Knife size comparison: White River M1 and LT Wright Small Northern Hunter for hiking

[Ailan22]

Hi guys and gals,

I’m looking to get a smaller fixed blade/belt knife for hiking and canoeing. Something I can carry on me and use for cutting jobs, bit of food prep and very light feather sticking and fire making. I would love to carry it on day hikes and day canoeing.

I’m eyeing the White River M1 and the LT Wright Small Northern Hunter.

Does anyone have these two and could maybe show a picture with size a comparison? Or maybe a size comparison between these two and Ursus Cub?

Or you have any other suggestions in this size range?

Thanks!
Cheers

 

[Another Shepherd]

I’m eyeing the White River M1 and the LT Wright Small Northern Hunter.

Does anyone have these two and could maybe show a picture with size a comparison? Or maybe a size comparison between these two and Ursus Cub?

Both are excellent knives. I love both of them. The blade shapes are different, and the handle shapes are different, but the choice is purely a matter of personal preference.

The LT Wright has the best fit and finish of any knife I have seen up to four times the price, but the handle is so exquisitely smooth that you might want to put some tape on it for a better grip. My only criticism is that I would prefer for more of the handle to protrude from the sheath to get a better grip to draw the knife.

The White River M1 is one of the three best neck knives out of about 30 I have tried--excellent grippy handle, excellent S35VN blade, excellent sheath. I have been tempted to get the new Magnacut version, but, sadly, I can think of no practical reason to do so because the old one does everything I need it to do.

 

[Ailan22]

Both are excellent knives. I love both of them. The blade shapes are different, and the handle shapes are different, but the choice is purely a matter of personal preference.

The LT Wright has the best fit and finish of any knife I have seen up to four times the price, but the handle is so exquisitely smooth that you might want to put some tape on it for a better grip. My only criticism is that I would prefer for more of the handle to protrude from the sheath to get a better grip to draw the knife.

The White River M1 is one of the three best neck knives out of about 30 I have tried--excellent grippy handle, excellent S35VN blade, excellent sheath. I have been tempted to get the new Magnacut version, but, sadly, I can think of no practical reason to do so because the old one does everything I need it to do.

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Thank you! This is a great comparison.
So the LT isn’t as grippy? Also do you have any experience with the White River FS 3.5? If so do you have a comparison Foto too?

 

[DMG]

I really liked the white River I had. Sort of regret selling it but I like a slightly bigger fixed blade.

 

[Another Shepherd]

So the LT isn’t as grippy? Also do you have any experience with the White River FS 3.5? If so do you have a comparison Foto too?

The shape of the LT Wright handle is moderately grippy, but the surface is silky smooth. Not nearly as grippy as the M1.

I have a White River Firecraft 3.5 Pro. Is that what you mean? I can take a photo, but I have never used it because my belts are too thick for the belt clip. Come to tink of it, I should take the clip off and try it as a neck knife.

 

[Ailan22]

Yes the Firecraft 3.5. Could you maybe take a comparison foto?
I’m also thinking about the LT Wright Camp Muk knife.
How do you like your FC 3.5?

 

[Another Shepherd]

As I said, I have never carried the Firecraft 3.5. But I like an edge that is mostly straight because it is easier to sharpen than a curved edge. I like a spine that is mostly straight to use for scraping things. I like a compact belly for reaching into stuff. I like the angled part of the spine, also for reaching into stuff to scrape. I like the ring because I just find it convenient. I have never needed to start a fire with a knife, but who knows.