LT Wright Genesis: Best Bushcraft Knife? - William Myers Mantis Outdoors
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- Опубликовано: 18 июл 2015
- Mantis Outdoors runs down the LT Wright Genesis, arguably one of the best bushcrafters out there.
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Possibly the best knife review I have ever seen.
I’ve had mine for over three years and everything about it, tip to tail and even the sheath have me convinced this is meant to last a lifetime. Possibly several lifetimes.
I've been trying to get a SOSPES knife for a few years now!
I guess LT is no longer making these most awesome Tarzan-type knives anymore, which is a real knife industry shame, in my opinion!
People that are hopeful of purchasing a SOSPES need to let LT know it, and maybe he'll bring this beauty back into production for his fans.
Just looking at a SOSPES knife makes me feel like knife fighting an alligator! ( I REALLY NEED A SOSPES!)
This Deer season can you did a vid processing a Deer with the Genesis. I have a BHK Woodrafter which is very similar to the Genesis in design. I've been very curious as to the how well the blade design does on a Deer. It's nice to finally hear someone include hunting into the bushcraft conversation which is a huge part of Bushcraft and survival. Bushcraft as of late has devolved into making stick fires and building shelters and all but forgot hunting. Godspeed and thanks for the vid!
***** Thats because if you aren't already on a hunt, you're going to catch extreme amounts of flak if you're cutting up animals just to do a test video. Lots of crazies out there. I had someone report 35 pictures on my personal Facebook page of processing a hog in a class for graphic abuse of an animal.
What's sad is those same hypocrites where probably all wearing leather shoes and eating hamburgers and hotdogs...Well hopefully someone from our community will be making a hunting video this season and just happen to be using a Genesis. As I said before I have a BHK Woodcrafter that's very similar in design, I haven't had a chance to process an animal or fish with it yet and am curious how it will perform, I always imagined something like a GNS, Jacklore etc with a different blade tip would perform better in that aspect. Thanks again gentlemen.
Thank you for the instructional video I have been wanting to add a LT Wright knife to my collection but have been having a lot of trouble deciding between a Genesis and GNS
Nice job showing some of the capabilities of the LT Wright Genesis, Will.
A good thorough review of a superb fieldcraft knife.
I made my first Try Stick at the gathering last week. I happened to use my Hidden Woodsman edition Genesis and it was amazing. This is my favorite knife so far, I haven't used them all of course but for me I don't see how I could be more happy! Great video Will, thanks for making this video :-)
Bought mine on you and 101's recommendation, no regrets. Thank you for the thorough reviews!
Michael StJohn Same here. Great knife, great reviewers.
What a great knife. LT nailed it on this one. I hope to own one someday. Thanks for sharing!
Very good review. I am looking at the LT Wright Genesis for my next knife.
I got mine about a month ago for my first bushcraft knife. I love that thing. It is a sweet blade.
I've seen old school butcher knives in this style. They are always described as "sticker" or "bleeder" knives. Old Hickory sells one called the "pig sticker" for example. Another one by Green River I believe calls the style a bleeder sort of knife for bleeding animals you have killed and hung up I suppose. it's because of the spear point obviously. These butchers also have the little finger guard, so with this style spear point knife they are in fact meant for a slight stabbing or sticking purpose as well as a general knife blade.. I think Kephart must have liked that style of butcher, and now the style is called "Kephart"
This was a good knife review. Most that I have seen just baton and cut some feathers or even worse just hold a brand new knife over a table and talk like they know something about how well it works based on what they read online. Nice to see someone actually cut notches and discuss how the blade performs for these finer tasks.
just ordered lt wright genesis 3v, g10, thick white liners, ive got the feeling this is gonna beat my barkrivers in ergonomics!
cheers for the revieuw.
Great review on an excellent knife, got one when Malcolm had the limited edition. Excellent blade for any task!
It seems to be a great knife. I don't own an LT wright knife at this moment but I preordered the Jessmuk and I have no doubts it would also performs outstanding. For $175 you could find great and competitive knives as well like the William Collins knives.
What happened to you guys 💖
I’ve been using a rock strike technique where you put the char cloth next to the rock. Saw it on RUclips and it is in a position to catch more sparks. Do a search. May be something you want to try.
Nice video Will. I really love the GNS scandi. It was a tough choice between than and the genesis. I'm really looking forward to the Jessmuk. LT makes great knives. You are totally right you get a lot for your money.
Hi Will....great vid, I really like my Genesis as well...I too have the scandi grind, though if I could buy it again I'd go for the flat grind as my tastes have evolved. Keep up the great work my man.
another very (very) good one Will !!
Beautiful knife that gets the job done! Atb, Dawn
I just ordered a Genesis Scandi 3v based on your review. I'll let you know in a few days. Thanks for the review!
