Why the Tracker Knife is my favorite

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411 Outdoors LLC

411 Outdoors LLC

Жыл бұрын

Hands down, the Tracker Knife is my favorite knife design. In this video I discuss why and demonstrate. #trackerknife #myfavorite
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@ra8640
@ra8640 Ай бұрын
As of lately the true designer has become known (Robb Russon). I like the tracker, but after using it I find that an ESEE 6 does much better in a survival scenario. However, I do love your videos and have honestly learned from them. You have a great no nonsence mentally which is way more helpful than all the gimmick oriented or paid product reviewers. Thank You!
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Ай бұрын
Thanks my friend! I’m somewhat over the Tracker. It’s no longer my favorite even though I think they are cool
@marctull3596
@marctull3596 Жыл бұрын
Great review! A friend gave me an original Tom Brown tracker from her husband’s knife collection. It was in unused condition and she encouraged me to use it and enjoy it. The knife processes kindling better than any hatchet. I can baton it, chop w/ the rounded part of the blade, or pound it into a log with the blade facing away from me and create shavings by drawing the wood against the blade. This is how I primarily use it. The saw is designed to cut a groove in wood. It works best when you hold the blade at a left or right angle (use one side or the other of the teeth). Once you have a groove, you can do some fine carving, holding the knife like a draw knife and using the flat part of the knife. This is for building traps or general camp construction. The hook is for use in skinning, which I have yet to try. The knife is way too large and heavy for belt carry. It is ideal in a pack and replaced my hatchet. And yeah - it is a fantastic thrower!
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
Great description 👍👍🙂
@TimRHillard
@TimRHillard 4 ай бұрын
I enjoy your videos brother. Keep'em comin!
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
@Kimlicst
@Kimlicst 10 ай бұрын
Just ordered myself one 😊 can't wait to start throwing it.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 10 ай бұрын
Good choice!
@PPNJ
@PPNJ 3 ай бұрын
This video is amazing! You’re awesome man.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 3 ай бұрын
Thanks my friend!
@k.o.skeeponshooting235
@k.o.skeeponshooting235 Жыл бұрын
Great demonstration , still need to see the movie, just an awesome knife. Another great video 👏👍👊
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
Thanks brother! You’ll love it
@willieboy3011
@willieboy3011 5 ай бұрын
Never used one, but you have me interested. Good video. I work in the woods mostly, so my Kabar Parangatang Machete is my blade of choice. I tape it too. Love your channel.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@gomoistic
@gomoistic Жыл бұрын
Another great review! Thanks
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael! Have a blessed one my friend 🙂
@user-jo3be4rq6f
@user-jo3be4rq6f 2 күн бұрын
Great presentation thank you
@exmortemx1492
@exmortemx1492 Жыл бұрын
Making one right now. Good blade design for sure
@hawintherknives4386
@hawintherknives4386 8 ай бұрын
I use my tracker every day Love the design
@BigDaddySwingingMeat
@BigDaddySwingingMeat 10 ай бұрын
It's a hatchet, a saw, and a carving knife all in one blade. What's not to love? 👍
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 10 ай бұрын
💯👍
@FARACI1
@FARACI1 Жыл бұрын
I agree the tracker knives are awesome. They work well in many giving situation‘s. It’s a close to a one tool option very much like the Kukri. And if you get one of the smaller ones the companions. Did you make a good EDC. And as far as the larger ones and the smaller ones, they do work well on a Dangler.
@theviewer7262
@theviewer7262 Жыл бұрын
Dang, it's like the ultimate knife. Versatile, and all uses are basically vital in the woods and can be utilized no? Like...why isn't this one the "bushcraft" knife. Not one bushcraft knife I've crossed served more uses than a tracker knife. Grand stuff man!!!
