Idahogriz
Twin Falls, ID

May 28, 2015

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

Cons: None

Solid primitive knife

Any French trapper from centuries ago would cherish this knife. It is thick, well balanced, and shaving sharp out of the box. The knife seems capable of most anything from slicing meat to batoning fire wood. 90 degree spine shoots sparks from a fero rod. The sheath is well made with thick leather.

Chuck A.
south fl

Mar 30, 2012

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

Cons: None

good, traditional campknife

all around camp use, wood splitting, clearing brush, cooking.

Sandro
Italy

May 24, 2013

Pros: None

Cons: None

Hudson Bay Camp Knife

Unbeatable value for money !

Ron H.
Louisville, KY

Mar 11, 2015

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

Cons: None

Great Camp and Woods Knife

This is another great knife from Condor. It's the fifth Condor I've purchased and I've been impressed with each of them. The Hudson Bay is a beast of a knife and a great chopper. The hardwood on mine is beautiful and fit and finish were great. The convex edge was usable when it arrived but after a bit of touch up on a mouse pad covered with 1500 grit sandpaper, it performed much better. The blade is front heavy and if you do your part with a nice snap cut, it bites deeply into wood. The back of the carbon steel blade is nicely squared and threw a nice shower of sparks from a ferro rod. The sheath is heavy duty and well designed to hold the knife securely. It's no lightweight to carry, but the weight is nice to have in the blade for chopping. If you want a heavy duty field knife at a very reasonable price, I'd recommend the Hudson Bay.

Mark H
Cocoa, Florida

Nov 05, 2011

Pros: Handle Material, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard

Cons: Weight, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Great Value

I use this product as a camp/survival knife. This knife is a heavy duty camp tool. It chops like a small machete. Retains an edge well. Fits my hand comfortly. I like the leather sheath that comes with it. The sheath is heavy brown leather and rides perfect. I did need to sharpen it when it arrived. I also put a flat grind on the edge. I find the convex grind hard to sharpen. Excellent value camp/survival knife. This is a seriously large knife for serious camp chores.

Russell R
Illinois

Sep 07, 2015

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

Cons: None

Excellent knife

This is the perfect camping or woods walking knife. Good heavy blade for all around use. Chopping firewood is a simple chore for this monster blade. It is well balanced and produces a nice edge with little effort. The sheath is heavy leather and well constructed for walking and hiking through the woods. This knife is exactly what I was looking for.

Mr.A
Florida

Mar 08, 2016

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

Cons: None

Right Knife Right place

Excellent quality!!! This is a very nice knife and Knife Center is the place to get it. Mine was over 5mm thick almost 6mm. Great sheath as well. Came sharp and even grinds and straight ... Btw this is the place to get your knifes I have made several purchases from here and all have been perfect with fast shipping. Thanks Knife center!

Joey
Houston

Oct 12, 2012

Pros: Weight, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Handle Material

Heavy blade

Very heavy blade -- but takes a really nice edge.

Luke
Fort Loudon, Pa.

Aug 01, 2017

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

Cons: None

Great for a large knife.

Will use this blade for all camping chores from cutting up meat, taters, and other vittle fixin. To skinning critters and just about anything done in the wilderness. This is a fine tool for a woods dweller. I am 70 and hunt with a Leman Indian flintlock trade rifle and buy gosh this knife fits right in with my primitive gear. Only thing I did was a few passes on my india stone made it razor sharp ! I am glad I purchased this Hudson bay camp knife. Old time style with good carbon steel and the sheath is made from real leather ! A true mountain man gizzard remover !

Marc G
Quebec, Canada.

Jun 10, 2017

Pros: Weight, Finish

Cons: Handle Material

Impressive for the price

I bought this to test alternatives for pricier camp knives such as the Junglas. First, the blade feels light on the belt compared to other big blades I carried. While not a true dangler, the pivot on the belt loop is a nice touch that makes sitting with the knife convenient. I tested the knife right out of the box without touching up the edge. It could be sharper, but it is sharp enough. Still has a better edge profile and sharpness than some expensive sharpened prybars I've seen around (you know exactly what I am talking about). I chopped some 3-4" trees, some batoning, made a bowdrill kit, prepped some food. It passes the test in my book. Good balance on the blade.Shorter than some other camp knives, but the width adds some weight to the front. Handle is comfy. Might not last as long as micarta, but it's well made. There is no lanyard hole. I don't mind, but some folks might. It is a carbon steel blade, so yeah it can rust. My edge has a little rust spot that will be easy to remove.My fault as I didn't wipe the blade properly. As a wilderness survival instructor, I wanted to test blades for people not willing to spend much on a camp knife. For the price this one definitely passed the test.

