The Genesis

[@whiskeyriver4322]

I've been trying different knife designs for half a century; and over the years, a few stood out as keepers, while most I don't even remember. Being a long time customer of Blind Horse Knives, I thought I owed it to L.T. Wright to try one of his products after he ventured out on his own. About the same time as this video was released, I purchased the "One Foot In The Wild" Genesis. Surprisingly, I have never held a regular Genesis in my hand; but I have heard that the OFITW version's handle is beefier/thicker, perhaps because of the red liners incorporated with the black micarta scales. If this is true, it's absolutely perfect for my hands; in fact, it is so comfortable, that even after working with it in excess of four hours straight, my hands still had nary a blister or hot spots......... something that most reviews rarely mention (hand comfort after many hours of work). It's been over a year now, and I can say quite honestly, I've finally found "The One". For it's intended purpose, for my hands, this is the best knife I've ever used, and worth every dollar. This was a good video, with a damn good knife. L.T. Wright Knives is one of the best knife makers in the country, and they're sure to have a design that fits your hands, and your needs. If not, talk to them; they'll do their best to make it right, just for you.

[@midwestcookcraft6261]

If you soak that ferro rod loop in water and get it really wet, you can stretch it for a larger rod. I have a 1/2 rod in mine. It only took about 5 minutes to work it in after the leather was soaked through. I balanced the sheath on a glass of water so only the loop got wet.

[@nicholasallan9248]

He wouldn't believe you if you told him when he made this video that he would have his own genesis edition and arguably be the most famous genesis user lol

[@LarryRobertsbc]

It’s been a heck of a ride for sure. :)

[@dirtydirzy8232]

Im sold thanks for enableing me you rock

[@paulapykala9432]

I getting a LT Wright with a sabre grind on Monday. I'm used to my Casstrom with a scandi grind. I'm really looking forward to A/Bing them. I need to slow down buying knives ;) Re: Buying a righty sheath. I'm lefty, and have carried right for 50 years. It's just second nature to change hands. I wish I had gotten a lefty many decades ago.

[@JDNWolverine77]

I am also a sucker for buying knives. I had to taper off my purchasing too :) Good stuff Larry!

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Thanks man. This knife was worth it for sure.

[@lilmike3314]

I have a BK2 and a smaller knife from Germany. Been looking for something to compliment the BK2 and I think I have found it. That Genesis I believe is going to be the one. I have never had a scandi ground knife and I like what I am seeing. Thanks for another great video.

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Lil Mike Thanks man. I was worried about the grind at first too, but I have come to LOVE this knife. You will not be disappointed.

[@kinghenry056]

I would like you to do a video on your knife collection and the evolution of your thinking pertaining to those knives.

[@Chris-iu5ol]

Good to see you are having fun with it and hey, you don't want to win a beauty contest with a featherstick.

[@survivewithout]

I like how you are so straight forward. I believe I would love this knife

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Thanks Travis. I think you'd like it as well.

[@mattbehnke779]

***** What model blindhorse is that? Also will the LT Wrights's handle be comfortable for my son. I want to get him this knife for his birthday because we love to go outdoors together.

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Matt Behnke It is the woodsman pro by BHK. The Genesis is very comfortable for me, but I like bigger knife handles. How old or how big is your son?

[@shadowcastre]

Larry.. I have heard nothing but good things about the Genesis. I have been considering it myself. A couple of things for you.. To make your blind horse knife fit it's sheath, you are going to have to put it in some water and then wet form it. It should come out nice and snug. I have done this with several sheath projects. Also.. be careful what you put on your new sheath to soften it up. The wrong stuff or to much can turn it into a sloppy mess that the knife won't stay in. I have a blended mix that I make for waterproofing, that holds the shape decent while leaving it some what pliable. Third.. The genesis obviously, has a very sharp ninety degree spine which is why it throws a storm of sparks. Many knives that have a ninety degree spine, throwing only medi-okre sparks, just need the 90 sharpened up. Sometimes I even leave a slight burr on the edge just so I have a lightning thrower. Just My 2 cents.. Thanks for the video and I look forward to the updates. :-) Shad

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Your exactly right on all accounts. I actually take all my Mora's right to the bench grinder when I get them. The product I use on my sheaths I've used for awhile now so I'm pretty confident in it. Thanks man!

