Thanks for a great look at these WTG knives, Mark. I love Sabre grind knives... specifically a sabre grind with a good convex edge applied. The edge is just as important to me as the grind.
Now that is a good looking knife. Love the contrasting colours in the handle scales, the line of the saber grind, and the fit and finish of the kydex. Thank you for sharing it with us.
@@MarkYoungBushcrafthey Mark, thanks for letting us know Wild Coast carries WTG, can't believe I've ordered from them before without realizing they had them. You mentioned linking to them in the video description but I think you might have forgotten, although I'm selfishly remiss to bring it up in case it means fewer knives left for me to buy... 😅 Thanks again.
I certainly don't have enough experience to say what kind of grind I would prefer but I can say I really like all these WTG knives. Thanks for sharing Mark!
Would love to get my hands on the sabre grind version. The biggest thing for me is sharpening, I always have a hard time with the scandis. Would be cool to see how you go about sharpening different blade shapes and grinds Mark.
G'day Mark, yep very nice mate. I'm with ya, noth'n wrong with scandis or full flats, but the vast majority of my modest collection are stainless sabres for that bit extra versatility and less maintenance in my climate. Car camping I'll take several to mess about with i.e. test and affirm familiarity. However, on the trail, as a strong advocate of pairing, I go with two different sizes, grinds and blade shapes to increase the versitility further, the proviso being, if one is lost or fails, the other will still get you out of strife. Given the choice of these two I'd go with the sabre, though I reckon either would be great to pair with a walloper, say a Skrama, parang or flat bladed machete ...... or a hatchet for that matter. Cheers Duke.
My favourite combination is a small or mid-size belt knife and a larger knife in my pack. Occasionally an axe but always a saw. Thanks for commenting Duke
To scandi grind or not to scandi grind, that is the question! Personally I’d like a low sabre. Something just a bit higher than a scandi. Grohmann is having a seconds sale and they have the #1 for the first time in like a year. I’m thinking about getting one so I’ll have 1-3
G'day Jim, hahaha, that is the question alright ; ) I reckon the highest priority out on the trail is strength through splitting, and fair to say a scandi makes sense in that respect. But, I'm with ya mate, so does a "low" sabre in particular and with more versatility across the board. The best of all worlds is a "sabre-vex" IMO i.e. Bravos and the like. Though a lot of folks seem to be flummoxed by the sharpening of such. I'd argue its easier and quicker to hone that last little bit of the vex, (especially with a hand held stone of some description out in the sticks), than potentially take off more steel on a "V' edge, ..... and a "full" scandi, for the application, borders on the ridiculous IMO ; ) Anyway, best of luck with the Grohmann sale mate. Cheers Duke.
@@eyeofthetiger4184 yeah, I and probably you too, grew up with hollow grinds…..hell, I shave with a hollow grind. They still have a purpose, just not in fashion.
Great comparison of the 2 different grinds! I do however have a question not related, What hat are you wearing and where did you get it? I have been looking for one for a long time and have not been able to find one.
Thanks for a great look at these WTG knives, Mark. I love Sabre grind knives... specifically a sabre grind with a good convex edge applied. The edge is just as important to me as the grind.
Most welcome. This is one of my favs for sure. Thanks for commenting
You sold me on this knife. Thanks for your always excellent reviews.
This is still one of my fav knives for all the reasons I mentioned. Thanks for commenting
Covers all needed in a Bushcraft knife even handles, sheaths and edge choices. Great reviews.
This is great choice for sure. Thanks for commenting
Now that is a good looking knife. Love the contrasting colours in the handle scales, the line of the saber grind, and the fit and finish of the kydex. Thank you for sharing it with us.
I love it. Thanks for commenting
I like the simple straightforward look of the knives you’ve been showing. The color of the handle on this one is nice. ✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦✌️
This is one of my favs for sure. Thanks for commenting
Thanks for the review 👍
The high saber grind with a convex edge really works well for all types of tasks
I really like this one. Thanks for commenting Alex
A wild Alex appears! Love your work.
@@MarkYoungBushcrafthey Mark, thanks for letting us know Wild Coast carries WTG, can't believe I've ordered from them before without realizing they had them. You mentioned linking to them in the video description but I think you might have forgotten, although I'm selfishly remiss to bring it up in case it means fewer knives left for me to buy... 😅 Thanks again.
@@LoreTunderin thanks brother 👍
I certainly don't have enough experience to say what kind of grind I would prefer but I can say I really like all these WTG knives. Thanks for sharing Mark!
Great knives at a reasonable price. Thanks for commenting Steve
Would love to get my hands on the sabre grind version. The biggest thing for me is sharpening, I always have a hard time with the scandis. Would be cool to see how you go about sharpening different blade shapes and grinds Mark.
Great price and still available. Thanks for commenting
I agree sabre grind is usually the best all-round best grind. The choice is up to your purpose
Right on. Thanks for commenting
G'day Mark, yep very nice mate. I'm with ya, noth'n wrong with scandis or full flats, but the vast majority of my modest collection are stainless sabres for that bit extra versatility and less maintenance in my climate.
Car camping I'll take several to mess about with i.e. test and affirm familiarity. However, on the trail, as a strong advocate of pairing, I go with two different sizes, grinds and blade shapes to increase the versitility further, the proviso being, if one is lost or fails, the other will still get you out of strife.
Given the choice of these two I'd go with the sabre, though I reckon either would be great to pair with a walloper, say a Skrama, parang or flat bladed machete ...... or a hatchet for that matter.
Cheers Duke.
My favourite combination is a small or mid-size belt knife and a larger knife in my pack. Occasionally an axe but always a saw. Thanks for commenting Duke
To scandi grind or not to scandi grind, that is the question! Personally I’d like a low sabre. Something just a bit higher than a scandi. Grohmann is having a seconds sale and they have the #1 for the first time in like a year. I’m thinking about getting one so I’ll have 1-3
G'day Jim, hahaha, that is the question alright ; ) I reckon the highest priority out on the trail is strength through splitting, and fair to say a scandi makes sense in that respect. But, I'm with ya mate, so does a "low" sabre in particular and with more versatility across the board. The best of all worlds is a "sabre-vex" IMO i.e. Bravos and the like. Though a lot of folks seem to be flummoxed by the sharpening of such. I'd argue its easier and quicker to hone that last little bit of the vex, (especially with a hand held stone of some description out in the sticks), than potentially take off more steel on a "V' edge, ..... and a "full" scandi, for the application, borders on the ridiculous IMO ; )
Anyway, best of luck with the Grohmann sale mate. Cheers Duke.
@@eyeofthetiger4184 No one seems to talk about a slight hollow grind….speaking of Grohmann. Best for hunting.
@@jimf1964 Well I wouldn't call it slight, but I do get on very well the ol' Buck 119, paired with a big fella of some description..
@@eyeofthetiger4184 yeah, I and probably you too, grew up with hollow grinds…..hell, I shave with a hollow grind. They still have a purpose, just not in fashion.
Proper thing for a Canadian to own😉 Thanks for commenting Jim
Great review, Mark. However, at the time of my writing this comment, the links to the other distributors are not in the show notes...
Ooops. Corrected now. Thanks for commenting
Really Enjoyed Your Test , Demo, & Thoughts On This Mark. Many Thanks ! ATB T God Bless
Thanks for commenting Terry
Great comparison of the 2 different grinds! I do however have a question not related, What hat are you wearing and where did you get it? I have been looking for one for a long time and have not been able to find one.
It is my Tilley Outback. I have a video on my Tilley hats. Thanks for commenting