LT Wright Knife Buying Guide | Blade Length, Grind, and Steel 

Thanks for the great video, Jude!

Hey man that was a fantastic presentation for knives! Way to go!

I don’t know how you don’t have more subs brother. Great job!

I have several patterns from LT but am most excited about the Bushbaby HC I just custom ordered in matte orange G-10 with a convex grind and a tiger pattern patina. Being a member of their internal forum, what they call the Pout House, is a great way to get your hands on more options.

Excellent breakdown Good to see so many of LT’s in hand I own 4 and see no reason to stop buying these high level users Thx for vid

Nice job with a short video that gets to the point and explains the basics, after that it comes down to experience and then preference.

Task dictates choice, and no knife can specialize in all tasks. That most relevant point is well made here. My Bark River Kephart stays in the kitchen, as it cuts up all my chickens. You introduced me to LT Wright, so I bought the Genisis for outdoors.

Bought two today. Genesis, scandi ,A2, and Small northern hunter, High Saber, AEB-L. These, paired with a Wetterlings small forest ace, and bahco Laplander round out my cutting tools for my ruck.

Very well produced video. Thank you.

Excellently done!!!

There is a million of different options and I've always been confused on what to pick so I've always just gone camping with whatever I had. This detailed video has helped a lot even though I've had to watch it several times Haha. Now finally as soon as I have money I'm exciting I can buy what I need. :)

Thanks for this!

Hi there, I like your categories and mine are pretty similar. Let me explain my choices: Firstly I divide my knife choices into two categories: heavy carry and light carry. You did something similar. Heavy carry: Large knife: I agree a large knife would always be the option where heft and length are needed. Here I have a Cold Steel Trail Master (San Mai III, full convex grind). This design has set the pace for many decades and still makes most top 5 large knife lists. They are hand made in Japan and the workmanship of the fit & finish are of the highest order. Belt knife: Here I would go for something innovative and interesting, and the new Victorinox Venture Pro fits the bill. Its full flat grind blade is ideal for around camp work and versatile enough to function as a real bushcraft knife for carving, cutting, notching and feathersticking. It uses Sandvic 14C 28N steel which has served Victorinox well, and boasts some very interesting feature. Its 4+ inch blade is exactly the right length for this all-rounder. Small blade: Here I admit to a compromise (Which is debatable). I'd opt for a multi-tool knife for the sheer versatility of the many tools, including a functional 3-3 1/2 blade, as you mentioned. After watching Felix Immler's videos and having read his book, It became obvious just how useful such knives can be; one just has to learn how to capitalise on that. My choice: the Victorinox Hercules. Note: with any venture into "the wild" I would never be without a decent and appropriate folding saw, eg a Silky (or Bahco, if preferred). For heavy carry that would be the Bigboy Outback version. Also, I would not consider an axe, unless some sort of transport is involved (eg truck, car, quad bike, horse/donkey) for carrying loads. Using the tools above, and with wooden wedges, one can accomplish the tasks that need to be done. An axe is too heavy, bulky and is basically a one use implement (if one has the tools mentioned above). Light carry: Belt knife: As I would dispense with the large (ie heavy) knife, I would opt for something like your choice in the +- 6 in blade length. The Cold Steel SRK (CPM 3V version in sabre grind would be best) is a versatile and proven option. Small Knife: Here I would continue with my choice of decades - Victorinox Swiss Champ! For obvious reasons. Saw: Silky Gomboy. If it was a purely hiking trip, I might consider a Pocketboy instead. Note: I am not very familiar with LT Wright knives, so they did not feature in my choices. They do look like awesome knives. I would like your opinion on my choices and reasoning!

As always ... great reviews/videos. Very practical & informative.

Been looking to get my first LT Wright for some time now and thought I had it finally narrowed down to the 3V Sabre Grind "Outback", but now you threw a wrench in that with a few different perspectives on a couple of your favorites and suggestions. Ahhh but these are happy conundrums... Great video. Look forward to some of your others.

Great vid brother. Great music. Love LT.

Merci à vous pour toutes ces explications très intéressantes et d'avoir présenté quelques modèles de couteaux pour le bushcraft.

