ONTARIO KUKRI VS CONDOR KUKRI

Practical comparison of the Ontario 6420 kukri machete and the Condor kukri machete....I was looking for a New England woodsman's kukri machete and had considered the Cold Steel black kukri as well....

[@edwardgomez3633]

Kukris are generally great choppers but they have many other performance aspects. I’ve had the Condor HD for many years. Use it for everything outdoors including delimbing branches at home. The only modification was wrapping the handle with bat tape.

[@mplsatty]

Great comparison video! Not two that I would have expected to have been compared, but while watching this, I was really glad you'd thought to do so. And I very much appreciate your desire to avoid hacking on live trees. Thank you.

[@pacovl46]

The distinct forward bend in the blade geometry has several advantages. It allows a more relaxed wrist position when holding the knife, with the wrist at a straighter angle when a blow is delivered, rather than bent forward, putting strain on the radius-wrist joint. Because of the wider area toward the point of the blade, more impact can be delivered, more weight pushes the center of percussion toward the point, and the sweeping belly makes for extremely effective slashing cuts.

[@JStation3]

Awesome working and practical review. Very cool and informative. Thanks!

[@EconoChallenge]

Another awesome review. I have been thinking about picking one of these up and I learned a lot from this review.

[@Devil0983]

You always gotta sharpen Condors out of the box. With that said, I'm a condor guy, you gotta give there blades some love in the beginning, but they are pure quality.

[@TheBigAlMc]

I bought myself a Condor kukri a few months back and I did find the handle to be large and round in he hand myself but after a little filing and sanding to remove some of the mass and roundness, love it, its my go to blade.

[@TheGabesnell]

I am a fan of ontario ever since the marines and was lookin for an exactreview like this. Very good tesr, thank you for posting, I own 2 okc b, adesbut didnt know when it came to machetes. Madeup my mine for sure

[@SteveB357]

Thanks for the information. I've been putting four ranger bands on the Condor handles, which improves the grip.

[@chucklee1313]

For all these ignorant people arguing that he shouldn't be using a khukri for use in a forest, and that he should be using an axe; what you have to understand is that he is simply testing the chopping capabilities of these tools (for instance, what if one really needed to depend on these tools in the wild due to some unforeseen circumstances; which one would hold up better?) Of course, he could buy a real khukri, but some people would not want to go through the trouble of importing a genuine one, or have the money to afford one, etc. Moreover, I wouldn't want to use a real khukri in the woods. Too beautiful for that; I'd rather use one of these "cheaper" alternatives ^_^ I apologize for my long winded rant, but I try to help those "ignorantly inclined". If you're offended, then you're one of them! If not, then have a good day!

[@lokukinacherokee9594]

I agree, they should not be hatting. What the morons have yet to learn is that the Kukri is originally meant to do hard labor. Not just used for war, in fact it was originally a farm tool. It was used to cut down limbs, to make traps and shelters. It went from farm to war, but if you get one from a village, you will see that it is still used that way. So CHOPPING is a must from a Kukri.

[@JuicyJerm]

Chuck Lee These people must not understand that some people want one tool to pack into the woods instead of having a pack axe or tomahawk, a large chopper knife, and a smaller Bush raft knife. Me personally, I usually only go out with either a tomahawk or large chopper and a smaller 4 to 5 inch blade. The Ontario Kukri and the SP5 are great do all knives of you only want to pack one.

[@JesterJames22]

great testing. Appreciate the quality video, helped me make my next purchase decision!

[@minimalistrat2535]

Thank you so much for this video, it has helped me a lot, Subscribed!

[@comfusedpassanger3399]

Good review of the two blades. I have the Condor knife and 'machete version of Cold steel`s Kukri. The one with the thin blade and it bites really goos. The first thing I did with my Condor blade was to shape the handle to fit my hands better then I ground the edge a thinner scandivex then you have a new good Kukri knife. I have the same egg on Cold steel as well .. Enjoy your new knife`s

[@jakesmommy09]

Ahh I see, yeah I'll check them out for sure, they're truly works of art!

[@rediculousereptiles]

All u proved in this video is that straight out of the box the Ontario is sharper than the condor.

[@ljcsov]

Another sweet video. Do you carry large blades every time you go out? I find myself rarely carrying even a fixed blade. I have a full sized kabar fighting knife which seems to be able to do most jobs but it doesn't seem worth the weight. Might be looking to get something a tad smaller that's fixed. At the moment I tend to go with my CRKT M16.

