TOPS Knives Tom Brown Tracker T4

[@n8mayfield]

Excellent video, 5 based on time and effort, presentation was very tasteful. Positive or negative, when someone takes the time to learn like that I respect it

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for the comment and for stopping by.

[@regisidec5478]

Best knife I’ve ever owned it does it all , Solid 5

[@gregdickson3658]

5!!!! It's a homerun for sure. The T4 is an incredibly capable blade. I love mine.

[@Wingman115]

+Greg Dickson Thanks for watching Greg.

[@scalereality4840]

I've wondered what the features on the Tracker blade were for, you have meticulously showed how practical this knife and the large Tracker no doubt perform, thank you Sir! Your channel has quickly become a favorite

[@Wingman115]

ScaleReality Thanks for the support.

[@regisidec5592]

Great video , i was in the market for a knife and after watching this video i knew it was the one i wanted ,,,, cant be happier 💪🏼

[@Wingman115]

Regis Idec The t4 is a great lil knife. Thanks for watching.

[@NATEaBERGERturtle1]

I gotta say, that knife design opened the whole world of exotic designs for me. I met my sifu don Hinzman when I watched the movie the hunted and it started my martial arts training. I've wanted that knife since the first time I saw it on big screen. I have the BucknBear version of it and I love it. Some day I'll have the TOPS version. I'd rate the T4 version at least a 4 because of its hype and controversy. And that it made such quick work in a unique way, not like a traditional small woods fixed blade. Thanks for posting brother!

[@Wingman115]

Your welcome Nate.

[@jeremyg371]

I'd give it a four after seeing what it could do. Without the video, I never would have considered this knife so thx for opening my mind. Nice widdling by the way, I used to love to widdle as a kid with my old swiss army knife, would do it for hours and always had that knife on me.

[@Wingman115]

+Jeremy Goldberg Thanks for the support Greg.

[@moose2934]

I had the T1 a while back.. now I'm starting to want a T4. My time in Alaska made me really appreciate the utility of the ulu, and playing with the T4, the Jessmuck, and my Bush tool made me really appreciate the HUGE belly and the decently sized flat edge with that interesting transition in between. the "hook" was my favorite part of that blade to be honest. Great video sir

[@Wingman115]

+Mike Parlin Thanks Mike.

[@joshuaritzheimer1382]

I honestly wouldn't have even looked twice at this knife, until now that is. It looks really functional, and useful. I might have to pick one up. I rate it a 5.

[@Wingman115]

+Joshua Ritzheimer 👍🏻Thanks for watching.

[@thelambinator9234]

Picked up this knife after your review back in June and love this knife. Thanks for the review. Have only seen like two reviews of this knife on youtube.

[@Wingman115]

+Chris Lambert I'm glad it helped. Now get out in the woods and use that new knife! Thanks for the channel support.

[@normanmallory2055]

From what i have seen so far the TBT series i like the testers like yourself that show what works and what doesn't work .. I was not aware of the TBT 4 until a few days ago , so far what i have watched i would give that model 5 stars as i see a place for it ..

[@Wingman115]

Thank you for watching.

[@thelambinator9234]

Great Vid, Wingman. I have not many reviews of this knife so it was great to watch. Thanks for all you do. I give this a score of 5 :)

[@Wingman115]

Thank for watching Christopher.

[@cowhand1346]

Very nice little knife. You do some really good work on feathering and all.

[@Wingman115]

+Gary Maston Thanks for checking in.

[@matlock12c]

I FIND YOUR REVIEWS AMONG THE BEST HANDS ON REVIEWS OUT HERE ON KZbin. JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT, YOU DO GREAT WORK HERE.

[@Wingman115]

+matlock12c Thanks for the support.

[@bravoland_]

That Tracker looks like it would be a great necker! Great review Buddy.

[@Wingman115]

Thanks Dave.

[@SonoraSlinger]

Like your review so much I made a mini tracker. It was a pain in the arse bawss. But well worth it. I never wasted less time on fire prep. Cheers Wingman. Be easy

[@Wingman115]

Good stuff. Thank you for the channel support.

[@SonoraSlinger]

@@Wingman115 update- I bought a T4. The one I made was too heavy for my intended neck carry. My Tops t4 is perfect. Again, this knife is excellent and versatile. And your channel is a go to when I want to know the gear I am looking into purchasing. Big ups Wingman

[@Wingman115]

@@SonoraSlinger 👍🏻👊🏻

[@kevinharrison6572]

Have used the T1 for a year now and although it pretty much does everything I want it to I have considered a companion for it. But. I really haven't quite made up my mind whether or not it's needed, It was awesome to see the T4 in action. Once again great job!

