I can’t recommend this knife at the price tag they put on it!
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@wcknives8 ай бұрын
Appreciate your thoughts. My knives are not for everyone it seams.😁 Perhaps it takes some time to understand the versatility of a compound grind and the benefits of the AEB-L steel. I have an entire playlist that compares my AEB-L to other steels as well as the versatility of a compound grind and why I prefer it. As for as the price, well that is a personal thing. Handmade appeals to some but not to others. Wish you well and hope you continue to use the knife and see if your opinion changes. You have a wonderful friend to gift you such a gift.
@wrbruce61008 ай бұрын
My friend, your like a breath of fresh air. Most bush crafters think you can survive better if you have a six hundred dollar knife over a twenty dollar knife. That’s what the bushcraft world teaches. The only thing I can get out of a scandi grind on a knife, it’s like a axe, made for splitting wood. A flat or saber cuts a whole lot better. I think you proved with out a shadow of doubt, that the chisel grind works better. Your a man who teaches what he lives. You take care and really enjoy your videos.
@jimbriggs30658 ай бұрын
Thanks mate! Good to know I’m not the only one that thinks this way! I haven’t got any hateful comments yet but I’m sure there will be a few. Glad I’ve got someone in my corner. Cheers!!!
@wcknives8 ай бұрын
Ohhh and to address the wire edge, I am as surprised as you. As one man shop and shipping around 1,000 blades a year I suppose one slipped by. Sorry for the issue. These models are sent to a dealer so not sure what happens to them once they leave my shop. But yes I expect any knife to come razor sharp….although there are different razor sharpness. I prefer a course edge so my knives are shipped with a course edge. A courser edge last longer than a polished edge in my experience. But the wire edge shouldn’t have been there so I apologize.
@jimbriggs30658 ай бұрын
Thank you for the comment mate. No worries, the burr’s knocked off and she’s getting used daily. It really is quite a nice little fella and I absolutely love that handle. It was an amazing gift. Cheers mate!!!
@wcknives8 ай бұрын
@@jimbriggs3065 good to know. Hard to tell in the video but that handle material looks to be a premium grade wood so that could explain the price. There are some with standard micarta that may be a little cheaper but again it is a handmade product so there is a different price range for that. Enjoy the knife!
@jimbriggs30658 ай бұрын
@@wcknives It’s quite an honor to have your comments mate! The handle is an exotic hardwood and like I mentioned in the video it’s the nicest handle I’ve ever put my hand around! Cheers mate!!!
@wcknives8 ай бұрын
@@jimbriggs3065 oK, I missed that in the video but it does explain the pricing better. Good to know you like the handle.
@jimbriggs30658 ай бұрын
Lol, I kinda feel like Rip Van Winkle coming out of the Alaskan bush and down to the Lesser Fortyeight. I need to catch up with the times. I’ve never been privileged to carry a custom knife and it’s an honor to carry one of yours. Happy Solstice mate!
@davidneal69208 ай бұрын
Hey Bro, you are fortunate to be gifted a blade like that. I have ordered a WC Slim model. Can’t wait to get it. Stay well brother 🇺🇸 🇳🇿
@jimbriggs30658 ай бұрын
It is a beyond generous gift! I remember you saying that you had a WC ordered. I’ll be looking forward to hearing what you think about it after you give it a go. Cheers!!!🇳🇿🇺🇸
@kirbycreekmo8 ай бұрын
A lot of wisdom and truth in this video. I would say the majority of guides and serious outdoorsmen I know actually prefer simple practical knives, often made of Carbon steel. Even in commercial operations - fish and cattle - where knives are in constant use the blades are of common steel and design. The first Elk I ever saw quartered was done entirely with a slip-joint pocket knife. To this day I don't think I've seen it done better regardless of the knife used.
