Ed Martin Tracker Knife (WTK)

In this video we take a look on Mr Ed Martin's interpretation of the tracker knife.

[@adktree8ter261]

I own 2 of Ed’s wtk’s .I have one in natural micarta and I had a custom one made with thuya Burl.. both of mine are in s35vn steel .both are great. !! I use the non custom one in the woods and they’re excellent tools.. worth the money for a real professional tool. The knife is the most important part of the kit in my opinion and this knife won’t fail you ..

[@RobEvansWoodsman]

I've had two Tops trackers over the years , probably got the first around 2005, I couldn't get on with them. Your ED Martin looks like a completely different animal, quite an improvement.

[@bootknife100]

I have a few Ed Martin knives including the two You just saw in this video.They are the Real Deal and worth the Money!

[@tonyjedioftheforest1364]

Another excellent video. Have a look at the Boker Plus Mini Tracker, it’s a Dave Wenger design and at Heinnie Haynes only £60. The original Dave Wenger is over $700. It’s 1095 steel, micarta handle with genuine kydex sheath. Size is about the same as the Tops Tom Brown Tracker 2. I’ve had mine for a month but due to long Covid not tried it out yet so can’t say if it’s any good but it seems well made. I have watched a guy on KZbin who claims his dad designed the original tracker then Tom Brown adapted it and got all the credit. This was before Dave Beck also. I think the video was called who made the original Tracker. The post is from Utah Knife Works, well worth a watch.

[@eagleridge1972]

My best buddy got one but I haven't got a chance to see it yet. Thanks for dropping by my friend

[@stevemcdermott6199]

That is a beauty, many happy adventures

[@johnheller5786]

coming! Great and informative video! I love ed Martin knives, I own 7 of them. Although not the tracker. He is a super guy to deal with and his knives are amazing. Keep up the great work my friend,and stay safe!

[@tomritter493]

Very impressed with the quality of your video Sir .I did sub

[@fumastertoo]

First time viewer, and newest subscriber. Great video, and I really like your insights. God bless you sir!

[@eagleridge1972]

Hi, thanks so much for taking the time to watch and listen and thanks so much for the sub.

[@MadDogSurvival]

Looks good brother! Hope your doing well in these crazy times! Best wishes mate 👍🏽👍🏽😎

[@eugeniovaldez7205]

That was such a great review. Thank you. Awesome knife and little companion.

[@eagleridge1972]

Thank you so much Eugenio and thanks for taking the time to watch.

[@derekstynes9631]

It is Great to see such a Good version of an Iconic Knife been used in My Homeland ! Thank You for the method of Drawing the Fire steel back from an embedded Knife it was a New one for Me ! The Golden Rule of using a Tracker Knife is that You have to Know How to Use a Knife Properly for it to be " A Good Knife " and I have to say this as an Old Dub in London for Forty Years , it is Great too Hear an Irish Voice on this Subject and I look forward to much More .

[@eagleridge1972]

Thanks for dropping by mo chara and greetings from the homelands. I am only 1 County South of yours.

[@edge13xxx]

I have a file just like the round one you showed might you make a video on how you sharpen the round hook on your knife ive been having trouble sharpening mine thank you much

[@straycat1674]

I do love the sheath

[@eugeniovaldez7205]

Awesome review Shane!

[@eagleridge1972]

Ah thanks Eugenio means alot and thanks for dropping by.

[@ShelleyRaskin]

Good points.

[@northeastslingshot1664]

Hoping your all safe during these times. Your in my thoughts.👊🙏🤘

[@eagleridge1972]

Great to hear from you my friend. All is good here and I trust all is the same on your end.

[@fatfreddyscat5173]

Thanks much for your efforts in making this vid. Kinda on the fence between one of these and a small hatchet or 'hawk for light chopping, rough wood shaping and baton work. Your input is helpful. d:^)

[@eagleridge1972]

I would say the tracker is brilliant for a one tool but if its dedicated chopping you won't beat the likes of a Gransfors small forest axe.

