I was pretty sure of the functionality of the knife before getting it in my hands by watching the 60 odd videos that showcase it. Now I’ve received mine it is clear that the functionality of this knife cannot be questioned. A lot of forethought had to go into its development, not to mention a bucket full of trial steel. You may not have redesigned the wheel , but you definitely redefined the standard that a “survival” knife should aim for. I feel you tempered our expectations as knife enthusiasts and redefined how blade geometry can and should work for us on multiple levels. Thanks for a great blade. Owner 0195B.
Sir, I am a long time Tracker/WSK user, specifically Dave Beck’s. I am really liking the looks and size of you design. You have really achieved something of your own. Having used your Firebug pretty extensively I’m thoroughly impressed with the heat treat of your O1 steel. Don’t pay attention to the naysayers, I can tell just looking here that you have something special. Very cool.
This is an amazing knife design. I can't believe how much thought went into the design. .... and ugly? No way. This is a thing of beauty, from form to function.
I think that knife is far from ugly. It is ruggedly handsome. Not unlike myself. Lol. Your integrity has never been a question. Such a Thought hasn't occurred to 99.99% of us. A man's gotta eat. Some of us more than others. To quote Rowan Atkinson, "I feel like a Pelican. Every way I turn, there's an enormous BILL in front of me."
William that is an awesome knife, for every innovator there is an imitator and you my friend are an innovator, those people commenting negatively are imitators, they imitate having an opinion on something they know nothing about. That knife will be my next knife.
Great stuff William, makes me glad I switched my order and thank you for being so understanding and thoughtful in regards to me getting the one I want, 33C is me!
i just ordered one today . don’t mind “batoning “an apple in survival situation if i don’t have a small utility knife with me . an ugly cut apple doesn’t affect my chance of survival but a broken weaker knife does .
After having seen different videos where people try out this knife and everybody I have seen have come to the same conclusion, that the design works. If is skinning an animal, carving and food prep. I think you have developed another very good working knife. I hope you make a "fortune as well.
Just ordered your Master Woodsman but this WCSK looks like a contender. Will 3V WCSK be more robust if it were your one tool lets say if you were on Vancouver Island or is O1 good enough. I worry about rusting if you can't treat the blade. I look forward to the Master Woodsman and I think it should do the require duties I encounter in the woods.
George Hicks this is my comparison of O1 to 3v. As you mentioned rust would be an issue so I would consider a stainless over 3v. It would be a custom build. Unit pricing and wait times is in my Custom Order web page. Appreciate your MW purchase. th-cam.com/video/NHUoMIbLmeg/w-d-xo.html
My masterwoodsman still is on top of my list for getting kicks in the woods. This new design has its own appeal and I’m looking forward to owning her and the necker as well. I followed William for some years now and seen some of the methods behind his madness and nothing about his designs and his continued goals to make tools that add enjoyment and less work are corrupt.
I quite like the look of the blade, it has a caveman stone tool kind of thing going for it. That can be done in a gimmicky way for fun and aestheics, but I saw a lot of function inherent in your design. To be honest though, I didn't think it would be quite so handy for food prep. But the slicing draw cut on the apple was surprisingly effective. Peeling was no worries in the confines of the low angle recurve section, I thought dimensions of that area was going to be a bit restrictive, but with the curve of the vegetable it works fine. Not the best tool for the job, but certainly a respectable pass for a heavy duty all rounder that does a bunch of other jobs well too.
I have enjoyed watching ur videos for some time now about knives & I enjoy ur whittle talks. There's no doubt of ur passion for knives. I have a knife on order from u & I hope u sale a bunches. Take care
Hi William, I love your knife and the Collaboration you did With folks like Blackie and Tanno. That Blackie's a real knife historian, he should be on the History Channel. I've made the tracker 20+ years ago. I've made skinnin knives, Samurai Swords. The last one was a Kukri ish Machete with a gut hook because I slipped with the angle grinder. Urgg. So I've been designing a buttoning knife. Originally it was going to be a Large Bowie with channel grooves cut perpendicular for less friction and a swell toward the tip for wacking on. I've changed my design and I'm now using your template: Spear point, long angled saber grind, curved scandi grind in the bottom near the hilt. The top will have a 3 divots. The first has gimping for your thumb, next divit or curve is 90 deg. the third is a gut hook. I don't know why I'm stuck on gut hook, lol. The Material is 1/4" O1 tool steel, Its gonna be HUGE ! I lived in Texas 40 yrs. maybe that why. Oh I Cryo with a bottle of CO2 turned upside down. lol I thought you might get a kick out of that. Good luck, hope you sell a bunch.
