Infi WSK??

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I was watching The Hunted again and thought it might be cool to have such a legendary steel in a similar design. I am not sure how great of a survival knife it makes as far as practicality but it certainly looks unique and appears to have multiple uses. I figured the new Light Brigade methods might be perfect for all the grind angles of the WSK design. Anyone besides me that would consider buying one? Looking at the shape it also seems like it would swing like a Paul's Hatchet but would have some extra features and uses. I am not sure about the design patents but I have seen several other makers interpret the original design. I know Jerry doesn't mind using classic blade designs but am not sure if this design is new to the point that it would be considered stepping on people's shoes. Any thoughts Jerry/crew and Hogs??? I have never seen a similar thread, but if I am beating a dead horse lemme know.
 
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I feel ya bro! I would love to see a survival knife (in the true sense of the word) made of INFI. True the BOSS Jack, SAR-6, Basic-6, ect. are considered survival knife size...but it would be cool to see a practical saw back or the like on a different model.
 
No disrespect to the designer of the WSK, but it appears to be one of the most "gimmicky" knives ever! Reminds me of the overtly gimmicky "Solution" by Alcas from the 1980s!!!! . . . . . I like gimmicks if they work better than conventional designs. I just don't see either of these being able to do that. Gimmicks, simply for the sake of being different, confuse me. :confused:

Jerry :D

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eslam98 said:
Google "WSK knife" or "Tom Brown tracker knife" and you'll find it.

Based on the reviews I read a few years ago the design isn't that great.
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I 'Googled' both and, WOW -I don’t mean to sound indecorous, but, well, they are certainly not my cup-of-tea (the TB is, IMO, way over-priced at $300 {but I can see that one being bought by some folks}, and the ATAX, well...)? :confused: Gimmicky is about right on target! The ATAX???

"It’s an AX…,

A knife,

A skinner

A wire cutter

A range finder

A compass

An Inclinometer

A clock

A wrench

A hammer

A rescue tool

A survival kit holder

A fire bow bearing

An arrow launcher

A field level"

http://www.survival.com/atax.htm
 
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Jerry Busse said:
No disrespect to the designer of the WSK, but it appears to be one of the most "gimmicky" knives ever! Reminds me of the overtly gimmicky "Solution" by Alcas from the 1980s!!!! . . . . . I like gimmicks if they work better than conventional designs. I just don't see either of these being able to do that. Gimmicks, simply for the sake of being different, confuse me. :confused:

Jerry :D

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I appreciate that you have standards. :thumbup:
 
The WSK is "gimmicky ... and does'nt work well at what it should do.

If Jerry ever gets round to doing a 9 inch Nuclear KZ with a variation in the "baton break" idea so it is a mix of a flat none serrated spine up to the baton break previously seen and serrations after that and a Res C grip which is the same shape as the TTKZ and Basic tang which weighs in at around 20 to 22 oz's ... then you would have a pretty good candidate for an ultimate "WSK".

The weight makes it belt portable ... it WILL chop like an axe because the balance point will be more forward than the TTKZ and this will compensate for the lighter weight in the handle ... the normal spine from tip to top of the drop curve will work well with choking up on the tip and holding it by the spine ... thus enabling delicate point work and be of benefit when battoning ... and the serrations on the spine are great for any number of things but the most beneficial IMO is butchering deer sized game by being able to use the serrations to split the sternum and spine without undue damage to the main edge. The serrations also work a treat at removing or scraping the tendons off the legs which are very useful in any survival situation ... plus the serrations work well on removing the head at the atlas joint and hacking through the pelvic ball joint on the rear legs. All tasks which dull the main blade unneccessarily.

None of the "design" is gimmicky and would work like a dream IMO for true "survival" use ...
 