Eugene L.
Mesa, AZ

Feb 21, 2015

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

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard

A hidden gem.

I bought this knife literally on a whim. I wanted a fixed blade that was fairly meaty, and this one (at the time of writing this review) is the thumbnail picture to Condor's camp knives section. I was extremely surprised at how cheap it was. When it arrived I was extremely impressed (this is my first Condor purchase). This thing is just massive, images don't do it justice. The finish is stellar and very gritty (usually I collect tactical so this was a raw change) and when I felt the edge I gotta admit it didn't feel that sharp. I lightly ran it through the Work Sharp 6,000 grit belts and it became one of the sharpest things I've ever touched. Obviously a shaving sharp nice is fine, but in the field it's about power if you're gonna chop with it and you should have no problem relying on that. It is much heavier then it looks, but that's perfect for this utility. So, stop reading the reviews if you're looking for a thick hulk of steal for a great price, you've found it already.

R. H
Albuquerque, Nm

Jul 04, 2012

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

Cons: None

Wow. Just Wow!

Large chunk of sharpened beauty wrapped lovingly in a cocoon of supple thick leather. The moment that I removed the blade from it's box I knew I found gold. First, the handle is made of wood and it's fit's like I was shaking a hand. The weight is amazing. Yes, it does feel heavy, but it's a forward weight that's begging to eat firewood for breakfast. It is difficult to see in the picture, but the entire blade is covered in a rough beaten hammered look. Very raw, I love that look. Very sharp out of the box. Looks like it is 1/4 of an inch from tip to butt. The sheath is 8-10 oz welted leather that's just so comfortable to wear. If this was the only knife that Condor made, it would do VERY well for a long time. I think I'm going to be a Condor buyer from now on.

Frogman
college park,md

Jan 04, 2012

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

Cons: Blade Sharpness

perfect

really quality knife for the price really tough, looks great, and the sheath is awesome. got here fast and i was very happy i bought this knife.

Tom
Bardstown Kentucky

Apr 07, 2015

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

Cons: None

I really like the weight and size of this knife. I own several knives that I use for only specific jobs. Gutting, skinning, etc. This knife is an excellent all purpose tool. It sharpens very well and is heavy enough to use like a mini machete. I'll use this knife on things that I would not think of using any of my other knives on.

Al S.
Cape Coral, Fl

Aug 30, 2012

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

Cons: Blade Material

Great knife unbelievable price!

Very solid well made knife. Sharp polished edge. The leather sheath alone is worth the cost of the knife, I can't believe it was less than $40! Extremely versatile! It is carbon steel so you have to keep it clean and protect it from rust; but if you treat it well its never gonna fail you!

Sam B.
CA

Oct 30, 2015

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

Cons: None

Retro looks with new quality

It is an excellent all around knife. I have used it to cut meet and to chop veggies. The blade holds a very sharp edge and I like the almost raw hot rolled metal finish with a nicely shaped handle of very hard wood. Feels good with no hand fatigue. And the sheath is made of top grade leather and not that plastic cortex stuff.

Randy
Small Town Iowa

Nov 06, 2012

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

Cons: None

Heavy Duty knife.

I was looking for a large carbon steel butcher knife. The other examples I found were either stanless steel or plastic handled. This Is a heavy bladed knife that is 5 mm thick. That is less than 1/4 but more than 3/16 and 8 1/2 inches long. I always reprofile and resharpen every new knife that I get. It came out of the box with a sharp polished concave edge with secondary bevels. That is good for rough use outdoor woodworking but not ideal for butchering and slicing. I was not totally thrilled with the hammered rough finish either but I like it better than the black epoxied alternative. I used the DA sander lightly on the blade to remove the paint that simulates forge black scale and like it even better semi shiney. they add those pounded dimples by hand with a pneumatic needle gun so there are messages hidden within the spots that you have to really look at to notice. worker initials and the like. I have 3 other Condor Products with the same finish and they are the same way. It just adds charm and personality to the purchasing experience. A machine wouldnt get personal with your knife. I did reshape the handle scales to fit the sheath better. The original grind has a flat shelf that catches the shealth. Adding a tapered bevel in the wood helps remove that issue. Hardwood scales that resemble rosewood. They sand and oil back to original finish quickly. Overall I am very happy with this purchase. I paid less than 40 bucks for the knife and heavy leather sheath. Doing my own customization on the blade and handle scales is what I do normally anyway. no knife is immune to my belt sander

