FOX KNIVES TRAPPER Field Test in the wilds

FOX KNIVES TRAPPER FX132 A great Outdoor and camping Knife! Field Test. Heavy Duty Tactical fixed blade. Review of the FOX KNIVES FX132 Trapper Fixed Blade Wilderness Camping Survival Knife by FOX Knives. Part 2, Full summary of Field Testing.
I used this knife over a period of 2 months to: chop down hardwood saplings, baton 3 year seasoned hardwoods such as wild plum, cherry, oak and walnut for fires, carve both living and dead branches, cut up and prepare fish, vegetables and dried meats. I smacked wooded pegs from half inch to 1 inch in diameter into dry stony earth with the side of the blade.
The blade was used a pry bar to lever a tree trunk (dead of course) apart looking for beetle grubs to use for fishing and eating. The side of the blade was also used to pound the husks of green wild walnuts (when ripe you can just use your fingers). The knife was used around a river most of the time so sometimes the handle would become wet, often the entire knife was submerged whilst I was working in the river (up to my waist ).
The micarta grip was comfortable and fine both wet and dry ( I still prefer Kraton in the wet and it absorbs more shock, micarta absorbs no shock). Addendum: I say comfortable but it could have been more rounded in profile and less acute angles in the edges, something FOX KNIVES should look into as not everyone will be wearing gloves, a minor gripe but there you go I said it!
In this video summary you can see how the Teflon coating has worn during this period. (Coating the blade in Teflon is a complete waste of time for camping applications unless you are trying to hide your whereabouts from the local rangers/authorities during night time searches of prohibited campsites LOL.
The re-curve area cuts through all fibrous materials like butter, not as good as a serrated blade but easier to sharpen. Speaking of sharpening, I didn't have to touch the blade for 2 months of the described use. Once I used the blade for striking a steel and had to touch up the edge with a river stone and that was that, it still cut paper like it was new. I'd say if I put it through another 2 months it would need a sharpen but just a touch up. Dare I say this could be the ultimate camping knife to own. FOX really got it right with this model. However, this knife appears not to be very well known if video reviews on KZbin are anything to go by. I believe this has to do with how the FX132 Trapper knife is marketed. The name is all wrong as it denotes a "hunting knife" which as a hunter, one can say it definitely isn't but you could use it, just like you could use an broadhead if you lost your "hunting knife" What the FX132 Trapper knife is, is a hardcore camping utility knife that is not too big to carry everyday for extended trips (10 days or more) into the wilds.
Is it suitable for all parts of the world?; of course not. The FOX Trapper knife is best suited in a non tropical camping situation, as the blade is just too short and end heavy to swing for periods of time cutting vines and tropical undergrowth (if you haven't got a machete handy) and the short blade is no good for hacking open coconuts in the tropics and too thick for extended cutting of bamboo.
Anyway enjoy the video. The full videos of the all the tests you see here in the cutaways will be uploaded soon!

[@BushCampingTools]

Despite a very weird shaped or whether you want to call it unconventional blade shape, this knife is really great for practical camping wilderness work

[@Victorsbzh]

I'm facinated by this knife. Especially if compared with Moras and Glocks guys are using in the trenches nowadays. It definitely deserves a better coating.

[@BushCampingTools]

it did have a good coating but i've beaten it quite a lot over the years since getting it.

[@Victorsbzh]

@@BushCampingTools I meant like that on Fox Trekker for one.

[@sole6807]

Awesome knife and review mate!... Btw i find it ironic that you are wearing a jersey from an ex pro Italian cycling team, while reviewing an knife made in Italy lol well done! Bravo :)

[@BushCampingTools]

***** Ha HaHa you are the first to recognize this! Yes I was a comp racer once! BTW I never even thought about it to be honest I had worn it since it was much cooler than say cotton in that damn 40C heat and I'd had enough of a tan already. But yeah now I can see how funny it is! thanks for your comments!

[@kevinmorris9431]

OH, THIS GUYS PRETTY GOOD....HE REVIEWS SOME GOOD KNIVES

[@BushCampingTools]

Hey there, thanks!

[@kevinmorris9431]

@@BushCampingTools YOU’RE WELCOME...STAY SAFE

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

Ive always had a soft spot for tantos and recurve blades. I have to admit that this one is growing on me, add to that N690Co steel is probably my favorite stainless steel.

