Awesome review, and I think the main take away is that it's not only a one tool option but also just a fun trustworthy blade, I personally love the design, the steel, the heat treat and geometry, it was and is the ultimate bowie knife.
AWESOME VID brotha!!! Love my Puzon Wilderness Bowie! An absolute monster! Great content as usual, love seeing this blade get some hard use. You can literally hear the knife laughing at most of the tasks too
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Excellent tough testing. I like this Puzon Wilderness Bowie! I always carry a big blade in the areas I hike/camp. I always watch the whole video before commenting so I can never say " 1st " : )
Thanks! I tried to give it a solid hard use test while still being fairly practical in terms of what I would use a knife like this for. Firecraft is a big part of what I do with my larger blades...so hammering through wood is a regular occurance for me!
It's overall fine for food prep, but it's a big ole blade. So it's fun for food prep, but not practical. I don't like babying knives...actually I truly enjoy the sport of hard use with blades. It's quite enjoyable to test the capability and limits. I have bent quite a number of thinner blades.
Yes, this is a very legitimate hard use review, I don't like to see people who try to break knives or see how much damage they can take that's just unrealistic and detrimental to a product
I know this is old but how was the edge retention after this workout? Did it dull appreciably after all this work? Seemed to struggle a bit with the finer feathersticking but I know the type of wood can have a lot do with that just as the edge geometry and edge condition can. This was a REALLY GREAT review by the way! Bravo and thank you for sharing! I will be checking out your channel and other vids for sure after this!
It's much bigger than the PlanA. I like both. Plan A is a maybe more manageable size, but both great in their own way. I like WTG build quality better for sure.
Heck yeah on the Moses bowie it was designed by my good friend Jason Moses who I went to high-school with and unfortunately Ethan becker shot down the idea because he didn't design it so it was a very limited run and if you've got one hang onto it for sure!!!
Let's put this into perspective. Two scenarios. In both cases we get high quality G10 with high quality G10 liners. We get Japanese sourced SK85 steel. In both cases we have an American designer. In both cases the knife costs $220. But here's the scenario difference. In scenario 1) Vic Lin fabricates the knife. In scenario 2) You fabricate the knife. Which knife do I want? I want the knife Vic Lin fabricates because he is an expert. It doesn't matter where he lives. And furthermore if you do your research you'll find out that Taichung produces some very fine knives and even for your favorite knife brands. So, the "Taiwanese" part of your comment doesn't make much sense. If you question the $220 part...ok, that's reasonable to ask.
They sell out instantly. If you're not on top of the drop date you'll miss out or need to find a used one. I suggest following the WTG Facebook group for details
I’d rename the knife the Workout Bowie. This would make a good exercise video. The only exercise class where everyone brings a machete size bowie knife. That’s a super, no, super duper knife. I’d like to see the Puzon Bowie go up against the Ontario Marine Raider Bowie. It’d be the Grey Poupon vs Heinz Yellow Mustard mashup meetup. One of the biggest differences between the two of them would be the handle. The Puzon is obviously a very refined, in design, knife ergonomically speaking. But, how would the bargain basement compare to the penthouse in a friendly competition? I’m curious.
@@PREPFORIT I was making a humorous comparison. I own the Marine Raider Bowie. I paid $60 for it ten years ago. The Puzon is over $200. I am making a price comparison between two substantial heavy duty choppers. The biggest difference between them to me are their handles. They are similar in size, shape and metal thickness. To me they both compare relatively close in all ways except price. So, does spending $175 more for a similar knife make that big of a difference. I joke around with Eric about products in his reviews and he kids back. I enjoy that banter. It’s all in fun.
I think the Raider Bowie vs. Puzon Bowie would be a fantastic comparison. I have definitely pounded on some Ontario Knives with very good results...no damage or concern. The SP line is definitely capable of taking some abuse. You're right about ergos...Raider will undoubtedly crush the pinky...those handles always do, but for chopping and splitting? Would be fun to see.
I think the two of you are some of my longest subscribers from the beginning. Both great viewpoints and definitely not Trolls regardless of your product opinions!
@@outerlimitless I mean, come on!! Which knife would you rather have? Look at the Puzon, it’s obviously, tested and tried and refined and then tested, tried and further refined. Look at its features. It has a finger choil and a guard that’s designed to allow you to choke up on the blade to utilize the choil. The finish alone is finer. The handle is in a whole other class than the marine raider. The Puzon handle has been scrutinized over from a design standpoint to refine its ergonomics to better suit the user to be used for an extended period of time, comfortably. I’ve used the marine raider. It’s a great knife, but it doesn’t do your hand any favors. Blade wise, I’d be afraid of stabbing a piece of campfire wood to split the wood for fear of breaking off the raider’s fine point. The raider has a more aggressive clip that makes the tip thinner. That’s another example of how the Puzon has been tested and tried to make a better blade. The handle design and ergonomics are also higher quality and obvious from the choice of handle scales to the fit and finish of handle. The Puzon is on the other side of the tracks from the marine raider in design, ergonomics, refinement, engineering.and production. I’d much rather have the Puzon simply based on this review. I trust Eric’s reviews because he’s thorough, detail oriented and experienced. I wouldn’t expect anything less from a successful engineer such as himself.