Larry
Graham, Texas

May 31, 2016

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

Cons: None

Hudson Bay camp knife

Just recieved my Hudson Bay knife. Impressive tool. Condor knows how to make some rugged stuff. It will go into my camp kitchen box. I'm sure it will come in handy on ur next outing. Sho nuff an all-purpose knife for anything that requires heavy cutting, chopping and slicing duty. Came sharp out of the box and only required routine cleaning and a few passes on a Smith sharpener and a butcher's steel. I am waiting with baited breath for the Condor Tanto to become available. Thanks!

Anonymous
Northern, WI

Jan 21, 2012

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

Cons: None

Heavy Stout knife!

I ordered this here knife after reading reviews. I am a very big fan of carbon steel and this 1075, hardened at about 57 RC does not disappoint. This knife has a heavy thick blade (3/16) that makes it a good chopping blade. It will suffice as a machete or Leuku when camping and hunting. At the same time it is heavy on the belt, Which may or may not be an issue. The sheath, when blade and handle pushed down into sheath, is very secure. The sheath swivels so as to be able to move it out of the way when sitting. I love the steel and the forging marks on the blade. The handle is hard wood and very grippy with a choil to keep ones hand off of the blade. Sharpens easily and holds an edge well. Very nice steel, nice construction and great camp knife. This along with a smaller, say 4-inch bladed knife, is all I need in the willderness

Edmund D
wyoming

Dec 26, 2012

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials

Cons: None

Very nice blade great thickness and useability will be a great addition to my survival equiptment.

Ron M
St. Louis, Mo

Nov 08, 2012

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

Cons: Finish, Blade Sharpness

Perfect knife

I bought this knife and was very surprised when I received it. Not only was it a fantastic buy but it is well made and rustic looking. I will use it for many years outdoors. I would definitely recommend this knife to anyone looking for an outdoor knife.

The Hiker
kentucky

May 06, 2013

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

Cons: None

great condor hudson bay knife

I needed a new tool when the blade of my BK-9 survivial bowie knife just broke in 2 pieces while cutting shrubs and firewood. Yep. I found the Condor Hudson Bay Knife and read a variety of good and no so good reviews about it. Some people complained about the finishing of the knife, nicks in the handle, blade, lack of sharpness, although most reviews were positive. Hence, no worries from my side either! My h-b-k came out of the box not only in perfect condition, but it had this beautiful antic looks to it. It really was a nice and rather unexpected surprise! I used it extensively and it really gets the job done! No disapointments!! The knife holds up to heavy duty work, looks great, feels very comfortable in the hand (that may depend on hand size), has a perfect weight to it - not too heavy or light, the brown sheath is from high quality leather, very comfortable to carry due to the flexibility provided by the swivel it comes with; and it's easy to get the knife in and out. In from and shape the knife appears to be just to be the simple tool as it was carried by the mountain men, trappers and adventures some 200+ years or so ago. Well, they often had their knives made from saw-steel blades. The 1075 high carbon steel needs to be cleaned and oiled after work. I will otherwise rust. In general I like the finish, the style, that's a matter of taste. I'm not a big fan of all this contemporary kydex-spider-hyper-scorpions-overkill-zombie survival kind of knives or tools one can find everywhere. Condor got a great product here. This knife will be used for the camp, on fishing or hunting trips and all other activities in the wood. And - by the way - when it comes to survival, one can be assured, the condor hudson bay knife will help you out - and probably more so than the kind of knife I just killed in action. By it, you will love!

Mark S
Chatham Va.

Apr 12, 2016

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

Cons: None

What are you really looking for?

