I will speak at more length in my next WTG review but part of the cost is the commission that goes to the designer. These knives are designed by custom knife makers. Another part of the cost is that WTG is not a high production factory. They are known as mid-tech. Basically, they cut and heat treat a full run of knife blades but after that, they are all assembled and finished by hand. They are not completely hand-made but much more so than large factories. Beyond that, the heat-treat, fit and finish are as close to a custom knife as you could get. Hope this helps
Thank you Mark for a great review of this knife. I have Chris Tanner's design of the JX Omega from Work Tuff and it is an excellent blade. I think these knives from Aurora Borealis are real fine looking and appear to be very functional. The SK 85 steel is tough, but also easy to sharpen. Great knives available these days and every bit worth an investment.
Great review, esthetically I think the knife is plain looking (Thats purely a personal thing). But functionality, that knife seems solid. There is a lot of metal on that blade, will last a long time for sure. Next of all, happy newyear and appreciate your comments on my channel!
Hello, thanks for all the videos. I have a skrama, in part from your recommdation, and I am well pleased after a year. Would be more interesting Work Tuff videos if you add a comparsion bit.
Thanks Mark for a great review. I personally like the size of the Wolverine. I leave the large cutting tasks to my saw or axe. Looking forward to your review on the Lynx. Cheers
Vic at WTG makes knives in small batches. He will have a calendar for the next time he releases any of the designs. Worth watching for. Thanks for commenting
After your Kodiak review, I ordered and it's enroute. In all likelyhood I'll order the wolverine also as I like a heavy knife. Great in depth reviews mark.
G'day Mark, yep concur another very worthy tool following the Kodiak. A lot of differences, but cant help think'n BKs 9 and 7 respectively; at the very least I would suggest direct competition for the design intent. (I've had a 9 for some years now and stoked with it's resilience and what it can do). It would be interesting to hear from someone that has both brands, ......... anyone care to comment ?. Cheers Duke. P.S. the Lynx will be interesting too no doubt. A well used name, I know Joker has one and I reckon a couple of other brands do also. Not that I care what you call it, as long as it performs, lol.
I like the knife wish they make a Spear point designed with a high scandi-vex grind..in that size shape, thickness and handle..that will to me make it a all rounder..wood working, defense, survival and probably super cool to look at.😅
@adods9824 .. No, there is a difference drop point has a slight drop on the spine of the blade while Spear point blade both the spine and the blade itself meets in the center of the width of the blade just like a Spear or an arrow head. A kephart design is a Spear point. Basically, if that wolverine was to have a Spear point, it would look like a stubby sword / overbuilt dagger and look more badass depending on how much of a curve they put on it could probably raise a few eye balls.
Certainly less terrifying than the Kodiac 🙂 Do you find any advantage to such a wide blade? I feel like it makes it look more solid, but I think it’s just more weight, no?
One of the reasons I like a full-flat or high sabre grind is that you can start out with a fairly thick blade and it tapers to a fine slicing edge without giving up the strength at the spine. For this to work it does need to be quite tall spine to edge. The other way to do it is something like the Skrama with almost as thick a spine and shallow sabre grind plus the thinner section near the guard. That might be a good comparison video. Thanks for commenting Jim
What I don’t get is work tuff prices. It is basically 1080. I don’t see them as affordable. When you look at the skrama or 140 puuko. I guess it’s nice they are offering these designs just find them outrageous for what they are. Seems the whole knife market is going that way. I don’t get $250+ for a knife. It’s getting ridiculous grinding and heat treatment is not magic or some work of art. Well as one of the guys I grew up with used to say “ there is a ass for every seat”
I will speak at more length in my next WTG review but part of the cost is the commission that goes to the designer. These knives are designed by custom knife makers. Another part of the cost is that WTG is not a high production factory. They are known as mid-tech. Basically, they cut and heat treat a full run of knife blades but after that, they are all assembled and finished by hand. They are not completely hand-made but much more so than large factories. Beyond that, the heat-treat, fit and finish are as close to a custom knife as you could get. Hope this helps
