Which is better for the money, Condor moonshiner or Becker bk9?

[@cognomenunknown2144]

I only got into large fixed blade knives around 7 years ago. Started with the Schrade schf37 and schf51 models. Both Chinese and budget knives. I’ve used the 51 for 6 years as an archaeological implement after the tip broke off on a pry test. Though the tip broke off that schf51 has dug up hundreds of civil war relics here in Maryland, near the Antietam battlefield, used as a pry tool solely. I’m thoroughly impressed with it. After said knife broke I decided to cough up the $ in 2020 for the bk9. I’m a landscaper by trade and use it daily. It’s truly a wonder. I’ve also used it to split logs nearly 12 inches in circumference just for the fun of it, been dropped from twenty feet numerous times down cliffs, left out in the snow and rain for weeks at a time. Soaked in boeschield T9 a couple times a year and it just goes n goes!

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

@cognomenunknown2144 that's awesome! I'm glad they've been great for you and I have to agree with you lol, I havent used mine quite that hard I don't think but I wouldn't be concerned if I needed to. Those particular Schrade's are very tough and ive seen some crazy things in videos with them, if that design was tweaked a bit it could be an absolute home run (assuming it isn't already lol). Thanks for watching!

[@cognomenunknown2144]

@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 I suppose it was a good time to become an enthusiast for such things as they soon after discontinued making them. On a side note, when I broke the tip off the 51 I sent in a pic to BTI brands ( I don’t believe they own Schrade now) as per their warranty they promptly sent a replacement which I still have and have barely ever used since I bought it bk9. And yeah, with a little tweaking they could’ve taken over!!!

[@cognomenunknown2144]

@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 civil war bullets and buckles, buttons etc are often ten inches deep and have lodged against roots and rocks etc. These sorts of knives are excellent tools for extracting them but they’re more dull than butter knives after a day of heavy digging at the base of the Appalachian Mountains.

[@Ruger44Redhawk]

The SP51 is the best chopper I have. It is 1/4" also and the BK9 is 3/16. I don't have the Condor but I do have the BK9. Hate the fact that Kabar stupidly skeletonizes the handle. I e-mailed them to see if they would consider making a non-skeletonized version. We'll see. Another great chopper is the 1/4" Ontario RD9.

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

I just can't get over how the Ontario does my pinky finger 🤣 but performance wise it's great lol

[@Erebus.666.]

Moonshiner looks the best, and chops the best (by far). Makes me laugh every time this guy mis pronounces similar.

[@razorrook218]

Sim-Yoo-Lare

[@wehrewulf]

Yea...and idiots that don't know that "mispronounce" is one word.

[@aaronkolatch5211]

I like that Moonshiner and for the price you can't beat it.

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

Thats a fact and the leather sheath is great quality, I found mine brand new on ebay for like $40 I think it was. It would definitely be an excellent bushcraft knife for you, combine it with a Swiss army knife or multi tool and you'd be covered lol

[@drive-byguitarlessons1858]

Saw your comment on the Olight video about you making kydex holsters. Do you make them for the FN 509?

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

I haven't done one for it before but I'm sure I could i did one for the sig m18 with a pl mini 2 and it turned out great. That 509 looks very similar to that m18.

[@royorkesjr.8386]

Do you still have that sp 51 ??...if so would you sell it??

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

@royorkesjr.8386 I'm sorry I don't, the bird beak at the bottom of the handle was destroying my pinky finger 🤣. If I'm not mistaken I sold it to scab at Choirboyz Outdoors, I don't know if he still has it or not but he knows alot of people and perhaps he might know where one is. 🤷

[@royorkesjr.8386]

@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 ok thanks

[@nightcrawlerinmotion2046]

Have you seen the Millers Brothers blades? The M9 was hammered through 1/4in. steel. And it held its edge, but that BK looks extravagant.

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

I have and I'd love to have one lol but ya there way to much, I've never needed a knife to be that tough lol.

[@RiceVillatoro]

I really hate to say this, because I was born in El Salvador, and that's where Condor makes their knives, but the Moonshiner ain't got jack on the BK9. I had a Hudson Bay knife, and I just didn't like it at all, dulled fairly quickly. didn't buy another Condor ever since. Stuck with the Beckers and I still carry my BK9 to this very day.