[@Carminuchh]

Nice video man, very informative.

[@BlazinBlades]

Great review! Thanks 👍

[@houseoffire72]

@sousaville When Im re-working the edges on my old knives/drawknifes etc I use a 1"x30" sander with various and progressive grits to reshape and sharpen them... If you can barrow one or buy one(they are pretty cheap) could be a usefull tool for you...

[@Fresprt]

Ontario Kukri is a chopper. Condor Kukri machet is for heavy brush.

[@frankdrebin1023]

They do make a sheath for that Condor now. No idea why they didn't initially, but they do now. I picked it up, 20 or so bucks, a/b the same you pay for the kukri, but it's well done. I got mine from machete specialists. It is nice to have both of these depending on the terrain you're going to be in. The condor is easier on you just clearing light brush, where the weight of the ontario is overkill in light stuff. Great vid.

[@myspam512]

hey thank *you* for making the video, it was very informative and thoroughly executed. I do have a question for you though, I've been considering purchasing a Cold Steel Kukri and I wonder how you feel they compare to the Ontario & Condor? thanks!

[@ljcsov]

@sousaville I'm liking the kukri. Do you have an outdoorsy occupation? You have a lot of knowledge in a variety of outdoor sports.

[@robbkaczor7660]

I just got one of the HD Kukris try it and i am sure you will love it. I normally like a parang but wow this condor HD Kukri is just a amazing chunk o steel.

[@dmp762]

The Condor kukri in the video, is the Condor kukri machete. Condor also makes a kurkri with a 8mm( almost 1/3 of an inch)thick blade. That one is shorter with a 10 inch blade.

[@houseoffire72]

Great reveiw Ed!!! Glad to see you test them as a draw knife. Some dont even know they can be used as one... Looks like a great blade, Im diggen on the Ontario:) Although for the price on the condor a little edge re-shape'n could be the ticket...

[@thomaswillows306]

You were lucky with your condor kukri...I had mine for about 2 minutes...After 5'th strike it broke just abowe the handle. Now I've got ontario kukri, and it is great!! Razor sharp, well made, no fucking about. Good vid, thanks!!

[@Say0n]

thnak you my friend... awesome tests

[@dirtysnatcez]

Excellent review! thanks!

[@travisj.1938]

Great video man👍

[@joshuahmoran]

Very nice comparison

[@normanmallory2055]

i bought the Ontario as it's a flat grind which will go deeper into the wood than a saber grind will.. Also i want blade weight along with 1/4" thick spine on the blade.. Good video clip and good test...

[@ActionHero29]

Nice vid very informative. Thank you

[@Pawoodsman]

Will make a great shelter making tool . Will be great for gathering grasses for bedding

[@Vysedragon]

alright for the chopping do you something to keep sticking or keep coming there for making chopping easier or something you have to keep pulling out love the vid but just keep that in mind

[@gcstorm1]

great review. if i were to buy one, i would go with your recommendation.

[@rainmayhem4255]

I have the condor i put grip tape on the handle but it sucks at chopping

[@NaFswe]

realy well done review. after some time now of using the Ontario whould you say that the quality is good? how much upkeep is there? and if you have a answer is it possible to use for hunting smaler birds and animals or is it just a risk to harm the animals? im thinking of going on a survival hiking in sweden during early summer so i need some good knifs and a usefull larger knife and i thought this is the one. Im looking forward from hearing from you and thanx in advanced// Jonatan Nordkvist

[@frankgon4]

Good video. I should have come across it sooner. I had a couple of Khukuri knives I wanted tested.

[@JMLockpicking]

Interesting video...

[@CPLBSS88]

Just an FYI for those that dont know; the Cold steel Machete Kukri is about an 1/8" thick, their sk5 and san mi kukris are the only ones that will compair to these...and they are starting at about $170!

[@myspam512]

what would you go with if you were being budget-conscious..?

[@NaFswe]

forgot one thing, which charpening angle whould you sugest on the Ontario? thanx again.

[@wildernesssurviver1]

i have never used a kukri. i dont understand how the curve in the blade makes for a better choping edge than a average machete if someone can explain i may buy a cheap budk kukri just to see if i like the shape better

[@mrouterrim]

could u tell me the widest width from spine to cutting edge on the ontario kukri???