[@BushCampingTools]

Go ahead, I know lots of people here that already own this knife and I know I'm not disappointed and long since forgot what I paid for it. Although now I have a slightly bigger version dare I say of it from Legion 14 Blade Designs but this one is of course in Sleipner and not great near salt water of course.

[@diderichlangmannen]

Thank you for this great review! The "Trapper" is - like the "Combat Jungle" - a design from Moletta, who is more engaged with Lionsteel. Moletta is also the designer of the M-serie from Lionsteel and he created some fantastic knives, like the Nexus Ciao or the knives from Knife Research, especially the "Enki" or the "Legion". The smaller knives of the hunter-line from Fox Knives (or FKMD) like the FX131Pro Hunter fixed knife or the FX130 Pro Hunter folder are based on his design. He is a fantastic designer and his newest release was the fantastic little Lionsteel M4 with M390 steel and a great design.

[@BushCampingTools]

Hi I love his designs. I'm about to review the Pro hunter very soon. Here is a quick blog I did on it recently. hardcorecampingtools.blogspot.co.uk/ Thanks too for your comments about my review, glad you liked it!

[@diderichlangmannen]

Nice review of the Pro Hunter - but do you really think that a Micarta handle is not good for use under 0°? I´m not sure about the possible amount of liquid that could be absorbed by the scale because Micarta is made of tissue (like Linnen) and Epoxy! It should not be possible to absorb water because of this material they also build ships (the hull)! The only difference is that they use carbon fibre for more stability but in the end it´s the same! I also never heard about problems with Micarta in a cold environment - it´s even more the difference that the people say Micarta is perfect for subzero temperatures! I never had any problem with my Micarta handled knives, like the M7, the Fox Trapper, the Combat Jungle or the Viper "Borr"!

[@BushCampingTools]

Hi, some micarta is sealed with the same epoxy components used in the composite and some are not. If you submerse or simple get wet the handle of this knife, it will readily absorb water along the fibres. If this happen to happen, say you drop your knife while washing it in a stream then put it back whilst you walk out in subzero temps then that water could freeze and if enough entered my crack or warp the slabs. I have micarta handled knives from Muella but they are sealed and no water penetrates them. I mean it may not be an issue but a only a possibility. next year I might try this out during winter. I suppose I can simply do it by putting it in the freezer but this going to be at -20C.

[@BushCampingTools]

Hi, yes I totally agree, he is a great designer for sure. Thanks for liking my review too, I hope you enjoy my other reviews as well!

[@lowlandloco2010]

you are the first that show people how to use a tanto tip you can use it as a chisel doing fine woodwork ..... i look for a good large cheap survival tanto what should i look into ? i wish i had money to buy a ontos from extrema ratio (i love that video ) but i am on a budget here :)

[@BushCampingTools]

+Rancho Bushcraft holland Hi thanks for watching my video. In my reviews I try to use a product in as many ways as possible to highlight what can be done with it. You are the first person too, to comment on this use, and it surprised me that no one else has said this before to be honest. Just ask a carpenter how useful a chisel is and once one gets proficient at using one or essentially a tanto style tip, you can make and do so much more with a knife.. As to a good large cheap"survival knife, this is a paradox of choice as there are so many brands to choose from. I guess you must look for a knife with a simple build, which means not too many parts to break or go wrong; something in a blade shape you would feel comfortable in resharpening. The handle must be comfortable if you live where: snow and ice is your environment- so, metal handles are out or one with lots of metal surfaces- you may be caught without gloves on or loose them. If you are in a situation near the coast then the handle must be non slip and have a lanyard hole so you don't loose it over a rock platform into deep water of which you may not be able to recover it from. I could go on and on about knives for different environments but suffice it to say maybe if I had to choose a brand on budget i'd look into USA made Ontario knives. Simple, easy to sharpen, strong as, (yes they rust but if you look after it, they will last- my one is over 20 years old and the stories it could tell!) good grippy handle. Hope that helps some!

[@lowlandloco2010]

+Bush Camping Tools thanks for the rep. yes it helps and i will look into Ontario knives see if i can find a retailer in my town (Europe) good luck be sfae and i will see your vids soon again p.s where did you shoot that ontos vid ?

