The Condor Undertaker Bowie - Issues & Upgrade Suggestions

[@hazard502]

The more I research the Undertaker Bowie the more I see how much of a quality tool it is. I had/have a decent selection of Condor knives in my collection and I’ve had to tweak each of them in some manner. But I appreciate the freedom to make those changes to suite my preferences and over all appreciate the knives this company makes.

[@AstroVanTribe]

Yep, Condor makes good stuff

[@sandymilne224]

Instead of adding thickness to the handle, they have a lanyard hole for a cord to do the same thing. I understand that it doesn’t come with a lanyard, so your comments/suggestions are valid. 👍

[@B-leafer]

Considering that particular knife, My suggestion would be, in addition to your ideas especially cutting a finger choil into the back of the blade, change the grind on the blade to be either a full flat grind, or a much higher saber grind which will give the knife considerably increased slicing power without changing anything else. Please..do it Condor. I would buy one immediately!

[@jenniferblooms8283]

I really appreciate your review of the knife collection. Nothing wrong with a preference for a thicker handle. I'm sure it makes wielding your knife a bit easier.

[@WMDTVIDS]

Those are some practical observations based on practical experience! A good bowie (or other knife for heavy use) should have a handle with a wedge in both perspectives. The choil fitting a finger is a given, they should have seen that right off. The guard should have a bit more mass, and be shaped and contoured to be hand friendly when choking up on it while also protecting the hand in a thrust. THREE pins would be sufficient to hold that handle on, if they were riveted well, and would also put the balance a bit forward and reduce weight. One thing- you did not mention the grind. Is it the hollow grind typical of modern knives? A convex saber grind would be far better. Good video, we are on the same page.

[@B-leafer]

I love Condor knives. Also, i like your cool watch!

[@criley2723]

These sheaths come really tight. I had to treat mine with oil multiple times and now it fits really nicely and is super supple.

[@DogGuy19]

I was trying to look at the knife, but my eyes were drawn to that tattoo on your forearm. Curious as to the thought process behind that....

[@jasemac5391]

I took the two studs at the throat of the sheath out and restitched it and it works heaps better 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@rickreese5794]

Love Bowie Knives, Have the TV series, Jim Bowie too, GR8 history, and fun 💯🤙🏻😎

[@bushcraft_in_the_north]

it is more of a fighter blade,not a survival knife. This is why it is so light weight and has a slim grip,it is nimble and quick.

[@rnkmode1876]

True, that's definitely a plus the lighter weight Bowie for defense or back up. That's why I love the Cold Steel Marauder. That thing is Badass and light for a large Bowie blade.

[@missourirebel9669]

To keep it in you hand during snap cuts and back cuts you do need a swelled pommel end...

[@alexandermason8146]

It feels like a fighting Bowie I’ve got one and I’ve got a custom Bowie I’m a big guy it feels perfect in my hand

[@powerplay4real174]

Steel is 1075 hc Condor is excellent with the steel choice,it some Fit n Finish or Quality Control issues they need to work on and use Tip Protectors so you knife will get to yhe buyer without tip damage. 😊

[@bethanymckenzie9302]

Watching you in Pekin IL love the videos

[@johnpearson4899]

I like Condor knife and tool products. With one or two exceptions, I also use Condor packs, though as far as I know, they are different companies.

[@missourirebel9669]

It would be much improved with a flat grind too

[@FriedPi-mc5yt]

I can’t find anyone that makes a Bowie knife with all the feature I want. I’ve decided I will need to make my own to get the perfect Bowie knife for me.

[@AstroVanTribe]

I did that with a guy in Tennessee - I really need to finish it up with the handle scales

[@CptFluffyNuts]

​@@AstroVanTribe be sure to showcase it once you get her done up. I share a similar experience to the guy above.

[@barrybark3995]

was intrested in buying a toolbag bag like you bought recently but the guy at the factory tried pulling a stroke [on the shipping to the UK ] charges over double what it actually costs if you order online the shipping charge is hidden until you click go

[@AstroVanTribe]

bummer - I bet you could find a saddlery joint in the UK that would knock one out for you on the cheap

[@mickroe8798]

I have it , love it

[@powerplay4real174]

At least you doget a bent or mangled tip , seeing as Condor Tool & Knife don't use tip protector on their knives. 📸

[@DavidLee-yu7yz]

I was born in, and still live in the UK in 1963 and people of my generation and a tad younger use the term Bowie, as in David Bowie when referring to the blade, and Boowie (phonetic) when referring to to Jim Bowie ( or James in a more formal conversation/writing. It is originally a Scottish name and the proper pronunciation would be Bawie if you want to be pedantic about it. I will still use these terms as it is in my dna and part of my upbringing, I also also understand that it is not the done thing , in The States but then there was a differentiation between Britain and America, sadly that has been eroded to default American around the World. I am not knocking The States as there is a secret American in me and i have a passion for the Civil War and West Expansion right up to waht I call Fifties Americana and love the films of that period.

[@RANGERIZZY]

Leather looks good ,Should of been American, or European Leather, that's when you knoe you have quality ,thick metal, great sign,not sure what type metal ,handle could of been a little more thicker ,I wouldn't place my finger over ,it all depends on your reference, I just wouldn't, it could slice up and that got to slice.Mine are all German, two nazi ,ones ,and one bought in an auction. Great advice on your improvements.🗡 11:45

[@markdavis5246]

👍👍

[@dfcvda]

I destroyed my sheath quite quickly but no problem

[@lellegrolle9495]

if you want to throw the knife the condor is perfect only add a lanyard the condor knife is perfect

[@guycalgary7800]

Companies piss me off with thier sheath game , great knives in fake leather or plastic crap . Ill fitting sheaths damage blades , or rattle in hunting situations.

[@AstroVanTribe]

That's why I intend to get to making my own - Just need a few items to get on with that...

[@Cajun_knifeguy]

The condor plan A Bowie is a way thicker blade

[@AstroVanTribe]

Thicker doesn't mean better if you're carrying it all day - Stay tuned on an upcoming video where I'll be highlighting used military Bowie knives (with no record of breaking in battle/field I've ever seen or heard of)

[@Broddi169]

Bow ee not boo eee. You say it however you want. I don't follow the dumb masses

[@jrherpin]

You ramble too much!