TOPS Tom Brown Tracker T2 Knife Review

TOPS Tom Brown Tracker T2 Knife Review
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Designed by Tom Brown and featured in the movie "The Hunted" as well as the cover of BLADE Magazine. For people that enjoy the design of the Tom Brown Tracker #1, but would like something a little smaller, the Tom Brown Tracker #2 is the perfect fit.
It is approximately 2 and a half inches shorter than the Tom Brown Tracker #1 (the original), and it's also 3/16" thick instead of 1/4". The smaller version still gives the user the ability to complete the same tasks as the #1 in a lighter package. Either way, you can't go wrong with a Tom Brown Tracker.
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[@Fubar684]

Looks badass enough to trip out any snowflake. I like it.

[@Wingman115]

Lol 😂

[@brianmccann666]

Tracker Knives are great & versatile.

[@Wingman115]

👍🏻👊🏻

[@houghton.era.outdoors]

Jon!!!!! Man super great, practical, and real vid on the tracker!!! Super well done, and man i cant thank you enough for the shout out!!!!

[@Wingman115]

You folks make a great product.

[@Joe-pw7ky]

I have the Tom Brown Tracker1 and the Tracker Scout, when the movie The Hunted came out I had to get one just to have but it turned out it’s a good camp knife that can do just about anything you need to do. It’s a challenge to sharpen and it takes time to get a skill set with it but when you do it’s a great knife .

[@rtaggs8178]

Well said and well done.

[@TheWeaponizedHippie]

Really great video Jon, thank you 👍

[@n8mayfield]

Well done, I started with the T4 as a backup to my bush knife. Fell in love with the design, now I’m to the point of full custom Beck style versions with premium steels like 3v and nitro v. Just gets more expensive from there. Tracker Pack 35

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@bushcraftcostarica808]

Great video, I used the TOPS T2 as EDC for over a year. Solid blade, good heat treatment but the cutting is vastly improved by adding a convex edge. Thanks for talking about BCUSA Tracker Action Pics thread, over 15k replies and 498 pages as of this video. For anyone interested in the actual designer, it was Rob Russon.

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for commenting.

[@TheKellHammer]

I didn't know the t2 was a hollow grind, I thought it was a flat ground knife. I prefer the t3 because, I think the t2 is too small to utilize the double blde design, but also, the t3 is 3/16, like the Beck trackers and cuts a little easier, less drag and friction there. That's also probably why they did a hollow grind on those t2s.

[@fgallogallo7]

I never take the time to look at the reviews on this knife. I trust your channel and you. I still don’t believe it for me but you showed me how it could be worthwhile. Good video

[@Wingman115]

I like to show the gear and let folks decide if it’s right for them. Thanks for watching and commenting. Much appreciated.

[@davidneal6920]

Very very good video thank you Brother. I am a relative novice on knives and bush craft (I am a hunter not a bush crafter) but the way you demonstrated it provided a perfect picture of how you can use the blade. Looks like a very effective design to me. Cheers Dave 🇺🇸 🇳🇿

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for watching Dave.

[@scotthansenmtbt4110]

When I acquired my first TBT#1, I hated it, and sold it a year later, but I wanted to like it……about another year went by I decided to try one again…..my problem with the first one is I didn’t know how to use it…..now the TBT#1, #2, #3 and #4 are my favorite survival knives ever, and I have alot of knives…..

[@Wingman115]

👍🏻👊🏻

[@apex_alchemy_knives]

Thank you ! Subbed and liked 👍

[@zboyjason]

The haunted came out when I was a kid and I fell in love with the design right off the bat to the point where I studied it and went through a ton of books both Bushcraft and night making to understand it. As much as I don't care for the tops version, it is a really good knife. I prefer the days back Wilderness survival which is the one that was used in the movie and I've made a couple and if you understand what each part of the knife is used for and know how to use it properly, it's an outstanding design. You better look at the design like any other product out there, what's its intended use and what are you capable of doing with it at your skill-set and knowledge level.

[@Wingman115]

Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[@Floreypottery]

Really love the look of the thing more then my esee 6 seems more utilitarian

[@Wingman115]

The design does grow on ya.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Nothing wrong with the ESEE 6, that was my first dedicated survival/outdoors/bushcraft knife.👍

[@starlingblack814]

Thanks John for the review. My only problem with the Tom Brown Tracker is it has limited self defense capabilities. Please make mine a Prather War Bowie from Tops as it is not only tactical, but also a great woodsman knife.

[@QuantumPyrite_88.9]

When Brown said he personally designed the knife, it was a smear against the actual designer and the knife itself. I had one of the first Tracker knives from tops ... and finally got rid of it after a few weeks. Nice review and all the best.

[@MichaelR58]

Good review , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@Wingman115]

Much appreciated.

[@johnmcclelndon7641]

Cool knife I like how you used it to make those wood curls. Nice looking shirt too

[@Wingman115]

Thank you sir.