P.S. It's nice to see a reviewer doing some actual bushcrafting with a knife, and not spending 10 minutes just splitting logs(!). Thanks again....
Check out Mantis Outdoors' review of the LT Wright Genesis
I do really like the broomstick handle, simple and effective.
v good
Hi Chris what's up how are things going today?
beautiful knife!
Looks like a very solid knife!
Awesome blade for sure
Thanks Will..Both you and Chris makes it easier to make decisions on what knifes to purchase on applications. If you have a choice on one knife, the Genesis or GNX..Which one would you chose?
Great video!!!
William which handle do you prefer better, this one or the one on the Bushcrafter HC? They're similar knives in shape, but I don't know if that finger choil in the HC would be awkward for leverage vs a handle with no choil. I also like the scallops in the Genesis but the Genesis is more than twice the cost of the Bushcrafter HC... Thanks, great video as always. -Mike
You have done some great reviews but I'd like to see some more direct comparisons so I can better understand which is the best knife for my needs. I am considering an LT Wright knife and would like to better understand the differences in their line. So far, you love the Bushcrafter, the Genesis, and the GNS, but haven't (that I have seen) specifically compared them. It doesn't have to be which is best, but just what the specific pros and cons and best uses are for each knife. I'd like you to comment on whether the extra money for the GNS and then the Genesis is worth it compared to the Bushcrafter. For a really complete review, include both the saber and scandi GNS (and compare them), and also the Gary Wines Bushcrafter. Then we'd have a clear idea of the merits of all the LT Wright bushcraft knives. Thank you.
Do you prefer the genesis to the gns? I know they have different steels neither of which I have a lot of experience with so I was wondering which you would recommend for a bushcraft/survival knife cause I don't know which to buy. I'll eventually get both but I don't have the money at the moment.
William Myers MantisOutdoors could you do a video with all the different notches, how to do them and what you use them for. I am not clear on all of them and they why
I miss seeing you on here bro. Hope your in a good place. Atb Sean
Keep the videos coming brother... :-)
Do a video on how you made your green arrow head necklace. It looks like the "pick of destiny".
So, in your opinion, what is the best grind for a Bushcraft knife?
would you prefer this over the GNS? or is this still a good option?
I've been trying different knife designs for half a century; and over the years, a few stood out as keepers, while most I don't even remember. Being a long time customer of Blind Horse Knives, I thought I owed it to L.T. Wright to try one of his products after he ventured out on his own. About two months before this video was released, I purchased the "One Foot In The Wild" Genesis. Surprisingly, I have never held a regular Genesis in my hand; but I have heard that the OFITW version's handle is beefier/thicker, perhaps because of the red liners incorporated with the black micarta scales. If this is true, it's absolutely perfect for my hands; in fact, it is so comfortable, that even after working with it in excess of four hours straight, my hands still had nary a blister or hot spots......... something that most reviews rarely mention (hand comfort after many hours of work). It's been over a year now, and I can say quite honestly, I've finally found "The One". For it's intended purpose, for my hands, this is the best knife I've ever used, and worth every dollar. This was a good video, with a damn good knife. L.T. Wright Knives is one of the best knife makers in the country, and they're sure to have a design that fits your hands, and your needs. If not, talk to them; they'll do their best to make it right, just for you.
Hey,
Just curious, seven years later how do you feel about the Genesis? I'm looking into picking one up in A2.
Thanks!
I'm curious on how the spine held up with all the strikes from the rock you used.
No issues with the Scandi grind hitting bone and chipping when skinning?
What pants would you recommend for bushcrafting
Which handle do you prefer, the GNS or the Genesis?
How do you like A2 compared to 01 ? I've heard it won't rust as fast as 01.
Peace
Will you said yours was a Scandinavia grind correct?
You still working with LT Wright to produce your own Signature Model GNS? And if so when will it be available?
Do lt Wright ship to Sweden?
Will, what ferro rod is that throwing all those sparks? And thanks for the great Jessi cameo.
That's Jessi's Rick Lindsey ferro rod that we put on her customized Jessica. The one I used to have that says "Jess" on it.
does LT Wright make anything that isn't awesome? Just saved up enough to buy myself a jessmuk. How do you compare the knives in your opinion?
Will can you give me an idea of what would be better for me, a scandi or a flat grind. I know it depends on what you're going to use it for and at this point I don't do anything very technical like you were demonstrating but I want to. I guess I'm more like your partner Chris at this point, using big choppers to go out in the woods and make a mess. I guess the main thing at this point would be making a shelter like a lean-to or even a tee pee. And then of course getting a fire going and making some lunch, boiling water,cooking any meat like bacon on a stick. I get those Folgers coffee bags (like tea bags), they work out really well. So anything you could tell me between the two grinds would be helpful. Thanks Mike
Try out a mora mg scandi
Was this before you had your own knife from them?
