Understandably so the gen 2 with the new style grind is like a micro saw making feathering and carving a bit easier. Both excellent choices.
@MarkYoungBushcraft3 ай бұрын
Thanks for commenting
@eyeofthetiger41843 ай бұрын
G'day Mark, main thing here is continuous improvement. Mind you I do like the Gen 1 scales. Btw; great point on handle design/shape. A sharpening coil is just about mandatory IMO. I reckon Vic has done the right thing beefing up the stock and grind because; there's a sabre version anyway. Look forward to that comparison mate. Cheers Duke.
@MarkYoungBushcraft3 ай бұрын
Coming tomorrow. Thanks for commenting Duke
@CraftyCleetus3 ай бұрын
Got one of these 2nd gen and loving it alot more than i imagined i would, just one of those knives that clicked with me most likely going for a Voyager now. Alex hits home runs consistently
@MarkYoungBushcraft3 ай бұрын
Right on. I think a lot of it is the versatility of the handle. Thanks for commenting
@terryw.milburn85653 ай бұрын
Alex Sure Has It Down To A Science ! Thanks For This Demo & Thoughts On These Mark ! ATB T God Bless
@MarkYoungBushcraft3 ай бұрын
Most welcome. Thanks for commenting Terry
@LoreTunderin4 ай бұрын
Looks like a fantastic knife! Its shape reminds me of a cross between a Condor Bushlore and a traditional Finnish Puuko, very classy and functional. Think I prefer the aesthetics of the higher grind on Version 1. WTG are on the short list for my next knife, they've hit so many homeruns lately... Just need to find time to use the ones I already have first. 😂 Have you ever tried anything by Architect Knives by chance? They're a company I think you might really like, made in USA and ordered as customizable kits you assemble yourself. They have a good variety of shapes, steels, and handle materials, though the popular ones sell out pretty quickly and usually have to be preorder. I have the AK4.5 in Magnacut and can't say enough good things about it, and surprisingly the shipping wasn't too bad to get it here in Nova Scotia.
@MarkYoungBushcraft3 ай бұрын
I am aware of Architect knives but have not tried them yet. Thanks for commenting
@singingtoad3 ай бұрын
I think the improvements on the Gen 2 appear to be good, thanks for sharing. 👍 Thanks for also letting us know that there's a Canadian retailer of these knives, that's good to know. 😊 Take care my friend and Cheers!
@MarkYoungBushcraft3 ай бұрын
So cool is the retailer is here in Nova Scotia. Thanks for commenting
@rhettoracle96794 ай бұрын
They say that the mind is the second thing to go. I find myself unable to think of the first. Happy Memorial Day
@MarkYoungBushcraft3 ай бұрын
LOL...Thanks for commenting
@auroraborealisknives40193 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review 👍
@MarkYoungBushcraft3 ай бұрын
Most welcome . Thanks for commenting Alex
@gizmocarr30934 ай бұрын
Work Tuff produces good knives however; you might consider what other choices offer. SK85 steel is a former name given to SK5 a High Carbon steel with a Carbon content of about 0.85%... Terava uses 80CrV2 steel, also called Swedish saw steel it is a low alloy carbon steel with a carbon content of 0.85%. It also contains other elements including Chromium, Manganese, Silicon and Vanadium. Mora uses 12C27 stainless steel, UHB-20C carbon steel, and a triflex steel, or very hard carbon steel laminated between softer alloyed steels. UHB 20C is a high-carbon steel equivalent to 1095 steel. However, UHB 20C is considered a cleaner alloy than 1095 because it contains less sulfur and phosphorus. Important facts to consider are you are hiking and camping or camping a short walk from your car. I am older and learned that carrying less weight is more fun. Do I need fifty ways to tie my knife and carry it, and how much does it cost to have if you do not need it? I have no problem making a fire without batoning anything, I can carry a Mora companion around my neck on a lanyard every day and it can do everything I need it to do. 🤔👍
@MarkYoungBushcraft3 ай бұрын
I have quite a few knives in 80CrV2 steel. Tuff stuff for sure. Thanks for commenting
@denofearthundertheeverlast51384 ай бұрын
Nice knife, have you seen the new BPS Beta in D2 yet, check it out when you get a chance.
@MarkYoungBushcraft4 ай бұрын
Was not aware. I will see if I can get one for review. Thanks for commenting
@LoreTunderin4 ай бұрын
BPS makes some awesome knives, especially for how reasonably priced they are. The real gem however is their sheaths! They make some of the best leather sheaths you can get, even better than ones that come with more expensive knives like Bark River and Fallkniven (except maybe the NL5 sheath, but even that is thinner and doesn't feel as good, despite looking better IMO).
@denofearthundertheeverlast51383 ай бұрын
@@MarkYoungBushcraft Oh cool, I'll be looking forward to that
@jimf19644 ай бұрын
Very pretty knife, and a decent price…..but you’ll have to do better to get me to part with my money. 😀. Honestly, I could buy a dozen knives, but I try to be happy with what I got. The idea of just how thick a blade should be, or how steep an angle to the grind, is kinda interesting too.
@MarkYoungBushcraft4 ай бұрын
Hi Jim. One benefits of being a reviewer is trying out knives to learn what fits my hand best. Honestly, a custom made knife offers the very best fit but that comes at a cost. I can work with a lot of knives but some just feel and function better than others. Thanks for commenting
@jimf19644 ай бұрын
@@MarkYoungBushcraft the handle is such an important part of a knife, especially if you’re going to use it for long periods of time. I have a broken knuckle on my pinky finger, so it doesn’t close the whole way, which means if it’s too thin towards the end, I’m only 3 fingering it. My hands are long, and thin ish so they need to be fairly thick too. Btw, I really like a small choil. I hate when it just ends on thick stock, because eventually the edge will be below it. Absolutely hate that.