L.T. Wright "Genesis" Knife Review

After using the L.T. Wright Genesis for 30+ days....here are my thoughts......
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[@LarsRibe]

Great review. I really like the fact, that you take the time to actually use the knife before reviewing. I've seen other reviews of this knife and would very much consider getting one, if I was in the US.

[@LarsRibe]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3XKmYesptqChas Here is the knife I chose.

[@jeffsmith6441]

I really want an LT Wright or a Bark River. I think it would be worth saving up for quality rather than buying cheaper over and over. BR and LT both make beautiful and well made knives!

[@Bushradical]

I'll take your word on the Bark River stuff....ive never used one. I do like the Genesis though, Good gear!

[@mfavia620]

Great review Dave and I was expecting your review to lean the way you just explained. I own 4 of LT Wright’s knives and I really dig each one. The GNS that I own is very similar to the Genesis. Also your counterpart on season 2 of Alone Larry Roberts took the Genesis to Vancouver Island and I believe it’s still his EDC. Thanks again for sharing and we’ll catch you on the next one. ATB Mike

[@Bushradical]

Thanks for the comment Mike...Question: do you have an "outback" and if you do..what do you think of it?

[@mfavia620]

Bushradical no sorry Dave...I have the jessmuk....GNS....Bushcrafter....and a paring knife from Blind Horse knives. BLK was when LT and Dan Coppins owned the company..

[@jeffholmes49]

Hey Dave. On the outback, shoot Chris Tanner over at Preparedmind 101 a message. He has, (or at least had) one and gave a pretty good review.

[@Bushradical]

Hey Jeff, I've never spoke with Chris before but I might message him about the knife.

[@dash8465]

Just found your channel… real easy guy to listen to. Fast forward a few years, LT also makes real nice kydex, fit specific to your knife if bought together… just call them up direct and order the kydex with the kinfe instead of the leather that most all retailers sell the knife with.

[@stevennelsonmn]

Great review Dave! I own the Genesis and still love that knife. LT and the gang at LT Wright knives make great stuff. Anyone willing to invest their hard earned money will not be disappointed with what they get from LT Wright Knives. Loved watching you and Brooke on Alone, great work!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Steven. We appreciate you rooting for us. Q: Do you any experience with the LT wright outback?

[@stevennelsonmn]

Bushradical Sorry, I haven't any experience with Outback, only the Genesis and the Jessmuk. Both of them are great knives.

[@roughroosterknifesharpenin5531]

i love seeing reviews where people actually use their knives. Great review!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks RRKS.

[@stephensgate1]

Can’t ask for a better review than that. I think you were fair, honest and respectful. Well done Dave. -Stephen, Ohio

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Stephen.

[@alexwbanks70]

I love my Genesis! I've had it for 4 or 5 years now.

[@Bushradical]

I really dig mine too, I just wish I could sharpen it better. Thats my fault though!

[@alexwbanks70]

I've been using a ceramic rod lately and its been working great.

[@Bushradical]

I'll see if I have one around the house and try it.

[@BOBOMulleinWolf]

Good review Dave. I love everything that Lt does/he's a really great guy too! Bless you and Brooke.👍👍

[@Bushradical]

Thanks.

[@garycarlson5578]

good one dave i was just watching you 2 on yukon river run on kodi you 2 gave your 2 little ones a great adventure

[@Bushradical]

That trip looked a lot like their childhood in a nutshell. We had a fish camp with a big wall tent and we used to go out there ( Minto Flats AK) as a family with the same old boat....Going down the Yukon was just a moving version of fish camp!

[@anthonyp7051]

Best well said gratitude on this Lt Wright Genius! Love Mine and my best user in woods for her size and then some.

[@Bushradical]

It sure is a good knife.

[@eagleridge1972]

Great review on what is probably my absolute favourite bushcraft knife. Thanks for your great review

[@Bushradical]

Thanks ERS!

[@dimi7055]

just ordered lt wright genesis 3v, g10, thick white liners, ive got the feeling this is gonna beat my barkrivers in ergonomics! cheers for the revieuw.

[@Bushradical]

It has become my favorite knife. I use it all the time.

[@hoosierbushcraft4453]

Nice review Dave. I know your reviews are simply truthful and it’s this one that helped me decide on a Genesis for myself. I also have always had to buy less expensive items that are high quality as I’m just starting out with my channel. This will be my first bushcraft knife of this price range. I trust your opinion along with Larry Roberts and a few others. Thank you for your honesty and I intend to do the same.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks MB. I'm sure you will enjoy the Genesis. Let me know what you think of it when you get it. Merry Christmas.

[@jamess.829]

Good review. I appreciate the honest opinions on each aspect and I really appreciate the fact that you didn't show us how well it batons!!!