Ugly my a$$! What in the heck are they talking about?! That knife looks both gorgeous and deadly! Mr. William Collins, I do believe that you have created an awesome, awesome knife. I want one badly!
It certainly keeps passing each test through the demonstrated tasks ..... can't argue with the results. It is strangely getting better looking with each video that i watch.. Kudos for releasing these vids alongside your co-reviewers ...... So much more informative than a flashy high end commercial promo which can be very enticing but often misrepresents the reality of what you end up getting. Has anyone come up with a good nick-name for the knife yet? The ' WCSK' hardly encompasses the character of such an individual working tool. I didn't immediately fall for it at first sight but it's definitely growing on me ...... my BK7 is starting to look worried.
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond LOL and I think it should be worried. Appreciate your support and no nicknames that I know of but it has been out for less than a week.
Functional is not in a fashion show, it GETS THE JOB DONE! If I want fashion, I'll buy an overpriced "trinket", but as everyone who knows me knows, I prefer function. And I LIKE this one!
Fox Knives of Italy has a few designs very similar to this and they perform extremely well. The fact that this one is O1 and not N690CO (which is a good steel for knives as well) sets it apart. Part khukuri, part tanto and all function.
If you should ever finish making knives you have a place selling on Qvc or similar! OK, I'm sold. I will order in due course. Very clearly, this is no kind of culinary knife however it is equally clear that it can do a competant job in that situation. Particularly in an outdoor, expedition etc type environment. Very clever design.
HAY WILLIAM GREAT VIDEO. I HAVE NO QUESTIONS AT ALL FOR YOU. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING BROTHER PEACE&SAFE JOURNEYS BROTHER WE SEND SMOKE& PRAYERS TO YALL.
It's tough to create any multi use tool. My first thought is that this knife has a learning curve. But learning it is more than worth it. Do I see features of the Ultimate survival tool?
William that is a impressive knife you have there if I had not purchased a Master Woodsmen I would get one. Do you have any videos planned for the new neck knife I think that might make a useful companion to my Master Woodsmen
Hi William Just wanted to say i really enjoy your videos and looks like a great knife! Dont let keyboard warriors ruin your day either mate..Im from Australia and can tell through your videos your a good bloke. oorroo
Hello Sir , I have one question; I have small to medium hands for a guy with short fingers. I really inteintend purchase one of the survival knives. Which one do you suggest, the full size one or the smaller one ? I love the design of both.
Watch Blackie's videos in the playlist. He is small in stature but tall in his craft. The handle was designed for the large knife to fit many different hand sizes. If you intend to use the knife for survival task then you need the larger knife the smaller knife is a companion neck knife and should be accompanied with a larger belt knife or a axe.
William Collins thank you Sir . I appreciate that. Im a big fan of Blackie Thomas . He is how I discovered you. I will watch his reviews of your knife . I think you guys have designed an almost perfect knife !!. God bless you Sir .
grandpa's knife didn't look like that....you must just be tryin' to turn a dollar $$.....I already have a $800 wall hanger.....LOL You hear it all I'm sure...!!! I like it.....beats the hell out of the OTO knives I've seen prior to it...
I know you put alot of time and passion into your knives. If I could afford it right now I would have one. The negative comments are from people who never even get out in the woods to use something like that.
Someone actually questioned the motivation of a knife maker/seller in creating a knife? Uhhhh, that would be to ultimately sell the knife (based on it's abilities OF COURSE!)!! Wow there are some really stupid people out there.