Ahhh the condor Hudson bay knife... After being a butcher for 38 ,plus years I have to laugh at folks talking about performance and blade quality... Most butchers who come to work for me can't sharpen a knife much less these guys trying to reinvent an already great knife. Thick..sure it is but I made a few strokes on a true butcher steel and she shaved nearly half the hair off my forearm. I personally thinkinor chopping is OK but logging should be done with an Axe or better yet a saw. After working a second job as a wildlife contractor the word survival is s bit humorous as well. I live on the east coast not in Alaska so my survival amounts yo hours not days and this knife is all anyone will need for an over night camp or hunting trip. Of course it isn't the best skinner but is a great chopper and steak knife as well. It does good with briars in the cleat cut sections and is quite functional in all aspects of trapping or hunting when given an opportunity to shine. If you are a weekend critic keep your money, but if you are a true realist and know the outdoors give this knife a try!!

Jonathan D
Sacramento Ca.

Aug 23, 2013

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Very nice woodsman knife

This is a knife that when in the woods you will use all of the time. Very good size, not to large or small and a very good edge.

Mike
Philadelphia

Nov 20, 2011

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

Cons: Handle Material

Another Condor Hit

I just love everything I get from Condor, and this knife is no different. It was paper slicing sharp out of the box and it is a near ideal weight for its size, thick enough to hit like a small axe, but still light enough to be very fast. Also, I really like the drop-in style sheath, which is perfect thick leather. The only thing it needed was a little grip tape on the wooden handle. It is like a small machete that you can wear on your belt without it getting in the way.

Jim G.
traverse city

Jul 04, 2014

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

Cons: None

good value

while it is not a beautiful knife it is very effective . Its sharp out of the box and has a very nice leather sheath I have cut down 2 inch trees to test edge retention and was impressed this is a good knife . I would recommend this knife to anyone. And I give very high my to knife center as well.

Randy
Springfield NJ

Apr 01, 2014

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

Cons: None

Great Camp & Survival Knife

I own several Condor knives, and I love this company. Consistently very high quality. The Hudson Bay has very good blade geometry and grind. Perfect for camp chores, back packing, hunting, and survival. Think about it. This design was used by the American frontiermen. It worked for them and it will not let you down either. Fit and finish is as good as it gets. Sheath is beautiful and well built. You will not be disappointed with this knife. I plan to buy several for my friends (good friends) :-)

Anna C
Pflugerville, TX

Aug 07, 2012

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

Cons: None

Hudson Bay Camp Knife - EXCELLENT

Use of the product for chopping foilage, and cutting thick rope What is great about it? Lightweight, but it works like a heavy duty knife It feels smooth, it flows, and sharpens on a dime Things that are not great about it? None that I can see, and I have been using this on a daily basis -- LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT

Joe C
tampxca fla

Aug 20, 2012

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

Cons: None

almost perfect

I teach survival classes and this is a great overall big knife. It does it all well.

Charlie Foxtrot
No. Metro MN.

Mar 29, 2012

Pros: Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Nice Knife

Sometimes you just want a big knife. Great for chopping, but sharp enough for for slicing and camp chores as well. I'd like to see a more modern version with a nylon and kydex sheath, but hey, this thing is pretty cool. Good for the money, and the blade shape helps keep your hand safe. Thumbs up!

John K
Poughkeepsie,NY

Mar 30, 2012

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

Cons: None

Quality Product

I just received it. I have yet to use it for what I really want,but I've tried it in the kitchen. It is made real well,the materials are great. The only complaint and it's not huge is the shape of the handle isn't as comfortable as I would like.(I have very large hands). I highly recommend this knife to anyone interested in purchasing it.

Lou S
New Rochelle, NY

Aug 02, 2012

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

Cons: None

Condor Hudson Bay Knife

This knife exceeded expectations. It was not an expensive knife yet built as though it were and had other aspects about it that are not common in inexpensive knives. For example: the scabbard is very well made and good looking. It even has a thick, square leather pad covering the inner part of the swivel bolt so as not to scratch the blade. That is what I call attention to detail. And the knife is very solid and feels great in the hand. Wood to metal finish is excellent and I felt right away that this knife is for real. I have knives in my collection that cost well in excess of $1000 and of course their fit and finish is superb. But in terms of build and usefulness, the Hudson Bay Knife is a gem. I am very pleased with it and will carry it when I am in the woods.

Marcelo R.
Natal, BR

Jun 23, 2014

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard

Cons: Blade Sharpness

A beast

A good option for camp/utility/survival knife, has a good convex edge, not too sharp from factory, but it get the job done for sure.