Say Heah Will sorry to just jump in like this, But I didn't mention the way the handle on my Modde Attitude is its like using a continuous curve, I thought I would mention that. Laters.,,. p
where do you live William Myers? thanks
HI WILL I WATCHED THE WITH CHRIS ON THE HEAD LAMP WHEN HE SAID HE DIDN'T WANT TO BE A HUMAN LIGHT HOUSE &YOU SAID YOU COULD HAVE FOOLED ME THAT MADE ME ROLL LOL THAT WAS CLASSIC LOL
Lol
+William Myers MantisOutdoors what kind of ferro rod is that
Do you refer Genesis or GNS??
How, and why, is this that much better than the condor bushlore?
Oh, by the way, Yeah I think your knife is a great shape for carving, my G.E.K has a similar blade shape too, ,,, ,,, ,,,
HEY WILL HAVE YOU HAD A CHANCE TO CHECK OUT THE MOSSY OAKS WAR HORSE 10 INCH KNIFE
No not yet bro
I dig, chop, saw, use the visegrip, file and awl lot more often than I use a knife blade. $300+ in a mere knife is just something to cry about when you lose or break it (and you WILL)
I prefer the Woodsman Pro. I just don't like spear points.
COOL KNIFE DEMO
Thanks bro
A knife is just a knife. It can't chop waf, or saw, or dig or pry. It's easy to turn that edge on a nail you dont see, or chip out the edge on a frozen knot, no mater what steel is used or who made it. I go with a Condor E tool ,modified to have a REAL saw edge, and a modified Crunch multitool, with a couple of saw blades to be held in the visegrip of the Crunch. No one belt knife is even 1/4 as capable as those 2 tools.
I have an odd question. You obviously are very talented in bushcraft etc. So how can the viewer tell if the knife is good, or if what we see is more the expertise of the reviewer?
Randy Chadwick Listen to what the reviewer tells you. Talent indicates experience. And you can't polish a turd. I know some say they can make any knife work, but when it's slicing easy feathers and doing all those tasks easy, you know it's good.
Would you say this is the best Woodlore clone available?
No it is not a woodlore style blade! It the best Kephart Knife style blade available on the market! LT Wright make the best value knives in the world!
Great review, love the knife, however when I watched you trying to get the charcloth to catch.... oh dear lord... hold the charcloth on the rock, then strike the knife down. All the sparks will directly go on the cloth!
Lol that's my preferred method but when ever I do that on video the safety police come out of the wood work
good
素晴らしい動画をありがとう*\(^o^)/*
Say Heah Will, Yeah, I hear you, we all have our preferences. I wish I would of got a couple more, I had a friend that use to make knives, He went by the name of G.E.K anyhow, He made me a Bushcraft Knife with a Choil since he knew I liked choils. I never ran out of blade lenght, even though it's a 4" blade, it's also a very thin edge, I would like to say a zero edge even though it's a 1/4" thick You would have to see it, It's a piece of art and he made it out of a saw blade. At that time saw blades were big deals. My knife is my Fav's although I have some nice bushcraft knives. So Yeah, I understand where your coming from when you said it's one of your Fav's or it is your Fav's. I mentioned this befire, But I'm also getting the Jessmuk and it should made a good Trio with my 2Hawks Double Bit Hatchet and the Rough Rider I got in the Moose Pattern Sliojoint Pocket Knife. I don't mean to be funny, But yeah, I got that idea from Nessmuk, Have a Blessed, Healthy, Prisperous and Happy New Year. ,,, ,,,, ,,,,
WILL I LOVE YAL
HI WILL FROM MANTIS THIS IS SPAZ SURVIVAL 101 IN THE BUSH IN CT. PLEASE CHECK OUT THE VIDEO I DID TODAY NEED FEEDBACK PLEASE FROM YOU & CHRIS AND JESSICA THANKS
that arrow head on your necklace looks like a big problem if you fall....
Thinking to much about it I sleep with it on and it's not that big of a deal
+William Myers MantisOutdoors hey will I am trying to purchase your knife you designed, the sospes; how can I go about that? Is been trying but no luck. Please get back to me or email me ASAP I want to buy it lol. Caiazzaryan@gmail.com
Ryan Caiazza online at ltwrightknives.com/mosospes.html
Love you Jessi! You rock, bushcraft and beauty that is the american dream! Marry me!
Only $175 haha
no thanks. I'll stick with my $45 ebay, TSA seizure Crunch and the $40 e tool., with the $30 worth of saw blades.
YOU SPEND TOO MUCH TIME ON EACH SUBJECT ,TOO MUCH TALKING.CAMERA YOU ABOUT SHOTS AREN'T UP CLOSE.