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Condor Tool & Knife Skadi Heavy-Duty Bushcraft Knife - 4.74" 1075 HC Steel - Black Paper Micarta Handle (CTK1345-4.7HC)
Product Description
Operating in frozen, damp, or unforgiving wilderness environments introduces a distinct set of structural challenges that standard tactical or everyday carry blades simply cannot handle. When processing frozen wood, batoning through thick kindling, or clearing dense brush in sub-zero temperatures, thin blade spines bend, brittle super steels chip, and standard handles become dangerously slick against numb fingers. Named after the Norse goddess of winter, mountains, and the hunt, the Condor Skadi Fixed Blade is engineered specifically to eliminate these critical failure points, serving as an indestructible survival tool designed for users whose lives depend on their gear when the temperature plummets.
The technical foundation of the Skadi centers on an overbuilt 5mm (0.20-inch) thick full-tang layout forged from resilient 1075 high-carbon steel. Unlike harder stainless alloys that can shatter under heavy lateral stress in freezing weather, 1075 steel is prized by survivalists for its extreme shock absorption, structural elasticity, and ease of field maintenance. The blade features a highly robust convex grind, providing an incredibly stable cutting edge that excels at deep woodcarving and heavy-impact splitting without rolling. To shield the high-carbon steel from moisture, frost, and corrosive environments, Condor applies a heavy-duty, non-reflective epoxy black powder coating across the entire surface of the blade.
In use, the Skadi delivers unmatched leverage and control due to its specialized ergonomic handle architecture designed by legendary knife designer Tony Lennartz. The full-tang frame is clad in contoured, hand-finished Black Paper Micarta scales that maintain a secure, high-traction grip even when completely saturated with mud, sleet, or snow. The handle profile is explicitly sized to accommodate a comfortable purchase whether working with bare hands or thick cold-weather gloves. For secure carry and fast access, the knife includes a precision-molded black Kydex sheath equipped with a traditional flexible leather belt loop, offering a rattle-free retention system that remains supple and reliable in the harshest winter conditions.
*EDC Bench Notes & Pocket Care Guidance:
The Skadi is a heavy-duty workhorse utilizing 1075 high-carbon steel, meaning it requires basic corrosion care to stay in peak operating condition. After cleanings or field use in wet environments, ensure the blade is dried completely and treated with a light layer of quality knife oil or standard rust preventative. Avoid leaving the knife inside a damp Kydex sheath for prolonged storage. Periodically check the leather belt loop on the sheath for dryness; treating it with a high-quality leather conditioner will keep it flexible and prevent premature cracking over years of hard field deployment.
Key Features
- **Tony Lennartz Design:** Engineered in collaboration with renowned tactical and outdoor expert Tony Lennartz, optimizing geometry for real-world survival utility.
- **Ultra-Thick 5mm Spine:** Features a massive 0.20-inch thick spine that provides immense structural confidence for abusive tasks like heavy batoning and prying.
- **1075 High-Carbon Toughness:** Delivers supreme impact resistance and shock mitigation in freezing climates, ensuring the edge yields rather than cracking under intense stress.
- **High-Performance Convex Grind:** Optimized edge profile minimizes drag through wood while providing maximum steel thickness directly behind the cutting plane for splitting.
- **Weatherproof Paper Micarta:** Contoured Black Paper Micarta handle scales offer an incredibly secure, non-slip grip that holds up flawlessly against moisture, oil, and extreme cold.
- **Hybrid Kydex & Leather Sheath:** Heavy-duty molded Kydex sheath delivers crisp friction retention, paired with a heavy leather belt loop for comfortable, low-profile carry.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Condor Tool & Knife
- Model: Skadi Fixed Blade
- MPN: CTK1345-4.7HC
- UPC: 7417000568103
- Designer: Tony Lennartz
- Country of Origin: El Salvador
- Blade Length: 4.74 Inches
- Overall Length: 9.36 Inches
- Blade Thickness: 5.0 mm (0.20 Inches)
- Blade Material: 1075 High Carbon Steel
- Blade Style: Drop Point / Straight Back Hybrid
- Blade Finish: Epoxy Black Powder Coating
- Blade Grind: Convex
- Edge Type: Plain
- Handle Material: Paper Micarta
- Handle Color: Black
- Tang Structure: Full Tang
- Sheath Material: Kydex with Leather Belt Loop
