L.T. Wright Bushbaby HC 3" Saber Grind 1075 Fixed Blade Knife, Red Linen Micarta, Leather Sheath

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LTWBBHLM19: Bushbaby HC, Red Linen Micarta

L.T. Wright Handcrafted Knives

It isn't often that you can find a knife that is handmade in the USA for around $100, but that is exactly what you get with the LTWK Bushbaby HC. Although smaller than the original Bushcrafter design by Tim Stetzer, the Bushbaby is still incredibly versatile, and through the use of select materials, this knife is the perfect way to get a handmade knife on your hip today and it still has the capabilities (and lifetime warranty) to live on your hip for any adventure.

The versatile spear point shape is a bushcraft classic. With a blade of 3-inches, it has just enough length for most jobs around camp, from woodcarving to skinning to drilling. The edge itself is convexed and is finished by expert sharpeners. This adds durability to the edge and helps it perform well for woodworking, food prep, and slicing, while the spine of the blade features a crisp, 90-degree angle for scraping or striking a ferro rod, also known as a firesteel. 

The durable grind on the HC features offers a good trade-off between strength and slicing capability on this thinner blade. Likewise, the choice of 1075 carbon steel is preferred over 1095 due to the increase in toughness, meaning the blade can be thinner and cut more efficiently without sacrificing strength. To help you care for the blade, LTWK has applied a mottled patina to the steel which can protect the blade from more damaging rust, although you will still need to oil and take care of it properly.

The comfortable handle on the Bushbaby HC is shaped by hand to remove any hot spots and provide hours of comfort under hard use. With a broomstick-style handle, this is a knife that will fit just about anyone. The single finger cutout functions as a rudimentary finger guard and helps index the knife in the hand very well. The scales are secured to the tang with stainless steel pins in addition to high-strength epoxy, granting durability that will last a lifetime.

The knife would not be complete without a sheath, and the included JRE Industries leather sheath makes it easy to carry the Bushcrafter HC. Retention is good, and there is a ⅜" diameter leather loop on the side to facilitate easy carry of a firesteel. Additional rivets allow versatile lashing options. The sheath can be used with the included dangler attachment for drop-leg carry. If you prefer your knife to carry higher on the belt, you can remove the dangler, or simply fold it underneath and out of the way.