Say Heah William, I hear you, You do good, But I don't need to be a Chef in the Bush, Oh, I eats good, but apples are my teeth's job, potatoes I use a smaller thin knife, never a complaint yet, But God forbid, I'm on a scout in a new area, and I get lost. My Paulie's Delight will bring me home again, Yeah,, I'm in a wooded area, and wood is my shelter, fire, life saver, If I were a Chef, I prolly would bring one of them there expensive Chef's Knives, But if I'm in one of them there Survival Situations, Thank God.you made me my Paulie's Delight. It split's, chops and a good cutter because of that there dual grind you put on it, it's heavy, but that's another reason I don't have to bring a Hatchet into the Bush. After all, it's my Straight Kukuri. I bet even Blackie would like it. Thanx You William, Oh. I do like that there three point tip idea.,,.p
Matthew M. Cheers M8, no offence taken, Thanx You for explaining, Yeah, we could be friends, Talk to you soon my brother across the big pond. Cheers M8, Oh and Tie your kangaroo down, Dilly Dilly.,,.p
Good luck with your new prototype. I can't but think that it looks similar to the MSK-1 from Ultimate Survival Tips. See here: th-cam.com/video/eF9VN363V4I/w-d-xo.html I am curious about the sources of inspiration for your design.
The only thing I see close is both spines have a flat spot. MSK has a 4" drop point blade with a finger choil and mine has a 5.5" serpentine blade with a graduating saber grind and a tanto tip. The MSK has a hollow grind. Two completely different knives. although after several 1,000 years of bending and shaping steel all knives will remind us of another knife. My inspiration was getting in the field and trying different designs for the past 40 years and finding what works then applying that experience into a blade. if you watch the R&D videos you will see the progression as through trial and error I adjust the design.
I was pretty sure of the functionality of the knife before getting it in my hands by watching the 60 odd videos that showcase it. Now I’ve received mine it is clear that the functionality of this knife cannot be questioned. A lot of forethought had to go into its development, not to mention a bucket full of trial steel. You may not have redesigned the wheel , but you definitely redefined the standard that a “survival” knife should aim for. I feel you tempered our expectations as knife enthusiasts and redefined how blade geometry can and should work for us on multiple levels. Thanks for a great blade. Owner 0195B.
lmazcraz appreciate your support and thoughts on the WCSK.
That’s an awesome knife William! That’s one of the most innovative designs I have seen in a “survival” knife in a long time.
Thanks!
Sir, I am a long time Tracker/WSK user, specifically Dave Beck’s. I am really liking the looks and size of you design. You have really achieved something of your own. Having used your Firebug pretty extensively I’m thoroughly impressed with the heat treat of your O1 steel. Don’t pay attention to the naysayers, I can tell just looking here that you have something special. Very cool.
Thank you so much for your support.
Very nice knife! You do great work!
Citizen 143 thank you!
This is an amazing knife design. I can't believe how much thought went into the design.
.... and ugly? No way. This is a thing of beauty, from form to function.
That is a serious knife. Great design. Nobody can design like you can. Hands down. Function is off the charts. As you can tell, i ordered one. lol
Mark Stanton LOL, yes I have you on the list. Thanks and thanks!
My pleasure William.
AWESOME William! Thank you for the chopping demo. That answered all my questions! I am definitely liking it more every time I see it used.
Steven Szabo very welcome.
Extremely impressive!
David Rogers thanks!
Great video
Here's one for ya jack of all trades MASTER of ALL!!!!
LOL, thanks!
I think that knife is far from ugly. It is ruggedly handsome. Not unlike myself. Lol. Your integrity has never been a question. Such a Thought hasn't occurred to 99.99% of us. A man's gotta eat. Some of us more than others. To quote Rowan Atkinson, "I feel like a Pelican. Every way I turn, there's an enormous BILL in front of me."
Christopher Neely LOL, know the feeling, thanks!
William when I grow up I want to be as awesome as you my friend take care and stay safe my friend.
James Hinegardner LOL, thanks and you too.
Every time I see a new video I get a more of a hurry to get mine, I can’t wait. I hope I live long enough to learn to use it well.
Ron Larimer lOL, working on them.
William that is an awesome knife, for every innovator there is an imitator and you my friend are an innovator, those people commenting negatively are imitators, they imitate having an opinion on something they know nothing about. That knife will be my next knife.
Thanks!
That is one outstanding style of knife. There is so many ways to use this from out in the field to outdoor cooking.Nice work my friend
Survival Mindset thanks, it is the most versatile knife I have ever used.