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
Agreed 💯 my friend 🙂👍 thanks a million
@r3ptile584
@r3ptile584 Жыл бұрын
Wild Turkey Handmade makes a REALLY nice high-carbon tracker for only $40. I was super impressed with the quality and function. It also takes a nasty beating.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
Definitely gonna look it up!👍
@UrsaMinor2010
@UrsaMinor2010 8 ай бұрын
This vid should get even more looks and likes. Objectively one of your best throws.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!🙂
@crimzonking3501
@crimzonking3501 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review on that particular tracker. Its on its way in a couple days.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
Very cool! I love this one because it’s fun to get out and beat around with
@checkitout4740
@checkitout4740 Жыл бұрын
A Knife for All Seasons. Can't go wrong with D2. Should last Forever.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
💯 buddy 🙂👍
@logik1677
@logik1677 Жыл бұрын
Thanks dude, great vid.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
Heck yes! 🙂👍
@2nDmouse
@2nDmouse 9 ай бұрын
Nice review! I tenD to agree with yA!👍
@truthlight2816
@truthlight2816 Жыл бұрын
I have a made in China one. Got it to save a little cash. During this hurricane yard clean up. I process some wood to start a fire. It did great. Awesome review.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much my friend!
@adammcguinness9950
@adammcguinness9950 Жыл бұрын
I just bought my first tracker knife. It’s not the Tom Brown tracker but a D2 on like yours. It comes with an awesome sheath that can be scout carried. I only bought it tonight so now I have to wait for the postie.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
Nice 🙂👍
@nickyloki5238
@nickyloki5238 10 ай бұрын
I knew that was the knife from the movie..one of my favorite flix
@Sillyworld82
@Sillyworld82 11 ай бұрын
I don't own a tracker yet, but I will now 👍🏾 For now I have my Off Grid Alpha Dog to keep me company, but that tracker looks like it was made for me 🔥
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 11 ай бұрын
You’ll love it
@BearMountainBushcraft
@BearMountainBushcraft Жыл бұрын
I had to get one of these Warivo’s after watching this video. No regrets whatsoever!
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
That’s great! I have had a blast using mine.It throws so great haha
@BearMountainBushcraft
@BearMountainBushcraft Жыл бұрын
@@411Outdoors I can throw the hell out of knives, but making them stick is another story. I also hooked you up with a lil shoutout on the Amazon page.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
@@BearMountainBushcraft super grateful my friend! Much appreciated🙂
@latetodagame1892
@latetodagame1892 Жыл бұрын
👍🏼 Very coo!
@tomritter493
@tomritter493 Жыл бұрын
Great video with some Alice belt clips it will ride horozontal
@JoeDoomsday
@JoeDoomsday Жыл бұрын
I saw Your other video of the Warivo Tracker, … I ended up purchasing one. I didn’t expect much, considering the price. It arrived the other day and my first thought was : it’s small, the sheath is not great, the grind was off a bit, the tip appears to be bent ever so slightly,… I believe it’s the uneven blade grind that makes it look that way. It can cut paper but it’s not the sharpest knife by a long shot. It doesn’t have the forward weight for hard chopping because it’s too short and too thin and too lightweight compared to the TOPS Tom Brown Tracker or the Bark River Tracker, or even the WSK Beck Tracker Knife. I got exactly what I expected. That being said: This is going to sound crazy But,… I kinda like it. It’s easy to carry. I carry scout up front, slightly to the left. ( Cross Draw ) I’m right handed. Anyhow, it’s usable. It seems durable. It’s a Great, “First Tracker Knife”, for someone just getting into trackers. It’s a Fun, Throwable, beater Knife! Which is a good thing. I like an affordable budget knife that I can really use hard and Not worry about breaking it. I’m realizing the sheath isn’t all that bad & the smaller size makes it a dream to carry. It’s just big enough & has just enough weight to accomplish most bushcraft tasks. It’s Not my favorite Tracker Knife but it’s a Good little Tracker knife. I’m probably going to purchase another one before they disappear. This Video that you just did, using it, shows how capable this little beast really is. 👍🏻 Thanx for introducing all of us to this Bad Azz “Affordable”, Tracker Knife. ( I agree it is similar to a WSK Beck tracker ). Just a bit smaller.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
Thanks brother! So well said 👍👍🙂🤝. I think you’re spot on. That’s the heart behind my love for this knife. I can really enjoy and use it a lot.
