All of the Work Tough Gear knives you've reviewed have one common denominator, they all look to be of exceptional quality. This one included. For a big knife it easily handled all the tasks you put to it. I was surprised that it batoned the larger stick of wood as easily as it did. Really great demonstration of a quality knife Mark!
Sure love my old Carbon V Trailmaster. Been a faithful companion for many years, still is. Pared with a Mora Classic or any small blade is hard to beat. In winter its a Sandvic Camper ax and Bahco Laplander along with a small fixie.
I batoned my way through a 6" limb on a fallen oak on my Appalachian Trail thruhike attempt with a Mora Companion! We wanted a big fire. Could have used something like this, but sometimes you have to make weight concessions when attempting a 2,200 mile hike (I had sent my shortened Corona folding saw home a week or so earlier). I have a hatchet, which I take on short winter hikes, which does almost everything but food prep, and I do that at home. Hot tenting in my hammock is coming as soon as a good layer of snow is on the ground. Thanks for the review. I'm always window shopping. 👍
Mark, the shoulder strap is such a good idea that I made one this morning. Rather than attaching rings to the sheaths of all my larger knives, I made a "belt" with a short length of thick leather, about 6" long, with large grommets in the upper corners. The adjustable strap clips in to the grommets and allows me to carry any sheathed tool, whether knife, hatchet or folding saw, with the option of adding a small knife, such as the Mora No 1. I think I'm going to enjoy using it. Thanks.
G'day Mark, my primary reasons for carrying a big fella are splitting and brush clearing. This one does split very well, though I reckon there's better for the job. i.e with no clip point to compromise the baton.. It does need to be "able" to chop, should my saw be lost or fail, though a clip does deprive of potential extra weight at the front end.. Just about any big blade, even a hatchet for that matter, can be forced to do the finer tasks of food prep, notching, feathering, scraping and the like, should my secondary knife be lost of fail. Ultimately, whilst it looks absolutely magnificent !!!! I don't frequent locations where I may have to wrestle a crocodile. Otherwise, yes it can do it, but it's too much of a compromise for good sized wood processing IMO. In any case, I do really dig large designs and place a higher value on them, so I very much enjoyed the look at this one and indeed your review of it. Cheers Duke.
Great review Mark! I agree with your comment regarding the pain felt in the little finger, because of my arthritis I must use gloves with "hooked" handle shaped knives. I have several WTG knives to include their Puzon Wilderness Bowie, but my favorite has to be their Pathfinder bowie designed by Jeremy Valentine. It does not have a choil, but it is a BEAST of a knife! With its 11.75" cutting edge, it is an excellent chopper!
@@MarkYoungBushcraft My only "critique" with the Pathfinder is that it doesn't have a finger choil like on the Puzon Wilderness Bowie, otherwise it's a great knife!
Supposedly the idea behind its design was to create knife that would get you back home no matter what you were doing. Something that you'd take along to hunt down the Predator and yet stil be useful in less extreme tasks. I love the idea and the result, this really is such a knife. Thank you for review of this hard to obtain (out of order) knife and your opinion on it.
The main function of a fuller or blood groove is to reduce vacuum when extracting the blade from biologic matter. I stand corrected I just read that it’s a common misconception it’s only to reduce weight and for aesthetics.
Thanks Mark for the review; don't think I would want to carry this knife too far, but it certainly has a "cool factor" that smaller knives may not have. I have the Tops Prather War Bowie which is smaller and lighter and still pretty cool as well as functional.
Very nice. I had a puzon 7, I found the handle to just not fit my medium sized hands well, so I sold it and am using a tops longhorn bowie in place of it and i like it much better.
I have found handle designs so difficult to get right for a variety of reasons including design intent for the knife and especially, individual hand sizes. I have yet to find a perfect handle for me. Thanks for commenting
I’m always impressed with the reviews of work tuff gear, the problem is availability. By the time I have enough spare cash they’re unavailable. I’ve given up on work tuff gear, there’s plenty of excellent knives on the market without the availability problems. I’m not keen on the ridiculous looking guard on this one anyway.
I have learned the best way to be ready for a drop of WTG knives to visit their website and check the calendar. Plus stay tuned to what is coming with the group Facebook page. Thanks for commenting
These traditional bowie style knives look clumsy for survival and bushcrafting tasks to me, because they are so big and heavy, and because the blade is so wide. I really like the looks of the Falkniven Modern Bowie, but I really wonder if it's worth almost 3 times the price of this more traditional knife.
