LT Wright Handcrafted Knives GNS Saber Knife Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- LT Wright's GNS (Go No Show) Designed by Self Reliance Illustrated.
Specifications:
Steel - 01 tool steel
Saber Grind
Overall Length 9.5"
Handle Length 5"
Blade Length 4.5"
Sharpened Edge 4.25"
Thickness 1/8"
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Just a great video man, appreciate the shout out.
A very well rounded, thorough review Joe, you hit all the points and really showcased the knife well. I enjoyed the ending, wrapping up all the details of the knife. Thanks man, keep it up!
thanks Jonathan! I am glad you enjoyed it bud.
This was the best review of this LT Wright model I have seen yet. I appreciate the time you took to actually use the knife, the way you did, before and during the review. I am leaning toward the scandi grind when I order it. But none the less this review put me over the edge for the GNS as my next LT Wright knife to buy. I am a subscriber and thanks for the great videos.
+Traveler1226 Well thank you very much Traveler! I greatly appreciate the feedback. Between you and me (well, and the world lol) I'd probably go with the scandi too but the saber definitely has it purposes. It's all on intended use in my opinion. Thanks again!
That looks like a beautiful knife. It seems like it did a fantastic job at all your tests.
***** It did really well. It has really made me struggle to pick a favorite between scandi or saber now. And you know me Larry....I never thought I would say that.
+Feral Woodcraft just missing the full flat grind now?
and decided yet? :-P
Based on your videos on the GNS (Especially the look at the GNS and Genesis side-by-side) I bought the GNS saber grind in 3V today. Also bought the JX6 in CPM 154. Good knife day in Far-Nor_Cal.
Thanks for all the work on the reviews, I enjoy and appreciate them.
Good review. Excellent bow drill work.
you are the only one who said so far that's it's a ray mears woodlore style knife, the reason why i bought one. got the cpm 3v saber in black & red micarta.
Very good review, I don't see how people could not like this video
Here is an idea that I've never seen anyone try as far as a bush craft skill. When I lived in OR and WA and worked in the forest the lumberjacks used to use lightweight nylon wedges when felling trees. Arborist still use them. They are far lighter than an axe or hatchet and split wood better than a knife. In this video, right after you say, "Yep! Looks like it's going to be a good splitter"' if you were to drive in a nylon wedge while your knife is still in the wood, then baton the wedge, it would free the knife and split the wood with far less energy expended.
Very good observation and THANK YOU for referencing exactly what I said to give your comment context. So often on these videos that are a year or more old I have no idea what folks are talking about when they comment. Anyway, you are right and honestly I do it somewhat frequently, but with wooden wedges made on the fly. That being said, this is a knife review. Most folks want to see the knife do the work. But you do have a very valid point.
If memory serves, you can see it in my video on the entrek forester, William Collins Forest Fatty, and the Blackfeather Woodlore. I think. It's been awhile since I made those videos as well.
Thanks!
Hi, I learned to picture a knife to look like a boat taking off in water the front up and not down as when you stop it right away, by keeping the tip up you don't put as much stress on your blade when your batoning, I keep that in mind where it became second nature because it really works the best.
paulie 4x Thanks Paulie, that sounds like a good tip! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it!
Y.W.
Great review of a great knife there Joe.
The way things are pronounced in American vs UK never ceases to amaze me. For instance "hearth". Despite being spelt with the sound of "earth", we'd pronounce it "harth". Dunno why, or what have you. But every time I hear you say "herth board", I hear myself in my head saying "It's harth!" LOL.
Great video again thanks Joe!
+MrTatts64 So sorry Sir, I shall attempt to correct my pronunciation post haste! ;) haha Thanks Andy!
+Feral Woodcraft I shouldn't correct it Joe. Would not be the first time that the Brits were wrong about something, lol :)
Birch and dogwood work very good for bow drill as well.
I would love a GNS with the Genesis handle, CPM3V, and an exposed pommel like a Garberg. A combination of those design features would make a perfect wood carving bushcraft knife for me.
