I’ve got a Genesis and the micarta handle is perfectly fine. I agree that it is hard to do feather sticks with the knife. It cuts too aggressively unless I am very careful and patient. They come from the factory with a micro-bevel, not a zero grind.
This is another great video on your part. Your review seemed as fair as anyone could be. The only issue that I might have had is the broom stick handle and with it twisting in my sweaty little hands. I prefer the coke bottle contour grips. A2 steel is very good when heat treated properly. It should have held an extremely sharp edge better than it did. Thank you again!
Always love your honest reviews Rob. The knife and sheath look really nice and wouldn’t mind one myself. Thanks for another great vid mate they are always appreciated.
I can't stand slick handles on that style of knife . I'm thinking about making a Brisa Kephart from one of their blanks this month . I sometimes use True Oil for Gunstocks on my wood handles . It sets with a softer, more grippy texture, and I don't polish to a super shine. I just buff it a bit with a rag. Micarta is still my material of choice , ya just can't beat a nice unpolished micarta grip.
Nice, Rob! 👍 The Genesis was my first L.T. Wright knife from many years ago. Green micarta in A2 steel. Good knife but not a great one. I’ve always loved the handle, but the blade bites too much, which isn’t always a good thing. The 6” Larry Roberts edition performs the same-good, but not great and even less so than the standard Genesis. IMO, 6” is just too much blade for the Genesis.
I don't know what made them think that a 6" blade scandi was a good idea . This knife has a large following, I hope one day my MK1 or MK2 get that many fans!
@@RobEvansWoodsman Totally agree. My only question is where the heck were you and your knives to save me from significant buyers remorse? 😆 I remember Larry talking about the Gen 6 in a video when he worked with LT on the project and wanting the length at 6” to improve batoning capability. I think, however, that only increasing the blade length and leaving everything else exactly the same as the standard Genesis reduced the knife’s overall functionality. After using it for the first time, my thoughts were that it wasn’t even that great of a batoning knife and less effective at working wood than the standard Genesis. They should have gone with thicker blade stock, a high saber grind, and a profile with more belly. I was disappointed, especially since a $40 SRK ran circles around it in overall performance. 😄 The Gen 6 has a big following, but I question how many owners are really fans of it and happy with the purchase? At close to $300USD, for me it really is just a spendy collection piece than a great tool. Hey, how about we do this? I’ll trade you my Gen 6 collecting dust in my bag of knives that rarely see the light of day for an MK2 that will actually get used? 😆 I have an MK1 on order already, but will trade for a second one if needed. 😉😁
@@RobEvansWoodsman I mean the Genesis. If you don't like it, offer it up, recover your investment, and move on. Sure, we would sooner have a knife made by you, but I'll bet that you would get many interested participants.
I would not use D2 or A2 on a zero scandi, they chip easily with a fine edge , they are not meant to have fine edges, especially D2 , I know LT wright use A2 but they convex the edge.
Nice review mate,cool knife for sure but not on my list😂 not a great fan of A2 steel myself, not sure if even CPM3V is better than O1 to be honest,I can’t tell the difference between them when in use in the field besides O1 maintains much more easily for sure, thanks for this honest review👍🏻
So what will be come of this LT knife that's not for you does it enter your collection because it is a beautiful knife that would be worthy of display or do you send it on it's way I own the Genesis flat grind model in AEB-L with blood red micarta and white liners with mosaic pens LOVE IT
He's not going to love the fact that I don't really like the knife, he told me that my MK1 might overtake it as his favourite knife! He's got 4 of them.
I’ll bet that his Genesis has micarta scales. As beautiful as the ironwood scales are, they just won’t be as grippy. Other than that, how did you find the scales? We’re they too thin or square? That’d be a design issue derived from its Kephart origins. Sounds like you didn’t like the high grind and thin stock, either. I think a lot of LT’s small to medium sized knives use 1/8 inch stock…too bad, this kind of put me off from getting one.
Why do I get Mors vibes from everything you do and demonstrate? Only other person I get the same vibes off of is Cody Lundin. And mind you I know Mors taught and mentored many people but I don't always sense such similarity in mindset. Would you review a Victorinox Swisstool or Spirit X if you get the chance btw?