[@paulie4x1]

Last post, just the way my Benchmade Bushcrafter #162 handle is, it almost automatically gets the knife in possition to slice,, another great knife. mine is a Saber Vex Grind, and I love it. it feels a little different than your average knife. because the handle is thicker towards the front than towards the pommel, so when you get use ti it, it almost positions itself, and it's made out of a great steel too (S30V).

[@popsbushcraft1962]

I was just going through old videos of folks I've started to get to be friends with cause not able to walk right now doctors messing with my meds so I'm reminiscing and planning I'm still wanting to get my channel up and going once I'm physically able for skills and to make new friends to,anyway I laugh so hard at this video cause now the You have your an design of the genesis for L.T.Wright I've almost talked myself into buying your gen mine doesn't have the liners my jessmuk does i collect knives to i got a few of L.T.s knives .anyway congrats on your signature genesis i get excited every time I get to use of get a new one and just thought this was a fun video it reminds me of the fun times in life enjoy them be cool peace Pops Bushcraft

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Thanks for the awesome comment man. It is pretty dang cool I have my own one now for sure.

[@paulie4x1]

I find tge Scandi Grind bites into wood too deep so making curls I find a Saber Vex Grind or a Convex (thin blade) works best for me.

[@snaponjohn100]

Great job Larry!! I have a piece of Kydex that came with my PLSK 2 that will fix your loose one. If I can find it, I will PM you for your address. I'm sure it will work because it made my sheath too tight. BHK used to use those in their pouch sheaths. For your Scandi's that bite too deep, convex the Scandi bevel. Don't make a micro bevel. The geometry of the convex will allow the knife to glide down stick. Loved the background noises in your video! God bless. John

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Thanks for the tips man!

[@gautam9]

If you feather stick with the point down, flat an d pointing up around the wood they will curl in different directions giving a bigger bunch

[@dirtydirzy8232]

Wow did not realize you were the dude on Alone 2 and 5. I was rooting for you man you were the most entertaining. I am also a ANGRY MOUSE HATER damn those little bassturds. When you peppersprayed your bed I almost pissed myself thank you for being real

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Ha! Glad you liked the show, I appreciate the support. #downwithmice

[@sgtgrantham]

LTWK are great at throwing sparks. I have a next gen. The size is perfect for me. I don’t want a large knife for every day carry. I use it for all my little chores.

[@LarryRobertsbc]

The Next Gen is a great knife.

[@stevanoutdoor]

I like the broomstick handles but not the spear point. So for me it's not the knife of choice but I can see for some it is.

[@bigfootbushcraft7063]

Beautiful knives brother good review as always buddy. I hope your thumb get 100% fast Ill send some prayer your way.

[@LarryRobertsbc]

John Kenneally Thanks for watching and thanks for the well wishes for my thumb. :)

[@bigfootbushcraft7063]

Yes sir buddy.

[@bobbyoquinn9067]

Larry this is a great review. I ordered this knife, and should get it this week. I am concerned about the blade length though. Is it going to be a one tool option with this blade lenth? Thanks.

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Bobby O'Quinn I think it will do everything you want to with it. Its not a chopper, but I have batoned through a 3" or so oak stick with mine. My PTK is larger and I do like that extra length, but use this knife hard for a few weeks and let me know what you think. I think you'll be happy you got it.

[@paulie4x1]

It's the magnisium, that's why I sometime scrap a little on my tinder and blip, blap, blam. Huston, you have a fire.

[@schlooonginator1227]

I'd make the Woodsman Pro my winter/gloved knife. Being thicker it might be better for frozen wood processing too.

[@schlooonginator1227]

+schlooonginator By thicker I mean the blade stock as opposed to handle. I recently got a Sptderco Bushcraft UK which als has a larger handle and also gets accolades for it ergos. Like You I wondered why all other knives typically have such thin handles. There is so much better feel and leverage/control with the fatter handles, its simple physics.

[@derrickisbell3831]

Very nice knife Larry. Hope u get a lot of good use out of it

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Thank you Derrick, I got to use it quite a bit on Sunday and I am liking it more and more.

[@aHigherPower]

I really wish LT Wright would incorporate the Genesis handle into the GNS 3V. I really feel this would incorporated the best design features into one knife. I hope to own this knife someday if it's ever made. I buy a lot of knives but I feel this could be my last desired "perfect" knife with a focus design on wood crafting I desire.