@jimbriggs30658 ай бұрын
Even more wisdom and truth in the last sentence of your comment mate! A subpar knife in an experienced hand is brilliant no matter the steel, the size or the shape. We need to find a campfire in the not too distant future. Cheers!!!
@davidneal69208 ай бұрын
A buddy of mine is a professional hunter. He is shooting dozens of (pest) deer per week and butchering some of them. He has been doing it for over 30 years. He uses simple butchers knives (either boning knives or skinning knives) made out of soft stainless steel. He keeps them razor sharp with his steel. When I proudly talk about my Fallkniven he looks at me kinda funny. Other professional trappers here (New Zealand) use folding Mercator knives. I think those ones are made in Germany but retail here for about $100 - high carbon steel
@jimbriggs30658 ай бұрын
To further the point! Cheers mate!!! 🇳🇿🇺🇸
@darenmorgan43777 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. To each his own I guess. I really like my WC knives and think they are worth dollar. I have a few Randalls that cost even more. 😊😊
@jimbriggs30657 ай бұрын
Too right mate. I really do like the little knife. It’s very well made and in particular I love the handle. I do think it’s overpriced and I’m sure the little black hat on the side of it has something to do with that. I’ll keep using it and perhaps I’ll change my mind. Coming outta the Alaskan bush I’m afraid I’m a bit behind the times. Cheers!!!
@eugeniovaldez7205Ай бұрын
You remind me of Mick from the Australian Outback! Other than that would love to see the overview of the knife with a little daylight! That’s all!
@jimssurvival49944 ай бұрын
High carbon is the only way to go, especially if striking a ferrocium rod for fire making. $325 is crazy for a blade that's not perfect, the maker would definitely hear from me. Stay safe
@jimbriggs30654 ай бұрын
Nice little knife but I’m thinking $325 is crazy even if that knife was perfect. The maker did apologize for the burr and was quite a gentleman to talk to. High carbon will always be king in my book. Cheers mate!!!
@richardhenry19698 ай бұрын
Its always good when you find like minded people. I personally believe the knife companies are getting ridiculous. Personally i use budget knives. Mostly because i haven't found a expensive knife that does more to equal the price. They make promises but i believe they are made by fanboys and collectors that never use anything they just repeat marketing slang. Nice video
@jimbriggs30658 ай бұрын
Well said mate! I quite like the little knife but that’s an insane amount of money for a knife, especially when a $20 knife preforms just as good and better in a lot of areas. Perhaps I’m living in the past and too outta touch or, just getting cranky in my old age. I appreciate your comment mate! Cheers!!!
@tennessee9783 ай бұрын
💩Hahahaha….that was hilarious🎯 You are a loved man to have been gifted such a magnificent blade💥💥
@fadingmargins8 ай бұрын
Who are you and what have you done to my pal?!! That is a mighty gift you have there, though speaking personally I have never gone much on multi-grinds. Carbon is king - absolutely though I own quite a number of stainless knives and find them excellent. I find knives, like so many other things benefit from time and use and I have had plenty where initial enthusiasm has waned and others where early indifference has blossomed into real enthusiasm. I guess if it fits in the hand and it keeps an edge and it doesn't make you wretch to look at it, any knife will do. Although if that were really the case explain to me why I have a drawer full of the beggars.
@jimbriggs30658 ай бұрын
I’m not sure who’s in the mirror but the razor’s now in the rubbish bin. It really is a lovely little knife and I quite like the feel and how it handles. My problem with it is the price tag. Over $325 is absolutely ridiculous! I’ll knock the burr off it and keep using it but no way could I ever justify paying that much money for a knife when I can get a dandy for under $30. Maybe I’m getting too particular and cranky in my old age or the lack of facial hair is affecting my overall attitude. Cheers mate!!!
@DaryooshF.Sh.P-vq6mu8 ай бұрын
I don’t know if is it ok to review a great knife in darkness with no light management like this.
@jimbriggs30658 ай бұрын
Did you watch the part where I went inside?