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

The BK9 is just hard to beat period and is an icon on its own lol but condors newer stuff looks better but we'll see, ive heard many say their machetes are good and I love their bushcraft parang.

[@RiceVillatoro]

@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 Maybe the Condor I got had a heat treat issue or something because I really wanted Condor to be a spectacular knife but as it stands, The BK9 is king!

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

@RiceVillatoro no doubt about that but give em another chance lol, that relatively new terrachete looks pretty good and they do have a good warranty from what I've heard. Check out the new designs they have several that look really good and a good sheath in most cases, the nylon sheaths aren't that great but I think they've mostly moved away from those.

[@reecechapman-spencer7309]

They do sometimes have a few duds but they have always been especially known for their machetes and big choppers. I've noticed that are many people online that won't use or buy anything else. I got a Hudson Bay recently and am very impressed with it. The grind on it is fantastic and does whatever I need it to. Some would prefer a knife this size would dull or roll than snap when chopping.

[@thereturningshadow]

SimUler?

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

Ya thats how its said around here

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

Next: The Gondor Moonshiner 🥃🧙🏼‍♂

[@jgz6989]

THat moonshiner has a machete feel to it.......I think it would be perfect for a land surveyor.

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

I agree with that! Thanks for watching!

[@nightcrawlerinmotion2046]

But not sure if it's worth nearly a half a stack. Referring to MBB

[@brianf9619]

I bought the Moonshiner and some other Condors years ago , I Love their Designs but that 1075 SUCKS , I rolled and chipped out Every Condor I ever owned , I haven't bought one in about 7 years , but I see they are starting to use 1095 , so I Might give them Another Shot 🤔. That said the Becker BK9 is the Best All Around Survival Knife for the Money , IMO , I did some modifications to Mine and I Love It ....👍🖖

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

Ya id give em another try lol and the bk9 is a legend all on its own lol

[@joevincer8337]

Moonshine hands down better for the price 67$!

[@Erebus.666.]

By far the best at any price.

[@Erebus.666.]

@@General_ONeill It may have been around since forever, but it's neither outdated or garbage.

[@wehrewulf]

$67, not 67$.

[@tigerpisces5506]

Condor probably has an empty factory. All the El Salvadorans has come to the USA.

[@longrider42]

Condor knives are made in El Salvador, and have been forever. I don't know where you got China from. It says right on the blade. If yours has "China" stamped on the blade, its a knock off.

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

Sorry I just saw this comment and I must have misspoke cuz mine definitely doesn't say China lol

[@longrider42]

@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 Oops, my bad, when you said Moonshiner, I thought you said Made in China. At least on my computer your voice is kind if furry sounding. I forgot to tell you, I have both. :) They are both good knives.

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

@longrider42 no worries lol people tell me I sound like a stoner 🤣

[@wehrewulf]

Sim-i-lar, not sim-yu-lar.

[@woezacardoza5659]

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[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

I'm good with 3 terms lol

[@ignis369]

Great value

[@jacobsemar8993]

You need some vitamin B12

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

Sell me the SP51!!😁✊🔥

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

I probably would if your interested

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 how much or wanna trade??

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

@@Canadian_Craftsman do you have Instagram? I would be open for suggestion on trade what did you have in mind

[@Canadian_Craftsman]

@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 I just set up an Instagram not done lol I have a limited Tops Survival Perserverence #51 of only 300 made mint never used or even sharpened!(=

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

@@Canadian_Craftsman that would be cool lol, mines obviously used lol but not heavily so great shape still but unfortunately the fastex buckle on the pouch has the ears broken like they all did but its easily replaced I just never have since I've only used it a couple times lol

[@thierrygillard6896]

23 minutes out of 30 out of focus. I'm sure it was a very interesting review, but I'm too old to stand unsharp videos. Such an easy thing to fix with some attention to quality.

[@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548]

Thats alright theyre not all that way lol, making videos isn't exactly the easiest thing especially when getting started. Check out some other videos and you'll see....

[@thierrygillard6896]

@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 Just thought it could be good advice, since sometimes, people are so much into their stuff that they oversee this kind of details important for the audience. But you are right, this can be said about many others. 🙂