[@LarryRobertsbc]

I hear you. That would make a great combo.

[@aHigherPower]

Please shoot them an email. lol They didn't listen to me. I think this would make them stand out in a field of knives on the market. A standard Kephart is a dime a dozen.

[@FWild-eb1rd]

great review and a great knife. which watch do you wear there? G shock?

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Thanks! I have a Casio Pathfinder

[@dirtydirzy8232]

where did you get that shirt is it wool? Love that green.

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Gail Anderson [e-mail]

[@mikebrank6174]

hoping you do a follow up video after you get some more use on the blade and the woodsman pro is more of a hunting knife and a lot of hunting knifes have smaller handles to quickly switch from a standard hold to a side hold. At least that is my experience with the full tang hunting knifes while the rat tail tangs have a very round handle which you can switch grips really fast and easy on too but you could also put some liners in or have them put in and that will add the thickness to the woodsman if you want and how exactly did you have the plsk1 re ground?

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Mike Brank I had a knife maker regrind the plsk1 for me. I can tell you that I have used the hell out of the Genesis and it rocks man. The woodsman pro does have more belly for skinning, but for bush crafting the Genesis is tops in my book.

[@mikebrank6174]

that makes sense since one is more or less a hunting design while the other is a bushcraft purposed design. And is the plsk1 still a scandy or is it like a saber grind now? I have it and the scout but i grab the scout more just cause i like the geometry better and my go to actually is a 4 inch blade bark river aurora that i removed the micro bevel from the convex edge least till my new battle horse arrives its custom and i think it will de throne my bark river lmao. Still i was eyeing that genisis hard and have yet to hear a single complaint other than about the steel type

[@LarryRobertsbc]

My plsk1 is now more of a saber grind, whtch I like better than the severe scandi it came with. I have no complaints on the A2 steel of the Genesis.

[@mikebrank6174]

***** yeah the only thing I heard was the a 2 not throwing a spark with a piece of flint nothing to do with edge retention or anything which means pretty good knife in my book if that the only complaint I hear about it. I haven't been able to play with one yet but my bark river is 3v steel so it's to tough to spark with flint or sharpen in the field off a rock u could find giving a 2 the advantage a bit I would think tho trying to sharpen with a rock off the ground means I'm probably in a pretty bad spot lmao

[@LarryRobertsbc]

LOL! Yep, I'd be a hurtin unit if I had to sharpen with a rock. It can be done, but its last resort. Yes, I believe your right I don't think the A2 sparks with a rock, but I personally don't care for that anyways. I've tried it and it beats the hell out of your knife. JMO

[@TerryManitoba]

what size glove do you wear?

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Large

[@paulie4x1]

When You stop buying knives, DONT buy another kniife, it's total abstinence, or it starts all over, Yeah I have a knife addiction, but it's not mind altering. My Blind Horse Bushcrafter is 4" and I had the handle thinned down ad polishrd, the color is natural and it came out beautifully look's more like a classy Kephart. but I do like pointy knives, you can really get into small areas when your carving.

[@The07gsxr1000]

Good video Larry btw where do you get the harder ferro rods from

[@LarryRobertsbc]

I get them from ebay, right from China.

[@breed4582]

Where did u get that jacket?

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Breed45 Ebay. Its a Korean War era wool field jacket.

[@MrMadhouse70]

in 1600 you start to talk about some blade that digging in to deep. Have test some knife myself and on that opinel i got that fenomen. also on a eka scandi. Nice video Larry.

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Thanks Magnus, I'm glad I'm not the only one who has had this problem.

[@8626John]

Good review. I'm thinking about asking my wife for a nice knife for my birthday and I am considering this knife. I'm also looking at the PKS Kephart XL. I just want a really nice knife for camping and hunting. I would be interested in your thoughts, if you have time. Thanks!

[@LarryRobertsbc]

I have not personally tried out the PKS Kephart. I have however tried the Genesis quite a bit. I love it! I will say though that a hunting knife and a Bushcraft knife do different tasks. A scandi grind can chip on bones if you are not careful. Having said that, I have but he’d game with my Genesis with no problem.

[@LarryRobertsbc]

*butchered

[@8626John]

@@LarryRobertsbc Thanks for getting back to me. I appreciate your time and input.

