William Collins Survival Knife, Best One-Tool Option!!
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- William Collins Survival Knife. I wasn't sure how I would like this knife until I got the chance to use it myself. It is as close to a one-tool option knife as I have tested to date. If you are looking for a survival type knife that can do many tasks from bushcraft to survival, game prep and general camp tasks look no further. William is making batches of these knives at a time so if you want one make sure to get your order in.
www.wcknives.com/
Patiently waiting for the first troll to comment on how overpriced it is.
Living Survival I have WCSK number 0016 and can’t wait to get it. I have several of his knives and more on the way. Well worth the price. You can pay over $200.00 for a production knife all day but won’t get the quality. Glad to see another review of another great knife by William Collins/WC Knives
Mike Elya agreed.
Living Survival How much? I couldn't find it on that link. Rrr!!!
Living Survival fellow Michigan man.
carpejkdiem m.facebook.com/williamcollins01/
Thanks William as well for your thoughts.
William Collins anytime brother
I have 3 of Williams knives , all great and worth the money
Have you ever seen a Platypus?
That's what this knife should be called.
I'm sure it does many things but none well.
Personally, after over 50 years of outdoor experience (military, contractor and civilian) it amazes me how this "ONE TOOL" quest continues!
Richard Stone Are you sure you’re sure? Because I’m sure you’ve never touched this knife.
Living Survival He never said he had handled it, he said he was sure it didn't do jobs well.
Living Survival - Nope, I haven't, just my opinion for now but I will check one out when I have the opportunity or come across one. Obviously, I'm "old school" (ax / hatchet for chopping, saw for sawing and knife for the rest). I like my knives SHARP for cutting , dressing, fine work and the edge needs to be at a different angle which is not conducive for chopping. No disrespect intended just my thoughts.
Richard Stone I’m not big on the one tool thing as I said in the video but if I had to choose one item this might be it.
Richard Stone I was always Leary about Knives with a recurve and the dual grind thing. But after following William for quite a while it became quite apparent that this is an honest and humble man who is passionate about designing high quality knives that WORK very well. You should definitely look up William Collins RUclips channel. I’ve purchased several knives from him and am a user, not a “collector”. He actually brings people along throughout the R&D process via the videos. You should also check out his Master Woodsman. William would be the first to tell you that he’s not sold on a “one tool option” either.
To small for me to be a one tool option. If it was the size of the esee junglas then we could talk 😊
$240 seems good value for a handmade knife.
Lone Wolf thats too cheap in my country BK2 its 900$ :( :( (
Handmade knife's are generally over $300 easy
I just ordered one can't wait to get it.
Nice, enjoy.
Living Survival I will after the 120 day wait 😂😂😂 im 065b 👐
Hey this is over priced!!! lol I'm a huge fan of William Collins have been for years really glad his knives are getting more attention these days. As always it's a pleasure to watch your content. Great video
Two Years and a pandemic later. How is the knife holding up? Do you Still really enjoy it? Or has it fallen to the wayside? Thanks.
Ben, Thanks for the review.
Been watching the evolution of the design and have a couple others knives from William including one with a Master Woodsman grind. Love it. Watched the videos by Blackie with Shamans Forge Bushcraft and Dan Lutz with his channel AB Normal. Trust the two of them as well... pretty much sold me on getting one. Sent William a message using a Facebook link ordering one... (haven't heard back yet but hopefully soon). He does do a fantastic job in producing a quality knife that makes it for function. I also like Will from Mantis Outdoors... with his add to the review... makes it a done deal along with the others and my experience with the Master Woodsman.
All the VERY BEST!
thanks Anthony.
I've got #28 coming can't wait to try it out
SURVIVAL EVERYDAY you will enjoy it for sure.
Huge proponent of the one-tool option. However, I think, in reality, the skills of the practitioner with the tools available will determine the use of the tool. So while a one-tool option is a comforting idea, I think the situation, equipment available, creativity, and skill will determine effectiveness.
I really think there is such a thing as a one tool option plain and simple. But that being said I would definitely add this to my WOODS carry tools.
Correction I meant to say I Don't think there is a one tool option.
I think you may be slightly off there, the original prototypes were hand cut but now that he has finalised the shape I believe they are water jetted, then ground by William, then tempered off site before being finished by William, not that that’s a bad thing at all, keeps them consistent so that the custom sheath makes can make the sheaths without needing the knife.
Great lookingknife though, well actually it looks strange but it has grown on me...
Nice review, good stuff.
Damn this was supposed to go on living survivals site, not sure how it jumped here...
Shelley Raskin you are on my channel, lol.
Living Survival I need waaaay more coffee this morning!
Just ordered mine yesterday, can't wait to get it.
Fantastic.
