Voyager vs Forester — Which Work Tuff Gear Knife Performs Best for Bushcraft and Fire Prep?

Hey everyone — Eric from Outer Limitless Blades here!
Today we’re putting two powerhouse blades from Work Tuff Gear head-to-head: the Voyager Gen 2 and the Forester Gen 3. Both are excellent camp and bushcraft knives designed for serious outdoor use — and I’m testing them side by side to see which one truly dominates when it comes to fire prep, carving, and real-world ergonomics.

In this hands-on field review, I’ll cover:
🔹 Full side-by-side performance test – Voyager vs Forester
🔹 Saber grind geometry, ergonomics, and carving control
🔹 K390-class steel performance (K329) in wet and dry wood
🔹 90° spine fire-starting & fatwood scraping
🔹 Grip comfort, lanyard design, and balance in-hand
🔹 Camp utility and even food prep in the field
🔹 Kydex sheath setup and carry options

By the end, you’ll know which one fits your outdoor kit best. Personally? I lean toward the Voyager for its taller grind, refined edge geometry, and sheer versatility — but both knives are built to perform.

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⏱ YouTube Chapter Timeline

00:00 – Intro
00:04 – Work Tuff Gear Voyager & Forester Overview
00:22 – Gen 3 Forester vs Gen 2 Voyager background
00:47 – Which should you choose? Overview setup
01:08 – Field testing begins (fire prep)
01:38 – Voyager: ergonomics & carving curls
02:26 – Handling & comfort test
03:22 – Forester: carving test & comparison
04:25 – Edge control & geometry impressions
05:13 – Splitting & stabbing test
06:19 – Lanyard & reverse grip detail
06:41 – Guard design & control feedback
07:13 – K329 steel properties & corrosion resistance
10:11 – Fatwood carving & performance comparison
11:35 – Voyager vs Forester overall impressions
12:35 – Ferro rod & spark test
13:39 – Voyager spine vs Forester spine performance
15:13 – Fire transfer & control test
16:10 – Food prep capabilities & corrosion cleanup
16:41 – Kydex sheath overview
17:22 – Final thoughts – Voyager or Forester?
18:07 – Upcoming customization projects (Jade G10 dyeing)
18:19 – Links, shoutouts, and Outer Limitless family of channels

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