@@redrustyhill2 then why are you watching reviews from years ago when these were available? You're Leaving comments on all my work tuff reviews but that's an indication that you don't understand how work tuff operates and how you need to position yourself to get their knives. If you understand how it works you'll have your chance when knives become available.
Work tuff gear is becoming a company one does not want to support. I have messaged them multiple times and they never reply. Makes you think how effective they will be to uphold their warranty. I tried to get a Puzon splatter edition. They were sold out in 5min and only 12 went on sale. Later all my complaints got Victor Lin’s attention. He told me that only 12 units from a previous batch went on sale and I must keep in mind the splatter edition is a limited edition. They are trying to get 300 units for October. The thing is I would like to have a puzon for a up and coming survival and bushcraft trip that would be main chopper. Now I will have to settle for a knife that I dont really want. Work tuff is playing a dangerous game of being exclusive. It will their downfall.
Awesome review, and I think the main take away is that it's not only a one tool option but also just a fun trustworthy blade, I personally love the design, the steel, the heat treat and geometry, it was and is the ultimate bowie knife.
Thanks... hard to go wrong with WTG! Thanks for watching!
AWESOME VID brotha!!! Love my Puzon Wilderness Bowie! An absolute monster! Great content as usual, love seeing this blade get some hard use. You can literally hear the knife laughing at most of the tasks too
That knife not only laughed...it literally LOVED it. The harder you hit it, the better it likes it. I think it actually LOVED the hard use!
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I thought I heard something cracking up 😏
Beautiful sounds of splitting wood! Great video!
Thanks! That was a FUN one! Thanks for watching!
Great informative and thorough review. 👍
Been looking forward to this one!
Hope you liked it! That blade is FUN!
I can't wait to test this vs my Fallkniven Modern Bowie and Trailmaster San Mai III.
Excellent work brother! 🤘
Cool Video 👍
Thank U for the Info and the Links 👍
You're welcome...thanks for watching!
Excellent tough testing. I like this Puzon Wilderness Bowie!
I always carry a big blade in the areas I hike/camp.
I always watch the whole video before commenting so I can never say " 1st " : )
I appreciate you checking it out! This had some impressive performance from that PWB. I was hammering on that thing and it LOVED it!
Nice review!
Best review on this knife yet thanks! this thing looks rugged can't wait to get one soon as they become more accessible
Thanks! I tried to give it a solid hard use test while still being fairly practical in terms of what I would use a knife like this for. Firecraft is a big part of what I do with my larger blades...so hammering through wood is a regular occurance for me!
@@outerlimitless yes, I’ve heard that steel is basically D2 steel or the equivalent of it must be some good stuff and well heat treated
Great video I just wish this knife was available
Nice vid. I like the way you didn't baby the blade in testing. I like the design. Good job reviewing the knife. How did it do in food prep?
It's overall fine for food prep, but it's a big ole blade. So it's fun for food prep, but not practical. I don't like babying knives...actually I truly enjoy the sport of hard use with blades. It's quite enjoyable to test the capability and limits. I have bent quite a number of thinner blades.
Yes, this is a very legitimate hard use review, I don't like to see people who try to break knives or see how much damage they can take that's just unrealistic and detrimental to a product
You absolutely positively murdered that Xmas Tree. Too bad it wasn't the appropriate "Wilderness" setting that the manufacturer promised us.
I know this is old but how was the edge retention after this workout? Did it dull appreciably after all this work? Seemed to struggle a bit with the finer feathersticking but I know the type of wood can have a lot do with that just as the edge geometry and edge condition can.
This was a REALLY GREAT review by the way! Bravo and thank you for sharing! I will be checking out your channel and other vids for sure after this!
How much ? Where can I buy?
Great video, excellent knife, but why do the knife must achieve the tasks of a hatchet?
It's fun, and very effective!
That things pretty much perfect
It is a stellar performer! Hefty and stout...tough, and well designed!
Outer Limitless - did you use on this movie PWB 7 or PWB 9?
This is PWB9 GEN 1. I have another video for the PWB7. Great question though...and thanks for watching!
This thing is clearly badass. How do you find it compared to the plan A Bowie?
It's much bigger than the PlanA. I like both. Plan A is a maybe more manageable size, but both great in their own way. I like WTG build quality better for sure.
outer limitless Thanks! I like the plan A but had to opt for this guy before they sold out.
That is one beefy badass blade
It can definitely perform! The handle is great!
Heck yeah on the Moses bowie it was designed by my good friend Jason Moses who I went to high-school with and unfortunately Ethan becker shot down the idea because he didn't design it so it was a very limited run and if you've got one hang onto it for sure!!!
Yes I live in Olean NY home of kabar and cutco knives
I like the Moses Bowie...great blade. I should use mine more!