Thanks Ben for a very well thought out review. This is a playlist of the knife which covers the R&D, other reviews, sharpening and questions and comment responses. The video of the introduction of the knife has the purchase information. ruclips.net/p/PLlbS3ilO_URqSM24T3JEzUOw5MilRXUiG
KillerDeegan the video playlists link above has a video that explains how it is purchased. Look for the introduction video. Website is being updated. Knife has only been out for a week.
KillerDeegan to be even easier. This is the video. ruclips.net/video/ReivkClifJk/видео.html
Great review
Thanks.
Great Job
Excellent video guys. Obviously a multi-use blade. I think I will stick with my axe, knife and saw combo though.
Very cool I would love to own one of his knives one day he definitely is thinking outside of the box
Good looking woodsman knife. I baton as well. Nice testing guys.
I have 3 of Williams knives
They preform. I would have to say they are not over priced.
IT DOESN'T MATTER HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT IT. WE DON'T WORK ON FEELINGS. GREAT REVIEW BROTHER. I WOULD BUY THAT KNIFE. PEACE&SAFE JOURNEYS BROTHER
thanks Keith.
I ordered one im 065 should get it aroumd September.
WC does fine work!
As to a "1 tool option".. that's a sales gimmick. I don't like the concept either.
The only time the OTO comes into play realistically is when it is forced upon you. You have a situation, you only have one tool (any tool) that you now have to make the best of. I will always take multiple tolls when given a choice.
I have enough survival and bushcraft knives to last me and my family for 200 years easy and said I was done with knife purchases, dang it 1 more won’t hurt hahaha
It is an interesting product. The knife is well build the kydex is nice i like it. One thing i would like different is the brass pins. On a large knife i like the handle to be attached with alan countersink bolts. It just makes it so much more cleaner.
Beautiful knife and wish I could afford one unfortunately I can’t. I just ordered a Mora Bushcraft Black after viewing many reviews on it.
Not a fan of one tool options because jack of trades.. etc and I’m with pm101 , why would I limit myself to one knife realistically.
With that said, it’s a beautiful knife.
Great review Ben really nice knife William is a fine craftsmen and i have seen a lot lesser of a knife for more money this is a great deal for the quality and design ! awesome knife
atb john
It's cool.....but then I looked at my Habilis SRT. That's my pick.
Similar blade geometry to the Fox Trakker
is no one gonna talk about how close this and the msk-1 look like brothers? i wonder which one was born first?
Looks real cool recurve scares me but it doesn’t look to inverted just for ease of sharpening but she’s a beauty 😍that’s the thing about alout of bark rivers I ate slick handles not a deal killer cause bark river seems to do everything else perfect for me 👌.dont know the price and don’t wanna be a troll but price does matter great vid kid 🧒👍✌️definitely would never buy a knife that can’t baton 3 inch logs just my opinion.
Uh, oh damn. You know, somehow I'm thinking that if it was my Job to be in the Woods all the time, I'd feel NAKED if it WASN'T on my Belt. Blast! And since my Current Lifestyle barely allows me time to get Chores done at Home during the Weekend, I can't justify purchasing that Knife just to Fondle it. C'mon Retirement! Thanks again, EXCEPT go for the Final Shot where you got to Brag about all the Birch and Pine you Hoard up Michigan! I saw the Background! Take Care, and I hope Will was able to smuggle some Birch Bark back to Buckeyeland.😉
SWEET PIECE!
did he really just say elmax is tougher than o1?.....lol not from what ive seen, and this design looks like it should have a flashlight , whistle and bottle opener as well....if you get what im saying
christopher martin lol i kinda agree a little bit, but not nearly as bad as that joke msk1. When ever I see that I think" company commander calling Raven, come in Raven!" Lol!
@@B_radd wasnt really a joke....that knife is garbage
christopher martin ok.
I just don't get the hype
I don't either. That handle shape and blade geometry are just awful in my opinion. It's not something I would buy at any price. But hey, to each his own.......
Hype noun:extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion. verb: promote or publicize (a product or idea) intensively, often exaggerating its importance or benefits.
I want one just got the master woodsman
Similar in appearance to the MSK-1. That knife is D2 steel and sells for $280. So this custom knife is not a bad value.
Woody Smith doesn’t look anything like the MSK.
The MSK-1 is a piece of shit! The WCSK is a tool that works!
i can see the resemblance
Nice knife.
Price doesn't matter for me at all. Means I have already knives enough, so I don't mind about that one here. ;-)
But honestly said, I would never want to depend on a one tool option in a survival situation - nor would I follow that philosophy in daily life. Especially in a survival situation I would like to have as much redundancy what means as much tools as possible.
Means you should carry at least two of these knives ... ;-)
HAHA, yep.