Say Heah Joe, yeah, me and my 3V GNS did a lot of Afternoon Delight's since this video, I also don't regret the Canyon Black Mountain Track G-10 handles I got it in. My edge on my Saber Grind was always without any deformation, and even after using it like I do, Actually I love my 3V GNS. Again, Thanx You. Dilly Dilly.,,.p
Great video brother. Precious little man at the end. Prolly not so little anymore ha
That's another great knife review Feral Woodcraft
Thanks Donny!
Great video. I saw your video on the Genesis as well. So, now having used and reviewed both, which would you select if you could only pick one? Thanks again for the great video.
Seems like a great knife.
Thanks for the video
Eat Carbs Thanks Mark!
Great vid. I noticed, in a earlier video, you had the Genisis as well. I was wondering what the differences are in blade length and profile. I have the Genisis and was looking at the GNS, but the specs seem identical, yet in video, the GNS looks like a longer blade. Thanks for any help.
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Blade length is virtually identical (less then a .25 inch difference) and cutting edge is exactly the same. The Genesis has more curve or belly. I feel where the GNS pulls ahead is b/c it's thinner from edge to spine, the tip can get in tighter spots and allow for finer work. Honestly, if you put the two to work against each other, it would be neck and neck. All this to say, I believe it really is going to boil down to personal preference. thanks!
Feral Woodcraft I appreciate the info. Each time I see them on videos, the GNS look bigger. I like the Genisis, though not crazy about the scalloped scales. They only seem to fit with one grip position. Change that grip and the bevels start to cut in. But, I really am liking thinner blades lately. The 3/16 or 5/32 blade, of this length, seem necessarily heavy. Again, thanks.
Say Heah Joe, Where did you get those Kewl loafers, I like them, But also Thanx I really liked you setting me straight on that GNS. You simplified what I was l@@king for.,,.
A computer jockey with love for the woods and hatred for low sodium V8.
Good review, we'll done. IMHO on knives is you work with what you have, the skill is more important with than the tool.
lin juan ha ha ha! You just summed me up well!! And I agree 100% Skill is hands down more important then a fancy blade. A skilled man with a steak knife will work circles around an inexperienced one with a $300 blade.
Oh. by the way, I have my Bushcrafter in the Scandi Grind 4" blade, I did have the handle thinned down and polished, I wear a large glove and the handle still fits like a glove, So I wanted a little longer blade this time and the Attitude is just that. I almost got the G N S believe it or not.
A friend of yours sent you a piece of wood as a gift all the way from Texas? What a generous guy. Does he take the same wood , char it until it's coal and stuff it in his kids stockings as Christmas gifts? Lol, I'm just givin' the dude a hard time . Kick ass knife though, just got mine in the mail.
A kitchen test!. Kitchen test is a must on a knife, if it dont do the fine task it not much of a knife;)
magnus andersson Exaclty. thanks Magnus!
it looks like a great knife
It is! thanks Travis!
Great video! Genesis or GNS for traditional bushcraft? Whats your opinion?
Good question but an almost impossible one to answer lol. Here is a followup video I did to address that very thing. Thanks Henrique!
Thanks! its two great knives.....today I use the Genesis and love it! but I love to try the GNS....In Sweden its hard to get the knife:(
Henrique Lundgren Check Lamnia for the GNS ^^ I got mine from there yesterday !
Thanx!
really good review but I would like to see this same knife in saber and scandi go head to head against each other for those like me that have trouble in choosing what grind to get.
+Chance Stotts I've got something similar out there. It is a GNS vs Genesis. The primary difference there is the grinds so if your set on the GNS, just pay attention to my comments on the grind differences. Hope it helps.
th-cam.com/video/pEUYtaxA0oc/w-d-xo.html
im with you Chance. What have you decided to get?
Your footwear is maximum perversum.
Nice vid by the way, seems like a great knife.
Very nice review!
