WCSK: Field Testing & Review of the William Collins Survival Knife

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5 жыл бұрын

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I was given the opportunity to field test the WCSK (William Collins Survival Knife) over the course of several months. The knife I tested was a prototype sent to me by fellow KZfaqr Blackie Thomas. When I first saw the knife I was a bit skeptical as it is much different from the knives I am accustomed to using, however, after getting to use the knife a bit I was pleasantly surprised at how well it actually performs and how versatile it is considering it's size and geometry. It really is a very well thought out design and as with any WC Knife, the quality and workmanship is excellent. Check out other knives by William Collins at www.wcknives.com.
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@blackhatbushcraft 5 жыл бұрын

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@wcknives 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt, a very good demonstration of the knife and and some of the survival intentions of the design. Even after a year of using this knife I still find new and inventive ways the design helps and eases the task a woodsman or survivalist would use this knife for. It is the most versatile knife I have ever used. Again, thank you for taking the time to demonstrate and share your thoughts on the knife and my work. I have added this video to the WCSK playlist on my channel for those who wish to see the WCSK in action for many other task and other people's perspectives.

@blackhatbushcraft 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch this William. It was an honor to have the opportunity to work with the knife and as I stated in the video, I was pleasantly surprised at just how versatile this design is and what it is capable of doing with a little practice. I don't think any video can completely convey that as there is just no substitute for using it hands on. I am sure this knife will be around for a long time to come as more people become familiar with it. Take care sir and keep up the great work.

@wcknives 5 жыл бұрын

Black Hat Bushcraft thanks again.🤜🏻🤜🏻👍

@thetschoni3813 3 жыл бұрын

You are one of the view KZfaqr that actually use the knife before reviewing it! Thumbs up for that fact alone!

@blackhatbushcraft 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I know some people like doing "table top" reviews, and that does give people a good look at a knife, but I prefer to discuss the fit, the feel and the function. I try to put a decent amount of time in getting to know a knife before filming. I really enjoy working with different knives and that makes the process fun for me. Thank you again for your kind words and support!

@davidafultz 5 жыл бұрын

I like the beefier bush tool type knives in a scout pack. If I'm not traveling tool heavy , a knife like this hits the spot !

@themichiganwoodsman1372 5 жыл бұрын

Great job on the video Matt. Looking forward to more content. Love them WC Knives for sure

@artthemouse2795 5 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT review! That was one of the best, most comprehensive knife reviews I've ever seen. BTW... I love that knife! Keep 'em coming.

@southernyert7597 5 жыл бұрын

Grt video. Good to see u. The WCSK is a grt knife. William Collins seems like a good guy & he certainly makes a grt knife

@joesjourney9986 5 жыл бұрын

Great review Matt! Love your channel

@adrianhall210 5 жыл бұрын

Very good knife review. Thanks Matt

@chiefkirk 5 жыл бұрын

Great review Matt. At first I didn't really care for the looks of that knife but after your review I can see a lot of good uses for it. Great job pal.

@MichaelR58 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the excellent review !

@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941 5 жыл бұрын

Great review! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

@vancemccolm6309 5 жыл бұрын

Great video and nice to see you again. I am also a regular follower of Blackie Thomas and Shaman Forge. That is where i have seen this style knife before. I love it and want to get one one day.

@NorthernWoodsmanElite 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice video review I enjoyed it

@TACHILL 5 жыл бұрын

I have truly missed your videos brother glad to see you!! A most excellent review of a very interesting blade. I like it alot and i do see it more as a combat styled blade but you definitely put it through its paces!

@phillipmerritt1428 5 жыл бұрын

It's good to see you back Gartner I missed you. Keep up the good videos and I can really tell that you put a lot of effort in them thank you very much. Gingda

@rusty1999 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I love the woodsman's classic, it is now my main knife... Looking to get my hands on a WCSK survival knife next. William does amazing work, indeed.

@toneyjohnson8910 5 жыл бұрын

Good review. I met Blackie this past fall and saw the one he was carrying and I will see him this weekend and will give it a closer look. Enjoyed the video.

@blackhatbushcraft 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your time and interest Toney. You will see me this weekend as well God willing :)

@samadler9253 5 жыл бұрын

Great review and a great tool!

@daryooshfatemi 4 жыл бұрын

Best review ever watched on this knife. Thank you. And my favourite knife of this great man is WBK. Wish you to make a full review on that too. 🔪✨

@toddgibson9861 5 жыл бұрын

Great job...!! William is a master craftsman....