I agree,it's another useful tool for the the Bush toolbox.
I use the cheap shrade to baton
Sharpening it has to be a pain in the ass.
That is the sharpest turd shovel that I have ever seen 😂😂😂
Looks can be deceiving.
In my opinion it is one of the best bushcraft knives... BUT it is NOT a one tool option because it is just to small and light weight. Never the less it is a great knives!
I love WC, but i'm not a fan of his signature design, i wish he would do a few different designs.
Your left handed ,that's why everything you do looks funny!
I'm left handed too ,do you want all my stock sheaths I can't use lol
LOL
"HOME RUN" video. Good thing is , It is very useful & not look tactical
Wouldn't like to sharpen it.
Very NICE knife and great review but the price...
My wife will kill me with it LOL!!!!
Elmax is tougher than O1 ? ?
How is it to sharpen? What is the price point? I looked on the web site and it was not helpful. Oh just found price, $240 is well worth it. Although I would imagine it would be a nightmare to sharpen.
WarGrrl3 ceramic rods are your friend 😛
I made some temporary changes to the web site while I have the site professionally updated. Please visit the site again. It should be more user friendly and more information. Www.wcknives.com
Ease of sharpening is also addressed on my you tube channel playlist for this knife.
Can I buy this knife off you
Brown tracker knife
Why chop? Why not baton the knife through the tree? Seems like that would be faster, more effective, and much less energy to accomplish.
Fillet a fish and skin a rabbit with it
The guy's website needs some updating. None of his knives are showcased there.
David Mm he is currently overhauling his website. Looking forward to seeing it when he’s finished
I have temporarily made some changes to the web site until the designers are done. Should be more helpful. www.wcknives.com
William Collins thanks for the information
Only light hobby like craft shops for this 'survival' knife'.
👋🏼 WCSK- 0009B👍
Carlos Sepulveda .....so do you have your wcsk now? What are your thoughts? Is it your first William Collins knife?
Just curious to hear from a retail consumer. Ive purchased a knife from william before...and I can appreciate the work that he does....but it wasnt for me. The fit and finish was pretty rough. Im not talking about expecting a safe queen knife, but this knife was far from refined or finished, at least based on what I would have expected from a custom maker that is getting these prices. A maker deserve these prices based on time, skill, effort etc etc....but even LT Wright shop puts out some fantastic finished products, and at nearly mass produced levels.
So to say the least I immediately resold the knife at a $60 loss.
So now Im curious to hear someone else’s input.
Justin Russell Mr. Collins is mailing my WCSK knife next Monday. It is not my first knife. I own 7 WC knives.
looks like a tom brown tracker.
An ordered a jr woodsman
Say Heah Ben, Yeah, William made me a couple of custons that rock, My Paul'ies Delight and Paul'ies Pride, The Deliggt is my own version of his Master Woodsman done my way for my use. The Pride is a smaller knife for finer tasjs but yet robust enough to be able to survive with. But that W. C. S. K. reminds me of one of my Fav's, that I team with my Fox Hitam Golok, I love that combo especially in wet and snowy conditions. Yeah, my Fox Trekker Utility Camp and Sniper Knife is a unique bushcrafting knife, Yet what William did with his is super, look how similar they are, but I still want one by William even though I have the Fox. goo.gl/images/QvuuKn Dilly Dilly.,,.p
I LUV COKE BUT I HATE BOTTLES😁
His website is garbage. Anyone else having issues? I click on his RUclips link for example and it send me to Amazon....lol
for 240.00 ill stick with bark river and the superior cpm 3v steel all day!!!! jmho
I'll never understand why someone would pay a premium for crappy "super steels". Sure, the edge retention is nice, but goodluck sharpening that knife if you get into a survival situation and you lose your diamond sharpener. I'll gladly take O1 or AEB-L any day over s35vn or cpm3v. There's a piece of mind knowing I can sharpen my knives with a rock in about 30 minutes if I needed to.
@@pubplays368 if your smart you dont let it get dull so that a few swipes on a strop and its good to go...and when you break one of those knives what then....i would rather use my head and have a superior steel with superior strength and toughness, that stainless is great if your on a deserted island and worried about corosion. all you need is a little common sense and maintenance and cpm 3v will last you longer and get you through more crap....o1 is good if you wanna stop to resharpen more than you have to piss....crappy super steel....thats an intelligent thing to say!
@@pubplays368 also i would rather have 80crV2 over o1 any day..... if i only cared about price!
