Description
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 research 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
- Blade Length: 5.7 cm
- Handle Length: 8.2 cm
- Overall Length: 14 cm
- Blade Material: 1095 High Carbon Steel
- Blade Thickness: 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
- Parallel Import: No