Great stuff William, makes me glad I switched my order and thank you for being so understanding and thoughtful in regards to me getting the one I want, 33C is me!
Shelley Raskin happy to help.
Might be interested in getting a wcsk in the new type of steel blackie was talking about when it rolls out too.
mharm734 will have an AEB-L option first of the year. Keep an eye on this channel.
i just ordered one today . don’t mind “batoning “an apple in survival situation if i don’t have a small utility knife with me . an ugly cut apple doesn’t affect my chance of survival but a broken weaker knife does .
Good point, tanks. I sent you your serial number already.
I've been doing plenty of cooking with the wcsk knife chopping carrots dicing tomatoes and chopping onions and lettuce just fine.
After having seen different videos where people try out this knife and everybody I have seen have come to the same conclusion, that the design works. If is skinning an animal, carving and food prep. I think you have developed another very good working knife.
I hope you make a "fortune as well.
John Andersen thank you! It is my favorite field knife for sure.
Just ordered your Master Woodsman but this WCSK looks like a contender. Will 3V WCSK be more robust if it were your one tool lets say if you were on Vancouver Island or is O1 good enough. I worry about rusting if you can't treat the blade. I look forward to the Master Woodsman and I think it should do the require duties I encounter in the woods.
George Hicks this is my comparison of O1 to 3v. As you mentioned rust would be an issue so I would consider a stainless over 3v. It would be a custom build. Unit pricing and wait times is in my Custom Order web page. Appreciate your MW purchase. th-cam.com/video/NHUoMIbLmeg/w-d-xo.html
All in One blade. How can u not like it? just handle with care nice work
Thanks!
dam good knife innovative design i love mine
Thanks!
That looks like a good skinning, chopping, slicing knife.
No innocent trees were harmed in the making of this vid....
Peel a potato? That's the best part lol!
with a 3/16" blade no less. Have you ever tried to peel a potato with a blade that thick?
The peel is the best part of the potato...was making a funny lol.
cyclist01222 LOL, ohhh. Thanks!
This will be my next knife
My masterwoodsman still is on top of my list for getting kicks in the woods. This new design has its own appeal and I’m looking forward to owning her and the necker as well.
I followed William for some years now and seen some of the methods behind his madness and nothing about his designs and his continued goals to make tools that add enjoyment and less work are corrupt.
Anthony P thanks Anthony for your support and kind words.
I quite like the look of the blade, it has a caveman stone tool kind of thing going for it. That can be done in a gimmicky way for fun and aestheics, but I saw a lot of function inherent in your design. To be honest though, I didn't think it would be quite so handy for food prep. But the slicing draw cut on the apple was surprisingly effective. Peeling was no worries in the confines of the low angle recurve section, I thought dimensions of that area was going to be a bit restrictive, but with the curve of the vegetable it works fine. Not the best tool for the job, but certainly a respectable pass for a heavy duty all rounder that does a bunch of other jobs well too.
Appreciate your view and comment.
I have enjoyed watching ur videos for some time now about knives & I enjoy ur whittle talks. There's no doubt of ur passion for knives. I have a knife on order from u & I hope u sale a bunches. Take care
Thanks so much for your support.
Hi William, I love your knife and the Collaboration you did With folks like Blackie and Tanno. That Blackie's a real knife historian, he should be on the History Channel. I've made the tracker 20+ years ago. I've made skinnin knives, Samurai Swords. The last one was a Kukri ish Machete with a gut hook because I slipped with the angle grinder. Urgg. So I've been designing a buttoning knife. Originally it was going to be a Large Bowie with channel grooves cut perpendicular for less friction and a swell toward the tip for wacking on. I've changed my design and I'm now using your template: Spear point, long angled saber grind, curved scandi grind in the bottom near the hilt. The top will have a 3 divots. The first has gimping for your thumb, next divit or curve is 90 deg. the third is a gut hook. I don't know why I'm stuck on gut hook, lol. The Material is 1/4" O1 tool steel, Its gonna be HUGE ! I lived in Texas 40 yrs. maybe that why. Oh I Cryo with a bottle of CO2 turned upside down. lol I thought you might get a kick out of that. Good luck, hope you sell a bunch.
Robert Koontz appreciate your view and comment. All the best with your shop.
