LT Wright Bushcrafter or Bushcrafter HC

LT Wright Bushcrafter or Bushcrafter HC

  • Bushcrafter

    Votes: 4 26.7%

  • Bushcrafter HC

    Votes: 2 13.3%

  • Other LT Wright model

    Votes: 8 53.3%

  • Don't buy LT Wright

    Votes: 1 6.7%
  • Total voters
    15
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I'm considering an LT Wright Bushcrafter or Bushcrafter HC.

The main differences are:
Bushcrafter - sabre grind, A2 steel, .12" blade stock, price $165
Bushcrater HC - full flat grind, 1075 steel, .09375" blade stock, price $110

My assumptions are that the HC will cut better but with lower edge retention. I think the 1075 steel is tougher but the blade stock thickness will make the standard version a tougher knife overall. 1075 is easy to touch up with a DC4, but I don't know how easy it is to sharpen A2 steel.

I already have a Condor Kephart (blade blank version) which I think is very similar to the Bushcrafter HC, though the Condor is a bit longer with thicker blade stock. Fit and finish will be better with the LT Wright and I'm assuming their heat treatment will be much better (not that I have any complaints about the Condor). I don't need this knife but I would like to have the experience of owning an LT Wright knife based on their reputation.

It will be used as a belt knife for camping, hiking, and maybe some light bushcraft.

Which would you choose?
 
I’ve had the Bushcrafter in A2 with a scandi grind. It’s a fantastic knife at any price. A2 holds an edge fairly well and easy to sharpen on my ceramic stones. A2 is also a little more corrosion resistant than 1075.

I also have the HC in 1075 with a high Sabre grind and aluminum scale pins. Honestly I haven’t had a chance to use it much but, it feels much lighter. I keep it in my emergency vehicle bag.

This probably won’t help you. I would choose the A2 scandi if I had to pick only one.
 
I would try the Bushcrafter HC, but you already have the Condor version. The HC will feel lighter as it is 3/32. And the broomstick handle will feel comfortable. I voted for another model, I think the Large Northern Hunter needs to be looked at as well. AEBL steel is said to be like a stainless carbon steel, sharpens nicely, spear point shape and different handle. Similar to a Canadian belt knife.
 
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I can highly recommend LT Wright knives whichever model you choose. I personally prefer a full flat grind for most uses. If you do a lot of woodcraft the full flat can bind a bit more than a sabre grind but for me the advantage in cutting outweighs that.

They do a really nice job with their A2. It will take a bit more work to sharpen but it isn't terribly difficult. I have never had any problems with the A2 not being strong enough but in theory the 1075 should be tougher but I have never tried it. Unless you really torque on the blade I don't think you'd have any problem.

I personally like LT's Outback and GNS a bit better than the Bushcrafter. They feel better in my hand. The Bushcrafter has a neutral rounder handle to accommodate many grips and hand sizes so it isn't bad I just prefer the Outback in and the the GNS.

I have considered the newer Switchback ... it's a bit smaller but looks promising. I also like LT Wright's AEB-L and 3V for other steels they do well with.
 
Thanks for all the answers so far!

The specific Bushcrafter I was looking at had a sabre grind, which had lead me to believe that all of them are sabre grind, apparently, this isn't the case. I would prefer a full flat grind but haven't seen any in stock with the handle I want.

Klutz, I do like the scandi grind and have a few knives with them, but I'm not sure if I want scandi for this knife.

JJ, I like the looks of the GNS, I'm just not sure about the handle shape without holding one first. The Switchback looks nice too.
 
I'll add to the flat grind recommendation. I have the flat grind Genesis in A2 and Next Gen in 3V and they're both great knives. I also have the Gen 5 in A2 with saber grind and it's nice for wood processing but other wise too big for most camp use IMO. Last I looked DLT has a pretty good selection.
 
I think 3.5 to 5 inches is the right size for a good all around knife, the HC falls into that category. YMMV if you have different needs. I had a friend ask me what big knife would be good for a survival knife (for a BOB), so I got her a Mora with bright handle to see when dropped, hoping she would see that the smaller knife would meet most of her needs. She likes it a lot. I have to admit, I have to use my HC more and try my Moras.
 
OP, sounds like you are just starting out if your first & current "bushcraft" blade is a Condor (nuthin' wrong with that!), which means that you won't stop after getting a LT Wright knife.

Get the cheaper 1075 version and perfect your skills with it. Treat sharpening as necessary practice in knife maintenance. Then, by the time you are ready for your next & more expensive knife, you will be ready for a better steel.
 
I can't offer help with your choices, but I Do have a few LT Wright knives just not your models.....and they are Awesome!!! Worth the extra money....you won't make a bad choice.

I have one in A2
One in AEB-L
One in 1075.

Id buy them in that order of steels......then flat, or saber grinds
 
Congrats. Please let us know how it does and how you used it, we like those things. :D
 
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