Condor Operator Bowie Knife

Vendor:Condor

Condor Operator Bowie Knife

Sale price$131.99Regular price $154.99
Description

Description

The Condor Operator Bowie is a full tang fixed blade knife with a 7.5" black traction coated 1075HC high carbon steel clip point blade, a black linen micarta handle, and a stainless guard and pommel. Made in El Salvador by Condor Tool & Knife, it takes the most famous American knife pattern and builds it for hard, practical use.

Short & Sweet

  • Manufacturer: Condor Tool & Knife (Model 1806-7.5)
  • Overall length: 12.5"
  • Blade: 7.5" 1075HC high carbon steel clip point, black traction coating
  • Handle: Black linen micarta with stainless guard and pommel
  • Construction: Full tang
  • Sheath: Black nylon belt sheath
  • Country of origin: El Salvador
  • Condition: New, boxed

The Bowie Knife & Its History

The Bowie knife takes its name from frontiersman Jim Bowie, whose large knife became legendary after the 1827 Sandbar Fight near Natchez, Mississippi. His brother Rezin is generally credited with the original pattern, and popular legend ties Arkansas blacksmith James Black to the refined clip point version that followed. Through the 1800s the Bowie became the standard American fighting and camp knife, carried by frontiersmen, soldiers, and settlers. The Operator Bowie keeps the defining features of that design, the long clip point and the crossguard, and pairs them with modern handle and coating materials.

Materials & Construction

1075HC is a high carbon steel prized in large camp knives and machetes because it is tough, takes a keen edge, and is easy to resharpen in the field. The blade is roughly 0.17" thick with a flat grind and secondary V-edge, which gives it enough weight to chop while still slicing cleanly. The black traction coating cuts glare and adds a layer of protection against rust, though carbon steel still needs to be wiped dry and lightly oiled after use. The handle is linen micarta, a layered linen and resin material that will not absorb moisture or swell, and it holds a secure grip even with wet or gloved hands. A stainless guard protects the hand during hard thrusting or chopping, and the full tang runs the length of the handle for strength.

Around the Camp & the Property

Reviewers who have tested the Operator Bowie against other large Bowies single it out for chopping power and a sharp factory edge, which makes it a strong choice for clearing brush, cutting kindling, and splitting small wood at a car camp or hunting cabin. Hunters use a blade this size for heavier processing jobs like quartering game and cutting through joints, where a small skinner struggles. It also works as a truck or farm knife for cutting rope, feed sacks, and roots. At roughly 12 ounces with full tang construction, it handles work that would bend a cheaper stick tang knife, and it costs far less than a premium production or custom Bowie of similar size.

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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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