@SonoraSlinger
@SonoraSlinger 6 ай бұрын
If youre ever looking for a excellent folding knife, with one of the coolest tanto blades ive seen, check out the Ontario Utilitac 2. Its my edc, aling with the T4 Tracker. Youll love the tanto style thins folder holds
@raphlvlogs271
@raphlvlogs271 Жыл бұрын
how does the tracker blade type compares to the Kukri? it seems like they share a similar design logic.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
The Kukri has more of a continual curve where as the Tracker’s curve is more of a sudden hook designed for skinning or gutting really well.
@SalladSnake
@SalladSnake 9 ай бұрын
KNow of an kydex sheathes available for the warivo?
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 9 ай бұрын
Not that I know of but I’m sure there is a custom maker online that can. Google custom Kydex.
@jasonbritt2497
@jasonbritt2497 9 ай бұрын
I bought a tom brown in 07 while deployed. When I got home I went hunting as usual and after using the Tom Brown I’ll never use anything else to process an entire deer. Without even hanging a whitetail you can easily skin the entire thing in 20 mins or less. Breaking bone, no problem it’s heavy enough. The skinning is clean to, good enough to tan the hide.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@tarasoffgear4831
@tarasoffgear4831 11 ай бұрын
I’m curious on your opinion on the tops Tom brown tracker 2 , does the more compact size really stunt it’s capabilities
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 11 ай бұрын
I like the mid size one best. The big one is just too dang big. The mini is super handy and the mid is perfect. You can definitely wreck with the big one but it’s soooo heavy to carry
@tarasoffgear4831
@tarasoffgear4831 11 ай бұрын
@@411Outdoors It doesn’t seem to have an acute enough point to be considered a “combat knife “ but is love to hear your opinion.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 11 ай бұрын
@@tarasoffgear4831 I totally get what you’re saying with the point 👍There’s a lot of different ways one could fight with a tracker if they had to. The hook on this one grabs and cuts real nice. It excels more in slicing that piercing it’s piercing ability may shock you. It cuts into targets well. I see this in my throwing often. There’s alot edge to cut in. If one stabbed into soft tissue and power assisted their way out the damage is crazy.
@tschurarjipiruschka1998
@tschurarjipiruschka1998 10 ай бұрын
Take a look at Boker Dave Wenger mini Tracker. Seems a good deal and its licenzed by Dave Wenger. Hope i get it tomorrow. Nice trowing tool with 1095 steel
@Zukikipu
@Zukikipu Ай бұрын
I enjoy watching your reviews. I got me a super tracker from Tops; they call it the Skull Crusher or some such. Well, I've had that knife for several months now and I am still trying to figure out how to use it. As far as I am concerned. there is no reason for a knife to shape like that. Since the Tracker is your favorite knife, perhaps I can impose upon you to share with me, and your other faithful viewers, your wisdom on the use of this wicked blade.
@BeefT-Sq
@BeefT-Sq Ай бұрын
The thickness of the blade is the main strength ( pun intended ) of the design, keeping it from breaking during abusive prying, throwing, chopping etc. The weight helps for chopping. The second ( recessed) edge isn't engaged during chopping so it stays sharp for precision tasks like feather stick making or shaving wood for tinder. The saw teeth should be discontinued but since they are there, they can be used for notching or perhaps shavings for tinder. The design can be useful for fighting, primarily for chopping moves you'd do with a Kukri. It is far from an ideal fighting knife though. But...For defensive street carry, look at the Colonel Blades Lo-viz ($150 ) For budget bushcraft, the Mora. For large fighting knives, the machetes or Kukris on down to Bowie Knives and Cold Steel Tantos or Chaos models.
