I'm about to get a Winkler Forest edge and it will be my 4th Winkler. I've had the Blue Ridge, Standard Duty 2 and the Huntsman. The fit and finish of them are 2nd to NONE. Someday I'll try one of the hatchets
I grew up in the small town in Western NC where Daniel Winkler is based...He was an early American reenactor & in the '80s & '90s (before Last of the Mohicans) he sold & made knives at local craft fairs etc...I would dress up in my best Daniel Boone gear just to visit his booth & drool over his hatchets & knives...U should check out "Primitive Woodsman" if u haven't....Another maker from the NC High Country
If you want an edc from him check out one of the "Standard Duty" knives or maybe Blue Ridge Hunter. The Blue Ridge is around the size of that spyderco, but it's still a thick boy
Great review, I really didn’t think is was that big, but it’s a nice knife. I might have to get the next size down for EDC and this one for backpacking and camping. Sheath is next level, inside is suppose to be felt, and it retains up top to minimize blade scraping and scratching. The whole set up is gorgeous and I love it. I paid 390.00 for that knife, and that on the higher end for non tomahawk and hatchets which winkler also makes and does amazing work on. These knives and tomahawk’s were in the Chris Pratt movie terminal list. Winkler is known for making knives and tomahawk’s for Special Operations Forces.
Hey man. Nice fixed, always wanted to try a Wrinkle but ended up with a Carothers DEK1. Dude, seriously, I don't need or want another fixed blade after this, it's everything I need. I might check out their EDC when it is released though, slightly smaller fixed at 3 inches I think. Worth a look bro, 100%.
I've seen these before and thought I'd like to own one for day hikes. Never knew what the blade steel was, some other UA-cam channels have been ragging on 80CRV2, but I'm good with it. Good video. Thanks
I wish I had an extra BGM Knife I could send you, that's one you need to handle/use. I prefer his hollow grinds, and the edges are super slicey. These Winklers look very cool, too bad I'm not in the market for any more fixed blades right now. Thanks for sharing.
I'm about to get a Winkler Forest edge and it will be my 4th Winkler. I've had the Blue Ridge, Standard Duty 2 and the Huntsman. The fit and finish of them are 2nd to NONE. Someday I'll try one of the hatchets
Looking through their site, this company has got it goin' ON with the fixed blades!
Thanks, Dood!
looks like it can get the job done- love the handle
I love it. Winklers are phenomenal. I have the belt knife version. I want to get the daily carry EDC one next.
I was looking at that one, looks awesome
Definitely looks like a hell of a worker Dood! Thanks for the vid 🤙🏻🤙🏻
I’ve never heard of these but it looks amazing 🤘
Oh yes,Dan Winkler over from my hometown of Boone NC!!!Man he makes fing great knives!!!!
I grew up in the small town in Western NC where Daniel Winkler is based...He was an early American reenactor & in the '80s & '90s (before Last of the Mohicans) he sold & made knives at local craft fairs etc...I would dress up in my best Daniel Boone gear just to visit his booth & drool over his hatchets & knives...U should check out "Primitive Woodsman" if u haven't....Another maker from the NC High Country
Very cool!! Thanks for the info
If you want an edc from him check out one of the "Standard Duty" knives or maybe Blue Ridge Hunter. The Blue Ridge is around the size of that spyderco, but it's still a thick boy
My Winkler Crusher Belt knife with rubber grip, is my best blade!
If possible. Id love to see you do the viper handy or if anybody knows about vipers heat treat that would be cool
The viper handy is a sweet knife . Good call . There’s so many good knives out there right now imo .
Great review, I really didn’t think is was that big, but it’s a nice knife. I might have to get the next size down for EDC and this one for backpacking and camping. Sheath is next level, inside is suppose to be felt, and it retains up top to minimize blade scraping and scratching. The whole set up is gorgeous and I love it. I paid 390.00 for that knife, and that on the higher end for non tomahawk and hatchets which winkler also makes and does amazing work on. These knives and tomahawk’s were in the Chris Pratt movie terminal list. Winkler is known for making knives and tomahawk’s for Special Operations Forces.
That’s badass man, it is a really nice knife
Hey man. Nice fixed, always wanted to try a Wrinkle but ended up with a Carothers DEK1. Dude, seriously, I don't need or want another fixed blade after this, it's everything I need. I might check out their EDC when it is released though, slightly smaller fixed at 3 inches I think. Worth a look bro, 100%.
I've seen these before and thought I'd like to own one for day hikes. Never knew what the blade steel was, some other UA-cam channels have been ragging on 80CRV2, but I'm good with it. Good video. Thanks
I’ve never tried this still so I have no opinion. But I guess I’ll find out when I do the cut test!
I wish I had an extra BGM Knife I could send you, that's one you need to handle/use. I prefer his hollow grinds, and the edges are super slicey. These Winklers look very cool, too bad I'm not in the market for any more fixed blades right now. Thanks for sharing.
I’d like to try a BGM sometime! I’m sure I will
Love my Winkler knives. The smaller EDC version is the SD-1. I have one if you would like to check it out. I’m happy to send it over.
Send it on over! I’d love to check it out. Hit me up on IG
The smaller one is the blue ridge hunter. A great knife also.
OK , Little Jelly Now !
Heavy Doody
Absolutely
You need the SD1 or SD2 ,the standard duty is smaller.
That is suck a BADASS KNIFE!!!!!
Welcome to the Fixed Blade Rabbit Hole!!!
The Blue Ridge Hunter is a shrunken down version of that knife pretty much
Sounds like that one would be perfect for me
the Crusher is a lot. but far from Bushcraft Knife.