[@Wingman115]

+Kevin Harrison Thanks for watching Kevin.

[@TheSakufighter]

Have the T1 and 4 but I tend to gravitate towards the 4 for edc and random widdling

[@Wingman115]

It’s a great little knife.

[@Birdman884]

Ordered one today. It is a strange critter. I will be tryin various bushcraft things with it on a camping trip this coming Friday. 5 out of 5 for now.

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for watching.

[@tomweingart8400]

I'm impressed!

[@Wingman115]

+Tom Weingart Tom thanks for watching.

[@BillHalliwell]

G'day John, I'll give the T4 a 4.5. It's a highly versatile knife that does more than one task really well. But then I like the big one too. I don't know why people get so bent out of shape when a 'radical' blade profile comes along. That's how knife technology advances. Too much emphasis on aesthetics, too. A pipe wrench is an ugly tool but nobody says, no, I won't have a pipe wrench because it's ugly. It gets the job done. Everyone hissed at Chris's Jes-X but we now all know it's an extremely useful knife. A great review, as usual, John! Cheers, BH

[@guns4funcajanajustin]

Nice one for the smaller task!

[@Wingman115]

+Survival Mindset Thanks Justin.

[@BlackChrome84]

I've always wanted to try out a t4. Thanks for sharing

[@Wingman115]

+BlackChrome84 Your welcome.

[@Dynastypreppers]

Glad to see more vids coming out John, have enjoyed your videos for a long time. I will have to take a look at the T4 now, and with the smaller handle it might be a good knife the wife would use. Without getting my hands on it I would rate it a 4, because it obviously works well, you showed that, but I have large gorilla hands, so I assume the handle would be small for me. Thanks for the look at the T4!

[@Wingman115]

+Dynasty Preppers Thanks for the support. Look for more videos coming out soon.

[@Christopherjamesmurphy21]

I think you may have convinced me to buy this knife. I was thinking an esee3 for an edc. But this knife has way more potential imo

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for watching.

[@haroldmiller6853]

really like this little knife may have to look into getting one

[@Wingman115]

+Harold Miller 👍🏻 Thanks for stopping by.

[@ramonconaway1395]

I love mines I have the tan version

[@EDCwithAaron]

I've never been a fan of the tracker but I like this one a lot actually after seeing how it performs... I just wish it had a full handle and then I'd buy it right away

[@Wingman115]

+Aaron Rowe 👍🏻👊🏻

[@alivekicking5415]

Great video... Kool lil knife. You made it look easy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 👍

[@Wingman115]

Lot's of practice... Thanks for watching.

[@gunnerhusnian4375]

great job! love that knife

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@venomrubiconjku2816]

I'm kinda of between a 2.5 to a 3 or 4 just because I haven't held or used one yet but I like the reviews and do plan on getting one but I wear xl gloves and not sure about the handle size thanks for the info

[@Wingman115]

I have the 1 and the 4. As in the video the number four is tiny it’s like a neck knife the number one has a good size handle and if you have extra large hands it would work well but keep in mind the knife is really heavy it’s a quarter inch of steel and I believe about 11 inches long.

[@jamesmurphy8014]

5 stars. Great video and review.

[@Wingman115]

Thanks James.

[@mihaiburstein723]

I love it 5-5

[@PrepperDel]

Looks a great knife, thanks for the video ATB Del

[@AnthonyJones-zo7dy]

5 stars... The issues with the Tracker series seem overly emotional IMHO. To me seems to be folks wanting to use them like a regular Bowie or something similar...they are different. As with anything...a parang, a Kukri, a machete, scandi Mora, Bushcraft type or other sharp and pointy there is a learning curve - you have to let the knife show you what it can do...and then practice. Heck I also like the TOPS LVI Bushcrafter Kukri 7 and again like the TOPS TBT1 you have to work with it...both are a chunk of steel for certain. However, as you said the TBT4 is just fun...and as you demonstrated...it can do a lot of stuff. Bark River has come out with a lot of great knives as well (I like Mike and Jim Stewart's approach with knives in general). I've been messing with sharp and pointy things for over 60 years...and as my dad (a journeyman tool and die maker) once told me...(with my first knife - a buck skinner)... 'Son, if it's a good metal, with a good design, heat treat and proper temper... maybe it's just that you haven't figured out how to use it properly. Work with it a bit and see what it can really do...and if it's not for you then that's OK. Just don't trash something because you quit.' He also told me...'It doesn't matter what the design is...if the metal, heat treat and temper are lousy...you'll know pretty quick...those you can turn into coat hooks or paper weights...'. Over the many years - that has been good advice. So far all of the things I have from TOPS, Bark River, and a few others....they are definitely are not coat hooks or paper weights. Thanks for sharing...and yes that hook makes awesome curls...whether it's the TBT1, 2 or 4. All the VERY BEST!