@mightymikeymic4607
@mightymikeymic4607 8 ай бұрын
i have the Poshland TR-35 Custom Handmade D2 Tool Steel Tracker Knife and i'm dum on how to you use maybe you can give us a demo for us
@slingshotwarrrior8105
@slingshotwarrrior8105 Жыл бұрын
It's nice knife bro!
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
💯👊
@slingshotwarrrior8105
@slingshotwarrrior8105 Жыл бұрын
@@411Outdoors welcome bro
@andropups
@andropups 4 ай бұрын
What tools do you use to sharpen it in the field? Looks like it's edge is difficult for sharpening...
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 4 ай бұрын
Out in the field I use a sharp and spark
@billybudd45
@billybudd45 Ай бұрын
I like the Gephard, Esse, Kershaw, Gerber, I like hand forged Bowie's , Seax's , bearded axes, man. I could go on like Forest Gump Sabre,Cuttlas,
@shield707
@shield707 Жыл бұрын
I know what I want for Christmas 😳👊💯 Tracker it is.... I love my Mora tho...😉
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
You will love it. If you haven’t seen the Hunted it will make you want one more haha
@Gary-uy9mr
@Gary-uy9mr Жыл бұрын
Hey man, came across your vid. If you like the tracker design you should totally pickup a Tops TB Tracker, it's worth it. I have owned the T1 and T3 trackers for a little over 4 years, and I'd recommend going with the T3, it chops better and doesn't pull the wrist as much.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
Thanks, my friend actually got one not too long ago and it’s great!
@brianmccann666
@brianmccann666 Жыл бұрын
Best Tracker Styled Knife ?? Tops SXB Skullcrusher. It's a BEAST. Another...Tracker like beast is the M48 Special Ops Smatchet. I have one, full tang epic workhorse. Aggressive saw back.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the tip! That tops is a monster
@brianmccann666
@brianmccann666 Жыл бұрын
Small Tomahawk you might like ? CRKT Jenny Wren by RMJ designed. Very small, great thrower, and useful. Whole top is a blade.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
@@brianmccann666 I have been looking at that overtime. Very attractive indeed
@jackcrow3477
@jackcrow3477 Ай бұрын
The knife in the film is a Dave Beck Tracker/WSK. Most others aren't differently heat treated. Dave's are the best, by far.
@terrybest8973
@terrybest8973 9 күн бұрын
I kinda agree but the modified tanto tracker I think is one of the best the regular tracker is ok but the tanto will do a lot more for me anyway
@KnivesSurvival
@KnivesSurvival Жыл бұрын
They do seem to be a jack of all trades..
@jeffhanson2621
@jeffhanson2621 6 ай бұрын
Great. Thanks. Now I'm going to have to buy a few tracker knives..😂. Seriously though, cool video. One question- how do you sharpen yours? I mean the sharp curved area? Honing rod?
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 6 ай бұрын
I do you use a rod in the curve?🙂👍
@jeffhanson2621
@jeffhanson2621 6 ай бұрын
I don't have any knives like that except a skinning knife or two with a sharp angle to sharpen. I use a rod for that, and for serrations.
@thevagrowinggardener1898
@thevagrowinggardener1898 5 ай бұрын
How would you compare a tracker to a Kukri?
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 5 ай бұрын
I have come to love the Kukri more but still love Trackers so much. Trackers may be better for more intricate work
@raindancer89
@raindancer89 13 күн бұрын
You rock
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 13 күн бұрын
🙂👊
@samsquanch762
@samsquanch762 Жыл бұрын
I have one coming that's also tanto. Best of both worlds?