[@fatfreddyscat5173]

@@eagleridge1972 I ended up modding my Chogan. Cut off the pole and shortened the handle. It still hammers fine but now it's 1.5# total and MUCH "handier". I only chop when forming wood so it's ight work. Not a big fan of high velocity sharp things in my AO. Saws do the cutting for me. But if I end up sometime with a lil extra unaccounted for cash on hand I may hafta splurge a bit with the Gransfors one-of-these-days. That name keeps coming up. Thanks, much! d:^)

[@eagleridge1972]

@@fatfreddyscat5173 cool man, thanks for dropping by. Hultafors are just as good or there abouts and few quid cheaper

[@grapevinelover1]

Good review and yes a genuine WSK for sure. I’m considering the William Collins WCSK, reviews are positive as a true workhorse. Thanks for sharing?

[@eagleridge1972]

Yes it looks like a great knife

[@brianrowelownote]

Excellent look at this tracker Shayne! But more importantly, let’s address the “broken record” comment lol... Many of us who are not fortunate enough to take one of your classes get FAR more from your vids than a simple look at a knife. You share truly valuable experience here. Truth my friend! Personally, I needed to hear the “get your ass off the couch” right now. Simple words can (and DO) inspire. The broken record is timely today. I got off the couch💪🏼 Be well!

[@eagleridge1972]

Thank you so much Brian, my friend. If I can help one single person with my vids, well thats all the reward I need. Thanks for taking the time to watch my friend. Stay well

[@johnheller5786]

Do you still like the trakker? I'm not going to get one because not really into large knives. Don't believe in one tool option. Besides already have bark rivers version of the tracker. I highly recommend ed martins t3 e&e knife. Designed in the 90's for some air force survival instructors. Love it so much I own all 3 versions of the knife. Keep up the great videos my friend! Stay safe!

[@eagleridge1972]

Yes I still have Ed take on the tracker I have the bark river too but prefer Eds. I have the have a 5 inch version of the T3 by Ed too and it's a super good knife.

[@johnheller5786]

@@eagleridge1972 would love to see avid on t3 !

[@eagleridge1972]

@@johnheller5786 deffo in the near future its one of the best for certain Mr Martin makes a super knife and I have the bush craft knife that looks like a classic mora too, now that is some tool.

[@johnheller5786]

@@eagleridge1972 i hate you now! Martin's bushcraft knife is like the holy grail to me. Whenever he offers it I don't have the money! Thats the one knife I really want.

[@eagleridge1972]

@@johnheller5786 when you get it you will be really happy. I will do a vid on it next week. Its superb

[@SalladSnake]

What kind of coat is that if you dont mind me asking?

[@eagleridge1972]

Hi its a Baja Hoodie there are loads of them on ebay

[@SalladSnake]

@eagleridge1972 thankyou sir!

[@micktheweld]

How does it perform chopping?

[@eagleridge1972]

One of the best choppers at more than a quarter inch thick it carries alot of inertia

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Such a fancy intro video! We saw you on the Ridge Life Watch and Grow Live the other day. Wanted to stop over and say Hello. Feel free to check out our channel if you get a chance and aren't already following us. Thanks!

[@John..18]

I thought that the original design, was by Rob Russon,,??

[@ryanlynxinno6377]

Had two of those a dave beck and red scorpion six, all good but not great and hand limitations and fatigue were not considered , check out timberlynxinnovations on instagram, that knife has been developed for 17 years and tested in every environment by trained and untrained people, as well as adaptive and limited people. I'd love to get one in your hands once in production!

[@nightfury1318]

The tracker wasn't actually designed by Tom Brown. He stole it from another knife maker and profited off of it. He screwed over several people over the years regarding the knife.

[@eagleridge1972]

You could well be right, there still is alot of controversy about the knife dating all the way to Robb Russon in 1981, then the medicine blade by Ed Lombi and the lineage continued on, I have a Beck version too. To be honest, I really don't know what happened or who completely lay claim to the design, could Tom have ripped off the design? Maybe; could the design have been ripped off by a knife maker that received instructions to make such knife? It is possible. I know that there is lack of definite design ownership otherwise it would have been legally resolved.

[@isabellam1936]

One of the most useless knife designs ever. I hear from so many people how they regret buying the Tracker. It’s like a Victorinox, it can do everything but does it horribly.