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

[@Cynocehali]

The only comment on youtube that had thought put into it. Just a tracker *clone* and definitely different then my condor knives. Only time will tell.

[@ROE1300]

Very good review. I’ve owned several version of the T1 Tracker (TOPS, Bark River, Custom) and fall into the unimpressed category. I have owned one T4 and agree with your assessment with one distinction, I have XL glove size hands and the T4 handle is just way too short and thin for me. Pity because with a proper sized handle this would be a good little knife.

[@Wingman115]

👍🏻👊🏻

[@Twuntt]

Good honest review, thank you

[@Wingman115]

👍🏻👊🏻

[@billcardone6928]

5 for me. Great video

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for watching.

[@Shooter11B]

I LOVE TBT's (1 and 3). I love even more my Beck WSK's! I have every version of the TBT's and the 4 is a neat little blade, I would give it a 5 Star rating every time.

[@Wingman115]

+Steven Szabo 👍🏻👊🏻

[@BushOgre]

It's a fun knife. I actually prefer it over the other 3 sizes.

[@Wingman115]

+Jonathan Zook's Outdoors Laboratory Mr too! Thanks for watching brother Zook!

[@semdijkstra9784]

are you going to review any of the bark rivers by chris?

[@Wingman115]

+Sem Dijkstra I would love to. I need to get a hold of him.

[@thelambinator9234]

I think the Bark River Squad Leader is an awesome knife but that's just my thoughts.

[@futuresonex]

With the exception of the Damascus model -- just for collecting purposes -- I've never had any desire at all to own a Tom Brown Tracker, but I've been looking at the smaller models for a few years now. I've still not been enthusiastic enough to actually lay out the cash for one, but they do look like nice knives.

[@Wingman115]

+Gunslinger454 👍🏻👊🏻

[@ramonconaway1395]

I love it wows my coworkers all the time

[@Maggieroniandcheese]

Another great review.

[@Wingman115]

Thank you .

[@damndevil13]

5 out of 5. you should check out the TOPS Knives Street scalpel. really good and robust little knife.

[@Wingman115]

+damndevil13 I will add it to the list.

[@joshdoddadbod]

This seems like a better application of the tracker design to me. The small size makes it super useful. I feel like the actual full sized tracker should have another inch in length to make it useful as a true survival knife. Its kind of an awkward size. Just my opinion.

[@mrdavidhull1]

I have the T4 and I like it but the handle is too small for my Hands

[@Wingman115]

+David Hull Thanks for the comment David.

[@AvoidingChores]

good rundown, not my style of knife but certainly seems capable in a number of tasks.

[@Wingman115]

Thanks Jim.

[@davidafultz]

I love my T4. The hole in the handle is really small. What would you suggest to use as a lanyard or attachment for it?

[@JoJo-Sings]

Cool video John, liked how you did some light field testing and I may get this one for my teenage son. What are your thoughts on the TOPS Dawn Warrior?

[@Wingman115]

I haven't had a chance to hold it and use it. But TOPS quality control is top notch!

[@BigThumpr1]

Great job on all your videos man. Are you gonna do any reviews on the Dark Timber 1911 Elite?

[@Wingman115]

If I can get a hold of one I would love to! Peter does great work.

[@robertomora5154]

Nice 👍

[@Wingman115]

+Roberto Mora Thanks for checking in.

[@robertomora5154]

Wingman115 yeah brotha I would have never guessed this style of knife could be so useful I've always stayed away from this style of blade but after watching the vid I want one

[@bobwampler3387]

Yeah, that's a great knife in that size. The full size didn't fit my hand well

[@Wingman115]

I agree. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@bobwampler3387]

Wingman115 Keep them coming!

[@bobwampler3387]

Wingman115 Forgot! A 5 for sure.

[@Wingman115]

+Bob Wampler Will do Bob.