[@BushCampingTools]

Hi the Ontos video was shot in Australia

[@joshuahmoran]

great looking knife

[@BushCampingTools]

+Joshuah “Wildman” Moran Yeah at first it looked a bit too weird sporting a kind of tanto tip, a recurved area and bit of skinning-like belly but actually I found it really nice to use on a daily basis in the wilds. Thanks for watching!

[@BushCampingTools]

+Joshuah “Wildman” Moran BTW Thanks for subbing, I subbed you back! Although there isn't much as yet, I hope you like what you see here on this channel.

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Francis, Long time no see, How's are'ya, I finally got my Fox Trekker Utility Camp Snipper Knife. And mannyanna I'm teaming it up with my Fox Hitam Golok out for a spin. Yeah, Because of popular demand where I bought mine. My Fox Trapper is backordered. But with the few knives I have, I could wait, heh heh heh. Oh, Memorial Weekend I teamed up my Cold Steel 3V Master Hunter with my Fox Jungle Parang. Then my Mora's came and I had a chance to team my Fox Parang Bushcraft Jungle Knife with my O.D. Green Kansbol for a lovely piece of kit both matching eachother. But my Jungle Parang is a lovely piece of kit of its own. It has Jimping on the whole spine and a swedged clip tip which actually I like better. It's also slightly larger but not by much. Oh, and it comes in all black as a option I think, Mine is all black, It might come in green too ?. So yeah, It matches my 3V Master Hunter near perfectly. Anyhow, Adios for now Mi Amigo, Ciao.,,.

[@BushCampingTools]

Hi mate, yeah been way busy with other work so not been doing much outdoor stuff but soon hopefully a tonne of stuff from the Jungle LOL! Yes I'm familiar with that baby had it in my hands several times but ended up not buying it. It is indeed a tank and a very versatile knife. Good purchase!

[@alexstone1808]

...I WAS WAITING FOR YOU TO REVIEW A FOX PREDATOR KNIFE....

[@BushCampingTools]

Hi there, yeah other than the folder Predator II I reviewed some years back, I wanted to do some of those FKMD models (I even have no idea why i don't own any LOL) but seriously thye have been pretty much reviewed on YT although the reviews are not very good IMHO and one (with lots of views) is done in some kid's bedroom LOL-ok fair play. I was under the impression FKMD may drop this line altogether? So maybe i will inquire again and see if it's worth reviewing as I reviewed one of their models/collaborations with the Russian company Memotek, now discontinued (it was a great knife too, sort of bigger brother to this knife in the video here, the FX132), many people were intereted in it and then it got discontinued for some reason. Stay tuned and I'll see what happens.

[@BushCampingTools]

Plus to be honest I reckon their winning model right now is the RIMOR, have you seen my review on it?

[@rickyspanish5316]

right now I am considering this blade but I am broke because I just bought the lionsteel m7 it has a better steel but its also a little bit more expensive highly recommend that blade

[@BushCampingTools]

Hi thanks for your comments. I too will buy the M7 shortly as well as I think this is a good blade too. The FX132 though is considerably cheaper than the lion steel M7. As you can see I really tested this knife out and there is only a small fraction of video here on what I actually did withe FOX TRAPPER knife. The FX132 is also slightly smaller and thus less weighty to carry. One needs to be good at sharpening a recurve blade though if you buy the FOX TRAPPER knife but I don't see that as a problem. It is an unusual blade design unlike the conventional drop point of the M7. I think that the Sleipner steel is not necessarily better than N690. The Sleipner was designed for high speed tooling as a better alternative to D2 and the N690 as a stainless high speed tool good at high temperature tooling.. Neither steel was specifically designed for knife blades for outdoor use. Anyway soon I will be reviewing the M7 too. Glad you like the M7, Molleta's Legion caught my eye too but I think with the choil on the M7 it is better and maybe (debatable) a better tang??? I say this without testing of any kind. BCT Thanks for watching

[@Aenkor1982]

The m7 is not stainless and many people dont like the stains and keeping the M7 rust free.

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Joe, Actually I got a Fox Trakker to team up with my Fox Hitam Golok. The Trapper will be teamed with a Fix Panabus. I think this should complete a nice stable of wet and snowy condition knives, Considering I have a nice combo of Fallkniven A-1 and the H-1, Dint you think. and again, I have to Thanx you. It was your video's that helped me biy my Fox. You shared what I like, Good taste there Joe. and Thanx You.,,.

