Condor Hudson Bay: Woods Cleaver! [Full Review] 

If you feel that you have important stuff to say about the knife you are reviewing you shouldn't limit yourself to a certain amount of time. Real fans of TNP will watch no matter the limit because they trust and value your input. People don't need to come in here and complain about the time when you give really good quality reviews. Remember this is alway your channel not some guy or girls behind a computer screen.

If you want to drill through hard steel/stainless use plumbers putty to build a wall around where you're drilling and fill it with oil. If you're gentle the heat will dissipate and your drill bit will stay sharp. Without oil the steel you're drilling into will harden with heat and kill drill bits.

That feeling you get when Nutn' reviews something you already own and love- and it's a TNP home run. :)

I think its simplistic look makes it cool and rustic.

Really glad you reviewed this knife. It's a very rustic knife, reminding me of using my grandmother's Old Hickory butcher knife as a kid. But this knife is well beyond most other companies products costing $100+, as you said. Plain, basic, no frills work horse that will do whats its intended for, beat the shit out of anything you put in front of it! Thanks again for a great review!

French Canadian 18th century primal forest bushcraft folks developed this pattern.

Attn Condor, add a factory lanyard hole please.

Thanks for the shorter vids Nutn. I really enjoy what you do but I rarely have enough time for the longer reviews. Your brevity is much appreciated.

Screw the limits, nutn. I always appreciated the fact that you took the time to cover all aspects of a review item. That way it's just going to be rushed, please cut the limits for future GRSv, KRVs and all other vids.

That looks like a heck of a deal. And I like that hammered finish. It speaks of times gone by when every town had a blacksmith. Nice review....thanks!!

Price just went up 10% probably

hudson bay knives were made in england for trade in british north america for several centuries. the same pattern you have i have seen used in the woods by native families hunting. i watched a man skin and butcher a moose, chop serious branches for firewood, and use it to serve cooked meat. it had been traded for furs in the late 1880's in northern manitoba (canada) by a grandfather so it was 100 yrs old when i saw it in use. i heard he had left it to a granddaughter who still uses it. it does look like a kitchen knife but was intended for all-around capability. tactical it is NOT, was never intended to be a weapon but a tool to survive and live. thanks for the good video and am glad you liked the HBC knife.

Keep the long vids coming Nutn! Love the info and no one does it better then you!

Ha,I got mine last year, really wasn't expecting much from it, but it's a tough sonvabitch. Condor Knives usually lack the fit and finish of more expensive blades (nowhere near custom knife quality), but if you are willing to just hone the blade a little bit, Condor Knives make great "user blades". You don't have to be afraid of making it look ugly.

Welcome to the Condor HB fan club!! I've had mine for a few years now and, after a few mods I couldn't ask for a better big blade for the money. I've stippled(?) the grip and ground a "clip" into the tip. Condor makes awesome fixed blades for the cash.

Condors warranty... GOOD. I was batoning through knotty wood with the old black painted model and could see the blade bend this way and that. It snapped right at the start of the clip point while batoning a subsequent small piece... metal fatigue may have set in. Condor replaced quickly with the new chipped flint finish design as you have... no questions asked. Brand new from the factory, second sheath included. I don't say the knife sucks because it broke... it was just one knife and I did test it a bit. It is a great chopper. Rock on NF!

Awesome job my friend, I've wanted this knife for few months. after buying my Rtak 2 knife. I must buy this now I trust what you say you hold nothing back amazing knife no doubt. keep up amazing job you do...

The Hudson Bay Fur Trading Company during the 1800s sold these blades to the locals mostly in trade for furs. They were used to process large game such as elk & caribou, deer, bear, seals, etc. as well as anything else that needed doing. It's what I call a survival knife because it was used by a lot of people to survive under very harsh conditions.

Hey nutnfancy you should do a video on how to prevent rust and sharpen you carbon steel knives for us less experienced viewers.

I can drive to El Salvador from California. It is not overseas.

I used to work for the Hudson Bay Company, the company that original used this style blade to trade for furs in the arctic. There are still original knives in use in the arctic, more than 100 years later. These are some of the original ones brought to the arctic hundreds of years ago by traders.

having used the condor hudson bay knife for the past four years i can totally confirm your assessment of this knife...woods

I was surprised we didn't see the classic RTAK 2 in the competitive options. At the price, grab a couple as back up options that you don't mind beating on when the need arises.

Just ordered the condor dundee, eco parang, and the bushcraft parang.... all same price, and all i believe will be more comfortable and out perform the hudson bay. But to each his own...i respect your reviews a lot and have been a long time viewer. Keep up the great work, dont lose motivation. You will get bored...