This is my least favourite of the Work Tuff choppers...
Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work.
Awesome that this one is your least favorite. It shows how awesome all the choppers in this lineup are. Very cool! Thanks for watching!
@@outerlimitless true! I really like the other ones...
Much love from Switzerland
You think 220 plus shipping is worth it for a Taiwanese made blade?
Yep
Let's put this into perspective. Two scenarios. In both cases we get high quality G10 with high quality G10 liners. We get Japanese sourced SK85 steel. In both cases we have an American designer. In both cases the knife costs $220. But here's the scenario difference. In scenario 1) Vic Lin fabricates the knife. In scenario 2) You fabricate the knife. Which knife do I want? I want the knife Vic Lin fabricates because he is an expert. It doesn't matter where he lives. And furthermore if you do your research you'll find out that Taichung produces some very fine knives and even for your favorite knife brands. So, the "Taiwanese" part of your comment doesn't make much sense. If you question the $220 part...ok, that's reasonable to ask.
Underpriced...
Best knife I own I thought bk was the best but I was wrong
Love the look of that thing. Sucks they are out of stock. Wonder if your video had something to do with that. Lol
They sell out instantly. If you're not on top of the drop date you'll miss out or need to find a used one. I suggest following the WTG Facebook group for details
I’d rename the knife the Workout Bowie. This would make a good exercise video. The only exercise class where everyone brings a machete size bowie knife. That’s a super, no, super duper knife. I’d like to see the Puzon Bowie go up against the Ontario Marine Raider Bowie. It’d be the Grey Poupon vs Heinz Yellow Mustard mashup meetup. One of the biggest differences between the two of them would be the handle. The Puzon is obviously a very refined, in design, knife ergonomically speaking. But, how would the bargain basement compare to the penthouse in a friendly competition? I’m curious.
It has NOTHING to do with "bargain basement" you troll
@@PREPFORIT I was making a humorous comparison. I own the Marine Raider Bowie. I paid $60 for it ten years ago. The Puzon is over $200. I am making a price comparison between two substantial heavy duty choppers. The biggest difference between them to me are their handles. They are similar in size, shape and metal thickness. To me they both compare relatively close in all ways except price. So, does spending $175 more for a similar knife make that big of a difference. I joke around with Eric about products in his reviews and he kids back. I enjoy that banter. It’s all in fun.
I think the Raider Bowie vs. Puzon Bowie would be a fantastic comparison. I have definitely pounded on some Ontario Knives with very good results...no damage or concern. The SP line is definitely capable of taking some abuse. You're right about ergos...Raider will undoubtedly crush the pinky...those handles always do, but for chopping and splitting? Would be fun to see.
I think the two of you are some of my longest subscribers from the beginning. Both great viewpoints and definitely not Trolls regardless of your product opinions!
@@outerlimitless I mean, come on!! Which knife would you rather have? Look at the Puzon, it’s obviously, tested and tried and refined and then tested, tried and further refined. Look at its features. It has a finger choil and a guard that’s designed to allow you to choke up on the blade to utilize the choil. The finish alone is finer. The handle is in a whole other class than the marine raider. The Puzon handle has been scrutinized over from a design standpoint to refine its ergonomics to better suit the user to be used for an extended period of time, comfortably. I’ve used the marine raider. It’s a great knife, but it doesn’t do your hand any favors. Blade wise, I’d be afraid of stabbing a piece of campfire wood to split the wood for fear of breaking off the raider’s fine point. The raider has a more aggressive clip that makes the tip thinner. That’s another example of how the Puzon has been tested and tried to make a better blade. The handle design and ergonomics are also higher quality and obvious from the choice of handle scales to the fit and finish of handle. The Puzon is on the other side of the tracks from the marine raider in design, ergonomics, refinement, engineering.and production. I’d much rather have the Puzon simply based on this review. I trust Eric’s reviews because he’s thorough, detail oriented and experienced. I wouldn’t expect anything less from a successful engineer such as himself.
I am getting tired of seeing reviews for knives that are not available and never will be
@@redrustyhill2 then why are you watching reviews from years ago when these were available? You're Leaving comments on all my work tuff reviews but that's an indication that you don't understand how work tuff operates and how you need to position yourself to get their knives. If you understand how it works you'll have your chance when knives become available.
I wont this blade,so hard to track down
I find the 1/4 thick and above knives not great or even good, at food prep.
Work tuff gear is becoming a company one does not want to support. I have messaged them multiple times and they never reply. Makes you think how effective they will be to uphold their warranty. I tried to get a Puzon splatter edition. They were sold out in 5min and only 12 went on sale. Later all my complaints got Victor Lin’s attention. He told me that only 12 units from a previous batch went on sale and I must keep in mind the splatter edition is a limited edition. They are trying to get 300 units for October.
The thing is I would like to have a puzon for a up and coming survival and bushcraft trip that would be main chopper. Now I will have to settle for a knife that I dont really want. Work tuff is playing a dangerous game of being exclusive. It will their downfall.