[@bickie603]

Thanks

[@mr.lawless8235]

They are very much real !!! I have had mine for aprox. 9 years now, and I really love it. Only thing I want to change is the kydex sheath, mine is scout carry.,.,. I do leather work not kydex. I think if you get one for yourself you will love it. Good luck to you. ❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂

[@n_conway7571]

The tracker 3 in S35VN was the sweet spot for me.

[@TheLostBijou]

Its really nice that they have such a range. I have the #1 and a #4, dreaming about adding the rest!

[@BushcraftWoodsDevil]

Great vid! I agree. . . Scout Carry is risky replacing the blade. You don't need an injury in the field.

[@ELPRES1DENTE45]

It's really not risky at all. Just like any other weapon, handle with care and don't be an idiot.

[@OperationalExtras]

Good job

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for watching my friend.

[@michaelhernandez410]

I own a variety of knives: Kabar 1247 warthog, Kabar USMC, Schrade schf9, schf2sm, Gerber prodigy, Buck 119, Les Stroud Camillus Arctic and Mountain, Camillus St-6, Cold Steel bushman, Uncle Henry golden spike, OKC rat3 and others. I have never had a desire for a Tracker knife. Your video shows that it has some capabilities, so it seems like it wouldn't be useless in the woods, but it would not be my first choice. I won't say anything bad about someone who owns one, it just seems like it would be clumsy in my hands.

[@Wingman115]

You hit on some of the points I made. I don’t think it’s a Jack of all trades but in the right hands it can do amazing stuff.

[@user-it1kn1pm6d]

The T2 tracker is a sick knife. I had one but gifted it to a buddy of mine because I want to get the brush wolf instead, which is funny watching this because the brush wolf gets mentioned at the end of this video

[@Wingman115]

Great minds think alike. Happy New Year to you.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Nice homage to the Tops Tracker series. I’ve got the 1,2,& 4. The 4 is my personal favorite out of the Toos lineup. I put the 2 in my gal’s get home bag along with a William Collins Nessie and a Fiskars hatchet. I have other Tracker WSK knives which I prefer but the Tracker still works in all its sizes and build materials. The Skullcrusher SXB will outperform the original Tracker design. I especially like the lengthened “hatchet” area for chopping and batoning for wood processing. But it is huge and heavy. I have the BRK Trakker and it is a great knife as well, no saw for notching though. I have one of Dave Beck’s last custom order WSK knife combinations with a Saranac and I had him make the WSK thinner than the original design. For most survival needs I don’t need or want to carry the larger knives but I want to be prepared and teamed up with the 4” Saranac covers fire making, shelter building, and game processing/camp chores. I put this “system on my motorcycle for Moto Camping. If I need more umph than that it’s time for a saw and axe. I also have a Kukri/Tracker/WSK ordered from Origin Knives in the UK which I’m excited to try out. Do I/We need the Tracker/WSK knives? Maybe not but they are functional and like you stated they are skill builders and calorie savers (the 1/4 round is one of the best features) if used with skill.

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for commenting. Good stuff.

[@TheKellHammer]

What does it take to get included in your estate planning to get that Beck tracker? Lol. Differential tempering is next level and elevates any blade design to truly pro status.

[@ELPRES1DENTE45]

The knife is only controversial to those that don't properly understand how to utilize it, and expect it to operate like most common knives. This is a multi-tool of a knife, and it fits all of those functions extremely well, thought it may not be the best individual tool available for any singular task.

[@RyanHamley-cl6en]

God bless you and your family Like your channel bro

[@Wingman115]

Much appreciated.

[@adrianjagmag]

No offence but a simple billhook or good khukuri does everything a trapper can do, minus the saw spine 😅

[@umbertomasoero367]

Those you mention are big knives/blades. This Is a nice multitool in a compact package. The price Is crazy tho.

[@Gary-uy9mr]

I'm with you on the T1, the T3 is the sweet spot in my opinion. I have both and I find the T3 is a far better chopper and doesn't pull your wrist when you're using it. I was looking for something that was multi-tool bushcraft/survival knife. Something that would be a replacement for the camp axe in the kit but also have other uses.

[@Wingman115]

👍🏻👊🏻

[@charlescollier7217]

Thanks for the honest and informative review, Jon. I personally prefer a simpler blade design, but I think I get why some people love the Tracker, especially as a survival tool. It's versatile and durable, and that's a perfect combination for a survival knife. I favor the same things in my own survival knife choices; I just seek them in a different form/design language.

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for watching my friend.

[@maritimespook]

Definitely a Mystical Blade John ! The 2 is my favorite of the series ...I've never pulled the trigger on them because i wasn't sure it would fit exactly what I do out and about ....I'd be buying it strictly because of the Movie , Love of Tops , and Tom Browns Teachings love him or hate him ....actually that is enough I better just get one lolol.....I have the Brush Wolf and Nate and Morgan at HoughtonEra are craftspeople in every sense...cheers my friend !! ;:,;, Spook

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for commenting and checking in my friend.