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
👏👊
@jamesmac4447
@jamesmac4447 11 ай бұрын
Bought the tops mini 4 thing is awesome .then I bought the tracker 1 from tops? Sent it back I am not happy about the think huge Handel on the number 1 and I do t care for the finger placement on the tracker 1 from tops :next thing ya go to process wood or actually need it .a beast of a knife but I pass on a Handel like the one on the number 1 .thinking of going with te tracker 2 because it’s thinner making it more user friendly ? At this point the war Bowie is looking like a better option or the esse 6
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 11 ай бұрын
The tracker number two is amazing and I definitely want one
@errorgendernotfound
@errorgendernotfound Жыл бұрын
I've got a tracker that has a tanto tip😊
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@sunbunbradley
@sunbunbradley Жыл бұрын
Is it hard to sharpen?
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
I don’t think this particular tracker is hard to sharpen. I use of work sharp pull through sharpener to sharpen the bottom of the blade and the curve and I use a wetstone to sharpen the top part where you slice
@bushcraftcostarica808
@bushcraftcostarica808 Жыл бұрын
Check out the Woodsman by Origin Knives, it's a new hybrid of a Khukri/Tracker. I've had the TOPS, Bark River, Beck WSK but the Woodsman's my favorite.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
This looks like one powerhouse of a knife!
@bushcraftcostarica808
@bushcraftcostarica808 Жыл бұрын
@@411Outdoors Trackers are my favorite style of bushblade, it's just my favorite version.
@qparxiii
@qparxiii Ай бұрын
Yo stud, whyy would someone prefer the Tommy when now there's the EJ Snyder SXB?.... Your opinion is valued. My opinion is the fact that the Tommy is a little more durable probably because it's more stout and can pry Also the original sheath is much more faster to deploy than the SXB but the Snider DOES have kydex out there and doesn't need a pinky lanyard because it seems to have a handguard..... Thanks Boss! The tracker is my favorite too
@graydonwilkinson1458
@graydonwilkinson1458 Жыл бұрын
Cool video I like the idea of not Breaking the bank account for a decent cool blade. However I do like tops knives
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
Tops is great! I finally got their Tom Brown Tracker (the big size)
@Tony_Xie
@Tony_Xie 10 ай бұрын
Tracker knife is cool name and cool looking. However,I don‘t own one yet
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 10 ай бұрын
They are nice 👍👍
@didiergatez6765
@didiergatez6765 8 ай бұрын
Dave Wenger makes trackers and Boker carries his model in 3 sizes.
@CSGraves
@CSGraves 8 ай бұрын
I kinda stumbled upon The Hunted by accident... I was actually looking for a similarly titled film that had a soundtrack by Kodo. Anyway, as a knife guy, I have a hard time understanding this design honestly, even after reading forum posts & watching videos on it. One source said the inner edge was intended for use like a drawknife, but seems unlikely... I dunno about y'all, but I don' like sawteeth on my improvised drawknife handles. I've got no particular need for a combat knife (thank goodness!), but if I did, I wouldn't pick such a stout blade. It's going to be fundamentally harder to use against heavy clothing. Some years ago there was a guy in the UK who did a video testing the Ka Bar USMC knife & Fairbairn Sykes fighting knife on kevlar vests, & the latter performed much better getting through. Now, compare the tip on the Tracker to a Ka Bar and the difference is still more pronounced.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 8 ай бұрын
Very well said my friend👍 overtime the tracker has become for me a knife hatchet combined
@kennywhite9283
@kennywhite9283 11 ай бұрын
I got mine from C.H Kiddells & paid $39. It's better than my brothers $260 Tom Brown.Thank you for the video.🤠
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 11 ай бұрын
Yes sir anytime!👍
@terrybest8973
@terrybest8973 9 күн бұрын
If your building in the woods the tracker is good
@nathangrueber9834
@nathangrueber9834 Жыл бұрын
Ive got one similar but dosnt have the gutting hook in the blade. The spoon shape is handy to push skins off the sinewy fascha. Ive also used a spoon in the past. But even faster is out a nick in the collar of the anumal and just pump it up like a baloon; eventually the anus always ripps out and off you go. Or ring the wrists and ankles and the center chest line and there nothing left to do.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
Well said bro!
