Condor Bushlore Fixed Blade 18

Got this knife today (excellent service by Heinnie again) didn't really expect much as I've read a lot of bad reviews but I was suprised! It's a great knife! Yes the finish isn't perfect but it's certainly acceptable. Feels solid in the hand and very workable. For £30 it's money well spent. Thanks Heinnie!

Quality tool. I bought mine earlier in year and have been toying with a re-grind really glad I studied up on other peeps mods. Re-ground the short grind and now is razor sharp finished with a diamond hone great tool goto knife for stalking and hunting. Great service from HH.

This 2011 version is excellent. A huge inprovement on the earlier model. I don't think you could get a better knife for the money. A lot stronger and better looking than a Mora.

Out of the box basic sharp blade wood tad rough in places, no biggy, Sand paper sorted the handle oiled to finish. 1075 blade so hard at the end three days honing on a Fine marble oil stone then stroped to mirror finish using pink jewelers rouse the blade is razor sharp and fit for any task. By far the best outdoor blade ever owned at an unbelievable price next day delivery (not two year waiting list?) A must have piece of kit outstanding guys 10 out of 10.

A quality knife for a cheap price, This is a great knife and very sharp strong blade also nice to hold and well balanced. I am happy with my purchase.

Thanks to the over the top blade thickness and uneven blade grind this knife has an effective cutting edge of something like only 3 inches on a heavy, 9 inch long knife. The blade thickness also makes slicing cuts very difficult. The steel quality, handle and sheath are all excellent but the flaws in the blade design mean that this is a poor bushcrafting knife. I have read on Condor's website that an updated version has been produced for 2011 with a thinner, more usable blade thickness and an edge that is ground all the way to the handle. I suspect that would be a brilliant knife. I'd wait for that

For the price you can't fault it. The handle was a little rough, 2 mins with some superfine paper and it was sorted. Sharp out the box but again a few minutes later I had achieved an impressive edge using a DC4. The gap between the edge and the handle may take some getting used to though. And whereas I love a heavier knife, it is thick, at least 4.5mm and it feels like it would be almost impossible to bend.

This knife will take an absolute bashing. From the moment you grip it the first thing that strikes you is the weight - this thing has a thick blade and is a full tang so there's no room for air within. Nice, full wood scales - could do with some refining but its open to customisation. Blade is carbon heat treated steel so its tough, meaning it will keep an edge like no other but takes a while longer than most knives to sharpen. You will have to keep it clean and lubricated though when not in use for long, as contact with the air makes the blade rust (on all carbon steel blades). A can of WD40 and a rag will be enough though, nothing medical.

I was disappointed with this crudely made and poorly finished knife-shaped object which arrived blunt and is hard to sharpen. It is very substantial and seems more crowbar than knife.