Boreal Bushcraft Canada I appreciate it greatly! Thanks!
which one would you choose...the gns scandi or this? have you tried the bushcrafter scandi and the bushcraft hevi?from what I hear the saber grind is the better splitter between it and the scandi.
+highonimmi I've never used the GNS Scandi so I can't say, sorry. I have not used the other two in scandi either, again I am sorry. The GNS is a great blade and really it probably boils down to which grind you prefer and your prefered handle shape of choice. I know that was very helpful lol
Feral Woodcraft it's ok...I need a bgger handle. even though I am a chick who wears a men's small glove due to nerve damage I need bigger scales to use a knife without hurting my hands after a while:)
In that case, I would highly recommend getting to a knife store so you can hold a few knives and see what fits. Handle size and shape is very much a personal preference thing and I would hate to advise you in the wrong direction.
Feral Woodcraft I know thanks:)
Why do people insist on beating up a quality knife. Would you do that to a 400 dollar woodlore? I know both knives are tough enough but batoning with a knife is for emergency situations in my opinion. Tool for the job folks.
Man I've been really thinking hard about the scandi GNS but wow that thing there is amazing or you make it look amazing lol dangnapit Joe send me into a tailspin lol
John Kenneally ha ha! It's all the blade man, but thank you for the kind words. I don't think you could go wrong with either the scandi or saber model. Thanks John!
gns scandy vs gns saber given the same steel would the saber grind retain its edge longer? I can get a used gns scandy w/sheath for 140 right now but im hesitant cause im bias towards the saber and thats only because of what i read on forums and watched on youtube. Id like to learn primitive firecrafting and shelter making but id carry an ax and saw for larger chopping and cutting. Thanks for your input guys!
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Would it hold an edge longer? You'll see some better edge holding but not a huge amount. Primarily, edge holding is due to the make up of the steel and abrasion resistance overall. The grind does come into play a bit but it is secondary to the steel.
My .02 is this: If your heart is set on a saber GNS, wait for it. If you're on Facebook, join up Meeting of the Prepared Minds and the LT/BHK Trading group. Put out a few feelers and I bet you'll see what you want in short order. Good choice by the way, the saber is an excellent blade. Thanks!
I really have no experience with either blade so my bias (which is becoming more and more clear as i look into this debate) is based on other"s bias'. In your opinion now that youve used both grinds of similar steel which performs best for you. I definately like the gns handle and overall blade shape.
Honestly Mike, that is something you will have to figure out for yourself. It is just a personal preference. Do you have any other knives? To answer your question, for bushcraft, I prefer Scandi to Saber. That being said, you may hold the opposite opinion. I have several friends who swear by saber for bushcraft tasks.
What makes you think you'd like saber better then Scandi?
May I suggest you give this a watch? Keep in mind these are two different knives but my comments on the differences in grind will carry over the GNS Scand vs GNS Saber. th-cam.com/video/pEUYtaxA0oc/w-d-xo.html
I've watched that vid already which is what brought me to ask you for advice. I've never owned a knife beside old cheaper folding knifes. Why I'm leaning towards a Saber grind was from forums and vids that say that the edge on a 0 grind on a scandy will not hold its edge will tend to chip or roll. Whether or not it carves better or splits (battoning) wood I haven't the slightest.
OK. What you've read on forums is true, within reason. The edge retention between the two grinds isn't that huge when comparing grinds of the same steel. Just my experience and opinion there. As far as LT's work, I personally have never seen it chip and I've only seen it roll once and that was all my fault. I've beat on his scandis as hard as I have any saber and they've all held up fine.
If you are carrying a saw and an axe, I would recommend a scandi as I think that will most likely serve you the best with that setup. But again, grinds are personal preference and I can't speak for what you'd like better. I am sorry, I wish I could be more helpful.
How would you recommend sharpening this knife in saber grind? Thanks
+hhyyuu667 I don't mean this sarcastically at all but the exact same way I do any of my other knives. A lansky ceramic rod and a leather strop. How I maintain my knives has been requested several times over the last couple months. I'll try to have that video up next week if that will help. Thanks!
