Condor Tool & Knife CTK257-5.5HC Crotalus Knife 5.5" 1075 Carbon Steel Blade, Black Micarta Handles, Kydex Sheath

$110.50

MSRP* : $130.00 | You Save* : $19.50 (15%)

Description

CN25755HC: Crotalus Knife

Condor Tool & Knife

The blade is made from German 1075 High Carbon Steel and is treated and annealed to about 56-58 Rockwell hardness. The edge is hand finished and polished to razor sharpness. The blade features a black traction powder coating. This is a non-reflective powder coating with a texture, designed for tactical use, with rust and abrasion resistance. The Micarta handles enhance both the look and function while delivering indestructible phenolic performance.

Designed by Joe Flowers

Joe Flowers is responsible for many of the interesting blade designs throughout the Condor lineup. Joe writes for a myriad of magazines and publications, and contributes regularly to the outdoor community, concentrating on woodcraft and primitive living. His knowledge of outdoor gear led to consulting on equipment design and function for many companies. Joe holds a degree in Zoology with a minor in Entomology, and researches heavily into all things outdoors. Joe Flowers also teaches outdoor skills and survival classes around the US. Locally, he teaches fitness, martial arts, and organizes youth summer camps in his spare time. Joe is an avid naturalist, hunter, fisherman, herpetologist, videographer, beekeeper, knife thrower, guide, and regularly travels internationally in search of knife knowledge and unique animals. You can find Condor on Joe's side when he is deep in the Amazonian rain forest or high in the deserts of Utah.

Specifications

  • Code: 60202
  • Stock #: CTK257-5.5HC
  • Blade Length: 5.50"
  • Handle Length: 5.25"
  • Overall Length: 10.80"
  • Blade Material: 1075 Carbon Steel
  • Blade Thickness: 0.20"
  • Blade Hardness: 56-58 HRC
  • Blade Style: Clip Point
  • Blade Grind: Full-Flat
  • Blade Finish: Black Traction Powder Coating
  • Handle Material: Black Micarta
  • Sheath Material: Kydex
  • Weight: 15.50 oz.
  • Designer: Joe Flowers
  • Made in El Salvador

UPC Code: 7417000555929

Related Categories

Condor Tool & Knife, Condor Tool & Knife Joe Flowers Designs Series, 1075 Blade Steel, Micarta Handle Material, Fixed Blade Knives, Fixed Blade Knives Combat Knives, Made in El Salvador, Joe Flowers

Product Handle Badge: Micarta Handles
Product Steel Type Badge: 1075 Carbon Steel
Product Sheath Badge: Kydex Sheath
Condor Tool & Knife CTK257-5.5HC Crotalus Knife 5.5" 1075 Carbon Steel Blade, Black Micarta Handles, Kydex Sheathrated 4.316 stars out of 5 (19 reviews)
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Condor Tool & Knife CTK257-5.5HC Crotalus Knife 5.5" 1075 Carbon Steel Blade, Black Micarta Handles, Kydex Sheath
rated 5 stars out of 5
Joe
Indiana
Dec 07, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard
Cons: Finish, Weight
What a beast
I bought one of these for my son for his birthday. I really liked it, and agreed he had good things to say I bought one myself. I do a lot of wilderness trips where I go out for several days with minimum provision. I've always carried a seven saw in my pack, and a pocket knife. Never have carried a duty purpose tool for general work and chopping. What I found is this thing is a beast. It will take what is thrown at it. My svenn saw did the bulk of cutting wood to length, but the Condor spot it down to all sizes, from long burning thick, down to the smallest kindling. You can Baton this thing until the sun sets and you would swear it's smiling at you.I've also had the same experience in Deam National, and Glacier National.The weight of the knife is pretty heavy when compared to general purpose knives, but it needs to be for what it's intended purpose is. The blade metal is tough. No flex, and a strong spine. It's soft enough to make sharpening to a chopping edge decently easy, strong enough to hold it for a couple days of work before needing touched up. The micarta handle is well shaped and designed to make batoning easy on the hand. What's more, though I was a little nervous about the handles very smooth, seemingly slick surface I found it actually got more grippy than and natural, or g10 I've had. This was my first time with a micarta handle and I really like the material more than others. This knife has became a permanent fixture in my pack for wilderness tripping. Well worth the money.
Condor Tool & Knife CTK257-5.5HC Crotalus Knife 5.5" 1075 Carbon Steel Blade, Black Micarta Handles, Kydex Sheath
rated 5 stars out of 5
M.A.J
Hiram , Ohio
Jan 25, 2020
Pros: Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Wow ! Amazing knife at amazing price how color makes these knives so coast worthy , fit and finish is excellent this knife blows the competition out of the water , over Essee 5, over Rat 5 , even better than a BK 2 yes that's right I own all three of these knives and this replaced them all they will be air looms handed down, you literally get a custom 200 knife for roughly 66.00 dollars are you kidding I wish I got this knife first wouldn't of blown140.00 on Essee 5 , the sheath I got was perfect I saw some reviews that dissed the sheath mine came perfectly molded to the knife at the mouth of the sheath doesn't need the strap to stay in however the strap is really hard to fasten . Condor keep up the great work and thank you knife cantor always a pleaser !!
Condor Tool & Knife CTK257-5.5HC Crotalus Knife 5.5" 1075 Carbon Steel Blade, Black Micarta Handles, Kydex Sheath
rated 4 stars out of 5
Rob
Edmonton, Alberta
Oct 26, 2016
Pros: Handle Material, Overall Quality, Finish, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Sheath/Scabbard
wow!
What a great fixed blade camp knife! The handle is a perfect fit and very well made for larger hands,the blade has a17 degree edge grind and it is one of the largest and sharpest belt knives i have ever owned. the sheath is thin kydex and that's just fine but i toke off one star for that because i had to reheat and form it for a perfect fit.I removed the nylon loop and used paracord in the holes for a multi position belt carry. for this price buy two and give a friend the best gift ever!
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