Most traditional "bushcrafters" don't feel a large knife belong in their kits. I prefer a large blade that can be used for splitting and some chopping paired with a small knife for carving. Thanks for commenting
I have a Bowie in similar size and look as that one without the finger choil. I have a couple of other Bowie knives, and on one of them the upper part of the nose is sharp. Definitely one of my favorite designs. You probably should call it the Rampage Bowie…..😉 ✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦🔪
I am not a fan of Bowie or big knives in general, I would much rather use a cane knife or a Machattie, but not one of the handwear store flat ones. I had one for years that was brought up from the islands, and it and a saw were what i used with my Russel boat knife for camping and canoeing.
www.decathlon.ca/en/p/8642164/men-hunting-lightweight-breathable-resistant-trousers-520-brown#/?queryID=3ef1ffafb3072a61f9d30646f47bce24 Thanks for commenting
K329 is high quality A8mod This is the steel they use in wood chipper blades. It has very high toughness and good edge retention and is about as stainless as D2
@@auroraborealisknives4019 yer I could look it up to, was just mentioning something the video seemed to have wrong or is that to much. Should I check my knife steel app. Na
Bough them at Decathalon. www.decathlon.ca/en/p/8642164/men-hunting-lightweight-breathable-resistant-trousers-520-brown#/?queryID=79eac6af5cab066d64e068a7bf86552f Thanks for commenting
A test for a knife like this isn’t complete without killing at least one Indian, and though I’m not a fan of choils, that one is ridiculous. Sorry, but for me it’s a bit silly. Though without that choil it would maybe make a decent survivalist knife.
All of the Work Tough Gear knives you've reviewed have one common denominator, they all look to be of exceptional quality. This one included. For a big knife it easily handled all the tasks you put to it. I was surprised that it batoned the larger stick of wood as easily as it did. Really great demonstration of a quality knife Mark!
Oh yeah...this is a beast of a knife. Thanks for commenting Steve
Sure love my old Carbon V Trailmaster. Been a faithful companion for many years, still is. Pared with a Mora Classic or any small blade is hard to beat. In winter its a Sandvic Camper ax and Bahco Laplander along with a small fixie.
Thanks for commenting
Hi Mark 👋
I Always Loved Bowie Knives & There My 1st Go To Knife To Add To My Collection !!
Something About A Bowie Than I Just Can't Ignore.
💯👍😎
Must be its history. Thanks for commenting
I batoned my way through a 6" limb on a fallen oak on my Appalachian Trail thruhike attempt with a Mora Companion!
We wanted a big fire. Could have used something like this, but sometimes you have to make weight concessions when attempting a 2,200 mile hike (I had sent my shortened Corona folding saw home a week or so earlier). I have a hatchet, which I take on short winter hikes, which does almost everything but food prep, and I do that at home. Hot tenting in my hammock is coming as soon as a good layer of snow is on the ground.
Thanks for the review. I'm always window shopping. 👍
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting
Mark, the shoulder strap is such a good idea that I made one this morning. Rather than attaching rings to the sheaths of all my larger knives, I made a "belt" with a short length of thick leather, about 6" long, with large grommets in the upper corners. The adjustable strap clips in to the grommets and allows me to carry any sheathed tool, whether knife, hatchet or folding saw, with the option of adding a small knife, such as the Mora No 1. I think I'm going to enjoy using it. Thanks.
Right on. Sounds like a good setup. Thanks for commenting my friend
Work Tuff Gear manufacturers the best large blades you can buy. Excellent detailed and knowledgeable review.
I agree. Thanks for commenting
G'day Mark, my primary reasons for carrying a big fella are splitting and brush clearing. This one does split very well, though I reckon there's better for the job. i.e with no clip point to compromise the baton..
It does need to be "able" to chop, should my saw be lost or fail, though a clip does deprive of potential extra weight at the front end..
Just about any big blade, even a hatchet for that matter, can be forced to do the finer tasks of food prep, notching, feathering, scraping and the like, should my secondary knife be lost of fail.
Ultimately, whilst it looks absolutely magnificent !!!! I don't frequent locations where I may have to wrestle a crocodile.
Otherwise, yes it can do it, but it's too much of a compromise for good sized wood processing IMO.
In any case, I do really dig large designs and place a higher value on them, so I very much enjoyed the look at this one and indeed your review of it.
Cheers Duke.
It is not for everyone that is for sure. Much better big splitters as well. Thanks for commenting Duke
Great review Mark!
I agree with your comment regarding the pain felt in the little finger, because of my arthritis I must use gloves with "hooked" handle shaped knives.
I have several WTG knives to include their Puzon Wilderness Bowie, but my favorite has to be their Pathfinder bowie designed by Jeremy Valentine.
It does not have a choil, but it is a BEAST of a knife!
With its 11.75" cutting edge, it is an excellent chopper!
I have looked at the Pathfinder. May ask for it at some point. Thanks for commenting
@@MarkYoungBushcraft
My only "critique" with the Pathfinder is that it doesn't have a finger choil like on the Puzon Wilderness Bowie, otherwise it's a great knife!
Supposedly the idea behind its design was to create knife that would get you back home no matter what you were doing. Something that you'd take along to hunt down the Predator and yet stil be useful in less extreme tasks. I love the idea and the result, this really is such a knife. Thank you for review of this hard to obtain (out of order) knife and your opinion on it.
Yes, kind a do all knife.Thanks for commenting
A good vehicle all-around survivalist when a bushcraft or ax isnt isnt along. Everyone should note the balance and safe lanyard location.
i agree. It did take a me a while to appreciate the forward lanyard hole but it does work extremely well. Thanks for commenting
I hear that work tuff gear knives are often on the "damn near inestructible" category, the way a lot of cold steel designs are.