@HollywoodTacticool
@HollywoodTacticool Жыл бұрын
fyi it's also Tanto like the lone ranger sidekick, cuz japanese doesn't have the sharp A that american english has. but it's not the end of the world
@user-is7tl7oo5x
@user-is7tl7oo5x 7 ай бұрын
I think you need to update the Tom Brown knife history...
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 7 ай бұрын
Yeah, I’ve been there and done that since this video was shot due to the comments. Checked it out afterward. In the end, I just love the blade
@andrewhondo
@andrewhondo 4 ай бұрын
the tracker are looking but for the price id have to pass plus that im not a fan of there handles they seem to be to short for me and from the looks of it it would slip out of your hand a lot plus the weird shaped blade looks like a pain to sharpen i guess i was to get one of these knives it would be for nostalgia ill stick to muh tramontina jungle knife it has served me well for 10 years but great video i liked the knife action with it
@davidno1minton997
@davidno1minton997 Жыл бұрын
Cool,411
@SLAMOHOLIC
@SLAMOHOLIC Жыл бұрын
i got this cheap tracker knife online for about $60 and it outpreforms some of my $200 knives in the woods. tracker knives are simply better
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
💯👍👍
@gingebrien2408
@gingebrien2408 Жыл бұрын
Yes I too have a trapper knife thanks tops. It is a strange looking knife. I would never come up with the design. It is incredibly useful but I do prefer a knife designed for a specific task rather Jack of all trades. Re-sharpening is a little more challenging until you figure it out.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
Definitely 🙂👍 I ended up falling in love with the tracker for throwing and big old tasks but my mora has become my true outdoors love haha
@gingebrien2408
@gingebrien2408 Жыл бұрын
@@411Outdoors that makes so much sense.
@MovieGuy666
@MovieGuy666 Жыл бұрын
The kukri is the best knife.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
I like kukris most definitely. Not my favorite but they’re cool
@jusme8060
@jusme8060 Жыл бұрын
Tom brown stole the design from someone who admired him. There are plenty of videos and info on the topic. Just a heads up
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
I have heard 👍 thank you
@d.b.hemlock
@d.b.hemlock Жыл бұрын
Others have stated this, however I'd like to add my two cents as well. The "Tom Brown" Tracker is most definitely not the original Tracker. He did not design it. He does not deserve to have his name tied to it honestly. The original Tracker knife was designed by Rob Russon. After a many year communication event with Tom Brown. Where Tom was asked what would be the best survival knife, and Tom Brown gave a brief idea of his thoughts on it. Soon after Rob Russon designed and made the very first "Tracker" knife. After a bit of miscommunication about pricing and purchasing etc. The production of the Tracker knife was canceled. However it would appear Tom Brown then went on to steal the design by Russon and had another maker make a few Tracker knives called "Spirit Blade". Only a handful of those knives are in existence. Subsequently this lead to Tom Brown to contact the true pioneer of the Tracker knife design... Beck. Beck honestly pioneered what we know and love today. His thoughts and geometry into the design shaped the world of the Tracker knife. However as with most things that had to come to an end. Beck was a small time maker. And once the Hunted movie released, and the Tracker knife became synonymous with action flick knives, Beck was overwhelmed. And no longer heard anything from Tom Brown... Nor Tom Brown Jr. Tom Brown Jr. Went on to sell the design to Tops Knives to capitalize on the fame from the movie. Meanwhile altering the original design to the atrocity sold today. This is not a slam on Tops knives, however the Trackers offered from them are Tom Brown Jr designed. They have very little if any true form and function. And are honestly at this point better to be considered as sharpened Pry Bars than actual Tracker knives. If you'd have to choose one from their lineup however, pick the T3 version. When it comes to Tracker knives you get what you pay for. I'd highly recommend the Boker Tracker as a good entry point for a Tracker knife. However the pinnacle will always be a Beck. Glad to see another enthusiast of the Tracker knife. However I'd highly recommend branching off into the higher end blades eventually. There's only so much quality you'll get from a $40 Amazon blade before it breaks.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the info my friend! I have actually just ordered the Boker in the last week. I mainly get the lower end trackers for abuse as I am largely a knife thrower. I am learning more and more about the discrepancy in who desined it. Props to who did for sure. It’s definitely my favorite. What I like about it expensive things as you can purchase multiple lol but I’m definitely looking forward to my Boker