[@Waldhandwerk]

Very cool tests, Ed. Good job. Machete is chopping again ; ) Best wishes, my friend. Sepp

[@gosutuan]

Did you check out the Coldsteel Gurkha Kukri(not the Kukri Machete) in SK5 steel? I think it is more than a quarter inch thick, but the price tag is close to $300.

[@Sprnklrmn]

They both seem like good knives. I'm gonna buy one of the two. Been shopping for a while and for the money I think these are great buys. If I get the Ontario I'll just deal with the sheath.

[@QuickThunder123]

thanks for the reply :) keep the great vids up !!

[@paulie4x1]

I have (2) H.I. Khukuris, one 13" X almost a 1/2", and the other one is 10" X 7m/m, and I have a Cold Steel Kukuri Plus, the nice thing about it, it's made out of 0-1 tool steel, while the H.I.'s are 5160 Mercedes Leaf Spring's, you should check out some of the H.I.'s, or the Khukuri House Khukuris, some of them are not that expensive, and are excellent Khukuris, I luv my H.I.'s, great stuff.

[@SPT6767]

I think they used to years ago, which is probably why you saw it at the army surplus store. They stopped making it though, and now all the Kukris they make are the San Mai III and SK-5 models of the Gurkha Kukri, the SK-5 Gurkha Kukri Plus, and the Kukri machete. Sorry, I'm a bit of a Cold Steel snob and I know their products inside and out haha. Been a fan of theirs for years. Ontario makes great stuff too by the way. Good buy on your part.

[@7410ray]

What kinda vest is that?? looks like something I would use.

[@DannoCrutch]

How has the Condor Kukri held up? Wondering is it ever broke at the Kaudi (the notch you mentioned some were stating was a point of failure) I have the big thick Cold Steel Kukri in SK5 steel. I paid about 160-ish on the Bay of E. Really impressive knife. I have been considering a small collection. My Dad gave me my first Kukri, which was one he brought back from WWII. He was in Merrill's Marauders, and they had Gurkha Soldiers and Kachin Guides with them. Man the stories. Anyway, he is solely responsible for my love of Knives having started me off with that Kukri, a U.S. Bayonet and Kachin knife. All stolen/gone now, but hope to replace and build up a lil collection in his honor that I can hand down to my son. One thing I've noticed about Ontario's big knives is that they are deceptively heavier than they feel in hand. The local blade seller carries them all and I've handled all of them. I guess the handle material is heaver than one might assume, making them very balanced, and very light and fast in hand.

[@jimboethefirst7418]

That was more than likely the Cold Steel Kukri machete of some type, because the actual Cold Steel Gurkha Kukri is 5/16 think and it a monster but cost more than both of those one put together, you got a good deal on both of those especially that Condor for $26 without the sheath.

[@SteveB357]

The condor grind is generally wider out of the box, more of a scandy grind. I have several condors, and at the price, a little file work fixes that.

[@rock283]

What vest is that at the start of the Video?

[@billdavid6315]

that's weird... i'm seeing the Condor on amazon for $80 and the Ontario for $27

[@normanmallory2055]

A friend of mine bought a Condor Kukri he got it last week.. We did some chopping , carving, splitting , feather sticks .. Glad i bought the Ontario it contains better quality and far better steel by far by a long way... Well that's easy, look where Condor is made, that says it all...

[@equip4survival]

Nice video....agree, both are good kukris

[@baherbert]

The condor is also 1" - 1 1/2" longer then most kukri's , 13" blade

[@JCombe]

Would love to see a comparison to the cold steel

[@CanItAlready]

Two differences between the Ontario and the S&W, which may or may not be important to someone looking for a blade like this: the Ontario is made of 1095 carbon steel in the U.S. and the S&W is made of 440c or "400 series" (depending on which site you check) stainless steel--can't be sure because it's not in their 2012 catalog.

[@poopnoodle6996]

i just started with cold steel. and just ordered some trainers to start. what do you mean the went down with consistancy. ive been looking for a non biased opinion on them and cant find one. they seem legit in their videos but before i spend some mega bucks on the sword i want from them i need to know the cons of their company

[@rsimeon77]

Good review. $26 Damn !!! That's a good price. Here in Canada the cheapest I saw it was $68. But it comes with a leather sheath. How has the Condor Kukri machete held up over the years ? Any rolling of the edge or blade or handle chips or cracks. Do you think it's worth the $68.00 ?

