Lofty Wiseman Knives: Survival Tool

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The new, redesigned Lofty Wiseman Survival Tool is what the survival and bushcraft fraternity has been waiting for. The tool is made entirely in England. The materials and method of manufacture are well tried and tested. The blade handle and bolster are formed from flat stock carbon steel (EN9) traditionally used in the manufacture of agricultural cutting tools of all kinds. This steel will take shock, hold an excellent edge, and is reasonably easy to sharpen.
Once the knife is hand ground it is hardened (54 Rockwell) and the handle fitted. The Handle is made of Beech - CNC milled by a firm of master gunsmiths - Boxall and Edmiston. The final honing of the edge completes the process, and once fitted into its purpose designed Cordura sheath it is safe and ready for use.
This tool has been designed to carry out tough and arduous tasks with great efficiency. It is sufficiently well balanced to make more delicate tasks surprisingly easy. The steel chosen will bend rather than snap. The knife includes a heavy weight Cordura Sheath.
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[@garyl43]

This guy wrote the best Survival guide out there, bar none!

[@djtodd972]

I agree ive had a copy for years

[@sparky2721]

Just bought mine yesterday!

[@vedicwarriorOriginal]

09:12 Those cups were empty, weren't they?! 😉

[@CharlesvanDijk-ir6bl]

Go to the Philippines for a good knife made from a car spring. I paid $2 for one 20 years ago. Still going strong looked very much like this one it is called a bolo. Everybody uses one over there.

[@billpeart]

Finally an actual survival instructor that's not afraid to carry and use a big knife. They teach you that shelter and fire are the most important things then they tell you to do it all with the tiny knife. SMH any competent person handling a large knife can put up shelter and make fire much easier then with a small knife. Just look at indigenous cultures.

[@LondonPride25]

Lofty still holds the record for being the youngest trooper to pass SAS selection, at 18 years old. Legend. When you consider most successful recruits are in their mid 20s, and have a few years of experience in their original regiment, it's even more impressive that Lofty passed after only 1 year in the Paras.

[@eapc44]

when meeting lofty ,i spent time having a brew with him ,and was so kind to give me one of these knives,can't thank him enough ,lovely guy.very professional in his skills,richard talk a lot lol

[@simonvance8054]

I love this guy, he's like Jason Statham's father or something.. The knowledge, experience and stories he must have would be incredible.. and I've proudly had his compact survival guide as part of my kits for 22 years!

[@ACat-pm8kx]

When Lofty talks,I listen.

[@zarplialabai3420]

Yeah, me too... except steels and hrc 🤣

[@SpaardaLT]

Don't know about the knife, but the book prooves that Lofty is the BOSS amongst all show-off survival experts that are in the market nowadays..

[@mikerilling6515]

I got two of similar design in Thailand, many years ago, handmade by the locals after the local design and it was fascinating to watch these craftsman making my two blades from old truck springs while I was standing there eight dollars each best money I ever spent

[@mikerilling6515]

I got two of similar design in Thailand, many years ago, handmade by the locals after the local design and it was fascinating to watch these craftsman making my two blades from old truck springs while I was standing there eight dollars each best money I ever spent

[@mikerilling6515]

When you pass a knife to someone, you hold the blade between your finger and your thumb with the sharp edge up or away from the other person and the handle pointing to whoever you are handing it to or to the side which allows them to carefully and safely grasp it by the handle lift up as they draw it towards them and there’s absolutely no way anybody can be injured Lofty of course did it correctly

[@mikerilling6515]

You should not leave home without one. He’s exactly right considering the violent crime in every major city around the world these days.

[@jonessenoj6753]

Please make that knife again!!!!!!

[@WILLIAMMARTIN46]

For $500--the handles should never crack like that Busse handles do not crack. Piss poor inspection

[@Robert31352]

I boughty the 8" as well as the 13".I spent almost $500 hard earned bucks on them. I absolutely love the blade: however, both knives showed up new in the box with the handles cracked through the screw holes closet to the hilt. I could not get any satisfaction from the manufacturer to replace my handles. I have much respect for Lofty, as I am a Vietnam combat Marine, and I know much of what he preaches. I do think that he should monitor the manufacturer more closely. The blades carry his name.

[@TOMBSTONESTAN]

I think its a wonderful knife, my ones number AO67

[@jcb0249]

Kind of looks like a cross between a Kukri, a Marine Bolo, and a Nessmuk. Seems like a good enough design, just not for me personally. Good video!

[@epetrie]

I love the knife but it's a copy of the Chris Caine survival tool, even the sheath is exactly the same. Lofty is a incredible, I have his book in three formats, large book, pocket book and on my iPhone and I would never be without it. Sorry about my thoughts on the knife though.