Commander
West Lafayette, IN

Nov 09, 2010

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

Cons: Blade Sharpness

Hudson Bay Camp Knife

For what it is and the cost, basically a pretty good camp type knife. Sharpness was OK, but there was room for improvement. It sharpened up quickly and appears to hold the edge pretty well so far. No complaints.

Chris P.
Fairfax VA

Apr 13, 2012

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

Cons: Blade Sharpness

Good knife, Great Quality

This thing is a beast. I can only personally compare it to a Becker BK2. It is built like a tank and is an impressive chopper. My only gripe is that it didn't come very sharp out of the box. I quickly fixed that with my handy 1# belt sander. Sharpens up nicely with minimal effort.

A, P.
Denton, TX

Jun 24, 2011

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

Cons: Blade Sharpness

I Like It

Some years ago, my old 60's vintage Western Cutlery W49 Bowie got stolen. I bought one of the new W49's made by Camillus but was very disappointed in it's performance. To my point of view, when they changed the steel from carbon to stainless, they changed a great knife into a knife-shaped object. Still, I needed a knife for those times a short knife wasn't enough but a machete was too much. Never saw much of anything that really caught my eye, at least not at a price I was willing to pay. Until now. The Condor Hudson Bay I received is inspired by the knives sold by the old Hudson Bay Company to their fur trappers in the early 1800's. It would not be grossly out of place at a mountain man rendezvous. It's a bonus I wasn't looking for, but am glad to have. Condor has changed from the epoxy coating they formerly applied to this blade to a dark, hand hammered finish, what the company calls Condor Classic. It looks like it could have come from the forge of a backwoods blacksmith back in the day. The handle is some type of tropical hardwood, secured by three brass rivets. It is well fitted and very comfortable, at least in my hand. There are some small dips and dives in the sanding, which you have to look closely for to really see. This both belies the price point of the knife, but also adds to the rustic flavor. Balance point of the blade is about a finger width in front of the handle. It's got just enough of a blade heavy feel to be a good, controllable chopper, but not so much that it feels sluggish. The pouch type sheath is well made from good quality leather. There are no retention straps, but it is snug enough that the knife won't fall out on it's own accord. Actually, the sheath doesn't look like it was made for the knife, being a couple inches longer than it needs to be. Plus, if you decide to take the knife to rendezvous, you'll need to make another sheath. This sheath does not at all look period. Out of the box sharpness was a disappointment and thus I discovered that the steel is very hard and tough. It took me several hours work on diamond hones to rework the poor attempt at a convex edge into something that would actually cut. But, at long last, it did take a very sharp, hair popping edge. I have yet to take it afield, but what I've done with it around the house indicates it will probably hold an edge well. Overall, I am very pleased with the knife and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good large knife at this price point. I rated it a 4 because is very good, just not up to what I'd call excellent. Time will tell if it's as versatile as my long lost W49.

Wade B
Sheffield, NJ

Sep 05, 2012

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

Cons: Blade Sharpness

It's okay... especially for the money

Big chunk of semi-sharp metal. Looks pretty cool, nice enough finish. Would not look out of place in a Tarzan movie set. But hey, for this kind of money, it's a keeper. I'm not in love with it but I'll keep it in the truck just in case... Since buying this one I received the Svord VTB Von Tempsky. That one left me speechless. It's much more $ than this one but still a GREAT deal, especially from KnifeCenter. I never seem to learn - buy less, spend more and you get a lot more quality.

Jack
Isle Of Wight

Sep 01, 2015

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

Cons: None

Very solid!