@richardgriffin8517 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Sir, great presentation

@drcsep 5 жыл бұрын

Great review. I love mine.

@mikeboone4425 5 жыл бұрын

Time is the secret to understanding any tool and if the time is not put in your just cheating your self .Great review Happy Trails.

@blackoracle69 5 жыл бұрын

MUCH RESPECT SIR!!..REALLY GOOD JOB..

@strangeravenoutdoors4650 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video, interesting knife design

@tobaccoroadadventures 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome review of a awesome blade!🤘🏼

@TONYFROMCT 5 жыл бұрын

Good to see you back with another video Matt. Was getting concerned.

@SoILOutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

I always appreciate knife reviews!!!!!

@blackhatbushcraft 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your time and interest.

@SoILOutdoors 5 жыл бұрын

@@blackhatbushcraft I haven't got to browse through many of your videos yet. Are you familiar with the PKS knife brand?

@davidrogers182 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent Review

@ronaldcoleman1323 5 жыл бұрын

Good review. Thank you sir.

@jamesdodson9936 5 жыл бұрын

Great review Master Matt. Initially when I held that knife, I thought it may be to bulky for me but after watching your review I feel you showcased it in a way that showed it's versatility. The knife I feel is still a bit cumbersome however it would be a great tool for light hatchet work.

@earlhayes2969 5 жыл бұрын

Great Review Matt that Knife is like a Mini Machete pretty Diesel thanks for the review on the panedero 7 inch carbon steel skillet !! I got one and i love it great video work also Earl

@marodriguezsr 5 жыл бұрын

Great review/video. Knife looks to be awesome. Take care & keep enjoying the great out of doors. - Marco

@turtlewolfpack6061 5 жыл бұрын

Some of the people that have reviewed this knife are less than useful, this review was very good and deserves a reshare!

@TheOCDHunter 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. I love WC Knives

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend! I appreciate you tuning in and no doubt, William is a true craftsman and makes some unique and excellent knives.

@recall5811 5 жыл бұрын

Well Now. He's Back. It's Only been like a year...…………….

@blackhatbushcraft 5 жыл бұрын

LOL! It has been too long indeed! I hope things can get back on track from here. Thanks for dropping by bro. I hope to see you in OH before too long. BTW, loving the Adirondack videos!

@TheWordtraveler 5 жыл бұрын

Matt, you and Blackie are gonna talk me into buying that knife yet! Lol Great review brother! See you at Frozen Foot!

@anthonymaddix4063 3 жыл бұрын

I actually have one of these knives on order right now and can't wait to get my hands on it and start using it. I also have one of the master woodsmans and I really like that one and it is the hunter model.

@gwailotus9154 3 жыл бұрын

@ Anthony Maddix - please reply here after u receive it and test it out

@SurvivorMetalMan 5 жыл бұрын

That’s a pretty sweet blade, looks like a solid piece of steel. I like the unusual design.

@carllevingston6022 5 жыл бұрын

Great job demonstrating this knife! The first time I saw it the design and features seemed very confusing. As a knife guy I am knife poor but plan to sell off some of my collection and order the WCSK. TX!

@mrwes100 5 жыл бұрын

A very good review.

@kevinbowen8192 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back brother!!! Great, thorough review. Did you happen to try the bowdrill diver on it by chance?

@scottsmith6571 5 жыл бұрын

Great video love mine

@phila1714 2 ай бұрын

Nice brother! Yeah blackies channel is the one who got me back in the woods and William Collins knives! So grateful and lucky to have ordered this knife! But is that the O1 or AEB-L or whatever? Thanks for the video

@JnJTrueOutdoorAdventures 5 жыл бұрын

Very interesting design! Thanks for sharing! Looks like it is designed to work with a bow drill?

@debosquatch 5 жыл бұрын

Really great video. This reminds me of the msk-1. which retails about 500 bucks depending on kit you get. If you like the msk1 I'd go with this knife all day at half the price.

@nancygreggpasiecznik4673 3 жыл бұрын

Nother excellent informative video. I went shopping for knives today at Cabella's and was sadly disappointed in the quality of sheaths that came with them. Did your nice leather sheaths come with the WC knives you have?

@mikepalma8083 3 жыл бұрын

Matt love your videos and know this is an older one, but I was wondering what the brand of the Hoodie you are wearing is called.

@Sis1943 4 жыл бұрын

Good Morning Matt, At the beginning of where the handle meets the blade, there is a notch or curved cutout. Could you please explain what is the intended use for this feature?

