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Glad I could help.
Also, to the OP, which knife, or line of knives are you considering made by Condor? I think a bit of information on that could really get you some more focused help.
The Answer is that yes, they are "any" good, but I think its more about what it is that you are looking for that will tell you if they are right for you. The only negative comments you will likely find will be about QC issues. The positive comments will likely be about the amount of blade you get for your money.
i'm thinking in my next big order of knives i will buy a rodan.
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I've only got one at the moment, and it's a "Grade B" because the ring wedge is close enough to one side of the eye that you can see a sliver of it when looking from the side (shouldn't affect function) but is otherwise perfect. I'll have more on the way shortly, though.
The Rodan is my most used woods knife. I love it and it's awesome the end.
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I've only got one at the moment, and it's a "Grade B" because the ring wedge is close enough to one side of the eye that you can see a sliver of it when looking from the side (shouldn't affect function) but is otherwise perfect. I'll have more on the way shortly, though.
then what model would you suggest instead if any? im looking to place my order today and if you say it SHOULDNT affect its function i wouldnt have a problem with a grade B
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Well, I've got a couple Greenlands if you really want something "Grade A" but I'd go with the "Grade B" Woodworker, personally. It really should be totally fine and in the unlikely event anything happened to it Condor would cover you. It's at super discount and has literally PERFECT grain alignment and a gorgeous head with the head hafted nice and straight. It's a real favorite model of mine.
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Well, I've got a couple Greenlands if you really want something "Grade A" but I'd go with the "Grade B" Woodworker, personally. It really should be totally fine and in the unlikely event anything happened to it Condor would cover you. It's at super discount and has literally PERFECT grain alignment and a gorgeous head with the head hafted nice and straight. It's a real favorite model of mine.
thanks bud...im gonna go order the grade B right now
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Well it'll be on its way to ya' first thing tomorrow, so it won't be long!
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Well it'll be on its way to ya' first thing tomorrow, so it won't be long!
thats what i like to hear. thanks bud
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Condor Boomslang stripped
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I think they make the best machetes available at their price point. Not sure what Condor will be next, but more than likely I will finally get the Viking machete and may get a Boomslang.
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You should. You won't regret it.
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Both are excellent, but the Viking has an especially dear spot in my collection. I've put more miles on mine than anyone I know, and while it's large it's an incredibly versatile tool that makes itself worth carrying in the field.
I purchased the Golock through Amazon.com for about 40% of the list price (I think list is high) and was very pleased; yes, no frills working tools but good design. It came appropriately sharp out of the box, not hair splitting sharp, but the grind and HT are not intended for that. You can get it sharper, but it is a waste of time IMHO as in use it will quckly dull back to previous. The edge is very, very tough and will quickly roll, but then is just a quickly straightened with a slick steel. As long as you dont come into contact with fence wire or rocks, etc. they hold up well. Not for cutting grass, but excels at woody brush and saplings. With correct technique, loose grip with a snap cut, it will snick through a black walnut sapling 1-1/2" diameter with a flick of the wrist. A lot handier in thick bruch than a hand axe.
You may know this but, Condor made two types of Bushcraft knives, either would save your life in a pinch no problem. The original was the right size, shape and material and had around 4-5mm blade thickness but suffered from uneven grinding and scale fit issues so needed intense attention to bring it up to acceptable finish. Most people had a good knife, or a great one once it had been fettled. This was replaced by their newer version which had improved grinding but the blade thickness was and is, too thin to meet current fashion standards. Both had great sheaths for the money. The thing is, if it's a SHTF tool for you, buy the new one, If it's something you feel you'd like to work on yourself as a project, buy a second hand one and customise it yourself, make it something to be proud of. If you're loaded and want a high end knife, consider the top fashion statement in Bushcraft knives, The 'Woodlore' original 'Ray Mears' U.K knife. Around £350.00 if you don't mind waiting.
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The originals were WAY too thick in my opinion. To the point of being impractical. The new ones are an improvement in every respect over the original release in my opinion.
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I have one of the original Bushlores and it is certainly a pry bar. Condor refined it since. It is the only Condor that I purchased that I don't care for, but I found a very good use for it... I use it as a work knife where I have to split soil samples for placing in jars and so forth and sometimes simply to view a cross section of the sample. It works great for this and I don't mind cutting into a pebble or two. One knife has to be relegated to this work chore and I chose the Bushlore. I used to use a big Schrade Old Timer for this purpose for years, but it got misplaced. The Bushlore is pretty inexpensive and if I damage it some, it will still work just fine for my purpose.
Not going to buy another one unless I handle it in a store. But there are other Condors (mostly choppers) that I have my eye on. I like Condor products.
Not going to buy another one unless I handle it in a store. But there are other Condors (mostly choppers) that I have my eye on. I like Condor products.
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The more that I see pictures of them, the more convinced I become, that I need a Boomslang.
The Rodan will take a bucket full of abuse equivalent to a knife costing 4X as much.
The Bushlore, fuhgeddaboudit, . I liked it so much for the money that I went back and got a Mini just to keep it company.
They aren't a gimmick or el cheapo tin can stuff, they are seriously tough for seriously low bucks.
The Rodan will take a bucket full of abuse equivalent to a knife costing 4X as much.
The Bushlore, fuhgeddaboudit, . I liked it so much for the money that I went back and got a Mini just to keep it company.
They aren't a gimmick or el cheapo tin can stuff, they are seriously tough for seriously low bucks.
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I've got the golok, pack golok, and parang. They are all great blades, though the edges could use the slightest thinning. The parang is pretty heavy, and putting in work with that will exhaust you in the short term, and put you in some damn fine shape in the long run....or kill your joints. Great for thicker bush and going to town on trees. The pack golok is particularly nice, able to put in the work of it's big brother, though with less reach, obviously. The village parang might be on my list soon.