Very nice thank you for the demonstration video and most importantly thank you for thinking outside of the box awesome knife
ONETIME OUTDOORS Dj Rayner appreciate your support.
Ugly my a$$! What in the heck are they talking about?! That knife looks both gorgeous and deadly! Mr. William Collins, I do believe that you have created an awesome, awesome knife. I want one badly!
Mathurin Kerbouchard I agree😁😁 thank you. You can buy one on my website www.wcknives.com
It certainly keeps passing each test through the demonstrated tasks ..... can't argue with the results. It is strangely getting better looking with each video that i watch.. Kudos for releasing these vids alongside your co-reviewers ...... So much more informative than a flashy high end commercial promo which can be very enticing but often misrepresents the reality of what you end up getting.
Has anyone come up with a good nick-name for the knife yet? The ' WCSK' hardly encompasses the character of such an individual working tool. I didn't immediately fall for it at first sight but it's definitely growing on me ...... my BK7 is starting to look worried.
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond LOL and I think it should be worried. Appreciate your support and no nicknames that I know of but it has been out for less than a week.
Functional is not in a fashion show, it GETS THE JOB DONE! If I want fashion, I'll buy an overpriced "trinket", but as everyone who knows me knows, I prefer function. And I LIKE this one!
LOL, yes sir. We leave purty' at the house. Thanks!
It slices stuff sooo thin the Mother inLaw will NEVER COME BACK !!!!
( feel free to steal that )
Do you still offer the master woodsman?
Darrell Bowen yes and several others. This is my production knife webpage. www.wcknives.com/production-knives
Fox Knives of Italy has a few designs very similar to this and they perform extremely well. The fact that this one is O1 and not N690CO (which is a good steel for knives as well) sets it apart. Part khukuri, part tanto and all function.
TurtleWolf Pack thanks for the view and info.
Mr William every knife is for a diffrent use
scott smith there are knives designed for multi use like my master woodsman and WCSK
Sweet!
If you should ever finish making knives you have a place selling on Qvc or similar! OK, I'm sold. I will order in due course. Very clearly, this is no kind of culinary knife however it is equally clear that it can do a competant job in that situation. Particularly in an outdoor, expedition etc type environment. Very clever design.
Thanks! Knife did the selling I am only the holder of the knife.
HAY WILLIAM GREAT VIDEO. I HAVE NO QUESTIONS AT ALL FOR YOU. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING BROTHER PEACE&SAFE JOURNEYS BROTHER WE SEND SMOKE& PRAYERS TO YALL.
Thank you!
It's tough to create any multi use tool. My first thought is that this knife has a learning curve. But learning it is more than worth it.
Do I see features of the Ultimate survival tool?
Conservative Ken LOL, has so many different influences so it probably does.
William Collins
We are FB friends Kenneth Roe
Conservative Ken well help friend.
that was supposed to be hello friend!
William that is a impressive knife you have there if I had not purchased a Master Woodsmen I would get one. Do you have any videos planned for the new neck knife I think that might make a useful companion to my Master Woodsmen
Thank you! I will do some video's on the WCNK soon.
Hi William
Just wanted to say i really enjoy your videos and looks like a great knife! Dont let keyboard warriors ruin your day either mate..Im from Australia and can tell through your videos your a good bloke. oorroo
Thanks, appreciate your support. I can take a lot but some things you have to address and integrity is something I hold in high regard.
Justin Wolfe is good people. Talented leather craftsman.
Yes he is on both counts, thanks!
Just ordered one
My master woodsman sheeth u made is great
Are u still mass producing these
scott smith yes they are production runs. Visit my website wc Knives.com
scott smith wcKnives.com
Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder !
If I owned one of em , I'd be holden er quite often !
Hello Sir , I have one question; I have small to medium hands for a guy with short fingers. I really inteintend purchase one of the survival knives. Which one do you suggest, the full size one or the smaller one ? I love the design of both.
Watch Blackie's videos in the playlist. He is small in stature but tall in his craft. The handle was designed for the large knife to fit many different hand sizes. If you intend to use the knife for survival task then you need the larger knife the smaller knife is a companion neck knife and should be accompanied with a larger belt knife or a axe.