Excellent...

Thank you for the information.

I own 4....i love them! I plan to get more!!!!

Really liked your discussion on steels, grinds, etc.! I discovered LT Wright a year ago and picked up a Camp Muk, Maverick Scout and scandi Woodland Pro. The Woodland Pro was that knife that just made me stop thinking about purchasing other knives. It’s my go to for camping, hunting, and just putzing around the backyard. For me, it’s the perfect balance of handle size/blade geometry. I also learned to sharpen free hand on a Mora and still find it less taxing to touch up a scandi edge over a convex/v-edge. Call me lazy 🤷‍♂️

I will watch this video again, and again to refine my decision, and while saving up.

Great video Jude👍🏻 belt knife, Scandi always🎉 and 3V 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 I really want to try AEB-L though. I live on the southern coast so lots of humidity. I’ve had a few LT Wright’s lol. It’s really hard to pin down a favorite. The Lagom was for the longest, then the gen2 NSK, now I’m really liking the GNS

Very helpful. Made me decide to eventually own them all. I do review knives and I have the Larry Roberts Genesis arriving in my po box tomorrow so if you ever decide to swing by sometime in the future you’ll get to see the Genesis get put to work and maybe even more LT blades as well!

I needed a sweet little around the yard knife for opening bags of all flock, whittling spoons, and occasional kindling cutting. Went with the next gen, have a feeling I’ll be buying more soon. Between them and bark river I think I’ll go broke.

Well Done!!!

I really like their tanto blade in surgical steel, it never needs sharpening!

Nice video - thx

1 - Gen 6 - Scandi/A2 (big knife for bushcraft & general camp knife) 2 - Genesis - Scandi/AEB-L (Belt knife for bushcraft & wood stuff) 3 - Camp Kitchen Collection ( for the house & Camp kitchen, set includes the 7.5" chef knife in AEB-L, Traveler 5.75" AEB-L, Large & Small pouter's 5" & 3" respectively) 4 - Large Northern Hunter - flat/AEB-L (larger knife for game processing) 5 - JX3 - full flat/A2 (smaller knife for game processing) 6 - Gen 5 - Saber/A2 (General do-all knife, absolutely beautiful Maple Wood Handles) 7 - JX-2 Jessmuk - scandi/3V (Play around knife, I'm very attracted to any knife with lots of sweep and/or belly) 8 - Frontier Trapper - Saber/A2 (Small whittling knife, neck knife & Dark Curly Maple handle) 9 - Overland Machete - flat/1075 (just because) Those are my 9** LT Wright knifes... 9 uses... 12 knives I would really like to get my hands on a LT Wright Ranch Hand for playing around, but 3/16" - 5mm of 3V for wacking around isn't cheap, can't justify $500+ for a knife that I already have so many tools to do the same job that knife would.... I got a Falkniven A1X (Laminated CoS) & a Bark River Bravo 3 (3V)... both are Convex ground and over 1/4" on the spine. Both are around 9/32" or 0.275" on the spine and are more scandivexed ground than full convexed... their my sharpened prybars and are batoning beasts... but not LT's)

I wish you got more publicity, you make great videos with solid content. I only say this because I don’t want you to stop making videos haha.

St.Jude, this is very sensible video, I know ibwoukd find something that makes sense...most Bushcrafters are focusing on hiw knife works outside what knives shoukd work, but really knoves are of limited use and it is a small piece out of many for real bush crafters, I am trying to learn bushcrafting myself, and actually most bushcrafters equate that w making fire whichbis still a small, but essential, part of the trade...thanks ST. JUDE

I just placed an order for the Rogue River 3V Scandi from L.T. Wright. I have high hopes! Great video.

I like the GNS scandi in O1 steel. For me it's a great handle and fantastic blade. I add oil after every use.

I'd love to do a ltwk sponsored video!!! Awesome guide man!

Great video. Camp MUK flat grind G10

Nice Review

Great video man! Very fun video for me to watch and I do think I would like to buy an LTW knife in the future someday

Excellent video my friend,im thinking of getting the LT.Geneis or the Kephart,now I have very big hands triple X gloves and I have to be sure that the handles on the knives,are not too small.I'm a hunter and camper and I have a collection of Scandinavian knives eg.More,Helle,Martini,Eka.I'll have to get the specs' on the LT.Wright knives.Stay safe.