[@edwardodonnell6857]

Lofty passed selection at age 18 there is a simple answer to that he was a born soldier.He has excelled as a soldier and at his projects because I believe he loves what he does to the point it is who he is.Survival is a craft Lofty has developed skills in this area to the level of becoming a specialist in the subject recognised world wide.There is no doubt the SAS is the most highly trained regiment in the world if they use Loftys methods that’s good enough for me.The SAS survival handbook is available for digital download now get it on your phone a entire encyclopaedia of survival skills at your disposal you never know.

[@tigu2012]

Always the gentleman plus very usable product

[@Plainsurvival]

lofty convinced that young lady to ... "insert your own chopper or tool joke here' LEGEND

[@funkyprepper]

perfect for jungle living

[@MrEdium]

THE GREAT LOFTY WISEMAN. TEACHER OF THE BRITISH SPECIAL FORCES ! WOW.

[@arriviste2020]

Anyone wishing to obtain a decent survival knife just visit the local SCUBA diving gear store. The type with the pommel tang being a hammer head is the best.(personal opinion) An edge can be put on the blade that will slice tomatoes and then cut bamboo with no problem. Best of all, the prices are not extortionate. Almost forgot, they make short work of skinning virtually any animal.

[@mryellow123]

A scandi grind kukri, differential temper without a relief cut (cho) and with a handle design which means your wrist is working instead of a pinch grip where the blades weight does all the work..... for 10x the price.... Good idea to bring in some income, picked about the most efficient possible shape, but....

[@MrEdium]

LOOKS A LOT LIKE A BOLO. AMAZING WORK. THANKS LOFTY.

[@chipoftheundead]

Fair play to Lofty for capitalising in the growing interest in bushcraft with this latest design. His SAS survival guide is what introduced me to all this in the first place. However this knife is possibly overdesigned and a bit exclusive whereas the Nowill&son parang sticks closer to the traditional design which attracted people like Lofty to the parang in the first place.

[@dwightehowell6062]

The larger piece of wood was cut with a saw. Notice the size of the wood that the knife is used on. Good for the tropics and handling modest sized samplings. For bigger stuff a saw/ax will make your work lighter. Use whatever you like.

[@BobbedT]

A Living legend, he was in Dhofar in 1972, & helped resupply the troops (SAS as he was their SQMS) at the Battle of Mirbat

[@Stu-SB]

Mirbat.....Labalaba...... what a battle......what balls

[@highonimmi]

lofty, you smooth operator, you

[@aceace656]

I know Lofty as his wife goes to my church. I will let him know about this issue for you. thank you :)

[@paulie4x1]

the first one is 18"+ and almost a 1/2" thick with water buffalo handle, my new beauty is 15" and around 7m/m thick, what a beauty and better yet a great chopper and bushcraft tool, I had no problems getting it, Yangdu is in Naveda, but made by Kami s overseas. Beautiful workmanship and great function tool.

[@donaldaribam]

For decades the Gorkha regiment soldiers (also trained and employed by the British during WW2) have been using the Khukri knife which is their standard issue, battle tested, tried and true weapon, whose design the knife in this video distinctly resembles. I have personally had hands-on experience with the knife and their durability is known to be unparalleled. It’s been there for ages now and are still in use by the Nepalese military. Do check it out.

[@beatbasher]

I have a mini kukri and it's weight distribution makes it an excellent chopper, as you say tried and tested.

[@shaneschannel9289]

Well designed tools. I would love to get my hands on these for a trial.

[@irvsstella]

The Ultimate survivalist! He's forgotten more than you know.

[@BadgeredRabbit]

I've had the earlier version of this tool for some years now and I have to say I havn't it used it very much, I prefer a smaller knife, but when I have taken this tool with me its perfect for shelter building and heavier camp tasks.

[@mahamahatair8305]

knife same kind parang you buy in malaysia $20rm

[@flavormosley3701]

r-huma- no?food guy in city you will eat out of trash can stay a live don-e

[@ppspsd]

Its would be so cool to meet this man ! The grandfather of the survival school ! Thanks for the knowledge LOFTY you have helped more people than you will ever know ! CHEERS !

[@kipperwhite2976]

Brilliant Design sub'd also TY 4 inspiration on finally finding a Real Blade ;)

[@James-ke5sx]

I guarantee you it sold out before it was even made.

[@Spockfucious]

I have one of these but the handle is the most uncomfortable handle I have ever had.