William Collins thank you Sir . I appreciate that. Im a big fan of Blackie Thomas . He is how I discovered you. I will watch his reviews of your knife . I think you guys have designed an almost perfect knife !!. God bless you Sir .
Thomas Honea thanks!
Mr. Collins, does the base model come with or without liners?
No liners this is the information video that is linked to the end of this one.th-cam.com/video/ReivkClifJk/w-d-xo.html
NP, I'm buying anyway. Just didn't want to wait a year just for liners.
Unless you have very long fingers, liners are not needed for this knife. In one of Dan's videos he talks about the handle sizing.
grandpa's knife didn't look like that....you must just be tryin' to turn a dollar $$.....I already have a $800 wall hanger.....LOL You hear it all I'm sure...!!! I like it.....beats the hell out of the OTO knives I've seen prior to it...
Thanks!
Doing good stuff William... just shake those haters off in the fire the way ole Paul did in the Bible when he shook the viper off in the fire 🔥 🤠
Thanks buddy!
U can’t cut purdy
Its not the prettiest knife but after I got one I've found I like it better than everything else I had even my condor heavy duty kukri.
function over form ....it is a tool to do work dare to be different and you will be ahead of the pack an alfa leader
Thanks!
No finger choil? In fact, most your design has no choil.
Don't use a finger coil very often, you're right.
I call pines lightning rods . I hate pines too I live in sc
How dare you work for an obscene profit. lol. I hope you make a fortune.
LOL, thanks.
I know you put alot of time and passion into your knives. If I could afford it right now I would have one. The negative comments are from people who never even get out in the woods to use something like that.
Thanks!
you are making me hungry
LOL, thanks!
We call them lightning rods I hate pines
Cool knife just me It'll never pay more then 50 bucks for a peace of metal I pack a $19 knife for 30 years work just fine tell drug addict stole it
Lots of folks felt that way....until they use one of mine.
yep its growing on me after seeing the other vids..
billy joe
I learn something new about it every time I use it. Thanks my friend.
I'll pass! Looks like a used mower blade!
MrOldclunker appreciate your view.
Thank You William, Looking forward to doing My own testing !! H.
MrOldclunker used mower blades make good blades sometimes... just saying
He must use a mower from harbor freight😂😂😂
Someone actually questioned the motivation of a knife maker/seller in creating a knife? Uhhhh, that would be to ultimately sell the knife (based on it's abilities OF COURSE!)!! Wow there are some really stupid people out there.
LOL, thanks!
Say Heah William, I hear you, You do good, But I don't need to be a Chef in the Bush, Oh, I eats good, but apples are my teeth's job, potatoes I use a smaller thin knife, never a complaint yet, But God forbid, I'm on a scout in a new area, and I get lost. My Paulie's Delight will bring me home again, Yeah,, I'm in a wooded area, and wood is my shelter, fire, life saver, If I were a Chef, I prolly would bring one of them there expensive Chef's Knives, But if I'm in one of them there Survival Situations, Thank God.you made me my Paulie's Delight. It split's, chops and a good cutter because of that there dual grind you put on it, it's heavy, but that's another reason I don't have to bring a Hatchet into the Bush. After all, it's my Straight Kukuri. I bet even Blackie would like it. Thanx You William, Oh. I do like that there three point tip idea.,,.p
Thanks!
William Collins Y W.,,.p
Matthew M. Cheers M8, no offence taken, Thanx You for explaining, Yeah, we could be friends, Talk to you soon my brother across the big pond. Cheers M8, Oh and Tie your kangaroo down, Dilly Dilly.,,.p
Good luck with your new prototype. I can't but think that it looks similar to the MSK-1 from Ultimate Survival Tips. See here: th-cam.com/video/eF9VN363V4I/w-d-xo.html
I am curious about the sources of inspiration for your design.
The only thing I see close is both spines have a flat spot. MSK has a 4" drop point blade with a finger choil and mine has a 5.5" serpentine blade with a graduating saber grind and a tanto tip. The MSK has a hollow grind. Two completely different knives. although after several 1,000 years of bending and shaping steel all knives will remind us of another knife. My inspiration was getting in the field and trying different designs for the past 40 years and finding what works then applying that experience into a blade. if you watch the R&D videos you will see the progression as through trial and error I adjust the design.