I'm a huge Mors kochanski fan boy! I've learnt from a few instructors but Mors always stood out because of his no BS approach to survival. I have reviewed one Victorinox tool but I can't remember which one it was. I don't think anyone will beat a leatherman Charge, just my opinion.
IF YOU GET THE CONDOR TRIVITTATA AND THE JOKER BUSHLORE, I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE ANY VIDEOS OF THEM. NICE VID AS ALWAYS. I LIKE THE LT WRIGHT'S KNIVES, ESPECIALLY THE LAGOM, BUSHCRAFTER AND THE PRONGHORN.
@@RobEvansWoodsman TO BE HONEST NOWADAYS IS NOT SO USUAL, BECAUSE THE MOST OF THE PEOPLE ARE LIARS, PROGRESSIVE, FAKE AND THEY PLAY THEATER. ALSO, YOU ARE VERY DIPLOMATIC AND STRAIGHTFORWARD. IT IS BETTER TO TELL THE TRUTH AND SLEEP WELL AT NIGHT TIME. CHECK YOUR DNA, BECAUSE I THINK THAT YOU HAVE GREEK ROOTS. I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU, IF SOMETIMES I WOULD LIKE TO BUY ANY OF YOUR KNIVES, IF I CAN PAY BU CASH AT THE COURIER, BECAUSE I HATE THE CARDS. THANKS.
Hello again friend. I wonder if you are aware that the genesis is a design that l.t. wright brought with him from blind horse knives . When blind horse knives split as a partnership they turned into of course l.t. wright knives and battle horse knives. Battle horse kept design as well a d call it the smoky mountain razor. I have had both. I sold my genesis because the smoky mountain razor came with a zero scandi, and better handle geometry/ ergonomics. My opinion . The .blade shape is exactly the same.
Forgot to mention the smoky mountain razor came in 01 tool steel, another reason I chose it over genesis. Also, the handle on the smoky mountain razor comes in micarta, I got the satin instead of polished. It is great in all weather, rain, sweat etc. Side thought about your ferro rod issue on sheath. If you have a "lanyard hole" on your fire steel, use a hair elastic in place of lanyard, you can then stretch it over rod itself resting between sheath and rod an it locks it in sheath.
@@HankSielski it is not cheap,monetarily, but it is well made and I can attest, I gave it many a hard task, camping , fire making, shelter building, cooking lol, batons without worry, chops an carvs like blues twice and half the size... I gave it an orange juice patina to protect against rust and polished the cutting bevel with a strop and bark river white compound to learn the skill of stropping... I've used it for oh, 3 or 4 years. It never dulled, only became sharper through stropping, light, not agressive stropping, due to zero edge from battle horse. No secondary bevel, not yet at least...
I’ve got a Genesis and the micarta handle is perfectly fine. I agree that it is hard to do feather sticks with the knife. It cuts too aggressively unless I am very careful and patient. They come from the factory with a micro-bevel, not a zero grind.
Thankx Rob
Good morning from the USA, Rob. It looks like you actually got some decent weather there.
This is another great video on your part. Your review seemed as fair as anyone could be. The only issue that I might have had is the broom stick handle and with it twisting in my sweaty little hands. I prefer the coke bottle contour grips. A2 steel is very good when heat treated properly. It should have held an extremely sharp edge better than it did. Thank you again!
Great video as always. I have a couple of LT Wrights, but I just ordered a knife from you and can’t wait to get my hands on it.
Always love your honest reviews Rob. The knife and sheath look really nice and wouldn’t mind one myself. Thanks for another great vid mate they are always appreciated.
You can have it if you want it, I'm selling it.
Great review, mate . God bless you and your family 👌. Lee
👍Thanks Rob, great video.
Cheers Graham.
A great knife , just wish I could afford one !
@RobEvans Woodman That’s some beautiful knife work on the pot hanger. Proper proud of you.
When is L.T WRIGHT start using modern steels in their knives ?
A welch man
Welsh
Great video again mate, brilliant review as always ❤
Cheers mate
I can't stand slick handles on that style of knife . I'm thinking about making a Brisa Kephart from one of their blanks this month .