[@paulie4x1]

I live in the U.S.A. it's hard for us to pay by check, and I love tools like that, so I got a Khukuris from Himalauan Imports, I got the W.W. 2 military model M43, It came in as a beast of a knife, beautiful, the only thing it was a bit heavy to carry all day long, since they are hand made from truck leaf spring's of 5160 steel, Yangdu told me I could have any configuration made, I had one made with white bone handles,full tang, and thinner,it's beautiful and not that expensive.

[@tomcatt1824]

Yup,, i hadda few nice heavy knife's that i really liked de design of,,, but the weight= yuck, now i carry a Tramontina 12" bush machete, so far it's workn out good 4 me.

[@43Lugan]

From the profile of both.. A kukri would suffice

[@judasiscariot383]

The SAS are a unique breed

[@Apollosk123]

"we always cut towards our mate"........wait

[@soggz4246]

Top Man. Say no more…👍🏾🇬🇧

[@danieldelewis2448]

Looks like a modified kukri

[@mahatmacoat168]

Eat your heart out, Rambo!!

[@GAUROCH2]

Lofty is the true deal, not the sofa coacher or the bushcraft sales-man...! Ans yes, I have his book...in fact I have 3 (one digital in my phones and 2 hard copies...gladly, because I can not find one of them...perhaps lies in one of the old rucksacks...) The "machete" seems fantastic, a wise mix of bolong, parang an kukhri... I especially like the smaller version as my environment is not the harsher jungle! I only do not like the flattened end of the handle... in the picture it is rounded up and seems much better!

[@antoniescargo4158]

I think you mean a parang?

[@TheManFromAlaska]

"Remember we always cut towards our mate." That is a piece of advice I have never heard before. Kind of gave me a chuckle. I personally feel you should always cut away from any bystander, but hey.

[@mikeharris7885]

The old army issue 'Golok' was called a tree beater, the Gurka Cookery? is the best, see that Loftys knife has bits of that design.

[@mryellow123]

Got an old Kukri too, although it doesn't come with a story apart from it making it's way into NT Australia somehow. I'd guess it might have been traded by a Gurka in hospital or on his way home after the war (Gurka were stationed protecting aussie militia's flanks in Papua (Kokoda track)). My father was given it by a pig hunter up there. Want to get one of those little short ones for a belt knife.

[@cheesewheelattack]

@epetrie Chris Caine studied under Wiseman and before Lofty retired he gave him the plans for it. Caine developed it into his own version. its not a big secret but i understand you didnt know. Ive read the book cover to cover about twice and im a bit of a survival nerd :D

[@mryellow123]

Apparently they were on the eastern flank, not sure if they were in reserve there or saw direct action. Grandpa saw them around the workshops east of Port Moresby a few times (can't remember the town name off hand).

[@junglesterry]

pleased to see this tool back on the market iv had one for 16+ years never leave home with out it like the ider of a small virstion is good but i keep to the big boy thank for the beast knife i ever had. the crise cane survival tool come a good second

[@lmglange]

Nice video, but i think that knife looks to fancy, sorry... just my opinion

[@memikewales]

Hi Lofty The Survival Tool looks great. Brad and myself were amazed at the origional knife that you showed us at your home in Hereford, this Knife looks AMAZING. Great Video! Brad has striped down his pack as advised by you, and I am enjoying wearing your boots up in the hills of Wales. Very Best Regards Mike & Brad

[@mryellow123]

Les Hiddins really is pro ain't he! Wish he did more stuff on the plants further south. Want to get up Cape York way sometime, which is more his neck of the woods, so many great bush fruits.

[@Zodliness]

Thanks Lofty

[@hames2445]

Brazilian Machete ist die beste

[@joaosing]

Parece facão de peão de fazenda, muito boa.

[@Robert31352]

Thank you for letting him know. I had a well known knife maker here in Texas, Dan Harrison, replace the handles on both knives. It was a bummer receiving them in the condition they were in. The shop I purchased them from did everything they could to get knew handles sent to me, but they refused. The people I purchased them from sent me a nice gift because of the problems and I appreciated the gesture.

[@hobbexp]

looks like a really good knife, and if lofty say its good then is it good fredde

[@eapc44]

why he designed a better knife for survival ,great kit sir

[@bobnice3044]

I always got Lofty Large and Lofty Wiseman mixed up

[@alexho9987]

what is the name of the blade? been looking on your website and couldn't find it

[@bruce1049]

He's just a genuine decent knowledgeable fella

[@tinderboxsurvival6170]

Lofty is the man who knows what he is talking about

[@mintyvision8464]

lofty...the master of chatting up women with a knife.

[@Jesusandbible]

Was a failure? As cannot buy it now. Sad. Good product.

[@cujomojo]

Buy direct from Samuel Staniforths, still making them to order. I think they said four weeks waiting time, but I'm sure mine arrived in two.