@DaryooshF.Sh.P-vq6mu8 ай бұрын
@@jimbriggs3065 Not really sir. I couldn’t see in the dark part so I paused. My bad. I’m sorry. Thank you for letting me know.
@jimbriggs30658 ай бұрын
@@DaryooshF.Sh.P-vq6mu no worries I do need to do a better job on lighting when sitting by a campfire. I appreciate your input mate. Cheers!!!
@papuchu8 ай бұрын
I got a fair amount of kinives, some of them pricey and well known brands, my favorite still Morakniv classic #2
@jimbriggs30658 ай бұрын
I reckon it’s called classic for a reason! Cheers!!!
@zanedclark8 ай бұрын
To each their own. I love my WC Knives. zane
@jimbriggs30658 ай бұрын
True mate. I actually quite like the knife. My issue with this little fella isn’t the craftsmanship or quality of the knife, it is primarily the price tag and trying to pass it off as the ultimate bushcraft knife which has little to do with WC knives themselves. I had a good conversation with William Collins. He is both a gentleman and an awesome craftsman. Cheers!!!
@zanedclark8 ай бұрын
@@jimbriggs3065 Yes. I think the design was by Matt Mercer of Black Hat Bushcraft and ordered through William Collins by one of his wholesalers. The one thing that you said was that you really liked the handle. That is what I find most pleasing with Williams designs. zane
@wjhedgepeth718 ай бұрын
Prepare to get flamed for sure 🤣
@jimbriggs30658 ай бұрын
lol! Right up the kazoo! Cheers!!!
@patientprepper20308 ай бұрын
What would your pick be for best budget knife
@thevirginiabushcrafter88338 ай бұрын
Swiss Tech Stahlern
@jimbriggs30658 ай бұрын
I think the Old Hickory 7” Butcher knife with a chisel grind as the secondary grind is bloody tough to beat. Around $20 and a bit of elbow grease to put the chisel grind on it. My all time favorite so far!
@jimbriggs30658 ай бұрын
@thevirginiabushcrafter8833 I’m not familiar with that blade, hopefully I’ll get the chance to give it a go. Cheers!!!
@thevirginiabushcrafter88338 ай бұрын
@@jimbriggs3065 You will enjoy it.
@thevirginiabushcrafter88338 ай бұрын
$325.00, you better not lose it.
@jimbriggs30658 ай бұрын
lol! Too right mate! Cheers!!!
@richardtrumbo1648 ай бұрын
Hey brother. 'Great to hear from you. How is Mimi doin' with the transition? Hope she is OK. I have a Svord Peasent knife I have used for years. I modified it and made a fixed blade out of it. It and my trap spring knife I made are my most carried, even though I have more expensive knives. I have an older Condor Hudson Bay I modified when I need a heavy knife. I am with you. Too many gimicky knives, especially in the bushcraft brotherhood, sisterhood, chooseyourownpronounhood!😵💫🤣If you still want me to make a knife for you I can share my address with you so that you do not have to put your info on here and you can write me about it. unless you have an e-mail you want me to communicate on. If not it is OK either way, brother. Have a blessed day, my friend.
@jimbriggs30658 ай бұрын
Hey mate! Mimi’s doing a heck of a lot better than I am in this transition. This is definitely one of those places I like to see in the rear view mirror. It would be an honor to have a knife from you! Here’s my email address: briggseventing@icloud.com, there’s nothing to take if I get hacked so no worries. I’ll be looking forward to hearing from ya! Cheers mate!!!
@davidneal69208 ай бұрын
Svord are good. Got me a utility deluxe drop point. 16th birthday present back in 88. Still use it for hunting and sheep on the property
@timhaley37908 ай бұрын
Uhhhhhh, I think you had better put the beard back on. :)
@jimbriggs30658 ай бұрын
LOL!!! I think you are absolutely right. I’ll get right on it but beard envy is a terrible thing! Cheers!!!