Condor Axes and Hatchets

Triquetra

Triquetra

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Does anyone know anything about the Condor brand. I found them searching the net for Machetes. They have this double sided axe/hatchet that is 12" OAL. It's made of 440C Stainless. I have been looking for a small double sided hatchet but haven't found one until now. Does anyone have any experience with the brand or this hatchet? This is what they say about the metal used in the axes. The link to their home page and a picture is below. What do you all think? Anyone know where to get a double sided hatchet like this anywhere else?

VACUUM ASSIST INVESTMENT CASTING is a special manufacturing process we use to make our axes and some knives in 440C stainless steel. This process allows for greater product detail, strength and manufacturing economics. This process allowed us to engineer our patent pending CIP (cast-in-place) wedge on all CTK axes and hatchets, where the wedge that holds the head to a wood handle is actually a part of the head.

THE DENDRITIC EDGE is a result of a phenomena that takes place during the investment casting process, where microscopic particles of carbide are formed at an edge and then exposed during sharpening. These microscopic carbides improve the edges cutting ability. Cutting tools with the Dendritic edge simply cut faster and stay sharp longer.

http://www.condortk.com/index.php

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First time I've come across this brand also. That 15" 1.5lb. Greenland pattern looks very cool. I wonder what the F&F is like. -DT
 
Here’s mine-

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It seems sturdy enough but it arrived rather dull so I sharpened all the cutting edges, now they’re razor sharp. I also didn’t like the handle so I put some finger groves into it so it won’t slip out of my hand.
 
I'd be very curious to hear how well it holds-up under some abuse.
But I suppose for the price (~$30 + shipping) you can't really go wrong....

Kevin
 
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