Been watching since 2011 when I stumbled onto the Ar vs. Ak vids. I'm a military brat, but I've basically grown up in Florida/ the South and I couldn't get used to your accent at first. Lol. But now I can't get enough, I've watched most of your vids, and my daily carry knife is a kershaw skyline you recommended. Great knife I even cut jimping in like yours lol. You're a DAMN GOOD JOE. Keep up the good work!! Btw there is a bartender in Universal Orlando City walk that looks like he could be your younger brother! Lol.

This knife chops through trees like pretzel sticks, but maintain it because it will rust. I took it on trail in Alaska as primary and only knife and it worked perfectly for me. and with a great sheath not no crappy nylon sheath

Competitive options might be the Ontario or Kabar Kukri machet. Thanks for all the videos. Great job and service your providing to the community on here!

Nothing but love for condor on my end! That do require maintenance once the factory coating waits off to prevent rusting but that's the nature of high carbon steels.the bush lore and rodan are boath excellent knives and the sheathes are also excellent quality.

Another great review. Thanks for all your hard work putting these together.

I have the Condor Moonstalker which is basically a "tactical" and elongated versions of the Hudson Bay it only cost me between $55-60 dollars. (I bought it for the coating and micarta) I tested it on some invasive Honeysuckle shrubs in my yard and it's a great chopper and all around large knife. The Moonstalker and the Moonshiner (plain blade and wood handle version) remedy a lot of the problems with the Hudson Bay. But it does have a false edge that chews the crap out of batoning sticks.

The shape and handle remind me of the Old Hickory butcher knifes, I can see bush-crafters really loving this one.

My first thought for competitive options went straight to the cold steel kukri, couldnt think of anything which would have the equal chopping ability or strength at that price point

Amazing review as always. I'm extremely addicted to your videos. Keep them coming!!

Hey there nutnfancy, I think you should perhaps go on one of them camping trips where you live out through the rough snowy terrain and put these knifes to use.... Just a suggestion

Haha! The log cabin part was hilarious! The voice is perfect.

I love the motorcycle stuff but man did I miss the blade reviews the past week or so. Keep up the good work Nutn!

I rate Condor. I have the Hudson and Kephart, can't complain about quality or cost!

The nice thing about 1070 is, sharpening is easy peasy lemon squeezy. I'm like you with convex edges. They chop better but they are mor work than necessary. Re solid carbide bits, check eBay. $9 or $10. If you were considering a handle scale replacement, you could spot anneal the tang with a propane torch.

I have a couple of Condor knives. Good performers and a great value. Might try one of their axes soon.

what a beast. can't go wrong with simple.

I love my Hudson Bay, it is a beast of a knife.

I love Condors. You might take a look at the Varan, addresses the slippery handle and lanyard hole. My favorite of theirs is the Bushlore. Some of their products are kinda goofy but the basic knives are just a thick piece of steel between wood slabs, simplicity itself.

Hey nutn, nice vid as usual. After watching this I ordered one, got it in today and I love it! Thanks man.

Review a good machete. They are very cheap and great choppers. I can get 3 Ontario U.S. 18 inch machetes in 1095 for $100.

hey nutn, idk if you'll ever see this but there are a number of great kydex sheathmakers out there who already have BK7's so you don't have to send your knife off to get a perfect-fitting sheath. grizzly-outdoors, red rhino, yellowhawk, just to name a few.

WHAT?? Nutn revewing a Condor? You should check out the Pack Golock,as a chopper its a BEAST. LIKE SCARY BEAST! I love mine. Anycrap, glad to see some krvs coming out of the project!!

i not a knife guy but i bought this one and glad i did. works great i even sharpened it and used it to cut meat lol. holds edge really well, cuts like butter

I use mine for cooking too. It's a bad chopper for cooking (thickness) but it does everything else well, especially mincing

Nutnfancy recommending a Esee knife? does this mean their might possibly be some some more Esee reviews in the future?

Ban time limits!

Thanks for the review. Very helpful. I really enjoy your reviews!

All you need to do is drill the lanyard hole with boiled linseed oil as the coolant/lubricant. Boiled linseed oil is better for wooden scales as it will not damage the wood. Worked great on my condor HB.

El Salvador isn't exactly "overseas" XD, but great review and I've recently been looking at Condor and wondered why you hadn't reviewed more of them!

I just got one a week ago in a gun show for 40 dollars.... Love it... Put Wilson tape on it

For some reason the price has gone up in the last 7 months. I bought mine for $38 free shipping on Ebay. I also gave mine a name; "Oso"

Great review. I've been looking at this knife for a while and this was the first user review I found that actually showed what it could do. Regarding Condor knives, have you seen the Bushlore 4.375? I would be curious to see how your TNP philosophy ranks that one as well. As for the Hudson Bay great reivew, I've added this one to the old wish list.