[@PrepperDel]

I would say a 3 only on the basis i haven't had a TOPS Knife

[@Wingman115]

+Prepper Del 👍🏻👊🏻

[@newtyauger5458]

5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@prophesytheorist5130]

Alot of people are suffering from a cognitive dissonance with the tracker. They aren't see and understanding it for what it is at heart. It's made to be the axe. The knife. The saw. The spade. Every contour has purpose. It is many tools to carry less of. And to make it an extension of your self, is to serve yourself better an more confidently.

[@Wingman115]

I love my tracker.

[@ajw007white4]

5 star+

[@Wingman115]

👍🏻👊🏻

[@rickjohnson4009]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐now I want one

[@BenGrigsby]

5 👍

[@rayrobit]

5 for me

[@rokhnroll]

I watched a guy with the larger version on a youtube video and he described it as 4 different flint tools in one blade which seems a good way to look at it. I think it is an interesting knife but it is way too expensive. £150-00 for a neck knife, £250-00 for the T2 and £275-00 for the T1 here in the UK. You can do all the things you did with that knife with a Mora 510 for £10-00...but if I had that amount of money burning a hole in my pocket I would be interested in any one of them, but I wont so I have to stick with 27 and a half Mora 510's !!

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for watching my friend. Take care.

[@BorealWoodsrunner]

i really do think the baton thing has gone over board....and while it may be nice for a neck knife to do it why would you need to ......

[@Wingman115]

+Boreal Woodsrunner I agree.

[@Airik1111bibles]

I hate the original its just to clunky but that little one looks like a great necker knife......wicked corkscrew feathers that thing works awesome.

[@Wingman115]

+Airik1111 It make awesome feathers.

[@michaelstjohn6086]

I liked your other picture better!

[@Airik1111bibles]

Michael StJohn which one Kermit or The other Cartoon face?

[@michaelstjohn6086]

elf, think that is what it was lol

[@Airik1111bibles]

Michael StJohn Haha LOL...yeah I think I'm used to that one nothing feels right so I'm switching it back. Its from an old video game I loved back in the day called "Psychonauts" funniest game I ever played. This new picture is Earthworm Jim another hilarious old video game from the 90's.

[@EverydaySurvival]

Looks like a neat versatile tool. The only drawback for me is the coating but it is 1095

[@Wingman115]

+Everyday Survival Thanks for watching.

[@Mithradates_of_Los_Angeles]

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[@Sir-vx5hf]

I estimate a 5

[@rudukai13]

Potentially unpopular opinion: I think this would be the perfect EDC knife with the addition of a karambit-style ring. Just a simple one inch inner diameter circle on the end of the handle. Would make it so the handle actually had enough room for all four fingers, make it extremely secure in the hand for utility tasks, and would make it an extremely viable last-ditch backup weapon. The central hook of the blade emulates the forward-swept tip of a karambit as it is, while the point at the end maintains the viability of downward, hammer-fist type strikes. Plus, the sawtooth edge on the back of the knife would aid in trapping and controlling limbs when the knife was held in a reverse/icepick blade-out grip. Now to attempt to convince Tops to build a ringed variant of this knife...

[@RaubElch]

This actually sounds like a good idea!

[@Wingman115]

+Whitaker Behrens Would love to see this design.

[@rudukai13]

If anyone has any suggestions for how to pass that idea along to Tops/Tom Brown, I'd be interested to know...

[@Wingman115]

+Whitaker Behrens They read the comments on videos.

[@tylangford6572]

he says "a dumper" hahaha. na its an okay at least different style blade which thats your style John!

[@Wingman115]

+Ty Langford You know I dare to be different. LOL.

[@MuskratJim]

Thanks for this, John! I have the Tom Brown T2 Tracker and it's a great size for me. I absolutely hated the sheath carry system though, until a buddy removed the spring clips and added some leather so I could carry it cross-draw style. If you haven't seen my video talking about the sheath, you can see it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6C8gmhtltqHkLs Oh yeah, I do a flint and steel fire in the video too!

[@Wingman115]

I've watching it! Good stuff Jim. Thanks for watching.

[@matlock12c]

YEAH, ITS A HANDY LIL BOOGER FOR A NECK KNIFE, BUT IT AINT NO COLD-STEEL BUSHMAN BOWIE! I MODIFIED MINE WITH SOME CANTED SAW TEETH LIKE THAT ON MINE, NOW IT IS UNSTOPPABLE!