Jerry Busse said:
No disrespect to the designer of the WSK, but it appears to be one of the most "gimmicky" knives ever! Reminds me of the overtly gimmicky "Solution" by Alcas from the 1980s!!!! . . . . . I like gimmicks if they work better than conventional designs. I just don't see either of these being able to do that. Gimmicks, simply for the sake of being different, confuse me. :confused:

Jerry :D

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Yes, I use to have one from the Original designer, looked really cool but could not really function like it is suppose to so I sold it! For me a true and great survival knife is a Busse NMFBM!!!!!!Period!!!!!!!
 
Yeah, I did a search on it here at BF and did not see that many reviews on it, so was not sure whether it was as useful as all the features made it seem. I figure a sawback could be the most useful part of the knife, and while the knife does look different, I was looking at it again and trying to figure out what to use the blade edges for. Seems mostly to be for a gut hook use, or to look cool for the movies. I thought it might could be a good little chopper because of the weight being more towards the tip, but I can definitely see the gimmicky side of the design. Thanks to all the hogs and Jerry for the input.
 
I like the WSK design even if it is "gimmicky". Good chopper, good ergo's, good steel, good weight.
I have the RS6 Raven WSK, which was a little overpriced (esp now that they are discontinued) but it has been a great companion in the woods.
I would def consider buying one in INFI.
Could care less about the spine serrations.
 
Jerry Busse said:
No disrespect to the designer of the WSK, but it appears to be one of the most "gimmicky" knives ever! Reminds me of the overtly gimmicky "Solution" by Alcas from the 1980s!!!! . . . . . I like gimmicks if they work better than conventional designs. I just don't see either of these being able to do that. Gimmicks, simply for the sake of being different, confuse me. :confused:

Jerry :D

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Multi-purpose, 'one size fits all' solutions don't work all that well in my business, either. The few, unwise attempts that were made were ... fiascos.:grumpy:

If you want to accomplish something, focus and do it right. I don't care for compromise.
 
Thanks guys on the info.
Ya that thing.
If memory serves, tommy lee jones forged one of those from a leaf spring on a wood fire with no tools in some awful movie. .
 
HuntBomb said:
I like the WSK design even if it is "gimmicky". Good chopper, good ergo's, good steel, good weight.
I have the RS6 Raven WSK, which was a little overpriced (esp now that they are discontinued) but it has been a great companion in the woods.
I would def consider buying one in INFI.
Could care less about the spine serrations.
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I hope you know the RS6 WSK is a cheaply made asian import.
 
Rater than a "one knife does all" approach, the "right knife for the right job" approach always made more sense to me - besides, that way you get to own/carry/use more Busse knifes!
 
Rat Finkenstein said:
I hope you know the RS6 WSK is a cheaply made asian import.
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This.

Ive sold a few for my uncle and they seem to go like hot cakes. I just dont get it. They all have real wavy edges taboot, atleast the half dozen or so Ive handled. YUCK! I need to come up with a pic and show you guys the one thats broken into a bunch of pieces, taped to the wall in my Uncs grind room, its funny.
 
OldPhysics said:
Multi-purpose, 'one size fits all' solutions don't work all that well in my business, either. The few, unwise attempts that were made were ... fiascos.:grumpy:

If you want to accomplish something, focus and do it right. I don't care for compromise.
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Well said OP!!! Agree 110%... It's like the old adage, "use the correct tool for the job"...
 
Most of Jerrys knives do everything the WSK does, are less complicated and more comfortable. The saw back is for notching, easily done with a straight edge, and instead of limiting the drawknife section, the unstepped edge of standard knives do better, with more versatility. Quarter rounds can also be done with a straight edge, so a lot of the WSK hype is just hype. Chopping? Thats what Jerrys knives do. The wire breaking, I do not know, I have never needed the service in any of my adventures. I do have the Tom Brown Tracker, (TOPS version)it is pretty clunky, although it does have some appeal as a linear axe, but even then, it is not too efficient.

Jerrys SWKW original Camp Tramp is easily its equal, in my opinion its superior.
 
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