I like a flat grind but most of my camp chores are done with the axe I skin and food prep with either my Case Trapper or Genesis but I definitely use the Genesis to skin deer

Jude you always do an excellent and thorough job this was no exception!! Awesome review and basic knowledge breakdown take care my friend!!(=

Choosing a grind for me is based on my options for sharpening. Will a have a diamond stone or workshop, or only a stone I find by the creek and my belt. Scandi is the easiest to sharpen on any stone for a beginner, just lay the gring flat to the stone, but other grinds like a convex are better for splitting wood and less prone to chip. Same witha recurve, better for cutting through a rope or hide, but sharpening requires more skill, and a chip is more difficult to grind away while keeping the profile close. Very complex topic, but great video and LT Wright makes great knives. Beyond steel what about heat treatment, what about differential heat treatment, or air cooled steel vs oil. Such a comples topic it will leave a buyers head spinning.

I only have 3 LT Wrights, the GNS, Great Plainsman and the Bushcrafter HC. Everyone of them is a great knife. I just wanted to say the 1075 used in the Bushcrafter HC seems to be more like 1095 to me. I'm guessing, but I think LT's heat treat brings out the best in this lower cost steel. So don't think it's some questionable steel, I promise you it's not based on my experience. Thanks for the video Jude.

I just got a genesis flat grind in 3v and it's sweet knife

Hello Jude, new subscriber, thank you for sharing your videos, I have very few knives but want to get a few more, EDC ect,. Have a wonderful week, take care and God bless you and your Family always. 🇺🇸🔥☕️🎄🌬☃👼🏻👼🏻

Love it!!!

I purchased the next gen. I LOVE THE SIZE. NEXT I WANT THE SHEATH WITH THE FIRE STEEL LOOP.

I went with the camp muk. I live in the city, so no bushcrafting and whatnot for me. The nessmuk style blade is great for food prep when I’m grilling, cooking dinner, and making my daughters school lunch without having to worry about stuff getting into a pivot of a folder. The size is perfect to carry in pocket because I don’t wear a belt all the time.

My favorite is still the Genesis in scandi but I have many more to try to make a more educated choice!

Rogue River! small-yet powerful!

Genesis Scandi is my go too in A2

I just found your channel when this video appeared in my recommendations. Very professional work on the video in terms of production quality! You provided a good primer for helping a new buyer select their first LT Wright (I say first because we all know what happens after that . . .). If someone wants it "simpler," I think they can't go wrong with a Genesis, CPM 3V, flat or saber grind for all purpose use.

I bought a lt Wright, a great plainsman . Just to see if it was better than blind horse knives . Well let me tell you its about as good as it gets . I couldnt believe the quality improvements ! The little plainsman is in d2 and came like a razor. Great sheath too. Only drawback would be it might be a tad small for the one knife guy . But nessary is the mother of invention. I believe a genesis would be a perfect place to start for an all round knife . The four inch rule came about when your belt knife was used as weapon. Five inch is perfect. On the steels , thats a bad topic. I am tool steel guy . D2 01 a2 and even 1095 are fine with me . Lt Wright has a handle on hard use knives . One problem? I think you might be likely to buy more . 😁

Hey Jude don't take it bad take a good blade and make them glad remember the scandi grind the best put it to the test

I got 4 LT Wright knives. GNS(saber grind), large northern hunter, bushcrafter, genesis(flat grind).

Cool video, I'm really eying the Gary Wine Bushcrafter, not the hunter like yours, the smaller one. Very simple and nice shape I think

LT Wrights: Genesis scandi A2 Next Gen flat grind A2 Frontier valley flat grind A2 Overland Machete 1075 Great knives and I use each for a different purpose Survival knives? Multi purpose: William Collins WCSK in Nitro V William Collins WNSK in Nitro V ✌️

Great video man I'm looking to buy one but not sure which one yet I really like the bark River Aurora which model in Lt wrights lineup would you say is similar to the bark River Aurora? Thanks for your time and great video

Think I️ have or have had every knife LT has made except the very special hidden woodsman special edition. Had that one on my cart and when I️ went to checkout with PayPal gone. Have had six gns and five genesis. Great knives.