[@TheRifleman336]

I have a TOPS T1 and Three......yes, I said three of them(!) TB T4's and this is a full blow 5 Stars too me.... A pair and a spare. One for EDC, one for my get home bag, and the third in reserve in case of loss, theft, and or discontinuance by the manufacturer. Next to a SAK, I can't think of a single piece of steel knife design that is as useful. The T4 is a keeper. Sadly, the T1, has not been that good of a knife to me and has turned in to a "money pit" knife, for is need the profile reground, and the sheath remade twice.... and still isn't "right".

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

Nice hatchet!! I mean knife! sorry lol!! lmao =)

[@Wingman115]

Lol

[@scottfergusson8411]

Love mine ! Ser # 223

[@Wingman115]

They are fun to use for sure.

[@evillabrador1]

Wouldn't have got the reference to Hatfields & McCoys until recently watched Kevin Costna and the late great Bill Paxton tv drama on Netflix. The Tom Brown tracker is a load of old pony.

[@Wingman115]

+EvilLabrador1 LOL

[@thelambinator9234]

I was born in Hatfield territory in West Virginia......so I know all the history of it since I was little.

[@ckingclosur]

I like it but it needs couple of things The way I see it is unsafe "as is " This knife is unsafe and the chance of getting cut is greater than not to The handle is small and it's right to the sharp edge Maybe this issue can be dealt with if there is a drop at the chock point to act as a guard also throwing an extra inch on the handle would give better grip If those changes take place I would give it a 6 out of five

[@Wingman115]

+cking_closure I was surprised it felt really secure in the hand for me.

[@ckingclosur]

Your absolutely right I 100% agree with on a individual case like yours . You were comfortable and secure but if we think of it on the base of mass production and that thousands of customers are going to buy it and use it "at least that what the company is hopping for" we then have to think beyond one user such as yourself"pro" We can't label the product for pros only that will limit marketing . We want all knife users to have two things , one is the functionality of the product ,second why it was designed the way it was , having those two combined will make any knife user say "wow" I can do so many things with this product " I want one" so finally 1- thumb rise/ramp or jimping 2- drop point guard at the chock point in the quillon area Or 3- shaping the handle at the throat like a " dipped collar" and that will join points 1 and 2 in one solution 4- half inch for big hands in length , the handle should be fat one not flat for good grip and the reason for that is remember knife functionality so good fat grip would allow you skiving and wood shaving . That was my opinion from business point of view for mass production that would satisfy the potential costumers. Sorry mate for long reply but I thought the maker would take notes

[@GearReviewDepot]

The look or design alone always kept me away, just looks too gimmicky, even though I bet it is very functional. Some day I'd like to get my hand on one to play.

[@Wingman115]

+TheTacticalDefender 👍🏻👊🏻

[@oneshotme]

Good review though I wouldn't buy one Suggestion next time use some eye drops I could care less if it looks like your stoned but others might. Be safe out there

[@Wingman115]

+Russell Anderson Eyes red from working to many hours and not enough sleep. Lol. Got to pay them bills.

[@msilverhammer]

4

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for watching.

[@BigMacOrange]

169th comment 😏

[@BlackRifleSurvival]

first!!!

[@Wingman115]

LOL you had your finger on the trigger!

[@garys_shave]

For the same amount of money I was able to purchase a knife that fit my whole hand not just 3 fingers! you're re right, it's a love/hate thing. I'm not a fan of the TBT line up.

[@varvar5379]

i hate such a small "knifes" ! This model is not good, not even for a neck knife ! I like his shape, i like his handle, i like his blade, but i don't like his sizes ! If that was a normal tracker knife, with a normal sizes - YES, but in this case - NO

[@TexGrebnerOutdoors]

you tend to like totally stupid things.

[@Wingman115]

+Tex Grebner Outdoors I like you! LOL

[@michaelstjohn6086]

^ awesome return!

[@Wingman115]

+Michael StJohn 👊🏻👍🏻 Grebner and I are long time friends. Heck we've been on KZbin together for over ten years.

[@michaelstjohn6086]

I know! Watched alot of vids from both of you.

[@derosa159]

That's a baby knife. I would probably own a T1, but a T4 is laughable. imo

[@Wingman115]

Ok.....

[@paulpierce21]

Well made video man! I hit you with a sub.

[@cowhand1346]

4

[@Wingman115]

+Gary Maston 👍🏻👊🏻

[@fred782]

4

[@Wingman115]

+Fred78 Thanks for commenting.