The phrase "bang for your buck" really comes to mind here. While I haven't had the opportunity to properly use it yet, the Hudson Bay is a very solidly built knife. Fairly comfortable to hold, very satisfying weight in the hand, and the stonewashed finish is gorgeous. I think the grips are Walnut, and the transitions between the wood, tang, and brass pins can't even be felt. While the knife comes fairly sharp right out of the box, the bevel is just a bit wonky. The blade itself is straight, though the edge has very slight curvature. Not nearly enough to be a deal-breaker, not very visible until close inspection, and not at all a big deal for a knife that's clearly not designed for fine, precise work, but it should still be considered. The sheath is also quite good, and fairly well constructed. I think it could do with a strap to go around the handle to properly ensure the knife is secured in, but friction by itself does a great job at preventing the knife from sliding out - even when shook - despite the weight of the knife. As for design improvements, I think a slightly longer, more ergonomic handle with a lanyard hole would really bring out the best in this knife, though the stock handle and grips are absolutely fine. However, this is maybe the only example where the hardness of the Hudson Bay's 1085 carbon steel steel actually lets it down a little. One reviewer said they tried to drill through the handle for a lanyard hole, and blunted 3 drill bits before just giving up. (A downside, but actually fairly impressive!) Additionally, as said before, a strap on the sheath to fasten around the knife's handle, just to really ensure it's fastened in, would be good as well. All in all, an exceptional price for such a solidly built knife. If you want a good, big knife on a budget, I'd recommend the hell out of the Hudson Bay.

Carter H
118 Spring Ave.

Nov 15, 2015

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

Cons: Materials

Makes a kit

The condor Hudson Bay is great it's my favorite chopper The edge is great it's the best thing you'll find for the money if you want a big chopper ,camping knife that you don't got to spend A lot of money it's a great knife I love mine

Pilgrim
Paulding County Ohio

Feb 14, 2011

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

Cons: None

Overall Ok

It's not quite as the picture shows. The blade is higher than the picture. I almost sent it back but I didn't because I like the weight and thickness of the blade. The real test will be in the performance. Nice sheath.

Craig
Fredericksbrg, VA

Sep 23, 2011

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality

Cons: Finish, Blade Sharpness

later version looks better

I bought one when they first came out, I like it alot, I only wish they had the antique looking finish on them then instead of the black coating. The feel in the hand is not too heavy and the the handle has plenty of grip, they only thing I would improve would to make the handles a bit more rounded in instead of flat. Good camp knife that I can use hard.

Adonis V
Perth Ontario,Canada

Feb 19, 2017

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

Cons: Handle Material

Hudson Bay camp knife

The wood finish for the handle could be a little thicker with a hole at the end of it to attach a piece of rope.

John
Southeastern Washington

Mar 17, 2017

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Finish

Cons: Handle Material

Nice and meaty

I purchased this knife after several months of looking at it and reading the reviews.I wanted a heavyweight blade to keep in my camp kit, and I have not been disappointed with the knife itself. My only complaint is with the handle, which seems too thin for the size of the blade. I have nerve damage in my hands and prefer a larger handle to get a firm grip. A lanyard hole would also be an awesome addition. I plan to replace the handle with some thicker curly maple scales and I will probably add a lanyard hole at that time. Other than that, I think this knife is well worth its modest cost, and the sheath is amazingly well made and sturdy.

Richard
Bintulu, Sarawak

Aug 12, 2020

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

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard, Blade Sharpness

Hudson Bay

I bought this knife and four other Condor Knives very recently, I have several other condor knives and like them a lot. Condor knives have that handmade quality that other mass production knives do not, they are not all perfectly finished but are great value and can easily be made your own. I radiused the base of the blade where it is close to your hand, using a Dremel to prevent any hotspots during use, and touched the edge up to make it shaving sharp Quality of finish is good on this one The sheath is nice quality, but is very loose and has no retention, nothing a simple piece of para cord won’t fix though ! The handle feels comfortable in my size large hands and the knife has a nice weight to it without being unbalanced . The hammered finish looks great and the knife looks authentic to the design Well made , easy to sharpen and great value too ! A great knife for use in the Jungle / Bush

Kevin
Florida

Aug 19, 2013

Pros: Weight, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard

Cons: None

Blade sharpened up real nice. The handle length is a little short in my opinion. Another inch or so would make rate this knife a five.

Little Hawk
Turtle island

Nov 28, 2013

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

Cons: Blade Material

Buy it

I use this knife everyday on my homestead from clearing branches on trees chopin chicken heads off its a great knife it might have come out of the box a little dull ?? I honestly don't remember (bought it 4 months ago) but honestly learn how to take care of your tools people! super easy to sharpen because of the convex grind only complaint is that the spine of the knife is pretty soft wasn't able to strike chirpy with it to get sparks but it ain't hard to heat it up and quench it I think that this is a awesome knife for the price sheaths great folded some leather in side of the sheath cause the knife wasn't snug but it's a worthwhile buy

John Kilsby
Fort Worth, Texas

Jun 06, 2011

Pros: Overall Quality, Materials

Cons: Weight

Large Knife

Good for heavy jobs around camp

Eric
AZ

Aug 18, 2013

Pros: Handle Material, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials

Cons: None

Hudson Bay Camp KNife

The handle is about an inch short for such a blade and it is tough for me to hold onto when chopping. I should have noticed that in the description. A 5 1/2" handle would have made all the difference. For my son though, with his smaller hands, it works very well.

