Condor Hudson Bay Knife
Condor Hudson Bay Knife

Vendor:Condor

Condor Hudson Bay Knife

Sale price$85.45Regular price $104.99
Description

The Condor Hudson Bay Knife is a large full-tang camp knife with an 8.25" 1075 high carbon steel blade in Condor's Classic finish, a riveted walnut handle, and a brown leather belt sheath. At 13.25" overall, with a blade 3/16" thick, it splits the difference between a big belt knife and a short chopper. The design follows the broad, curved trade knives carried across Canada and the northern frontier in the 1800s.

Short and Sweet

  • Condor Hudson Bay Knife (model CTK240-8.5HC)
  • 13.25" (33.66 cm) overall with an 8.25" (20.96 cm) blade
  • 1075 high-carbon steel, 3/16" thick, Condor Classic finish
  • Clip point with full flat grind
  • Full tang with riveted walnut handle
  • Hand-crafted welted brown leather belt sheath
  • Made in El Salvador
  • Condition: New, boxed

A Knife from the Fur Trade

The Hudson Bay knife takes its name from the North American fur trade, where the Hudson's Bay Company, chartered in 1670, and its rivals traded knives, axes, and other goods to trappers and Indigenous hunters in exchange for furs. Large, broad-bladed knives were among the most valued of those goods because one blade could skin and butcher game, cut firewood, and handle every camp chore. In the 19th century, this style was widely used across southern Canada and the territory around Hudson Bay. Condor's version keeps the traditional profile: a wide blade that curves up to a clip point, with plenty of belly for slicing and enough weight up front for chopping.

Thick 1075 Steel and a Walnut Grip

Condor Tool & Knife builds the Hudson Bay in El Salvador, carrying on a knifemaking tradition that traces back to the Weyersberg brothers' Solingen workshop in 1787. The blade is 1075 high carbon steel, a tough, forgiving steel that's easy to sharpen with a file or stone. At 3/16" thick, it handles batoning and chopping that would strain a thinner knife. The walnut handle is riveted over a full tang and shaped thick and rounded to fill your hand during long work. It rides in a hand-crafted, welted leather sheath. Wipe the blade dry after use and keep a light coat of oil on it to prevent rust.

One Knife for the Whole Camp

The Hudson Bay is built to be the only big blade you carry. One owner walks his property with it and cuts saplings, brush, and branches in a single swing, and campers use it to split kindling, clear a tent site, and baton through firewood. The same broad belly that chops well also slices, so it works at the cook fire for cutting meat and vegetables. It's too large for detailed carving, so many people pair it with a small knife like a Nessmuk or a puukko, exactly as old-time woodsmen did.

 

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Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

 

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

14"-15" PtP = XXS

16-17" PtP = Extra Small

18"-19" PtP = Small

20-21" PtP = Medium

22-23" PtP = Large

24-25" PtP = Extra Large

26-27" PtP = XXL

28-29" PtP = 3XL

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Surplus Condition Guide

  1. Unissued
  2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
  3. Issued; Good / Issued
  4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
  5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
  6. Grade 2
  7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
  8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning

All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:

“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”

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