[@greetb9330]

A humble gentleman, superb guy.

[@JStation3]

One bowl of Lofty's Roach Souffle please

[@cianbennett2973]

where can i buy this and for how much?

[@johnshorba]

Hell is real so please repent! What is your life it's here as then gone, then we are either in hell or heaven for the rest of Infinity so please I'm not perfect and I make mistakes but we truly need to repent hate sin and try as hard as we can to stay away from evil, if God Holy and true was sitting next to you would he accept drugs, heavy drinking? Bad movies video games thoughts or words? No he hates anything bad its evil! The God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob

[@straightedgereviews8946]

I want the model a to review would love to test your steel

[@LordTeaOfBiscuits]

cold steel, meet an english bloke with a shed.

[@richardallan455]

1.5 mm at the handle ? @ 1 :06 no way more like 4,0mm good tool clever geometry for cutting blade forward so knuckles arrive last during cutting.

[@londiniumarmoury7037]

I think he meant it is 1.5mm thinner at the tang compared to the upper spine of the blade, slip of the tongue, so it's 4.5mm tang thickness and 6mm blade spine thickness, to move the P.O.B up further towards the blade end.

[@jimshady07]

Jesus Christ that's expensive i got a old British army golok cost me £20.00, you sold out Lofty !!

[@thermaldog]

@DudeNumberOnePlus £175.

[@ohyeahwhooyeah]

Is this tool still available?

[@DudeNumberOnePlus]

Wouldnt dare to ask how much it is.

[@sudo_nym]

53 rockwell? Ain't that as hard as Dairylea?

[@RhysTucker2603]

🤣😀😀😭

[@GLOWZONE100]

Dude your awsome

[@couchcamperTM]

I can

[@Sophocles13]

I love it!

[@diegochavez1129]

cool

[@eitkoml]

This is so stupid. It's just a Parang. There is absolutely nothing new or innovative about this except the marketing.

[@biologicalleh7850]

are you STUPID!! no one used a parang until he got it standerd issue! he talks about it that aswell you fucking idiot

[@eitkoml]

etni3s1 Hahaha. Plenty of people used Parangs before british people started using them. They were from Malaysia long before Malaysia was a country. I think you're the idiot. You need to ditch the eurocentrism.

[@biologicalleh7850]

but its his design is what makes it special

[@jelkel25]

eitkoml He's not really trying to sell to Malaysian's is he? He'll know there are loads of locally made Parangs for a fraction of the cost there. Europe traditionally uses an axe in the Parang role so there's his competition, in the long run it may benefit Malaysians as he is creating a market where there wasn't one for a Malaysian product. There are variations on Parangs all over the world, it's not a new idea and its not original, if Lofty manages to draw attention to the Malaysian version over all the others he's done you a big favour.

[@eitkoml]

jelkel25 Actually I heard about them from Ray Mears.

[@TheBikerBarn]

just his idea of a good blade, by the look of his teeth and eyebrows, NOPE! lol, no toothpick, no tweezers, no nothin....he could of at least wrapped the handle with 550 cord, you would think.

[@aHigherPower]

Too bad this knife was not of higher quality for this price. I would really love to try one. Love the design, but I would love to see it in a CMP3V steel. They should get a quality maker to make it in the US.

[@preparedsurvivalist2245]

To be fair, she didn't have the sheath, he did. Because you don't hand someone a knife. You set it down first and have them pick it up. So in actuality she did the safest thing she'd could've done, which is stick the knife in the wood and allow him to take it and re-sheath it.

[@scouttroop291]

But can u open a can of soup with them nope !

[@tomcatt1824]

Sure U kan !!! It's gonna B messy but U kan do it !! 👍

[@tomcatt1824]

Over priced

[@JonathanDaniel134679]

Ray Mears makes the best tools.

[@randalflagg9086]

Ray Mears doesn't make a single tool, he puts his name to certain things axe, knives etc then vastly inflates there price and takes credit for them, the egotistical twat even tried to patent the term Bushcraft hahaha!!

[@dawidczerniak5177]

+Randal Flagg well he does inflate the prices coz that's how he makes money you see...so does Lofty Wiseman his parang is something like £180 ( ridiculous ) yet people still buy it because it's a good piece of equipment ...I wonder if someone would buy something with your name on it haha .... and about patenting bushcraft I've never heard...can you give me source of this information?

[@bigbill74scots]

Ray Mears is the biggest fake going.

[@grahamestrathern7924]

@@bigbill74scots Glad I'm not the only one that knows, that.

[@teddyboy228]

@@bigbill74scots an interesting comment given Lofty and Ray have worked together training the same people in the same skills from the pure survival side of things.