@d.b.hemlock
@d.b.hemlock Жыл бұрын
@@411Outdoors No problem! A word of caution for the Boker. It has a Skeletonizied tang. And will break with hard use. I've see a couple get broken from throwing them.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
@@d.b.hemlock I appreciate the heads up and yes I did see one video in particular where a guy snapped his. That’s the one thing that kept me from buying it for so long was it was so skeletonized that I just won’t use this one for Throwing
@oakdizzle79
@oakdizzle79 Жыл бұрын
I’ll not buy the Tom tracker he take Credit for knife he didn’t design it’s sad rob russon should get the credit
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
I have since learned 👍
@oakdizzle79
@oakdizzle79 Жыл бұрын
@@411Outdoors it’s really messed up right lol thanks bro love ur videos
@emersonmsd
@emersonmsd 4 ай бұрын
maybe you know but, Utah knife works Robs son's company has a version 2 coming out.
@oakdizzle79
@oakdizzle79 4 ай бұрын
@@emersonmsd thanks I’ll keep an eye out
@tschurarjipiruschka1998
@tschurarjipiruschka1998 10 ай бұрын
Weapon law in germany make me sick.Just allowed carry fixed under 12cm...have a small tracker from IPAC in D2 steel for this reason and its perfect in most cases
@stevenstritenberger1761
@stevenstritenberger1761 4 ай бұрын
Tom Brown did not design the Tracker knife, he stole the design from Robb Russon after he promised they would build them together. Then he had Dave Beck make a bunch of them and has since claimed he designed it.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 4 ай бұрын
I’ve gained more familiarity with the situation over time 👍
@crimzonking3501
@crimzonking3501 Жыл бұрын
Look up Utah Kife works. And listen to where the knife was actually designed and who designed it. Wasnt Tom Brown Jr. I also had no idea untile i did some research on that blade. I think the truth deserves some spot light. Its also the reason i wouldn't buy one from tops. Way to overly priced.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
I had somebody sent me one, but I would never pay that much either
@Skbowling2003
@Skbowling2003 Жыл бұрын
Tom brown did not design the tracker. He stole the design from a college professor turn knife maker. Research it.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
I have heard something about it 👍 I love the knife whoever did design it. I could see why one would want to steal it. He prob just had more influence and was able to pull it off
@SLAMOHOLIC
@SLAMOHOLIC Жыл бұрын
he pulled a thomas edison 😂
@straycat1674
@straycat1674 Жыл бұрын
OK, so here’s my question. Sharpening that little curved area! That is one of the most difficult things I found to do correctly.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
A little sharpener file is the best way to go. There’s some pretty cool videos out there on what that looks like. Heck I might need to make one myself haha
@nathangrueber9834
@nathangrueber9834 Жыл бұрын
Very sad that they just ran outa ideas with the saw. Its next to useless si dont be ashamed to tell them so. Lately ive been cutting down $9 kmart cleavers. And amaisingly thyr hard as rock! I had ti grund the saw blade by hand using dremmel cut off discs theres a cinvenient hole cut in it i ground into a can opener; its like a japanese chefs knife with a curbed cutting surface so that you never hel that nasty hollow in the heel frim sharpening. Never be afraid to grind that tip it stops your heel going hollow. Its thicker at the point just by how its originaly made as a cleaver; so the back i ground into a whacker fir trees
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
It would be nice to have a better saw but this does allow me to make a notch. I would probably just baton in most cases. Would be cool to have a sharp saw. Would prob just have to pay a lot more