[@dirtydirzy8232]

Im a total knife junkie to

[@DonnyB]

***** between you, Feral Woodcraft, and ***** all with a great endorcement of the Genesis... That says ALOT about the blade. Normally I would Not have given that knife a second look, however I may consider it at some point down the road. By the way great video

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Thanks Donny, I was actually quite surprised with this knife. I really didn't think I would be putting my Woodsman Pro on the shelf, but thats where it sits.

[@vlads2088]

And mate thats a great hat, where could i get one?

[@LarryRobertsbc]

I actually traded a guy for it. I think it's a Filson.

[@vlads2088]

its a great hat i will look it up, thanks mate

[@briargoatkilla]

Looks pretty dang good to me! I love the "traditional British bushcraft knife" blade profile. I dressed several deer this passed season with a Bushlore and it worked great. Plenty of belly. I do need to upgrade to something with better steel, though. I'll check in to the Genesis.

[@LarryRobertsbc]

I don't think you'll be disappointed in the least.

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Larry, Again, I really like pointier knives, But I do have a Blind Horse Bushcrafter, I had the handle made slender, I don't like round broomstick handles, I feel more control with a flat handle, But the corners are very rounded and fit my large hand great. I also had the handle polished, It sort if looks like the handle on the HC. But with the fisheye pins, Mine looks like a high priced Kephart. It's close to the Genesis. I don't use it too much because I do like a larger knife, But yesterday and today, I went out for some quiet time during the Holy A week, and just had some coffee, But for some reason I coudnt help but to admire my Bushcrafter., Its a slender handle and not that much bigger than some of my friends fooders. But the simplicity of the knife makes it beautiful, I never realized how nice of a knife is.Yeah, But this time I kind of know what to do, I prolly will have L T make me a knife, I was hoping I could get one in 3V though.,,.

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Glad you were able to get out and experiment with it. It's a good knife for sure.

[@paulie4x1]

True that.,,.

[@seanantill3366]

hey now the language haha looks like a pretty nice knice

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Sorry man. ;)

[@paulie4x1]

Actually I think I want a GNS better, It's a little pointer. the Genesis look's more like my Blind Horse Bushcrafter.

[@LarryRobertsbc]

+paulie 4x I've handled the GNS and I like it, but I like the Genesis's handle WAY better. Its all in what works for you.

[@paulie4x1]

I hear Ya, I just like a very pointy tip on my bushcraft knufe, I can get into some smaller carving with a pointier tip. Don't get me wrong, I love my Blind Horse Bushcrafter which is more similar to the Genisis, but Thanx for tge heads up on tge handle, to me a handle is important. Infact I had my Bushcrafters handle thinned down and polished, simply because I didn't like a broomstick handle look. When I got it, it looked gorgeous like a classy Kephart. But tge surprise was how comfortable it was for me, I wear large gloves and I never had a problem with slipping when wet..I find if the handle is wide enough and the edges rounded it feels real good for me, my go to field knife right now is the Rodent 5 it doesn't have palm swell like my Ratmandu, but it's extremely comfortable and fits my hand just right, not all flat handles feel good. At first my O.K.C. Ranger RD-9 I had to work on it a little before it felt good for me. Right now my B H Bushcrafter and especially my Rodent 5 are some of my favorite handles, although I concern myself with the handles before I buy the knife, and my knives all feel pretty except a very few. One knife that felt different than what I was use to was my Benchmade Bushcrafter #162 it's fat up front and thins down towards the pommel, otherwise a very well made handle, but I had to get use to it, but once I started to use it, it just positions the blade in such a way that helps you to slice naturally, one of my Fav's now.

[@islanddog211]

Send that sheath(the first sheath) over to Justin Wolf...

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Pretty much.

[@vlads2088]

Is this the same knife you had on Alone? You should have won that!

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Yes it is, I love that knife. Thanks!

[@vlads2088]

I hope you keep it forever and it gets passed on through your family

[@LarryRobertsbc]

It will for sure. I've put it in a nice display case with some of my other stuff from the island

[@vlads2088]

please post a picture or short video about the stuff if its not to personal

[@LarryRobertsbc]

Ok, I'll try to do that.

[@cristiandiaz6469]

Ya, yyyyyy?

[@LarryRobertsbc]

I don’t know what this means?