[@Bushradical]

LOL...thats not me, thats the other guys. I have 120 videos and zero battening

[@Bushradical]

batoning.

[@Rosenthallevysimon]

Great review. New to bush and firecraft. Huge decision on what would be my primary knife. You made it for me. Thanx.

[@Bushradical]

Tell LT wright that I sent you

[@redcanoe14]

Hey Dave, Greetings from BC. I hope you are well prepped for winter! Another fine review in your honest and practical style. This is the Scandi version, they also do a Sabre grind version I understand. Good points raised about the hierarchy of knife materials, that stuff drives me nuts, but as you say this Genesis Knife has incorporated a lot of ideas developed in other knives that are good and practical into one product. The spearpoint blade reminds me somewhat of the Condor Bushlore. As you know, not unlike yourself, I repurpose old tools a lot, I also have bought the occasional hand made knife and also make a few knives. The price point of this knife is not ridiculously high for what it is and the thought that has gone into it, the last knife I made of D2 Steel probably cost me $150-$200 CDN in materials and a lot of labour. At $250 I would not be making a living, just covering materials and a small percentage of my time. Yes A2 is a great Steel even today (as is 01/D2 and 80CRV2 to mention a few) I just hate it when people get all agitated and protective about the latest and greatest 'super steel' knife they have paid 400, 500 or more dollars for. I would only comment that the one thing a shop bought knife cannot offer the user is a custom fit handle, and that can be a huge issue in real life situations; that said, I notice the shape of the handle on the Genesis is not fancy, convoluted or 'radical' (pun intended buddy)!...allowing a good compromise on functionality and sustained comfort. I also note this is a Scandi Grind and I have seen Sabre Grind as well...what is your preference?

[@Bushradical]

Thanks for the comment WS. As for grind preference ...I don't really have a good opinion I guess. I like the Skandi, but I don't think Ive ever used a saber grind. Whats you choice?

[@redcanoe14]

I have little experience with Sabre Grind, I modified one of my Scandi Knives to Sabre and it is a great slicer and made fine feathers easily. Two factors govern the woodcrafting ability of a blade in my experience, thickness of blade relative to depth of grind. I have seen a lot of contemporary bushcraft knives with 5mm to 6mm blades that have very shallow grinds resulting in steep edge angles, the physics of this does not work well other than batoning (which I do not do). More knives are getting back to the 1/8th inch thickness of blade and with deeper grinds, for me these are much easier to work with and plenty strong enough if of a good steel that is well heat treated and annealed. Just look at the Finnish/ Sami Puukko knives, they are usually about 1/8th" thick with a wide grind bevel and they have been perfected for real life conditions over the centuries. I also made a D2 blade with a scandi grind then modified it to convex, harder to sharpen and needs more practice to use effectively, BUT very good carving, making feather sticks and edge retention.

[@chrisjavier2909]

Have you heard of the battle horse smokey mountain razor? Been going back and forth on if I should by the genesis or the BHK smokey mountain razor.

[@timothyholmes5548]

Great review! You are very well spoken and to the point. Sweet knife, I should have the Genesis Larry Roberts edition in the mail soon. God bless.

[@Bushradical]

Let me know how you like it. LT wright makes a great knife

[@mcsquirgle]

I have really been lusting after this design and all of LT's designs really. would love to add this to the collection. scandi grinds intimidate me kinda though so i would go with the flat grind option

[@alanmeyers3957]

The scandi is much better for woodworking

[@mcsquirgle]

@@alanmeyers3957 I think I have grown up a bit since I originally made that comment. I have had a few scandi ground knives in my collection since then, and can confirm that they are better for carving and so on, but I still prefer a full flat or saber grind on my fixed blades for the most part for versatility

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

That pretty much sums up the Genesis doesn't it? It's about as good as it can be. LT Wright makes some damn fine knives.

[@Bushradical]

Pretty well thought out and built perfect. Its hard to knock.

[@gregb.8280]

Easy fix for sheath , put a loop of shock cord around belt part, on and off over knife,

[@vector8310]

Such a handsome knife.

[@KillingerUSA]

I believe they used to be blind horse knives. Had one or 2 of them years ago. Great knives.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks K. Its my first knife over $50 LOL

[@nickmiller3796]

New sub here. Great review. This is the second video I've watched from the channel and I like the fact that I feel I am getting an honest opinion. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the knife.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks for subbing Nick. I hope you like the channel. I do have a few more knife reviews if you're interested............funny story, my very first video was a knife review, the condor Woodlaw, ......anyway , I uploaded the vid and waited for someone to watch it....when I finally got my VERY first comment it was a thumbs down! No kidding. Very first feedback from a viewer......I have to laugh when I think of it now.