[@BushCampingTools]

No problems, that's exactly what my videos are about, simply giving you all an insight into how these things perform (albeit) under my hands and experience.

[@paulie4x1]

Yeah, You do good by me, Like I said, You helped me alot with my Fox, Until I met you, I only had that Hitam Golok, I remember telling you, Then you did a video on it, So great. Now with your help, I have a nice stable of them. Thanx You.,,.

[@edwardgomez3633]

I enjoy your great reviews. I’m at a quagmire deciding on purchasing the Fox Trapper or the Extreme Ratio Selvans or Ontario’s knives. Basically they have many similarities. I would appreciate your expert advise.

[@BushCampingTools]

Just heading off fishing will reply shortly, Thanks for your great comments!

[@BushCampingTools]

Firstly, thank you for your kind words, they are much appreciated! Ok so all of the knives you mention would serve you well for many years to come (if you don't lose them!) One can not beat the value for money in a 1095 carbon steel blade choosing something from Ontario however, remember the blade if you use it will quickly look not so nice and must be kept clean one their coatings (usually just powder coatings) wear off. Mine is well over 20 years old now and looks terrible but still an excellent knife. For longer lasting blade condition and easier (IMHO) to keep clean and for food preparation you can not beat a stainless steel blade. The Fox Trapper is an XLNT knife too, for such a small knife, it is very well designed, one can chop down small trees with it if you had to with ease, and also easily cut up your food

[@BushCampingTools]

I don't own the Selvens although I'm sure it is a very dependable tool to take say for example into the tropics or serious wilderness where depending upon your gear is not going to be an issue. It'll hack open coconuts just like the Ontos but has more "reach to it" The people I know who own one love it.

[@kevinAuman1]

What is that dried meat that you sliced with the salad vegetables? I've seen it in a few vids but can't say I've ever had any or even know what it is lol

[@BushCampingTools]

Hi that meat is from Eastern Europe but many European countries have their own version of t. Essentially it's dried pork, salted and with spices. It travels well with refrigeration, a bit like Jerky I guess. I tried making it once-maybe added too much salt and for too long but if you soaked it in water it was good to cook with. This one in the video is called Elena (as in a girls name) and is from a back fillet I believe. Tastes real good too!

[@diderichlangmannen]

Hey Francis, if you watch this review today 7 years after you released it - are you still agree with your conclusion about this knife? Thanks in advance for your honest reply.

[@BushCampingTools]

Hey mate, I had it out last week- albeit only in the Kitchen and was thinking (as I was looking at it during the making of the sharpening video) that I liked it for the fact that the weight distribution made it into a kind a mini hatchet but could still cut well with it. It's not my only blade with a recurved section on it but out of all of them (I think or 4), it still get used the most, the reason being is that it isn’t that long a knife for a fixed blade and it satisfies many things: a tough tip but can still easily penetrate, obviously the N690 can hold a good edge, not looking so tactical (can be a bonus these days when the media has everyone paranoid about carrying knives-so it looks like it could be for camping/hiking)-I reckon any way. It could be thinner (like they did briefly with the Memotek collab (ie 5mm instead of 6mm)-but that’s a longer blade.. Yeah I still like it. Francis PS can't believe it's 7 years ago I bought that knife! I actually had ordered one over the internet and then cancelled when a ,mate of mine who owns a store got it in for me much cheaper LOL- bt I did feel bad about cancelling the order though as they were very quick to send it out and I had no need of owning 2 of them. Just as well as I ended up with the Memotek version later on.

[@diderichlangmannen]

Bush Camping Tools Time runs fast ... almost like crazy, I would say. For me it would be a good idea if all of the recommendations about knives would get an actual update after maybe 5 years! This would be great because it would give us the chance to check if the new models with the modern high end steels are really that much better than the „older“ models. I‘m sure a lot of people would be surprised how good some older designs and models would be even today in comparison to the new kids on the block. And also sometimes it would be funny to see how much a blade was hyped and now we all found out that it is a real pussy. You have done so many reviews on blades - maybe you could give us an update about the ones that even now would be great knives to have and maybe some that are really outdated. Cheers and all the best.

[@BushCampingTools]

@@diderichlangmannen That's a great idea mate and whilst I've done a couple of really old ones, I'll start on that this week. I was also thinking about doing a video on "What's in BushCampingTools top kitchen drawer" LOL as this drawer usually contains stuff i'm suing or reaching for every day (believe it or not the actual kitchen stuff is much less than the outdoor stuff!

