LT Wright Large Northern Hunter review request

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Hello,

My apologies if this is in the wrong forum section. If it is, please feel free to remove or delete and point me in the correct direction.

I was looking at getting a Bark River Canadian LT for some time, but after much lurking on this forum, I decided against snagging it due to some of the well known issues with BRK. Really don't want to start that whole thing again in this thread...

Anyway, I heard a LOT of great things regarding LT Wright, so I checked them out. Lo and behold, their Large Northern Hunter caught my eye. I really like this design, kept reading amazing things about the AEB-L Stainless steel it's made of, and the price range is fantastic. I guess the one thing that's holding me back is the complete lack of customer reviews for this knife.

I found one single review of the Small Northern Hunter on Reddit, but that's pretty much it. Does anyone here have a short review or recommendation for this knife that owns/uses it? I plan on using it as a bushcraft/skinning/all around small task knife to go along with my Condor K-Tac Kukri when I'm out camping. I apologize for the request, but I am really hesitant to buy knives without really researching them first.
 
I have two. One that is saber ground and the other is flat ground like the one in your photo. Its a great all around design. The handle is very comfy. Mine came very sharp. I wish they were in3V steel as its my favorite steel. AEB-L seems to be fine for what I have used it for. Mostly kitchen stuff and I cleaned some ducks that I killed last hunting season. I havent really put it to use as a bushcrafty type blade yet.
 
Thank you for the feedback, Riz. I appreciate it. I guess I might have to snag one and starting beating on it and see how it holds up and let everyone know.
 
K kozzman555

Check your profile. I left you a message with a link to the exact Northern Hunter that I own.
 
Mine just arrived today - have to say I am impressed. I got the matte green canvas micarta with orange liners.
(For reference I wear a medium glove)





Handle is fantastic, very comfortable, countoured, little bit grippy and MUCH better than the Bark River Aurora LT I just bought recently.
Only did a little bit of cutting but the edge is definitely aligned to being a food prep and skinning blade... I'm sure it will hold up to a little batoning, but this is where the Aurora will win out.

The spine was squared (if you like that.) The lanyard hole tube needed a minute of sanding as it was sharp.
It is more handle heavy than the BRK Aurora LT - but they both weigh exactly 5.9oz.

Steel is AEB-L Stainless - it's not Elmax but it's apparently as tough as 52100 with greater edge holding.

I don't baton often so the Large Northern Hunter is a keeper for me.
 
Thank you, Daniel! This is pretty much the knife I think I've been looking for. I think your review has tipped the scales for me, and I'm definitely going to be picking one up!
 
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