LT WRIGHT HC BUSHCRAFTER GAUNLET REVIEW PT1 -MANTIS OUTDOORS 

Check out this new LT Wright HC Bushcrafter, heading into The Gauntlet.

I understand that your doing a knife test but 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.' 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, be safer, and give less wear to your gear than batoning a knife.

Great job Will. I really like these kind of "Kephartish" designs. Just very functional.

Great to see you're making videos again. Thanks for sharing!

Its refreshing to see some who knows how to handle a knife for a change... great job...

That super tough wood you're using is similar to the stuff we get in Australia, except that wood you have has super straight grain compared to our stuff. I think Australian firewood comes from hell... Great review. The knife looks like a nice, basic design.

from my understanding batoning has not much to do with edge retention. correct me if i am wrong but the actually edge will only touch the wood when u sink in the secondary bevel until the wedge shape of the blade actually starts to split the wood, without the edge touching it. batoning is more of a vertical and lateral stress test(if there are any knots). so in my opinion a better edge retention test would be making 10 feathersticks.

Your videos are the most informative on you tube you certainly know your skill sir I have three little boys and they never miss a video lol

Good to see you're doing well, Will. Was wondering since I hadn't seen any uploads by you in a couple months. Looks nice, and looking forward to the next review of this knife.

That 'super tough oak' is basically the wood we get in Australia, except that wood you're using has a relatively straight grain. I think our wood comes from hell... Nice review, it looks like a nice, simple design that works.

The pricing is nice BUT I sure would like to see some of their flagship knives like the GNS in 1075&1095 with the same price points....I don't understand why they wouldn't want to make more money? Heck these things can't stay in stock, could ya imagine a JessMuk or Sospes hint hint😉 in 1095 say for $100-$120. Seems silly not to make um, there is a buttload of common folk who used to spend their money on whatever Schrade you guys approved of. Those same folks still buy stuff but the $200-$260 knives are just not in their reach, this is obvious considering the sales on the HC. BUT it still is freaking cool that a company like LT, DID AND DOES have a budget friendly knife....here is to hoping for more😉

Solid proven design.

Awesome video Will. I hope to be receiving my knife to do a review soon. Looks like an awesome knife.

Great review William. This looks like a great woods blade.

Awesome video as usual. Just wish you could put out more videos

Awesome video as usual will

great tip on stropping with the back of the LT sheath, i own a saber GNS, so ill try it out. by the way, ive always stropped my blade with just leather, never used compound. is the the compound really worth it? does it have a considerable advantage or no?

Good to see you back Will

Awesome vid man can't wait to see you do one on your dark timber knife

I enjoy your reviews very much!

Really great video.... Great skills... This helped me make my decision on getting one...... Got mine and really like it! Thanks... Hopefully I'll get as good as you

Would like to see you do a comparison to the BK-62.

Say Heah, I believe both LTWK and BHK use Peter's Heat and Treat. Infact alot of Top Companies do, Peter's Heat and Treat also Cryo Treats the Knives. Also my new Customs were Tempered by Peter's Heat and Treat, and so far my new Customs commisioned by William Collins are my Fav's. I mean it, I know because I like knives and I have a few. But William Collins did me right. With my (2) Customs, My 24" Council Wood Craft Pack Axe and my Agawa Canyon 21 Boreal Saw, and my Cold Steel Ultimate Hunter Folder, and my Gerber Multi Tool,, is starting to be my Go To Set. Infact since Thanksgiving, it's been on all our weekenders. Ofcource I lick and choose, because sometimes I scout out new areas, so out of my set, I have all I need. I posted them on my Google Plus. Dilly, Dilly.,,.p

Birch bark may be the only natural tinder that is better than Fatwood. Anyone disagree? This knife is perfect for preparing either tinder for a quick and easy fire, which is a big plus for bushcrafters, or just an over night camping trip.

seriously considering getting one that patina looks really nice do you know if there is any way to get green micarta instead?

My wife asked me what I want for Christmas so I sent her this video lol fingers crossed

When are you going to review a Bark River Knife? (The Aurora LT in CPM 3V would make a fine competitor to the LT Wright knives)

Great review Will! Abrahm

Sooooo much better than Scandi!

Welp, just bought another knife. . . Thanks guys. . . LOL

I would assume that battoning would not have any effect on the edge of the knife. as soon as the knife enters the wood .24" there is no contact with the edge

You guys need a bark River in your life in my opinion equally as good as lt knifes hard to say who the best are to many put out functional great knives

Like the newer ink will looks good

Will LT uses a good heat treat, Peter's does it. Peter's is one of the best. Peter's does alot if the High Priced Knife Maker's too, Like Syderco too.,,.

Glad your back

thats one good looking knife !!! nice and simple

How would you compare LT 1075 vs Condors 1075 edge retention?

I bought one of these at blade show and it is the only fixed blade knife I carry I used too carry huge ones for bushcraft but I am never going back?

That's a nice knife and sheath. I want!.

Is the spine of the knife so thin that it hurts your thumb?

Thanks for the review!

It's either Oak or Hickory. It's "Oakery"...LOL 😂. That would be me.

I what this knife...Thanks for the vid!

Were you really mad righting the description?

Hi Will. love ur channel. so after watching this video I ordered the knife. I'm so disappointed with the knife. I understand it's supposed to be a budget friendly knife but the grind looks like it was done by a 3 year old. The way you and Chris talk about lt. wright I expected better.

Is the knife on your hip a Jeff White camp king?

Old vid, but I just came across it. 1075 steel sucks! I don't care how the heat treatment is...its a glorified condor knife

Will were you wearing "The Pick of Destiny" around your neck? lol ;)

What is your opinion to the LTW heat treat, edge retention 1075 steel vs Condors 1075?

nice video thanks friend

condor or lt wright wich is better as 1075? and condor 30 bucks vs 75 bucks

It looks like a Kephart

In 3/16 would be nice ..

Shut up about the jessmuck and Larry Roberts. This is an LT knife review. Why Chris why? Lol yea will

just bought won today

Say Heah William, Yeah, I just posted new up-dated of two knives William Collins made for me, Ones almost finished the larger one will be another week plus. Yeah, Check them out and tell me what you think. Both are in 3V and with matching handles.with Choils. Yeah, Check them out, Ok. Oh, on Google Plus.,,. p