1524]

The Kimen and Pangui would be my top choices for future reviews. Looking forward to moding the Selknam!

[@kkunkel8]

Enjoyed the review, I've been researching a mid length knife for a while and this seems like a good candidate for an all round blade. Thanks for the review.

[@tac8]

I really like the blade profile on this condor and also the sheath is a nice addition.

[@bryanfaulkenburg462]

I am a fan of larger camp knifes . I ofcourse do pair it with smaller blades to make a complete system .

[@cjemhardt]

Chris, love to see a review on the new Condor Woodbuster Chopper! And thanks for throwing me in the the GAW!

[@thefishingninja2308]

Looks like a great knife. I agree I would probably tweak the blade a little.

[@GrumpyGrunt]

I'd love the chance to wear that thing out. I don't have a Condor knife yet and I looked at this one and the Toki, but never picked up either. Thanks for reviewing one for us.

[@breannacaron4892]

my only Condor experience is a swamp romper. I am looking at the Scotia knife next looks like a good design

[@bigweatherby]

I really like allot of the new condor designs. They are really coming on strong. I would love the chance to pimp out the edge on that knife and put her to work.

[@edwarddykstra1131]

I love the design, and that is one of the sweetest factory sheaths I’ve ever seen.

[@ignisbushcraft]

Nice review and GAW. I’d enjoy seeing the Condor Terrassaur reviewed. More specifically I think a condor Terrassaur and a Mora Garberg comparison would be interesting.

[@swj719]

The Woodbuster Chopper has me interested, but I'd have to get me a kydex sheath for it. I certainly would like to take it for a spin, even with the stock sheath.

[@derrickphillips2378]

I like the new arrow heads. I use them often when Bush crafting skills slash playing around

[@wallytaggart2612]

just got a ken onion so I can put it to use! I'd like to see the Terrasaur and see if it's garberg comparative and the krakatoa folder...just because!

[@danielcharbonneau222]

I'm in I like that sheath set up. I would also like to see the Condor Compact Kephart or the Desert Romper Knife.

[@terrancecoard388]

I would love to see a review of the Vipera and Terrasaur. Already have the KO Sharpener and looking forward to fixing the grind when I win this knife. Created another get home bag and this would be a nice addition.

[@prufr0k]

The Selknam is right up my alley. I’m in. Thanks for reviewing it. There aren’t too many reviews out there for it that I could find. Also, I think it would be interesting for you to take a look at the Cavelore.

[@limpehuhlui]

Sweet fix blade Chris. Love the blade profile on this one. Thanks for the gaw.

[@boggledegop]

Maybe the three loops are for a scout carry option? Or for MOLLE attachment. As far as the new Condor stuff I'm actually kind of curious about the Pictus, although it's sort of in the same vein as the Selknam, just bigger/thinner.

[@genranhill]

Never had a condor knive before. By the look of all the reviews out there, the quality is comparable to tops. What is your thoughts on that subject Chris?

[@IntegraDestiny]

Chris I think the loops are for a scout carry option. Please enter me in the GAW contest.

[@spunkkat1721]

We appreciate all the work you do for things some of us couldn't afford!! The Campsite Ax looks good this year

[@ksdj1]

I'm interested in their Puukko models. I would also like to see some of their bushcraft styles in something other than 1075. I like (and would gladly accept) this knife, but I would need to buy a Work Sharp or something similar.

[@joesanders6898]

That looks like a dandy camp knife. I agree without even trying it that it could use some edge work though. I'd kind of like to see a review on the "Low Drag" knife.

[@theessentialwoodsman3821]

I have actually been wanting this knife since I seen it come out. I have a work sharp with the blade grinder so I could fix it up no problem...

[@survivalofthefittest409]

Your channel is actually the first ive seen of that knife. I dont own a Condor, but that is actually one im actually pretty excited about! Its got *alot* of features i like, one being that pommel. I *hate* spike pommels, and *love* hammer pommels like that. The design overall i dig, but i would thin out the edge, i could see exactly what you were talking about, too thick/too steep, so i'd have to fix that out...but 1095 loves to be tweaked. Very cool GAW, count me in and thanks! As far as other Condor knives. I am kinda interested in seeing those "Terasour" knives up against some Mora's, sense they are obviously very similar, and seeing what is the better option (within objective standards). Anywho, good stuff man.

[@dwstrange334]

I was looking forward to the Selknam being reviewed, so thanks for that! This year, I'd love to see either the Pictus or the Blackout Axe reviewed.

[@stevem425]

I'm in and don't mind doing some grinding to clean up the edge

[@u5fb]

Hi Chris, as always, nice review on the Condor. Hope to see more condor knive on your channel soon.

[@duanelarson2560]

Excellent review!... You've sold me. I own two Condors (upon your recommendation) and the Selk-nam would fit right in between them and my $20 Jess X. I'm sure I could 'tweak' the edge up to acceptable slicing sharpness! Would like to see an a review on the new Compact Kephart. Thanks, Chris!

[@xankulsilverkin2116]

Great review Chris. Sure could use that knife. My last good knife was libarated from my truck and haven't been able to afford to replace it due to low funds. Thank you.

[@kimpetersen2046]

Great video, the 3 loops on the back might be if you want to carry it scout style ? or would it fall out the sheath ? i have never had a condor knife only Kershaw & Schrade

[@jdrizzel]

Love Condor knife and tool. Don't know if you have done them yet but the Hudson Bay or moonstalker are two I want to look at. I also like the new Flint patter on some of the newer ones, but does it affect the cutting?(how deep is the hollows and such?)

[@skynard94]

The Plan A Bowie looks pretty badass!! I would love to see that baby in action. There is also a Survival Puukko that looks like a cool EDC blade. Thanks for the kickass videos!!!

[@aldenunion]

I went to get a Plan A last year,THANKFULLY dealer said batch was bad quality control and refunded my money. I waited a year to a few weeks ago,then went to same place. Sheath,handle,knife I love only was not polished nice having streaks and shadows all over it..$135 is not bad for such a knife because I do love it,but I take care of my knives and even sharpen properly,I like a nice new polished blade to be proud of.Was scratches on bevelled line where a dumb dumb scrapped,shadows all down grind line..Sloppy crap.. I can say one thing,will surely use and abuse this knife and not be afraid to mark it up,BECAUSE ALREADY IS....Do love the knife,if I got one like they send the reviewers. Their mistake,will never buy another Condor.

[@g.allenclarkejr.4539]

Very nice review and a very nice knife that Condor Selknam, it does kind of ramble off the lips, tight groups and sharp edges Chris...

[@jinx3675]

Love the look and sheath! started making knives myself so I don’t think fixing the edge will be a problem great video