[@richardcranium6554]

Very nice. A little wet forming, and the sheath will fit perfectly once again. (I'm sure you did just that long ago) I subbed a little over a month ago, having a ball watching these. Due to physical limitations, I tend to hibernate during the Maine winters... and you have give given me many hours of quality to watch. It is very much appreciated.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks RC! I'm glad you've enjoyed the channel....and yes I did wet form the sheath. It fits good. Its a great knife BTW.

[@richardcranium6554]

@@Bushradical glad you love it. But, I can buy 9- 10 condor and mora blanks, and have dozens of hours of fun handling them, for 2 bills. Bone, brass, wood.... makes me happy, and keeps my head happy. If you ever want to sell one of your blanks, let me know pls. Looking for 1095, a move up from 1075. I would like to send you package, how do I go about that? Ty, rock the day.

[@Bushradical]

I wish I had some blanks....but I've been having trouble on the supply side of my steel ...........you can always email me @ [e-mail]. I can get you a mailing address.

[@richardcranium6554]

@@Bushradical i sent out an email a couple, three days ago. Its been a looooong winter, hope you have a warmish spot to work on cars and stuff. I want a garage when i grow up, but the shed will do for now. Enjoy the day.

[@SalineScott]

That’s a really nice knife. I really like the handle on it. Nice sheath too

[@Bushradical]

Its a pretty great knife. I actually wet-formed the sheath right after this vid and it fits tight now.

[@spider5001]

Great review friend👍🏻 Wow judging by the sheath you use your belt knives a lot. They sell the sheaths at there website for around 40 bucks I believe? With mine my brother brought me 2 rare earth magnets home from work and I strapped them around the sheath with a ranger band. Do you think the price is fair? My opinion is if you are a person that uses your knife a lot its kinda like buying an expensive pair of boots that will last

[@Bushradical]

Good question. As for the price , Ive never owned a knife in the $200 range...nothing even close. I don't know if I would have ever spent that kind of money on a knife. That said, having owned the Genesis for a month and a half now, I would have to say its probably worth the money. The quality is top shelf , the fit and finish is perfect, great sheath, top end materials, made in America... it 'should' add up to a couple hundred bucks. It is expensive....but its not "over priced" in my opinion. Living the kind of lifestyle Brooke and I live, I can generally wear a knife on my belt all day everyday...I don't have an office job you know.... And Ive been carrying this one most everyday since I got it, and Ive been on the woods cutting and splitting wood for the winter. So, this knife has been well used in the time I've had it. I would have never had one of these if you hadn't told me I should check it out...Thanks Spider

[@spider5001]

Bushradical no problem friend 🙂 Tell your wife Brooke to ask to review another model😂 These do have a lifetime warranty. If it breaks they will replace it. So for the 200 you actually get a knife for life or as long as the company is in business. The thing about LT Wright I’ve noticed is they really want their knives to be used and not sitting in a glass case. I really believe that he is probably proud that somebody like you that depends on a belt knife so much is wearing his.

[@eagleridge1972]

Super vid. I am an avid Lt Genesis user and its in my mind the best bushcraft / general utility knife in the World. I would trust my life to this little knife.

[@fumastertoo]

400th thumbs up, and can't believe there aren't more. That knife is amazing, and it makes me want to sell some of my knives to buy one of those!

[@backwoods_barbarian4134]

I dig your honest review, very nice! Glad to see some more content from you! Have a nice Thanksgiving.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks J!

[@Jesusiskingamen7]

Bout to get one of these thanks

[@whynotme5926]

good ,thorough review. hope all is going well.

[@Bushradical]

All's going pretty well. How you doing WNM?

[@bladecollector7]

Glad you enjoy that beauty

[@Bushradical]

Its a great knife.

[@cookscatapults]

Hahahaha Awesomeness.....Dig'n This....A Few Years ago I went to a "Bushcraft" campout hahaha.....Met Some wonderful Folks..Didn't Know we had a Big Bushcraft community hahaha Called GABC "Georgia Bushcraft".....Anyway hahaha the LT Wright folks were there....I ended up buying a Bushcrafter HC with the Georgia Bushcraft logo stamped on it as well...Well Worth the Money....I think the Knife and Sheath were about $100...Hahaha most I've ever spent on a knife...Mine usually come from Yard sales hahaha....Kinda felt Guilty spending the Cash hahaha....But it has been a Trusty Companion for many Years.....Started many a Fires and skint many a Squirrel hahaha.....Thanks for the Awesomeness Review.....

[@dianevillemaire8286]

great review

[@Bushradical]

Thanks.

