Utah Knife Works Tracker Knife Unboxing

Participated in the Utah Knife Works Kickstarter and got this as part of my donation. It's the original design for the Tracker Knife by Robb Russon. This knife has been imbued in controversy for some time and especially as of late.
Here's the two videos, judge for yourself.
First one: • The Tom Brown Tracker:...
Second one: • Interview with the ori...
My initial impression? Its seems good so far, fits nicely in the hand, well balance, though the edge is not as sharp as it could be, and the sheath is VERY snug in getting it out and in.

[@n8mayfield]

Thanks for the video. I appreciate you taking the time

[@ElkEars]

This prompted me to read the story online about all of it. Thanks Joe.

[@JoeDeerRunner]

You're welcome

[@sosteve9113]

Great looking knife,always wondered how it performs

[@JoeDeerRunner]

Trying to get the time to give it a workout.

[@BushcraftWoodsDevil]

I think I can count on one hand the production knives I have purchased that were truly sharp out of the bob. BUCK 110 comes to mind. My guess would be that, given production and pumping them out, most makers only give a rudimentary edge. I guess the expectation is that the purchaser will refine the edge to their liking. I have a HOGUE EX-F01 in [*I think*] A2 and almost put my arm in a sling sharpening that monster. . .never again. Next time I will have a pro sharpen it. Also, I have found the two sides never are ground the same. My thought is using the sharpening belt is somehow different for support and primary hand.

[@BushcraftWoodsDevil]

LMAO!! Rooster crowing, Dog photobombs a squat. Good talk, liking the Capote! Do you Mtn. Man rondy?

[@JoeDeerRunner]

LOL Thanks, yeah gotta love the critters. I did rondy when I was back east, looking for some here in Nevada.

[@danielcharbonneau222]

To bad that the edge was so dull, I'm sure if it wasn't this would of been a longer video for sure. I do hope to see a redemption video soon. I to like the look of a Tom Brown Tracker just to highly priced.

[@n8mayfield]

Haha, Darth sounds like a hoot

[@JoeDeerRunner]

He is

[@christopheraguiarr-ruiz282]

Hey that looks like hawthorn NV

[@ClintHollingsworth]

OMG! That rooster!😆

[@JoeDeerRunner]

I know, never knew a rooster what likes attention

[@neilcastell6951]

wanted a tom brown tracker when i first saw them years ago, but the price was to steep for me, seems some folks love them while others hate them,

[@JoeDeerRunner]

Yeah, the kickstarter was being offered at $100, not the price has gone up. As to the knife, I think its more of a tool than a knife IMHO.

[@Prepppingainteasy]

Is your knife sheath straps backwards to?

[@JoeDeerRunner]

Not that I can tell, though I am lefty so everything is backward to me ;)

[@Midnitedreary88]

Is the Utah Tracker worth the investment?

[@JoeDeerRunner]

Honestly, can't say yet as I haven't fully be able to test it out. Planning on showing it being used. Only draw backs so far is it didn't come as sharp as I liked, and the sheath was very snug

[@4EverrBroke]

Hey Joe, how much do you charge for a handmade knife?

[@JoeDeerRunner]

One of the ones I make? PM me and I can help you out on it.