I would say maybe the way Cold Steel used to be. They are super tough for sure. Thanks for commenting
I'm a sucker for a bowie, looks like I've just added to my wishlist
This is a good looking bowie for sure. Thanks for commenting
Good looking Bowie and review Mark thanks for sharing YAH bless
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting
Sure Is Alot Of Real Estate For The Money ! Thanks For Your Demo & Thoughts On This Mark ! ATB T God Bless
Yes, it truly is. Thanks for commenting Terry
The main function of a fuller or blood groove is to reduce vacuum when extracting the blade from biologic matter. I stand corrected I just read that it’s a common misconception it’s only to reduce weight and for aesthetics.
Thanks for commenting
Thanks Mark for the review; don't think I would want to carry this knife too far, but it certainly has a "cool factor" that smaller knives may not have. I have the Tops Prather War Bowie which is smaller and lighter and still pretty cool as well as functional.
I agree. Very cool looking but maybe not as practical. Thanks for commenting
I have the 7” version & love it. 👍
I think I would prefer the7" version with no choil. Thanks for commenting
I think that's a very big badarse knife, built tough for the outdoors. I like it. 😁Thanks for sharing, take care and Cheers!
It is a beast for sure. Thanks for commenting
Very nice. I had a puzon 7, I found the handle to just not fit my medium sized hands well, so I sold it and am using a tops longhorn bowie in place of it and i like it much better.
I have found handle designs so difficult to get right for a variety of reasons including design intent for the knife and especially, individual hand sizes. I have yet to find a perfect handle for me. Thanks for commenting
Sweet looking knife
It so is. Thanks for commenting
First, oh yeah!
Thanks for commenting Steve
Crocodile Dundee approved
Yes, exactly what I was thinking when I first saw it. Thanks for commenting
I’m always impressed with the reviews of work tuff gear, the problem is availability. By the time I have enough spare cash they’re unavailable. I’ve given up on work tuff gear, there’s plenty of excellent knives on the market without the availability problems. I’m not keen on the ridiculous looking guard on this one anyway.
I have learned the best way to be ready for a drop of WTG knives to visit their website and check the calendar. Plus stay tuned to what is coming with the group Facebook page. Thanks for commenting
also, there are a few retailers that carry WTG knives including Lamnia, Wild Coast Tents, and the Knife Center
These traditional bowie style knives look clumsy for survival and bushcrafting tasks to me, because they are so big and heavy, and because the blade is so wide. I really like the looks of the Falkniven Modern Bowie, but I really wonder if it's worth almost 3 times the price of this more traditional knife.
Most traditional "bushcrafters" don't feel a large knife belong in their kits. I prefer a large blade that can be used for splitting and some chopping paired with a small knife for carving. Thanks for commenting
I have a Bowie in similar size and look as that one without the finger choil. I have a couple of other Bowie knives, and on one of them the upper part of the nose is sharp. Definitely one of my favorite designs. You probably should call it the Rampage Bowie…..😉 ✌️🇺🇸🇨🇦🔪
I need to share that with Rampage Coffee😣. Thanks for commenting
I am not a fan of Bowie or big knives in general, I would much rather use a cane knife or a Machattie, but not one of the handwear store flat ones. I had one for years that was brought up from the islands, and it and a saw were what i used with my Russel boat knife for camping and canoeing.
Definitely not for everyone. Thanks for commenting
I would like to know what brand the pants are that you are wearing
www.decathlon.ca/en/p/8642164/men-hunting-lightweight-breathable-resistant-trousers-520-brown#/?queryID=3ef1ffafb3072a61f9d30646f47bce24 Thanks for commenting
K329 Steel is actually not that high in carbon, a fair bit of chromium to. Not sure whats going on there.
I am not an expert but I understand that the 8% chromium is below stainless steel level but is has a high level of toughness. Thanks for commenting
K329 is high quality A8mod
This is the steel they use in wood chipper blades.
It has very high toughness and good edge retention and is about as stainless as D2
@@auroraborealisknives4019 yer I could look it up to, was just mentioning something the video seemed to have wrong or is that to much. Should I check my knife steel app. Na
Nice looking knife but can't see its utility.
A small hatchet and a sturdy 4/12 " blade would do better,
Good combo for sure. Some people prefer big blades. Thanks for commenting
What kind of pants are those?
Bough them at Decathalon. www.decathlon.ca/en/p/8642164/men-hunting-lightweight-breathable-resistant-trousers-520-brown#/?queryID=79eac6af5cab066d64e068a7bf86552f Thanks for commenting
Chuck Norris edc knife
LOL...right on. Thanks for commenting
Lol.. knife sheath doubles as canoe paddle!!
Big sheath for sure. Thanks for commenting
A test for a knife like this isn’t complete without killing at least one Indian, and though I’m not a fan of choils, that one is ridiculous. Sorry, but for me it’s a bit silly. Though without that choil it would maybe make a decent survivalist knife.
Definitely not for everyone but it is surprisingly a very popular design. Thanks for commenting Jim