[@mikek6792]

Nice vid Dave, well said. You did it "as well as it could be"

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Mike!

[@Airik1111bibles]

Like you I wear my sheaths and use um, one area they and others fail is using only 1 rivet for the belt loop. UGH! It drives me insane when the loop gets stretched out and the one rivet always causes it to be way worse. One more rivet isn't much money to add yet makes a HUGE difference, stitching would be great but thats spendy for company's so I understand. I bought one of Mora's Garberg knives with their leather sheath and it to came with one rivet, it was beautiful out of box. Needless to say after a month or two it became so sloppy cause of that magical 1 rivet LOL😉 Good vid man BUT ya never said "i like it" or "it works awesome" or "save your money and just sharpen your 1075" ROFL😂

[@Bushradical]

Thanks for the comment. It is a good knife for sure.

[@bosse641]

So nice. ...sure want one.

[@Bushradical]

Its a good knife. Expensive, but its very high quality.

[@dumaflotchy13]

Excellent...

[@Bushradical]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sturmgewehr70]

Have you seen the Genesis in 3V with the full flat grind? I’m torn as I have the opportunity to purchase one or get the A2 Scandi version. Could you provide any input?

[@bradstone9834]

Best review video ever Dave!

[@Bushradical]

Wow! Thanks Brother!

[@threeper7929]

Awesome review!! A lot of people get turned off when they see the price of an lt wright or bark river etc, but when you break it down like you just did it becomes totally worth it. I look forward to more of your videos and reviews.

[@Bushradical]

Thanks Smprepper.

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

Like your videos. But really what does this knife do a Condor or Mora will not do.But Is the Condor now made with 1095 or still 1075? I only have one A1 steel knife and yes it holds and edge, but is harder th sharpen.

[@Bushradical]

Could you say that again?

[@MonkeyMikeOutdoors]

I really want the LT outback. 3V steel.

[@Bushradical]

Me too. I think that knife is about perfect.

[@thewildonions]

Great review! LTWK rocks

[@Bushradical]

Thanks for the comment.

[@Wolf_K]

Glad it worked out for you, Dave. A2 is my favoured steel. The sheaths, in factory condition, suck though. They’re quality materials but the fit is very poor, even wetforming doesn’t improve it a great deal. They need wetforming and hardening (waxes) and then they’re ok. That’s my only gripe with LTW stuff. Same with BHK. Both are quality no frills knives that you can depend on.

[@Bushradical]

My sheath "DID" fit tight until I removed some of the handle. But I did go ahead and wet form it and its nice and tight now.

[@Wolf_K]

Bushradical They all fit right to start with but they all end up sloppy with use. Even once tight from wetforming they will end up loose again from repeated use. It’s the downside to a one type fits all sheath. Wax impregnation is about the best thing to do, or a small Kydex insert. The kydex is a permanent solution, the wax impregnation is semi permanent. Either way, it’s not a deal breaker.

[@sharingtheadventure]

Great review. Nuf said.

[@3dock694]

what is a fail rod?

[@gunnerhusnian4375]

That's a sweet blade brother! great job

[@Bushradical]

Hey AB, how you been? Hows the channel doing?

[@gunnerhusnian4375]

Bushradical doing good! Thanks! Tomorrow i will have a new video out hopefully so look out for that!

[@Bushradical]

Right on AB, I'll look for it. You got your application in yet for ALONE?

[@gunnerhusnian4375]

lol! you know I did!

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

So you like this knife? lol. It doesn't give you a lot not to like that's for sure! Good job Dave!

[@Bushradical]

Thanks.

[@ChrisWilkesSurvival]

Well done. So are you an A2 convert yet?

[@Bushradical]

I'm not sure. I can't get this thing sharp like I want to ....yet. I'll let you know when I can get it sharp.

[@thelambinator9234]

ツ Great review and great knife

[@Bushradical]

Yeah, its a great knife.

[@regalbowman3143]

Where can the knife be ordered from

[@Bushradical]

I don't know , LOL! DLT trading I think.

[@frisb.7948]

I think I like my mora HD companion better :)

[@Bushradical]

Never owned a Mora, but people sure seem to like them.

[@oosul72]

Weird review man I mean thank you very much for the work you put into it but the bottom line is this knife did not work for you. you had to take it to a grinder! the bottom line of this review should have been this knife did not work for me and I would not have bought it with my own money, instead it was 10 minutes of how awesome it is when really it just didn't work out of the box, you had to modify it heavily. (to the point that the sheath was far from usable) and again thank you very much for the work,it is greatly appreciated.

[@Bushradical]

Your spot on....It didn't fit what my hand "wanted"....That said with just a little "custom fitting" it was a great fit and I love and use the knife all the time.