So you don't take it to a stone ever? Thanks. I'm truly learning as I go. I just realized this has a micro convex and am not sure how to upkeep this blade type.
damn nice knife and review brother would love one myself :-D nice bowdrill also brother ;-)
+Modernbushcraft Thanks!
Does that baton seem to light or is it just me???
Why must you taunt me with so many shinies in one week! lol jk. Great review. You use the term computer jockey lol, I'll have to use that one, I use desk jockey.
I'm just doing my civic duty man. you know, stimulating the economy ;) thanks Nate!
Say Heah Joe, I don't know why I was so interested in the Genesis, When the Guns is what I really am looking for. Yeah, I like more of a slender pointier tip, The Genesis is prolly still a bit more pointier than my vintage Blind Horse Bushcrafter, Now that I think of it, I think I had my Bushcrafter made with less belly and I had my handles made flat with rounded corners rather than the round broomstick handle I don't like. I know I have better control with a flat handle, sort of why hockey sticks are not round handled. Anyhow, Boy am I glad I ran into this video. I know now what I want now. I really like the way my Bushcrafter came out and how it works wood for me. I almost forgot what all I had done to it. But this is more what I was l@@king for. Yeah, I got use to using my Bushcraft no doubt. But there's an advantage for a pointier tip especially with small curves, like when making pot hangers. Thanx, Joe, you saved the day.,,.
i thought a saber grind was supposed to be a single bevel? am i wrong?
Jason Bates Technically yes. I'll be honest, I've studied on grind types and I often don't quite follow the modern day labeling of blades these days. I mean, I know on paper what they are supposed to be but many times a production blade is labelled something that isn't what it says it's supposed to be on paper. That all being said...I am not a knifesmith so I'll just take them at their word. If they want to call the grind "X" then, I'll go along lolThanks Jason!
Great review as always my friend. Now, since I know that you really don't like saber grinds I think you should just send it north. We all know that saber grinds are inferior. Lol
Ha ha! Yeah, this GNS has some more work to do in NC but thanks for offering to help out lol
I just can't get you to bite huh? Lol
What Ferro rod do u use?
I didn't know your were making videos on YoutTube. We should make a crossover video sometime ha!
What's up cuz??!!?? Yep, been doing it for about a year give or take. Welcome sir! And sure, I'd love so e collaboration if the subject matter fits :)
Yeah a knives and wilderness channel with a retro video game channel. Totally fits. I really started about 6 months ago. Good to see you though. :)
Well. Zelda has swords and trees :) Compromise? lol Good to see you Adam!
I was thinking Rushin' Attack. That's all knife, and if I remember correctly you loved that game.
lol I haven't played a video game in 20 years ha ha. I honestly don't remember.
Start that fire and I'll sample that meat, Good Job, Well done
This is why I carry 2 ferro rods, windproof matches, and a Bic lighter. In a real survival situation, bow drills take to much time and energy.
hollywoodhefner2 oh no doubt! No argument there. But the creation of them is a good test of a blade though imo. Thanks for the watch and feedback!
If they're a complaining about wavy grinds is because the company sharpened their knife before they tempered it. They probably just fix their shotty method of manufacturing.
The standard by which all knife reviews should be judged
Wow! Thanks Gary, that means a lot man.
At least the knife performed well.
A great video! But just a reminder that it can be harmful to carry wood from other states and regions into your woods.
Well they do say americans are smart people they discover a new harder way to split wood whit the wrong tool damn ........where the stupidity stops and where the normality begins I m sure not in usa
Those feet things are pretty creepy looking...
lol im a 16 year old wondering how that tiny bit of meat can even last u 3 days,,,,?
Traz Bender Hi Traz. That was just the meat portion of my diet for about 3 days. Thanks for watching!
Nice Channel and Video by the way.
Traz Bender thanks man, I really appreciate it!
Well done, Joe
Thanks Grant!