The LT Wright Ranch Hand is a big, hard-working fixed blade built to earn its keep. As the name suggests, this is a knife made for real work, with the size and heft to chop, clear, and process where smaller blades run out of steam. It carries the fit, finish, and hand-built quality that has earned LTWK its following, scaled up into a serious camp and field companion.
Measuring 13.19 inches overall with a 7.72 inch drop point blade ground from thick 0.184 inch stock, the Ranch Hand has the reach and authority for chopping, batoning, and heavy clearing, while the versatile drop point still handles slicing and detail work with control. It is built from CPM-3V, a powdered tool steel prized for its outstanding toughness and long edge retention, exactly what you want in a big blade that takes a beating. Our guide to knife steels covers why 3V is a favorite for hard use knives, and the saber grind backs the edge with plenty of strength. A crisp 90 degree spine scrapes tinder and strikes a ferro rod.
A hand contoured micarta handle fills the hand for a secure, comfortable grip through long sessions, and the full tang build keeps this big knife stout enough for the toughest jobs. Each Ranch Hand ships with a quality leather sheath that rewards a bit of routine leather care. If you want another big 3V woods knife to compare, the Illuminous 5 is worth a look. Like every LT Wright fixed blade knife, it is proudly made in Wintersville, Ohio and backed by a limited lifetime warranty.