I sometimes use True Oil for Gunstocks on my wood handles . It sets with a softer, more grippy texture, and I don't polish to a super shine. I just buff it a bit with a rag.
Micarta is still my material of choice , ya just can't beat a nice unpolished micarta grip.
I totally agree
Nice, Rob! 👍 The Genesis was my first L.T. Wright knife from many years ago. Green micarta in A2 steel. Good knife but not a great one. I’ve always loved the handle, but the blade bites too much, which isn’t always a good thing. The 6” Larry Roberts edition performs the same-good, but not great and even less so than the standard Genesis. IMO, 6” is just too much blade for the Genesis.
I don't know what made them think that a 6" blade scandi was a good idea .
This knife has a large following, I hope one day my MK1 or MK2 get that many fans!
@@RobEvansWoodsman Totally agree. My only question is where the heck were you and your knives to save me from significant buyers remorse? 😆
I remember Larry talking about the Gen 6 in a video when he worked with LT on the project and wanting the length at 6” to improve batoning capability. I think, however, that only increasing the blade length and leaving everything else exactly the same as the standard Genesis reduced the knife’s overall functionality. After using it for the first time, my thoughts were that it wasn’t even that great of a batoning knife and less effective at working wood than the standard Genesis. They should have gone with thicker blade stock, a high saber grind, and a profile with more belly. I was disappointed, especially since a $40 SRK ran circles around it in overall performance. 😄 The Gen 6 has a big following, but I question how many owners are really fans of it and happy with the purchase? At close to $300USD, for me it really is just a spendy collection piece than a great tool.
Hey, how about we do this? I’ll trade you my Gen 6 collecting dust in my bag of knives that rarely see the light of day for an MK2 that will actually get used? 😆 I have an MK1 on order already, but will trade for a second one if needed. 😉😁
@@blackhawkbushcraft you can keep your shitty Gen 6 🤣🤣
@@RobEvansWoodsman Haha! 😂
Great vid, the handle doesn't look super ergonomic compared to many others but I guess its going for the Kephart vibe?
That knife sounds like a candidate for your coffee lottery.
The Genesis or the MK1 I mentioned at the end?
@@RobEvansWoodsman I mean the Genesis. If you don't like it, offer it up, recover your investment, and move on. Sure, we would sooner have a knife made by you, but I'll bet that you would get many interested participants.
@@The-Armed-Pacifist I might have a guy interested, if he's not I can do that.
Hi Rob,
I’m new to scandi grinds, what steels would you recommend for a good scandi?
Thank you
What I use, O1, 52100, Aeb-l, RWL34
@@RobEvansWoodsman Thank you Rob, I really appreciate your help and the fast reply. Take care
I would not use D2 or A2 on a zero scandi, they chip easily with a fine edge , they are not meant to have fine edges, especially D2 , I know LT wright use A2 but they convex the edge.
Nice review mate,cool knife for sure but not on my list😂 not a great fan of A2 steel myself, not sure if even CPM3V is better than O1 to be honest,I can’t tell the difference between them when in use in the field besides O1 maintains much more easily for sure, thanks for this honest review👍🏻
People like the posh stuff mate, I like O1, not a fan of A2 either.
So what will be come of this LT knife that's not for you does it enter your collection because it is a beautiful knife that would be worthy of display or do you send it on it's way I own the Genesis flat grind model in AEB-L with blood red micarta and white liners with mosaic pens LOVE IT
If you want it you can have it, I'm selling it, just bought the next review knife.
Did you get it used?
An LT coming without a sharp spine or shaving edge is very unusual.
It was second hand, I did mention it in the video.
Will you make a knife in roughly that template?
Definitely not, I didn't like it, I really can't see all the fuss about it.
@eagleridge1972 is going to love this. His fave production knife being reviewed by his fave custom knife maker 😂
He's not going to love the fact that I don't really like the knife, he told me that my MK1 might overtake it as his favourite knife! He's got 4 of them.
I’ll bet that his Genesis has micarta scales. As beautiful as the ironwood scales are, they just won’t be as grippy. Other than that, how did you find the scales? We’re they too thin or square? That’d be a design issue derived from its Kephart origins. Sounds like you didn’t like the high grind and thin stock, either. I think a lot of LT’s small to medium sized knives use 1/8 inch stock…too bad, this kind of put me off from getting one.