Want several of their knives. But 1st on the wish list is the Genesis. Not sure if I want a saber or a convex grind. Such a nice knife. But very expensive. How do you sharpen your convex knives Jude? Would be nice to see a how-to on that.

On the question why to buy an LT knife here you go He’s been around forever and knows the ropes so he’s not a one hit wonder They really do listen to customers ideas and feedback and most of the knife designs were collaborations The level of professionalism, customer service and attention to detail is amazing. One of the best warranty and customer service departments around. Both him and Bark River are known for their customer service. They are big but not too big. They care and it shows but are big enough to do it all. They collaborate with regular users and also large resellers for designs. They have next to Bark River one of the largest selections of knives around. And everything is hand made not machine ground. You can easily order handle material modifications through them. The wait times for modified knives are really short and there’s a huge selection online. And great deals on used knives on the internet. They go to a ton of shows all over the country so it’s easy to meet and greet the people that make these great knives. They have a huge variety of grinds and steels available. Did I️ mention they are great people too. There’s tons more reasons but one more is LTs words of wisdom posts. That’s a bonus ;-)

Carry a Patriot a Great edc blade

Guys I’m having a inner battle I really like the Garry wines Bush hunter but I also like the GNS I like the GNS because it’s very similar to a woodlore and it’s comes in cpm 3v and I mean the Bush hunter is just soo cool

I have a Next Gen and an Overland Machete... I was considering the SOSPES after seeing some of your previous videos...

For hunting convex is the best,flat is camping general utility and foodprep.Saber is for survival knives hard use knives.

I still say the Bushcrafter is their best knife so far... but I’m biased 😂

I want the GNS with a saber grind , I have a bk 17 now just not loving the clip point .

I think I'm going for the V3

I would like this video done with condor knives.

The first step it to determine why you should buy an LT Wright. I've never handled one but I've owned hundreds of high quality knives. You should explain why one would buy one to begin with. What differentiates them in a crowded field of great knife makers?

Good job on the vid i want a Lt .., not sure ...,🤔

I’m looking for a knife around 4.5inches long(or anything between 4-5inch) convexed edge, high(er ish) sabre grind(1/3rd?) in 3V, or near equal (or better) semi stainless…. Which LT Wright model should I be looking for???

Here is my two cents worth of knife buying wisdom.....STOP BUYING A BUNCH OF LESS EXPENSIVE KNIVES CHASING AFTER THE EXPENSIVE AMAZING ONE. Save up and buy that one knife that will do most task....Lt seems like a good family unit, they all are very nice folks from what I've heard and back up their work. Knife dudes always talk about buying that expensive knife but never do cause "its just to expensive" ....Yet we buy 5 $50 knives each year LOL its more about the rush of a new knife then owning the best one 😂 I own a Mora Garberg and a first edition Gerber LMF2 With the 12C27N steel...Two years ago I had a table full of knives and never bought the knife I really wanted either an LT gns or BattleHorse Feather Stick . I would rather have bought one of those good blades back then but now I just don't care all that much. My Garberg does most of what I need plus I make my own custom knives with Imported scandi blanks, its a blast making your own handle mods and sheaths but I hate leather work LOL😂 Great vid man.

Scandi GNS.

One more comment lol. My first “expensive “ knife was an LT Wright Genesis. I think that with this knife you can’t go wrong. The handle is universal. If your jumping in the genesis is a safe choice for knowing that it’s going to work for you👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 the handle..... the handle..........

Just renew your house mortgage and buy two of each. I will be buying at least one soon. Probably gns 3v saber.

Great vid, but I’m not a fan of background music in a review , it’s distracting but that’s just me, take care

How much did they pay you for this!!!

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4 knives a year is nearly not a lot,lol

That background music is distracting and annoying.

ltw knives uses cnc knife blanks that are sent out to be heat treated.He just adds a handle. His knives cost way too much! Save your self a lot of money and buy a mora.