[@maritimespook]

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[@ramonconaway1395]

That’s why I carry mine in my front pocket and plus it made for a lefty and I’m a righty

[@chrishov8890]

St.ill have mind since they 1st came came out, all good real good

[@Wingman115]

👍🏻👊🏻

[@TheSakufighter]

Tracker 2 is a good throwing knife as well

[@johnhill7585]

I like the tracker 2 as an easy carry, do all knife. However, if I'm really serious tho I carry the full size tracker. I love kydex sheaths and carry it strong side with just the upper belt clip. I removed the lower one as useless. Horizontal carry in the small of the back is not for me either!

[@roald48]

As Tim Allen said on Home Improvement "Real men don't need instructions".

[@73FORGE]

Nice run down on the blade bro, your a bushcrafter cmon! Those feathers were awesome

[@Wingman115]

Ok maybe a student in training. 👍🏻👊🏻

[@ConcealedWeapon]

Nice video Bro, but contrast and color saturation is a little bit to high, please consider for future videos.

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for the tip

[@LukeTPZ]

Try the EKA Axeblade W1…

[@KrashtestKenny-yv5if]

Like a gun a knife is a tool, not all users are proficient using them or choosing the right 1 for their self

[@Ozone077]

Victorinox knives also have a user manual. Victorinox knives are easier to work with and lighter.

[@normanyacob4235]

How does it compare to the Brush Wolf?

[@Wingman115]

Can't compare. Two totally different designs.

[@Christopherjamesmurphy21]

One thing that I think people get a bit confused about this knife is they what it to cut down 8" trees. In a real survival situation, or even camping. You really only need fire wood thats 4" round. And in a survival situation, I'd be grabbing that low hanging fruit. Wasting less energy.

[@Wingman115]

I agree.

[@daveclark8726]

I have a Tops Tom Brown Tracer 1. It is as good as my ESSE 5. To Cary it scout Cary I got a leather tool belt from Home Depot. I never Cary just one knife

[@1VAHNFANEL]

THE HAND GUARD COULD BE MORE PRONOUCE... TO prevent slippage!!!

[@alexanderheling2057]

I would like to see how TOP's or users recommend sharpening of this.

[@scotthansenmtbt4110]

Buy a spyderco triangle sharpener, nothing better

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Check out Jim at Bushcraft Costa Rica he has full videos on it. I use a ceramic rod and an axe puck, followed up with a leather strop.

[@outdoorsmansgarage]

I've always thought those are cool looking knives but they have to be a nightmare sharpen

[@scottfergusson8411]

The only thing I hate about my tracker is …… Sharpening the effffing thing !

[@Wingman115]

It can be a challenge. I use a Work Sharp belt sharpener.

[@Chew1973]

Great review and I like your channel. With that said I have to say this, Tom Brown Jr did not design this knife Robb Russon did and sent it Brown to get his opinion and then he said it was his design. Check Utah Knife Works KZbin channel and you will get the full story from the person who came up with the true design Robb Russon.

[@Wingman115]

👍🏻👊🏻

[@robertrhinehart4779]

I hope we can see your take on the Russon Tracker……

[@Wingman115]

One is coming

[@MDR-hn2yz]

Like all Tops knives, I’m sure its a well made knife. Not my style though. I’ll stick with my Tex Creek or Cochise. But to each their own.

[@Wingman115]

I’ve reviewed both of those knives very solid designs love them both.

[@marko9912]

Tom Brown did not design the knife. It's nothing to me but credit should be given where it's due. Rob Russon designed the knife and showed it to Tom Brown.

[@markedeloy]

Nutn fancy single handedly destroyed many peoples’ positive perception with his shitty “Review” of the Tracker a long time ago. Where he dismissed it before even using it because it was hyped so much. I recently purchased it and look forward to finally proving him wrong

[@Wingman115]

I agree one should at least have the item in hand before reviewing it.

[@wolfpacak47]

looks cool but I'd rather have my jungalas in a survival situation

[@Wingman115]

Thanks for watching.

[@tomquirin4231]

hey bro, i am tracking down a tactical organizer to fit within my rucksack here , but i can only trade for it , not buy ! , totally busted n broke in biden's economy here 1000% , would you have anything or know anybody that would ? , would love to talk more , i only have email here, thanks > tom !

[@Wingman115]

Maybe someone in the comments can help. Thanks for watching.

[@tomquirin4231]

@@Wingman115 ok, if you know anybody , send em my way , thanks > tom !

[@mac76239]

JOEX beat the hell out of this blade. Survived the most brutal and abusive durability test I've ever seen. It took him to shoot it to destroy it. Honestly it's Tops most durable knife they have. The only negative is its grip when it comes to chopping