Dorian
ontario canada

Dec 15, 2016

Pros: None

Cons: None

good idea bad knife

the blade came sharpened extremely uneven and once i put a proper edge on the blade the metal was too brittle and instead of rolling would chip along the edge this happens much more often then one would expect and some chips being large enough to take days to work out with a diamond sharpener would not recommend

Muhammad R
Singapore,

Feb 25, 2015

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Sheath/Scabbard

Cons: None

Boooooo

The blade wasnt even straight.

Faultroy
Eagleville MO

Mar 16, 2015

Pros: Weight, Blade Material

Cons: Handle Material, Overall Quality, Materials, Blade Sharpness

Not All That Great Out of The Box

I purchased this knife and when it was delivered, I found it to be the most uncomfortable and unbalanced knife I had held in a long time. I got it in the winter, and because of the cold the wooden grips were very slippery. But the main problem was that the knife was very unbalanced, and had a very aggressive Short Scandi grind. The tip was also very blunt for its 3/16ths edge thickness. Originally, I was going to send it back because as is, there are far better knives, but I decided to cut a choil into the knife and that completely changed the balance of the blade. The way the handle is currently designed, I believe it is too short for someone wearing a size large glove and larger. But cutting a choil into the blade changed the balance point because it allowed more gripping area. I also completely raidiused the aggressive Scandi grind and turned it into a true convex blade. I also thinned the tip slightly to give it greater penetration without making the tip too thin as in some other knives. After I got through with it, it became my favorite blade. It really is nothing more than a 3/16ths inch thick butcher knife. It's great for batoning and for chopping. And it is pretty bullet proof. As is, In my opinion, it is a pig of a knife and there are many better and more efficient choppers out there. But with the modifications I made, it is a great blade at a great price. Just be aware, if you have a large sized glove and like some handle material, this is not the blade for you. There just is not enough of the handle to allow you to balance the knife that way it is currently constructed. Perhaps someone with a significantly smaller grip will feel more comfortable, but I certainly could not warm up to it. But if you want to tinker with a blade and customize it to your specific needs, this IS the blade for you. So the bottom line is as it comes from the mfg, it is a 1. But modifying it makes it a 4.5.

Dorian
ontario canada

Dec 10, 2016

Pros: Sheath/Scabbard

Cons: Blade Material, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

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uneven grind and the steel was not hardened correctly instead of rolling from damage it chips a bunch would not recommend, decent sheathe tho

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Reviews and Ratings for Condor Tool & Knife CTK240-8.5HC Hudson Bay Camp Knife 8.5" 1075 Carbon Steel Classic Blade, Hardwood Handle, Leather Sheath

Price: $85.00

Customer Reviews

Solid primitive knife

good, traditional campknife

Hudson Bay Camp Knife

Great Camp and Woods Knife

Great Value

Excellent knife

Right Knife Right place

Heavy blade

Great for a large knife.

Impressive for the price

A hidden gem.

Wow. Just Wow!

perfect

Great knife unbelievable price!

Retro looks with new quality

Heavy Duty knife.

Hudson Bay camp knife

Heavy Stout knife!

Perfect knife

great condor hudson bay knife

What are you really looking for?

Very nice woodsman knife

Another Condor Hit

good value

Great Camp & Survival Knife

Hudson Bay Camp Knife - EXCELLENT

almost perfect

Nice Knife

Quality Product

Condor Hudson Bay Knife

A beast

Hudson Bay Camp Knife

Good knife, Great Quality

I Like It

It's okay... especially for the money

Very solid!

Makes a kit

Overall Ok

later version looks better

Hudson Bay camp knife

Nice and meaty

Hudson Bay

Buy it

Large Knife

Hudson Bay Camp KNife

good idea bad knife

Boooooo

Not All That Great Out of The Box

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