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(Updated with mini review)
I picked up the LT. Wright Bush crafter Mark II on a whim knowing almost nothing about it. Looking at the knife on the show table it looked like a big saber genesis (what’s not to like with that!!). I had no idea what it was – but I wanted it. It would go great with my small LT. Wright collection so far (Genesis and Saber GNS). I didn’t realize until I got home and compared it to my genesis just how much more stout the Mark II is. The genesis is a stout knife - but this thing is even more substantial. The photos truly don’t do it justice. The blade is substantially thicker in all aspects and has a good heft to it, but not so much it feels unusable. More of just a little extra confidence using it for hard tasks.
In using this knife through the last few days a few key items stick out. For the most part you could look at any LT. Wright genesis review and get a 90% picture of what to expect with this knife, so my goal is to give you that last 10%.
Overall the knife performed as well as the genesis plus some. In my case due to the large saber grind I found the blade although much thicker was very useable for the few tasks were my scandi genesis can’t compete and I turn to my GNS. Simple tasks like food prep were a breeze for the Mark II. Making accurate small cuts in things like strawberry’s I could cut a slice that I could see through. I can see this blade doing well in things like processing game. One item I really apricate in use is the extra blade width when resting my thumb on the spine when pushing into wood. The handled is just as comfortable as the genesis and give a secure grip for any task. The blade is stout and ready for any hard use you put it through. Its also able to do some light chopping if that is what you need.
So - hear is the extra 10% I think you gain with this knife compared to the Genesis.
· More strength – the thicker blade still in A2 should be able to make it through anything.
· Ability to do some light chopping.
· The saber grind allows this thicker blade to do all the hard task as well as more delicate tasks while keeping its bush craft street cred.
· A one knife option. This knife can seriously do anything! If I could only have one knife in a survival situation – this would be it. Some time ago I posted in the general discussion form asking members what knife they would bring on the show “Alone”. For me it would without a doubt be this knife.
But with that extra 10% comes a little extra weight and although I didn’t notice much difference in use my wife did. She still largely prefers the Genesis. If you have smaller hands you may not like this knife. So, with all that being said this knife is a real winner and truly a do anything knife – but will be a catch and release for me. In my circumstance I never really need a one knife option. I always have multiples and usually are with another person hunting or camping; or have the ability to use a specialized knife based on task. So in the end this knife is a true rock star – but for my individual uses it didn’t kick my GNS off my belt. This knife needs a home where it will really be used to its full potential and will be in the trade section for a smaller LT. knife. Thanks all.
I picked up the LT. Wright Bush crafter Mark II on a whim knowing almost nothing about it. Looking at the knife on the show table it looked like a big saber genesis (what’s not to like with that!!). I had no idea what it was – but I wanted it. It would go great with my small LT. Wright collection so far (Genesis and Saber GNS). I didn’t realize until I got home and compared it to my genesis just how much more stout the Mark II is. The genesis is a stout knife - but this thing is even more substantial. The photos truly don’t do it justice. The blade is substantially thicker in all aspects and has a good heft to it, but not so much it feels unusable. More of just a little extra confidence using it for hard tasks.
In using this knife through the last few days a few key items stick out. For the most part you could look at any LT. Wright genesis review and get a 90% picture of what to expect with this knife, so my goal is to give you that last 10%.
Overall the knife performed as well as the genesis plus some. In my case due to the large saber grind I found the blade although much thicker was very useable for the few tasks were my scandi genesis can’t compete and I turn to my GNS. Simple tasks like food prep were a breeze for the Mark II. Making accurate small cuts in things like strawberry’s I could cut a slice that I could see through. I can see this blade doing well in things like processing game. One item I really apricate in use is the extra blade width when resting my thumb on the spine when pushing into wood. The handled is just as comfortable as the genesis and give a secure grip for any task. The blade is stout and ready for any hard use you put it through. Its also able to do some light chopping if that is what you need.
So - hear is the extra 10% I think you gain with this knife compared to the Genesis.
· More strength – the thicker blade still in A2 should be able to make it through anything.
· Ability to do some light chopping.
· The saber grind allows this thicker blade to do all the hard task as well as more delicate tasks while keeping its bush craft street cred.
· A one knife option. This knife can seriously do anything! If I could only have one knife in a survival situation – this would be it. Some time ago I posted in the general discussion form asking members what knife they would bring on the show “Alone”. For me it would without a doubt be this knife.
But with that extra 10% comes a little extra weight and although I didn’t notice much difference in use my wife did. She still largely prefers the Genesis. If you have smaller hands you may not like this knife. So, with all that being said this knife is a real winner and truly a do anything knife – but will be a catch and release for me. In my circumstance I never really need a one knife option. I always have multiples and usually are with another person hunting or camping; or have the ability to use a specialized knife based on task. So in the end this knife is a true rock star – but for my individual uses it didn’t kick my GNS off my belt. This knife needs a home where it will really be used to its full potential and will be in the trade section for a smaller LT. knife. Thanks all.
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