Plenty of surface area on the spine of the blade makes for easy batoning when processing and splitting firewood and since the blade is 13″ long you can split some fairly large sized logs. It can very easily debark, shave, and shape logs to create flat faceted boards or rounded billets. The size and shape of the blade makes for an excellent drawknife.
That all adds up to an ideal blade shape that works well with brush up to 6” in diameter. The kukri curve is also excellent for taking down saplings and thick undergrowth, since the swept blade naturally tends to catch and hold the wood, rather than bouncing off. With a traditional kukri shape, this machete hyrbid concentrates the entire energy of your swing onto one small area, which means you’ll spend less time and effort getting the job done. I guess it could be used as a nail puller in a pinch, but it’s mostly just for show. I think it’s more of a design trait, similar to the “Spyder Hole” found on all Spyderco knives (though it also functions as a method of blade deployment for their folders). Condor calls this the “Eye of the Condor”. You have probably noticed from the pictures a small hole near the tip of the blade. As great as the 1075 steel is performance wise, it would rust on you in a heart beat without the powder coating if you aren’t vigilant with maintenance. The blade is protected with a durable black powder coating in order to inhibit rust and cut down on maintenance. Unlike a hollow ground blade, the edge of this machete isn’t prone to rolling or chipping when you use it for heavy-duty work. The semi-scandi/convex grind on the Condor Kukri machete is easy to sharpen, either at home or in the field, and it can easily be restored to shaving-sharp with a few moments on a whetstone. It features a full-tang, so you don’t need to worry about being gentle if you happen to hit a hard knot or tough spot. It does drastically increase the weight though (weighs in at approximately 1.5 pounds), which will make you fatigued quicker than a thinner and more lightweight machete. The added thickness greatly improves the chopping power while only slightly reducing the blades slicing ability when dealing with long grasses and dense thickets. There is absolutely no flex in the blade at all, which depending on your needs could be either a positive or a negative. This is a kukri/machete hybrid, so the blade is a bit thicker than typical machetes (3/16 of an inch). Not perfectly razor sharp, but had a workable edge that required no additional sharpening out of the box and was ready for use right away.
A blade that’s right at home hacking through thick brush, splitting stovewood, and just generally chopping down anything that stands in your way. The Condor Kukri Machete features a 13-inch 1075 high-carbon steel blade (18.5-inches overall length from blade tip to handle butt), giving it an excellent mix of sharpness, durability and edge retention. The Blade Specs: Shape, Steel, and Edge Grind Let’s take a closer look at what makes the Condor Kukri machete such an ideal choice for outdoorsmen who need a reliable machete to bring along in the woods and on the trail. This stout blade can take plenty of abuse without bending, breaking or chipping. Like the HD Kukri, this model is also made in El Salvador with premium build materials, including high-carbon steel, thick genuine leather, and a gorgeous hardwood handle. I reviewed the Condor Heavy Duty Kukri a while back and came away very satisfied with everything that model had to offer. It makes short work of tall brush, easily lops off limbs for firewood, and sharpens up quickly to a razor edge. The Condor Kukri Machete up for review ( available at Amazon) is an excellent option for a large, affordable, fixed blade knife that’s perfect for heavy-duty chopping, hacking vines and shrubbery, cutting wood, batoning and clearing trails.
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