Condor Tool & Knife CTK3922-2.2 Otzi Knife 2.27" 1095 Carbon Steel Blade, Burnt Hickory Handle, Welted Leather Sheath

Condor Tool & Knife CTK3922-2.2 Otzi Knife 2.27 inch 1095 Carbon Steel Blade, Burnt Hickory Handle, Welted Leather Sheath

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CN392222: Otzi Knife

Condor Tool & Knife

Ötzi is one of Europe's oldest natural preserved mummies. He is a treasure to the archaeological community due to the preservation of his remains, and his tools. In his toolkit, the Iceman had a flint dagger affixed to a wood handle. In honor of our universal human heritage, Condor presents the Otzi Knife, inspired by this hard use tool from a time when we relied on nature for our survival. It's a simple knife with a burnt American hickory wood handle with recessed wire wrap and handcrafted welted leather drop sheath.

Designed by Joe Flowers

Joe Flowers is responsible for many of the interesting blade designs throughout the Condor product line. Joe writes for a myriad of magazines and publications, and contributes regularly to the outdoor community, concentrating in 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 teaches fitness, martial arts, organizes youth camps, and hosts outdoor skills and survival classes around the US. 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 rainforest, or high in the deserts of Utah.

Specifications

Code: 63822
Manufacturer Part Number: CTK3922-2.2
Blade Length: 2.27" (57.5 mm)
Handle Length: 3.25" (82.5 mm)
Overall Length: 5.52" (140 mm)
Blade Material: 1095 High Carbon Steel
Blade Thickness: 0.10" (2.5 mm)
Blade Style: Spear Point
Blade Grind: Convex
Blade Finish: Forged Flint Texture
Handle Material: Burnt American Hickory Wood
Sheath Material: Handcrafted Welted Leather
Weight: 3.2 oz. (90 g)
Designer: Joe Flowers
Made in El Salvador

UPC Code: 7417000557657

Related Categories

Condor Tool & Knife, Condor Tool & Knife Joe Flowers Designs Series, 1095 Blade Steel, Wood Handle Material, Fixed Blade Knives, Fixed Blade Knives Utility, Made in El Salvador, Joe Flowers

Wood Handles Provides a traditional, natural look and feel to a modern tool. Wood absorbs shock well and is popular in axe handles.

Leather Sheath Leather is known for its durability and traditional appeal. When compared to Kydex it is preferred for its silence when bumped against other objects, as well as blade retention.

Product Steel Type Badge: 1095 Carbon Steel

1095 Carbon Steel Unalloyed carbon steel known for its toughness and strength. Often found on fixed blades and classic slipjoint pocket knives.

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Robilar5500
Colorado Rockies

Apr 18, 2023

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard

A stellar neck knife

Realistically, the Otzi knife is more than just a neck knife, but it's still a good baseline for your expectations.I will start by saying that this is a pretty true if far more refined replica of what was found on Otzi man. If Condor was to attempt a replica of his copper headed axe, I'd be a day one buyer lol.Anyway, it's small as is to be expected, but still fits nicely and is comfortable in my, you know, 'slightly larger than average sized hands' lol, using a three finger grip. Actually, I can just barely palm a basketball, for perspective. The blade is quite stout, and I've found that in addition to normal small blade camp tasks, it also cuts through clamshell packaging like buttah. Mine arrived sharp and it holds an edge nicely.As to the leather sheathe....well..it's not stellar. It's definitely usable, but much like the Cavelore's sheathe, I feel it's only a matter of time before it splits open. Additionally, while it has a nice braided leather lanyard that is actually an ideal length for this dude's 6'4" frame, it also unbound on one side, which, fortunately, I was at home and didn't lose the knife, but it should be noted if you intend to wear it around. I rethreaded it and tied a solid square knot, which did the trick and have had no issues with the lanyard since.Speaking of the Cavelore, I bought the Otzi as the companion blade for that knife, and I really do admire them as a pair. I'd say the Otzi has a bit darker finish to the handle and the metal wire handle wraps seems a little less precise, but otherwise, they are fairly well identical other than the obvious size difference.I think the pricing should probably be about $20 less than the Cavelore, and I bought my Otzi for about $50 which fits with this idea of pricing. It is priced higher here, so maybe wait for a sale. I think if you had to pick the Cavelore or the Otzi, and pricing was fairly equitable or say $10 difference, you unequivocally should buy the Cavelore, but for under $60, the Otzi is great. I very much recommend it

Jerzeyboy
Albany, NY

Mar 04, 2022

Pros: None

Cons: None

Well Exicuted Collectable!

This is not a user...it REPRESENTS a user from eons ago, and makes a great conversation piece. The story of Otzi is fascinating, and tends to elicit daydreams of what it must have been like to be traveling in the wilderness with this little knife to kill/skin your prey or to defend your life as required. It's history, people! Enjoy!

Michael
Binghamton, Ny

Mar 13, 2021

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

A must have in a collection

It's so cool that Condor made this tribute to Otzi. Of course the original was flint mapped and Condor is trying to get that look in a steel knife. I think they succeeded. The first thing that strikes you is how small it is. And to think they were probably cutting up mammoths with it! This is a display piece and looks awesome in my collection.

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