[@bi2thelly]

What is that tactical vest/harness get up that yup have on?

[@mrmactknife]

Nice video man. I adore Kukri's they're my favourite type of knife. I have two, but they're both very old, and too frail for hard use. I've been looking at getting the Ontario, so it was very cool to see it in action. I knew the Ontario would come out on top, it has a proper true kukri "dog leg" shape blade, which helps shift the weight forward on striking. I didn't much care for the Condor blade shape, it's a lil too much like a jungle parang, not really a true kukri. Again great video.

[@jeromeonnen5894]

I'm a die hard Cold Steel fan but I agree their small kukri is too light for north woods use. The Condor seems to have the same problem. For half to a third the price though, it didn't seem to do too badly. I carried an Ontario through most of my military career. I have nothing but good to say about those knives. Thanks for a great video and comparison.

[@louisbecke2348]

What kimd of best is it your wearing. Man i could use one in my jungle treks.

[@jfarill834]

What kind of vest are you wearing? What is the brand? Thanks, john

[@bo0tybandit]

Nice vid, Another vote for the Ka-Bar Kukri I would love to see how it does in comparison to the Ontario.

[@powerplay4real174]

That Ontario bits like a Pitt Bull ✌️💯

[@diegovraimer]

Ver good video -!!!!

[@tastethyboot]

Here's my two bits on these khukris -the condor is made in el salvador, has nice wood and they know machetes. -the ontario penetrates more because of the shallower grind on the blade, which has disadvantages, possibly folding the edge is one. -the ontario is made in china, hence the crappy plastic/rubber handle. -the condor has full tang construction which is always better!! -the condor has the notch on the underside which I believe was originally to prevent blood from running down the blade onto the users hands and/or to represent the trident of Shiva -I bought mine in Canada and it came with a beautiful leather sheath for 100 bucks to my door and I could not be happier. -I cut wood with a hatchet/axe/chainsaw -I keep mine in my bug-out kit thanx for the video it was well done!!

[@BigTex65]

Ontario is actually made in the USA and also it is a full tang..so you're wrong

[@rippinbass9713]

chandler hull yup! People gotta stop shooting out false info!

[@TheMediatorOfChaos]

TasteThy Boot "the ontario is made in china, hence the crappy plastic/rubber handle." As others have pointed out, it's made in the USA. Also the "crappy plastic/rubber handle" offers superior grip over the Condor, hence the reason why most modern combat blades feature a similar design. There's nothing wrong with a wood handle, I prefer wood simply because I prefer the more traditional aesthetic of it, and I also prefer not to be "tacticool". The notch on the condor represents a cow's foot or shiva, to remind the user that a kukri is not to be used to kill a cow. and also prevents blood or sap from running down onto the handle. This issue is circumvented by the Ontario however, because of the larger finger guard. Regardless, I actually like the Condor Kukri more, but the Ontario is made of thicker blade stock and is made of 1095 Carbon steel, as opposed to our Condor which is made of 1075.

[@BCkayakcamper]

Nice kukri review...you should also check out the Ka Bar kukri...it's pretty hefty as well

[@ljcsov]

@sousaville Good deal. I'm a law school student and feel you on the out door de-stressing.

[@tim7beau]

What kind of vest is that you have on

[@WhyamIstillwatchingyoutube]

Neither one is meant for felling,splitting wood. So this is all nill to a point. But you do great videos and put a lot of effort into them,that is appreciated.

[@crashdummy40]

you want to hit it more on the slanted part of the blade closer to your hand this is because the condor doesnt have as aggressive curve its the form your swinging it ALSO a scandinavian edge/ condor will dull faster but there generally easier to sharpen for instance if you have found a smooth rock in a survival situation and it was dull its much easier than a blade with a double bevel

[@TheDrodder]

Not sure if you find out already, but the walmart blade is a "machette" version of kukri. From my limited knowledge, it's a thinner blade, quality of steel is poorer, lighter and slightly longer meant for just clearing bush but not good for chopping wood. Where as the gurkha versions of CS series is high-end steels and thicker. Correct me if I'm wrong though..

[@Shadowfox13b]

yea the down side is that its almost $200 if not more on most sites. It is really nice though

[@buzzsawyer6789]

You should try Condors Heavy Duty Kukri. I got mine with an OK leather sheath for about fifty bucks and it has an 8mm thick spine. 10" blade. Works VERY well, like a hatchet.