@@christopher_martin It's clear as day you aren't in the field often. There's a reason every top tier survivalist ever prefers 01, 1095, AEB-L, etc. You completely missed the point of my comment. First off. Statistically speaking, CPMV3 is no tougher than 01 tool stool. Both when heat treated properly are equally as tough. CPMV3 holds an edge better due to the way carbites and such are formed when being made. You're much more likely to chip 3v than 01 in most field uses that involve survival practice. Which was the original point of my comment. You aren't going to be able to maintain that 3v if you end up losing your maintenance tools. 01 can cut standard rope roughly 352 times before it dulls. 3v will cut rope around 396 times before it dulls. I don't see how 3v is worth the purchase over something like 01 when it doesn't exactly hold an edge much longer and take many times over the effort to sharpen ASSUMING you can't maintain the knife.
@@christopher_martin 80crV2 is a good steel option. Doesn't take much effort to sharpen but it doesn't hold an edge long. AEB-L in my opinion is the best steel money can buy for a knife. As tough as s35vn but sharpens just as easy as 01. Its a stainless swedish steel that was originally designed for razors. Perfect for survival and you don't have to worry about corrosion.
Functionality: A++
Aesthetics: D-
Price: C+
Do you live in Ohio?
Shame this knife ain’t going to be mass production
John James that’s what makes it special!
Haha remember when you had good content lol
I can't stand these dummies who have done no research on this knife and you make comments as to its sharpenabiliy.
OMG the price I think I will have to take a second mortgage out to buy this so much for sending my kids to college! (LOL Troll)
What's wrong with the USA? Looks like you all have moved to Hollywood coming up with movie props. :) First the Tracker, then the MSK1 and now this. Like in the videos about these other knives mentioned I again did not see anything that I can't do better with my Ontario SP5 for instance. We have a saying here in Holland and it goes something like this: You can put as much whipped cream on a turd as you like, it's still a turd.
Of course this is sarcasm (for a part) and I'm happy that some people in the USA just make functional knives. ;)
Dutch Bushcraft listen up guys! Either do some real reviews and less skits or shut up! U know, reviews where people are spending their money.
That's one odd knife.
Definitely. But she’s a tank.
So overpriced!Am I the first troll to comment on how overpriced it is? Jk lol
It’s pathetic and so are you lot how much you getting paid,i thought the tool was doing the work albeit tools
This looks like the msk....
Surago hey everyone just wanted to anyone know this guy is a troll. He posts comments like these on chris's vids and a few others including Ben's. So just scroll past
Keep Out hahaha. You've caught me. I only troll the channels and people that are dumb. In this particular case, I wasn't trolling. Glad to see I left enough of an impression for you to remember me from channel to channel. Maybe next time you could include so evidence of my trolling. And the complete context.
Surago MSK, never heard of it 😏
Living Survival you need to heart your own comment on that one right there. Epic.
Surago LOL
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one tool option: 1) someone has knives for sale and he is trying to convince fools that it can do everything 2) if u fall for it you probably have one sell in your brain. marketing at its finest
"Smarts" are clearly abundant in you. This is the closest thing I've seen to a true "one tool option" concerning knives. You got the wrong knife maker as far as marketing goes.
I was won over by WC's last knife, but I think this one is just silly in every possible way. Of course, there really is no such thing as a "survival knife". Such a thing does not exist, and never did. It's a made, pretend thing, brought into common parlance by movies, and by ex-soldiers who had no clue why they were handed a Ka-Bar.
The number one survival knife in the real world, whether for the pioneers, the frontiersmen, the longhunters, woodsmen of every stripe, George Washington and his troops at Valley Forge, and even most militaries, has always been a pocketknife. Outside of the RUclips round robin misinformation, most of the world still uses a pocketknife as both a survival and a wilderness knife. The most common knife is the Swiss Army Knife, but at least half a dozen pocketknives made in America do as well, and better than any fixed blade "survival" knife that really just makes everything a lot harder.
Is this knife overpriced? Nothing is ever overpriced, if you think it's worth the money. For me, the question is always "will I have this knife with me should I get into trouble?" The answer for this knife would be "No, of course not." This is not a knife I would even think about using on a daily basis. I'd ten times rather have a Mora Companion,. and a thousand times rather have a good pocketknife with three blades for daily use, and I think it's silly to carry a knife you won't use unless some emergency arise.
This is even truer when I can handle any emergency better and easier with my pocketknife, or the Mora Companion. If you need any kind of specialized "survival" knife, this one or any other, I would take bets on your chances of surviving any life and death situation that lasted more than a few days. A few days with good weather. I've never seen a knife that was actually called a survival knife that was worth a buck fifty for keeping you alive.
Even the venerable Ka-Bar is called a ""Fighting and Utility Knife" and not a survival knife. If part of your survival needs will be fighting with your knife, then, and only then, does a survival knife make any sense at all, and this knife isn't even good for fighting.
Piece of crap that's just my opinion it looks like it'd be hard to sharpen and somebody's want to retire on it I guess everybody needs a retirement plan