@jay-rus4437 4 жыл бұрын

Ive been interested in this knife just for our go bags, but I cant justify the cost of his knives, and I also did not like the handle at all. I know that he swears by it, but it wasnt for me. I bought one of his master woodsman a year to so back, and sold it on ebay about one month later. As far as cost, dont get me wrong, he has to make a living and I understand that, but its a competitive market when guys like LT Wright can produce fantastic knives for substantially less. I can appreciate his hustle though, and glad that he is doing well

@Divyanshu0236 3 жыл бұрын

Is it fixed blade full tang ??

@gwailotus9154 3 жыл бұрын

yes. u can tell by pommel at end to crush stuff

@keithpeverley3869 Жыл бұрын

$295.00 is a fair price I think. As of October 2022. Sheath not included.

@fedreserv6133 4 жыл бұрын

And when it needs resharpening-you better have a workshop for that.

@blackhatbushcraft 4 жыл бұрын

I can hone it up to hair popping sharp with a simple ceramic rod. Because the grind is a single angle from the tip to the base of the blade, honing and sharpening is much easier than it appears. That was my initial thoughts as well, but after handling and working with the knife, I was surprised at just how easy it really was to touch up.

@AR9ify 3 жыл бұрын

Almost no fingerguard is a miss

@richardjones180 5 жыл бұрын

I like the look and function if thus knife. I just don't know about spending $300 on it.

@wadejensen3301 5 жыл бұрын

Handmade knife mate.....going to pay more! Most of what he showed on this video could be done with small machete....but this knife does it better...

@margaretadler6162 5 жыл бұрын

It's well worth the money. It's a great bushcraft tool!

@scottsmith6571 5 жыл бұрын

Just eats the wood up

@steveross2797 5 жыл бұрын

While quite a nice and somewhat useful product, the purchase price (including leather sheath: around $700 AUD) puts it well out of my price range!

@wcknives 5 жыл бұрын

Not sure how you added this up but way off. knife is less than $300.00 and sheath around $100.00 depending on what style you want.

@wcknives 5 жыл бұрын

OK, my bad I assume that is Australian dollars. Not sure what the conversion rate is.

@steveross2797 5 жыл бұрын

William Collins No worries, price is worked with exchange rate on price of knife, leather sheath, GST (our tax on overseas purchases @ 10%) plus a ballpark figure for freight. Such is the strength of the US dollar! (BTW, come on down for a holiday! 😀)

@wcknives 5 жыл бұрын

Steve Ross LOL, I would love to visit the land down under but time and bank account says not possible right now.

@steveross2797 5 жыл бұрын

@@wcknives I know the feeling!! :-)

@abbyigoe85 5 жыл бұрын

Hello! I’m the Video Production Coordinator for Engaged Media, where we publish Knives Illustrated magazine. We’re putting together a weekly roundup of some of the best knife review videos on the web. We think your work is really great, and we’d love to include a short clip from your video to share with our social media following. Of course you will be credited and a link to your KZfaq channel will be included in the description, giving you more exposure. Please email me at aigoe@engagedmediainc.com if you do not want to be included. Thanks!

@flipflat4814 2 жыл бұрын

The knife is ugly, but I want one really badly.

@scottsmith6571 5 жыл бұрын

Want an axe buy a grans

@blackhatbushcraft 5 жыл бұрын

I actually own 3 of them. I love them and use them often.

@gwailotus9154 3 жыл бұрын

@@blackhatbushcraft - whats the full name of grans? expensive right? worth it?

@blackhatbushcraft 3 жыл бұрын

@@gwailotus9154 Gransfors Bruk is the maker. They are Scandinavian style axes but for bushcraft and carving type work, they are fantastic. I own in order of smallest to largest, the Wildlife Hatchet, the Small Forest Axe and the Scandinavian Forest Axe. My most used is probably the Wildlife Hatchet and the most versatile would probably be the Small Forest Axe. I hope this helps :)

@gwailotus9154 3 жыл бұрын

@@blackhatbushcraft - do u think the Gransfors price is really worth it? a lot more than most other brands

@blackhatbushcraft 3 жыл бұрын

@@gwailotus9154 I would look around to find the best price. Often times I see them over-priced. I honestly do enjoy mine enough to warrant the cost but I found mine in a store and never paid more than about 130 for any of them. Another good option is Council Tool Woodcraft Axes, however, they are a good bit different in design. It really comes down to personal preference.