My GNS came with a DWX (Deep Woods Xplorer) sheath. I must
admit the sheath intrigued me but at first glance it did not seem
to match the knife. The GNS seemed sleek and fast in design and
the DWX sheath gaudy and slow. As you will soon understand
though, the DWX has a purpose and place in the woods as it was
designed. I quickly changed my mind about this sheath it is like
a 4x4 truck delivering the GNS to the track.
PLANNED FOR PURPOSE
Using the GNS brought me an acute awareness that I have the
right tool for the job. This knife was made for the woodsman
and any bushcrafting task was made easier by having the GNS
knife. Not having this knife was like trying to pull nails with a
sledgehammer, I have now discovered a new skill level using the
GNS. The GNS is sharp and it does not dull easy. The 01 tool steel
and grind make it very durable. The spine is flat out amazing. It
is like having a planner built into your knife. Scraping shavings
for making a fire or sparking a fire steel the 90 degree spine does
what it was made to do. If you are making a piece of woodcraft,
talk about planning the wood before you sand is unbelievable.
The DWX sheath appears to be made out of a high quality leather
and kydex combination design. The DWX has a belt loop in the
leather portion and the kydex form fitted to your knife is firmly
attached to the leather. The DWX has a built in ceramic rod for
sharpening/honing your knife. The Ceramic rod can be removed
if you so desire. There is also a loop for a 3/16 standard fire steel
to fit in. You may also like the fact that with a little ingenuity this
sheath can be configured in either right or left hand carry design.
There is another surprise on the DWX and that is it has a built in
sliding lock for the knife. When the lock is engaged you are not
getting it out. This is great for those heavy brush situations or
acrobatics whatever you are into; your knife will be secure. From
a tactical standpoint the bad guy does not get the knife when
the lock is on. The kydex is so well fitted to the knife there is
a positive click into place when you holster your knife and you
don’t really even need the lock in most working conditions.
The DWX impressed me as I made it part of my EDC (every day
carry) to see what it was made of. Right off the bat, it was not
even like I was wearing a belt loop mounted sheath. The quality
of the leather and design of the sheath was almost like wearing a
dangler. The ceramic rod was a nice feature as you could just give
The spear point worked great when processing firewood. The tip
of the GNS is extremely pointed, sharp and durable. It was no
problem drilling or making a purchase point during skinning. The
scales are also a work of art but very practical with the GNS. The
small rounded pommel reminded me of the old school night stick
I carried back in the day. In the right hands applied to pressure
points this could be devastating to an opponent. I don’t think this
was part of the design, but trust me it would work well for you
tactical guys. The GNS lives up to its name for sure.
The Go No Show (GNS) was an interesting name and I had to
contact LT Wright Handcrafted Knives to get the answer on how it
came about. I got more than the answer from my inquiry. Mike
responded promptly via their website contact form, which told
me they are 100% on customer care and service. This of course
is why they rank where they do in the knife industry. Back to
the name, Mike shared they were talking about designs during
lunch one day and the wanted a no frills, down to the bare-bone
high performance bushcraft knife. To sum it up they wanted to
make a knife made to GO and not for Show. I agree this is a
sleek, no frills, and performance knife but, the craftsmanship and
materials still make it a beauty in my book. There is no doubt
that after using the GNS any product you get from LT Wright will
be a winner.
LS
a couple of swipes and your blade edge was clean and sharp. For
those who like to load your sheath down with accessories there
are plenty of options with the DWX. The only negative with the
DWX was shortly I lost the screw that holds the belt loop. So,
that needs to be thread locked before use. I definitely would
recommend this sheath and the name is a perfect reflection of
what it is made for, Deep Woods Exploring.
For more information on the GNS knife and DWX sheath and for
dealer contacts please visit www.ltwrightknives.com
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