@nathangrueber9834
@nathangrueber9834 Жыл бұрын
@@411Outdoors angke gringer cut off disk 1mm. And a two specific angled cuts. 5 mins max
@xlargetophat
@xlargetophat 8 ай бұрын
Id prefer a skinning knife and an axe
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 8 ай бұрын
Yeah, I can definitely understand that especially after getting my hands on a Mora
@xlargetophat
@xlargetophat 8 ай бұрын
@@411Outdoors do you know of the marbles? I like that geometry
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 8 ай бұрын
@@xlargetophat I sure don’t my friend
@crimzonking3501
@crimzonking3501 Жыл бұрын
Wrong the design did not come from TomBrown Jr or Tom Brown. He flat out stole the design. Straight up lied and said he came up with the design. He did Not.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Жыл бұрын
That’s what I’m hearing. All things aside I love these blades
@jasonmiller9495
@jasonmiller9495 11 ай бұрын
Tom brown did not create that knife
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 11 ай бұрын
I’m definitely familiar with the controversy. I’m assuming it was the guy who designed the WSK
@walterbradthau9525
@walterbradthau9525 5 ай бұрын
Tom Brown Jr did not design this knife. Rob Russon did and it pisses my tits off that Tom Brown ripped him off as if he didnt already have enough fame and money.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 5 ай бұрын
I learned a lot more about the history since this video. Hard to believe all that went down.
@SonoraSlinger
@SonoraSlinger 6 ай бұрын
It's gotta be a bald guy thing. Tantos and trackers. That quarter round is the fastest, easiest way to make a massive pile of feather sticks. I swear, give a novice yuppie 5 minutes of training on feather sticking woth a tracker, and then pit them in a contest against a pro with a mora, in a feather sticking battle royal. It'll be a tight match.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 6 ай бұрын
I love Tantos trackers and clip points. Gotta be my three favs
@John..18
@John..18 Ай бұрын
Rob Russon designed the tracker, NOT tom brown junior, he stole the design,,, Shame on him,,,
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors Ай бұрын
That I have learned 👍
@John..18
@John..18 Ай бұрын
​I've already got the mini Boker tracker, and love it so much, I've just ordered the full size version,, I think they're the best bang for the buck tracker style knives on the market,, all the best my friend from across the pond,, 😊
@InitialFailure
@InitialFailure 4 ай бұрын
Wow, so this is what hours of editing, shooting, scripting, etc. And zero minutes spent on research.
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 4 ай бұрын
It wasn’t hours. It’s an old video and others have been on this subject since. And honestly, I really don’t care who invented the tracker whether it was Tom brown, Tom Dick & Harry, Dave Beck or the other guy mentioned in this thread. I like the blade. But it’s not even my favorite anymore.
@deanhensley7816
@deanhensley7816 5 ай бұрын
Tom Brown Jr did not design the tracker knife . It's bullshit you talk about this knife and not even know it's history . I enjoy all your videos but this one is bunk ! You need to educate yoor audience and educate them on your mistake
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 5 ай бұрын
I’m over the Tom Brown tracker debate, and I’ve already made several videos since this one. I don’t need to educate my audience anymore than I already have. This must be your first video. You guys need you find a new problem to worry about. This one aint big enough.
@albertramirez7599
@albertramirez7599 10 ай бұрын
Utah Knife Works for the best authentic tracker knife
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 10 ай бұрын
Wish I could afford that one
@albertramirez7599
@albertramirez7599 10 ай бұрын
Rob Russon is the inventor and designer of the tracker not tom brown credit needs to br given were its due and that is not tom brown it goes to Rob Russon!!!!period
@411Outdoors
@411Outdoors 10 ай бұрын
Yeah man it’s all good. It is what it is. People learn different things at different times. The bottom line is I love the blade. I noticed the blade before I ever cared about the history. I’m not one for controversy. I just want the blade in my hand.
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