Hi Rob, I have this knife with a Python Micarta handle and unused - spine and blade!! I will send it to you to try if you want.
Thats a very kind offer mate, when the dust settles on this review I'll take you up on it, what steel?
@@RobEvansWoodsman A2.
Why do I get Mors vibes from everything you do and demonstrate? Only other person I get the same vibes off of is Cody Lundin. And mind you I know Mors taught and mentored many people but I don't always sense such similarity in mindset. Would you review a Victorinox Swisstool or Spirit X if you get the chance btw?
I'm a huge Mors kochanski fan boy!
I've learnt from a few instructors but Mors always stood out because of his no BS approach to survival.
I have reviewed one Victorinox tool but I can't remember which one it was.
I don't think anyone will beat a leatherman Charge, just my opinion.
@@RobEvansWoodsman you reviewed the Victorinox Locksmith (and I think the Hunter?), that's actually how I found your channel 🙂
@@adrianjagmag I definitely I reviewed a muilti tool think it was the Spirit x.
IF YOU GET THE CONDOR TRIVITTATA AND THE JOKER BUSHLORE, I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE ANY VIDEOS OF THEM. NICE VID AS ALWAYS. I LIKE THE LT WRIGHT'S KNIVES, ESPECIALLY THE LAGOM, BUSHCRAFTER AND THE PRONGHORN.
Unless someone sends them to me I will not be reviewing them especially a condor knife , I really don't like them.
@@RobEvansWoodsman NOT EVEN THE JOKER ONES FROM SPAIN?
@@larrybadman9965 they look good but I just can't afford to buy knives to review and no one sends me stuff, probably because I give an honest opinion.
@@RobEvansWoodsman TO BE HONEST NOWADAYS IS NOT SO USUAL, BECAUSE THE MOST OF THE PEOPLE ARE LIARS, PROGRESSIVE, FAKE AND THEY PLAY THEATER. ALSO, YOU ARE VERY DIPLOMATIC AND STRAIGHTFORWARD. IT IS BETTER TO TELL THE TRUTH AND SLEEP WELL AT NIGHT TIME. CHECK YOUR DNA, BECAUSE I THINK THAT YOU HAVE GREEK ROOTS. I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU, IF SOMETIMES I WOULD LIKE TO BUY ANY OF YOUR KNIVES, IF I CAN PAY BU CASH AT THE COURIER, BECAUSE I HATE THE CARDS. THANKS.
@@larrybadman9965 I'm very sorry but that is not a way of payment I can accept.
Hello again friend. I wonder if you are aware that the genesis is a design that l.t. wright brought with him from blind horse knives . When blind horse knives split as a partnership they turned into of course l.t. wright knives and battle horse knives. Battle horse kept design as well a d call it the smoky mountain razor. I have had both. I sold my genesis because the smoky mountain razor came with a zero scandi, and better handle geometry/ ergonomics. My opinion . The .blade shape is exactly the same.
Forgot to mention the smoky mountain razor came in 01 tool steel, another reason I chose it over genesis. Also, the handle on the smoky mountain razor comes in micarta, I got the satin instead of polished. It is great in all weather, rain, sweat etc. Side thought about your ferro rod issue on sheath. If you have a "lanyard hole" on your fire steel, use a hair elastic in place of lanyard, you can then stretch it over rod itself resting between sheath and rod an it locks it in sheath.
Thank you for the information about the Battle horse knife , the ferrorod was just in my pocket, I have others with elastic on them.
I think that the Battle Horse Knives uses 5/32 stock in addition to O1 steel. Handle is more contoured instead of flat slabs. Looks nice…
Looks relatively inexpensive, too…
@@HankSielski it is not cheap,monetarily, but it is well made and I can attest, I gave it many a hard task, camping , fire making, shelter building, cooking lol, batons without worry, chops an carvs like blues twice and half the size... I gave it an orange juice patina to protect against rust and polished the cutting bevel with a strop and bark river white compound to learn the skill of stropping... I've used it for oh, 3 or 4 years. It never dulled, only became sharper through stropping, light, not agressive stropping, due to zero edge from battle horse. No secondary bevel, not yet at least...