[@jagervw]

Awesome, thanks for the review. Its burly...

[@BushCampingTools]

No probs and thanks for watching! Yes, the FOX Trapper knife really is built tough. I was a bit skeptical about this funny blade design but I actually found it very practical in the wilds

[@jagervw]

Bush Camping Tools Just picked up one for myself based your review- love it. It really performs well in a variety of tasks.

[@BushCampingTools]

jagervw Hi glad you like this knife, i'm certainly still liking it and using it! It's a good knife and somewhat under rated I reckon.

[@andreacappelloni5224]

Hi Bush Camping Tools, nice video and nice knife too! I would like to buy me one of these Fox trapper but I have just one doubt : I heard there have been some technical difficulties to do a right sharpening of the very first part of the blade, that one near to the "guard", and the necessity to go to a professional sharpener with his equipment in order to do the job properly. Have you ever found something like this happening during your experience with this specific knife of Fox?

[@BushCampingTools]

+Andrea Cappelloni Hi, firstly thanks for watching my review and thanks for your comments. Ok, I think this is a great little knife with lots of potential and usefulness in the wilds. Not too big not too small. In regards to keeping it sharp, yes there are effectively 3 different parts to this blade, the Tanto style tip, which is easily sharpened; the belly region too. Both of these parts of the blade I WOULD recommend using a flat ceramic or high quality stone. However, since there is such a large curvature to the region closest to the handle, I would recommend using a ceramic rod and treat this area as if it were part of a large serration. If one tries to sharpen this region with a flat stone, one will damage the curvature. In this respect, it's a bit of pain to have to carry two different means to sharpen this blade, however N690- on this knife really holds an edge even after heavy work, so I'm not touching this recurve section much whilst out in the field and in fact I keep this area specifically for cutting fibrous materials and the rest of the blade for other tasks. I've not heard about getting it professionally done but I do have one subscriber who has reground all surfaces to a convex profile, ie instead of the factory flat bevel knife edge. Hope this answers your questions. If you are skilled at sharpening knives then this blade design should pose no problem and one other thing I should mention you can also use some quality wet and dry paper wound around a metal rod or wooden dowel in place of a ceramic rod to sharpen the recurve section (in fact, that's how I do it with this area on my knife).

[@andreacappelloni5224]

+Bush Camping Tools Thank you for your answer ! I'll definitely use a ceramic rod to resharp that part only if it is necessary. Anyway I was wondering, between Fox Trapper and Fox Combat jungle, so in this range of knives (speaking of cost, tasks they are meant for, size and so forth), which one of them would it be the best suitable for survival purposes? I'm very undecided on these two to buy.

[@BushCampingTools]

Hi well this is always a never ending question: "Which is best survival knife" and there are many answers. I think the smaller of these two knives is going to be the better and here's why: But firstly, Both are stainless ( but this doesn't mean they will not require removing the handle scales if continually submerged in salt water (or at least have the capacity to soak the knife in fresh water. Both have partially skeletonized tangs, so yes they are not "full tangs" in the sense of one solid piece of metal. To be honest this has never worried me as both knives are very tough. The FX132 has the capacity to lever with the strong tip into rotten or half rotten wood or even non rotten wood if one had to dig for grubs either to eat or to use for bait to catch: fish, birds, lizards, rodents etc in a survival situation. The FX133 also has a strong tip but it's not for levering, it for cutting. The FX132 has a decent belly and the overall knife is not too long so as not to put too much stress on the wrist when skinning. Yes it IS NOT a skinning knife but because of this belly you could use it more effectively than a knife without any belly. Both models will butcher game equally as well. The FX132's tip can be used for wood working as a chisel type tip and the blade is good enough to grab in order to do this, at least in my hands. The recurved area can be left un used almost and kept for emergency cutting as the other regions can. The FX133 could be useful for butchering game, it's tip is not so good for fishing, not quite as pointy as the FX132, but if kept sharp and the tips of knives should always be kept deadly sharp, then this shouldn't be a problem The FX133 is better if one likes a big knife that can be used for swing chops where you might be doing a lot of chopping. It's going to easily sharpened (no funky curves)- not good for hammering as the blade geometry. I could write and write about this topic but my preference would be for the FX132. Remember where one is going to be "surviving in" ie the environment can play a large role on knife choice if one is lucky enough to be carrying their chosen blade with them. If you check my blog I give a real survival situation with a twist- something very unexpected that once happened to me and it involves knives but not in the way one might necessarily expect. Hope this helps but in the end only you can decide.