[@breakerrythangallday]

i meant 10 inch blade my bad man. yea the handles actually comfortable for me ive read some complaints about it but i have big hands myself. no problem man happy to recommend quality steel.

[@bencantugunsandoutdoors2446]

A axe is the best tool for cutting wood, machetes are for clearing brush small to medium branches. Kukri are built for use in the jungle on tropical plants and trees.

[@jimmy7479111]

Where did you buy that condor from.

[@ReeperzOutdoors]

Great review brotha! Ontario makes good stuff. How flat of angle is on the Ontario? Guestamation of coarse.....lol

[@breakerrythangallday]

my friend my i recommend the ka bar pestilence chopper from the zombie killer line, i know the name sounds kinda ridiculous but for its size, bout an 18 inch blade, i can do some serious work. you should check it out

[@kan-zee]

it is interesting , to note that this Kukri, I am told , is originally a warriors weapon...but in todays use, it has become a bush tool, for the younge bloods. . I will stick with my favorite tool , the good old Hatchet. Axe. Enjoyable Review. Thanks for posting. Cheers ;-))

[@allen_el_punyito]

where can you buy the ontario kukri?

[@remchuck]

good review.

[@305538ad]

Thanks for sharing I would like to share something with you too,as a Nepalese you know what's the m shaped hole on the bottom of khukuri.for this we have to go back to history,then we had to fight with other countries to protect our land and we didn't had any modern weapons,and as a Hindu nation we gorkhali believe we have to give clean death even to our enemy, then this heavy weapon with m shaped was invented to cut the neck in one hit and had to repeat hundred times therefor plenty of blood had flown all over the handle and becomes slippery and hard to use these heavy weapon,these small cut one bottom let the blood drain and keep your hands clean all the time.sorry to say all the khukuri shown here in KZbin are basically used as household knife,the real once,our ancestors carried, were really big which are kept in some museums some royal families and some are even protected by locals from their ancestral times.thanks and sorry for any spelling and grammar errors

[@ronlacey2591]

yes@Gaelle Meyer

[@curandero2012]

I saw another kukri yesterday from Condor, but higher priced for 107 USD.The blade looked like a real kukri and different than the one shown here in the vid.BTW Ontario is made at the same factory as the one from Condor.

[@UziRyder1]

+curandero2012 BTW, no it isn't. The Condor is made in El Salvador and the Ontario is made in the U. S.

[@plumpye474]

where in the world did you get this for 26 dollars ???

[@QuickThunder123]

ill have to disagree and say that its the blade profile, with my own experiments ive found a full flat grind will stick and penetrate more just like the ontario and ive forgotten the other grind of the condor but to me it does bounce but i think the condor kukri was made for chopping sapplings while the ontario is a more all round sort of knife, anyway just my personal opinion :) if it makes sense hehe

[@julesthurongi1223]

TheDrodder: Yes, you are absolutely correct! CS has been making Kukris for a long time now, and its the machetes that this gentleman seems to be referencing. In my mind there isn't a tougher "modern" kukri design than Cold Steel's Gurkha Kukri, It is a great deal thicker than 1/4", and the Pres. of Cold Steel likens the chopping power to that of a large, razor-sharp two handed axe, and the cutting/slicing to that of a Katana. The CS kukri machetes are a completely different animal.

[@lucasholst5568]

I like the way you've done tests fairly but I think the design of the condor is ment to cut and bounce out to increase your momentum for your next swing, I may be no smart guy at this but I think that may be the cause PS I only got into kukri's tonight and im plaing to buy a very think and light weight large kukri for under $60.

[@AvoidingChores]

great review, I really thought the condor would have done better

[@smashmouth316]

The condor heavy duty is 5/16 ans ia auper badass. I have that and the ontario both are good kukris.

[@jakesmommy09]

Ugh I so badly want that Ontario Kukri....I wonder where I could get one..

[@billy3c3]

The reason the condor did on the first test, was because you hit a knot with the ontairo and, a clean spot with the condor

[@anthonyrosa5006]

which is heavier, which is sharper. finally which can you control. For me a sharp 15.5" medium nepalese kukri works best. I have CS, Kabar, and 8 nepalese kukri. My lease expensive 2nd quality nepalese kukri with a gradual full flat taper cuts great. Cuts saplings in a single blow.