Great blade. Historically correct in design for what they carried in the past, most resembled a butcher's knife (high carbon steel) with a simple sheath.

You're better off putting a lanyard hole higher on the grip, closer to the blade, on big knives. That way if the knife gets away from you during heavy use you're less likely to have a pendulum-of-doom swinging from your wrist (Bladesports Intl World Championships found out the hard way early on). If the steel is too hard to drill you can always drill through one of the rivets for a lanyard hole , they're guaranteed to be a softer steel.

Love the large blades but honestly, I haven't used one in over a year since I started packing an axe.

I got mine in 2011 for 25 bucks. It's a good knife, but I wouldn't buy it again because I really don't need a "woods cleaver." But if you do, it's a good knife. Anyhow, I've chipped mine out before and it was pretty easy to touch up.

a lot of the frontiersman of the late 18th to the early 20th centuries carried butcher style knives.

Hell, an Ontario Marine Raider would be a great competitive option too

Cool looking knife for that price point!

Why should any knife made from $2 worth of materials (if that) cost more than $50 regardless of where it's made?

Have had one for months. Freak'n boss knife!!!!!

That is a beautiful knife. Hell I might buy my first condor knife. I want it.

Nutn should open an "amazon store page." He gets a cut and the price is the same for the buyer.

just got mine and WOW what a blade! feels good in hand, def. needs grip tape on scales. will be heading out this weekend to play with it. keep up the great work sir. p.s.- point on mine was damaged in shipping but no biggie, i just diamond stoned it

I would say the finish goes great with the wood and hockey tape.

Good vids Nutn. Keep it up. I'll probably order one soon.

wish all your videos had a 15 minute timer sorry bro not like I don't like to hear your thoughts but 20+ minutes starts to drag on. I really like this blade a little side work on the tip portion you could alter it to make a decent skinning food prep blade, after all the wide blade would give you a place to safely put your hand to work with the tip portion only.

Good video, thank you, but El Salvador it's not over seas.

nutnfancy would we ever see a Cold Steel 4-Max table top review?

Nutn, Im wondering why you never review any Gerber knives... Made right here in Portland Or?

Hey nutn will you ever review a Bradford knife. Also I love that knife I might have to look into buying one where did you find yours again?

Hey Nutn, what are you using for blade sharpening these days? I remember seeing a number of videos about this (edge pro apex) in the past but nothing recently-have you made any changes?

Hey Nutn, Will we every see a review of the ESEE-6? I love mine and would like to hear your opinion of it.

I bet you felt so cleaver thinking up that name Nutn. I'll see myself out. But seriously, that thing looks mean, all business.

Have it...love it.

isnt this the brand the hipster in dual survival carries? seems like they make good knives

yes it is a fighting knife as well

Do you know if the spine is 90 degree? Also, can you use this to throw a spark with a ferrocerium rod? Thanks!

i love condors hey nutnfancy, review old ontario butcher's knives. promise, you will love it. 1095

I'm a po' boy from 'Bama, so $$ is always a factor...that looks like great value in a camp knife, to me.

If I told someone it was easy to sharpen a blade convex, it'd be on the merit of how cheap and easy it was to get sandpaper and a mouse pad, really. Apart from that, it's a lot like sharpening on a stone. Might be a little more forgiving in the way of bad technique, but maybe not.

I've heard convex grinds or scandi grinds work well for splitting.

The edges on the spine look kinda rounded off. Will it spark a firesteel?

ALL THESE UPLOADS!

I remember you did a review on a kbar large survival woods blade how do you think that would stack up against this blade

Hey guys, I have a cold steel recon 1 clip point, half serrated and I was wondering if I should get it cerakoted or duracoated or just some sort of protective coating. Would that even be possible in a folder? I'm new to knives so please have mercy on my ignorance to the topic.

any experience batoning with this blade does the broadness help or hurt?

I like my Becker/Ka Bar, I thought it was a lotta knife for the money, around $70-80 I think

a little late on this, but anyone who has this, do you think this it would hold up to throwing?

Nutnfany I am thinking of doing an AR-15 build is there any websites of a good trustworthy store that you know of that I can order parts from? If so I would be very happy if you can point me in the right direction.

What Nutnfancy?!

El Salvador isn't Overseas... its in central america

just two chops to a mesquite branch and the blade edge warped and bent

chopping down a small tree with a knife seems like a good way to relieve stress and let out any anger you have. I'd be exhausted after chopping it down and splitting it for firewood.

This knife is a beast......love it.........BTW first relevant comment

forty five bucks is awesome, for that knife