[@charliemedina9242]

If you will have to choose between rimor and trapper, which one will you choose?

[@BushCampingTools]

Rimor. The Rimor wasn't around when i bought my Trapper all those years back but both are super good knives and I love them. I have of course used the Trapper more because it is simply one of my oldest FKMD/FOX knives I own, so it has seen more adventures.

[@edwardgomez3633]

Is there anything you can think of that the E.R. Ontos can do that the Trapper can not do just as well? For small cutting tasks & bushcraft which performs better?

[@BushCampingTools]

The FKMD Trapper will be better at smaller cutting tasks and can still chop if u have to. So yeah for "bushcrafty" type stuff. I've easily cut down 2-3" thick hardwood saplings with my Trapper. The Ontos has advantages of being a whole lot sturdier however, you won't peel any fruit with it LOL! BTW the Ontos actually cuts pretty well and comes with a wicked grind. One can lever pallets apart with the Ontos and easily bust up large drift wood in beach camping. The Ontos is easier to keep clean because if u happen to get salt water on it it's easy to remove one bolt and the handle where as the scales must come off the trapper because the tang is partially skeletonized. No big deal if coming in after a short time but for long periods away best not to submerge the handle of the Trapper in sea water. Both can hack through big fish (cut into cutlets). The Ontos lacking the curved blade makes up for it a bit with some small serrations (they may take some getting used to being on the spine). Both are about the same length too. It's a tough choice.

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

HI BCT. Do you still have this knife and do you still use it?

[@BushCampingTools]

Hey yeah! For sure i do. It looks kinda really old and worn now but that's just the coating coming off in places. If you don't mind having to use two different sharpening methods on such a blade with those (What I call "Funky curves") then it's makes a good camp knife. I def recommend it.

[@andicalin4679]

If you had to choose between the trapper and the rimor which one would you pick ?

[@BushCampingTools]

LOL, I hate these questions. I think the only choice to make between these blades, is if one likes a more tactical appearance and has to have a Molle carry system then it's got to be the Rimor. The Trapper's appeal to me when I bought it and even still now is it's a very versatile knife for both hunting and camping (in my hands anyway). The Rimor, while you could use it for some hunting, it is more of a "survival type" tool. That being said, the Rimor requires less service as the handle is impervious to water, whereas the micarta, if it gets a good dunking should be thoroughly dried out as N690, whilst it has great corrosion resistance, isn't corrosion proof, no stainless steel knife is, unless some garbage made out of a 300 series, or a good quality diving knife.

[@fabiopaolucci960]

Hello, nice review and a really nice knife. What can you tell me about Fox Trakker? compared to this? thanks

[@BushCampingTools]

Hi thanks for your comments. i guess in short for the price of this knife compared with similar sized blades of N690 it's not too bad for a micarta slab grip handle. I say it's comfortable but of course there are going to be more comfortable handles but they are on different knives etc. I did indeed find the blade very useful for my applications and others I know hate this blade design as it certainly strays from conventional blade designs. The thing that lets it down is the poor quality scabbard, the one year warranty (if that's a concern) and an elastomeric polymer grip (if it had one). The tang has been heavily machined out but as you have seen I did putt through some prying tests, which any knives are not designed primarily for. Hope that answers your question. Let me know.

[@fabiopaolucci960]

thanks..and what about it www.coltelleriacollini.com/fox-trakker-sniper-knife-fx-9cm01b.html ?? You can compare the two knives?

[@BushCampingTools]

Hi, oh sorry for my misunderstanding. Ok yes the Trakker! Ok now this is my opinion only as I have only held this knife in my hands and not actually used it. i have however spoke to people who have used it. The handle is too small in terms of diameter and the Forprene, like a lot of FOX knives is too hard. But I think this is a consequence of mechanical necessities to encompass the tang. The upper lanyard hole is very uncomfortable when placing your thumb on the spine gimping. The blade is very heavy duty and a beefed up version of the TRAPPER. FOX needs to change the ergonomics of this knife I feel. It can be used as a throwing weapon as demonstrated by a good French reviewer (sorry I have forgotten his name but you can look for him on YT).I had a chance to buy this knife from a guy I know but he was up front with me and said it was in reality very uncomfortable to use. Extrema Ratio have a better shore hardness for the Forprene composite they use and their Forprene handles are superior in comfort to FOX's. The FOX handles have some very strange patterns which I am unable to understand what human hand they will fit. I have A FOX combat Survival Knife, XLNT blade design very tough very practical but the handle is terrible. So back to the Trakker. It looks cool, is very strong but maybe not that practical unless for combat usage (what it was designed for I believe. Hope this answers your question.

[@hansel498]

Hi there how would one sharpen the knife.....and with what.Id like to buy it any info on sharpening will help thx.

[@BushCampingTools]

Hi, this knife needs (IMHO and experience) both a flat stone and/or a ceramic or diamond rod. OR just a ceramic or diamond rod. The rod must be used on the recurved section as a regular flat stone is very tricky to sharpen such recurved regions. However, saying all of that, one can (it's time consuming) use a corner of the stone or turn the stone on its edge and use the edge of the stone like it was a rod, in order to do this and then you can just use a flat stone. These are the options I believe work best for it. It's a great knife but takes just that little bit more to get the hang of sharpening it. I usually carry both forms of sharpening tools anyway with me.

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Joey, Cheer's. I refined my Fox Stable of Fox Knives. I 'm teaming my Fox Hitam Golok with this Fox Trapper Snipper Knife. My Fox Bushcraft Knife with the Fox Pro Hunter. What's your opinion. Thanx in Advance. I decided to drop the Steel Will Darkangel and go with the Trakker Snipper. ,, .

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah M8, Aces !!!

[@BushCampingTools]

it's a kick ass knife mate!

[@paulie4x1]

Oh that I SO Knife what Steel is it and tge rest of the Aitor's Thanx in advance

[@BushCampingTools]

The Aitor is using their own proprietary brand apparently but it is certainly not what many third party groups list as X42 pipe steel LOL. I think whatever their Cr Mo V blend is, that it works fine, the steel is great, it doesn't chip out, holds a pretty good edge and is easily field maintained. In about three months usage in total of this Aitor Oso Blanco (YTers have seen about 2 months worth) I've only touched the edge about three times with a ceramic tile which i had ground flat with the farm grinding wheel as stupid me forgot my sharpening stones! But hey it worked fine and was cutting HRC58 no problems.

[@paulie4x1]

I think it's equivalent to 440b. Zknives.com

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Francis, My Fox Trekker Utility Camp and Sniper Knife teams Great with my Fox Hitam Golok, Infact it also is one of my Fav's especially in wet conditions, Thanx You, my Friend across the Big Pond, Dilly, Dilly.,,.p

[@BushCampingTools]

Hey Paul'ie 4X, yeah I have to wonder hy I yet don't own the sniper knife from them too LOL. It seems like a good knife. That's a good combo for sure! I'm using the Hitam Golok almost every day and if it doesn't get used outdoors it gets used in the kitchen as it great (at least in my hands) prepping food, especially Asian styled cooking. See my Facebook page for pics if you haven't already.

[@paulie4x1]

Bush Camping Tools I think that's going to be the next big rage, Kitchen Work with your out of doors knives, Seriously, Mora makes a great Steak knife, I'm sure our Hitam Golok will fix a chicken, heh heh heh, Both kinds, heh heh heh what a pun, Anyhow, Yeah, That might be a good idea for some new videos.,,.

[@BushCampingTools]

I think you're right mate on that one. I've been thinking about doing several videos about that.

[@paulie4x1]

Bush Camping Tools - Go for it M8, It would be a Great idea to use your knives especially when some guys don't use their knives but just fondle them. Yeah, I like using my Mora in the kitchen, I also like using my Stainless Steel Knives too. I believe the more you use a knife in any capacity allows you to get more familiar with the knife. Seriously M8, Go For It, I think it would be a good Series, Good Luck, Dilly, Dilly.,,.p

[@simonbutti6328]

bello

[@BushCampingTools]

You bet it is!

[@ale942009]

we make good knife in italy

[@BushCampingTools]

Too right! Thanks for watching!

[@simonbutti6328]

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[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah Joe, wanna here something funny read my post to this one guy on the posts on this knife Ding Dong their here again.,,.