Discussion in knives started by antonic, may 11, 2012. You can also use the tracker to scrape, saw and even break metal wire by twisting and stressing the wire using the serrations on the backside. Tops knives tom brown tracker is a particularly versatile survival knife. He stalks men and animals, mostly in the remote pine barrens of new jersey but also as far afield as the virgin islands and wyoming. Its a mean looking knife that is designed solely to keep you alive in any remote location.
You can read the history of the tracker knife learn more. What can i say it was right up my dirty little knife nut street. Apr 19, 2012 like many people, ive had my eyes on the tom brown tracker knives for some time. Low prices on tops tom brown tracker knives and all other tops tactical knives made in the usa. Whether you are harvesting wild edibles in the forest or making fire pits or digging roots out of your garden, this knife is as versatile and ready for any job. After i saw it, i had to check out some of mr brown s work, so i bought four of his books. In the course of the interview, the reporter asked. Jul 26, 20 lately ive been thinking about buying a chopper. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Quick video of the wire or fence cutting feature on the tom brown tracker. Tops tom brown tracker t2 with black traction coated 1095 tool steel blade. The tracker knife is a tool that performs multiple functions. Read about toms latest thoughts including but not limited to physical and spiritual skills and the state of the world. Nov 11, 2019 you can also use the tracker to scrape, saw and even break metal wire by twisting and stressing the wire using the serrations on the backside.
The tom brown tracker sets a new standard for what a survival knife should be. I liked the visuals of the knife but i had never handled one. Lets see the pros and cons of owning a tbt from tops. From bugout bags, to belts, to necks, a lot of people trust this mini tracker for a variety of uses. After using this knife for almost 2 years, i am a tom brown tracker believer. You can read this curious story here at utah knife. One of the most unique, recognizable knives sold by tops. One of my top 5 choices for a allpurpose survival knife. Tops knives tom brown tracker, tbt010 advantageously. If i were using a larger knife, like the original tom brown tracker knife, this would be a simple task. One such version is produced by tops knives and is simply known as the tom brown tracker. Back in the day a knife called the tracker was made by dave beck and were sold at the tracker school. Super heavy duty and ready for nearly any task the tom brown tracker is one tough knife.
Here is my first attempt at making a tom brown tracker style knife. This heavy duty fixed blade offers a rugged tom brown design with a thick ats34 steel blade and comfortable micarta handles. When tom was only seven, stalking wolf grandfather, an apache elder, shaman and scout, began coyote teaching tom in the skills of tracking, wilderness survival, and awareness. When i saw the movie i had no strong opinions either way. Whether youre a hardcore bushcrafter, a weekend camper, or in a real emergency situation, these will make your time out there much more enjoyable.
Unfollow tom brown tracker knife to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Brown is a tracker, a practitioner of a skill that faded away with the frontier in this country. The tops tom brown is a bit of a quirky looking knife but, without doubt, everyone i know who has one or has used one loves it. Use this helpful tool to find the tops knives dealer located nearest to you. The tom brown tracker knife is a multipurpose tool designed for the serious survivalist. Knife has a black micarta handle with red liners and lanyard hole.
This is a video about the true history of this knife. Buy tom brown tracker from the original and largest online catalog of cutlery tom brown tracker knife center see a knife you really want, but cant shell out the cash all at once. Custom leather knife sheath 12 overall 712 fixed blades sheath8 we are not taking new orders at this time due to our current backlog of orders. Tops knives tom brown tracker with rocky mountain tread. It was designed by tom brown and featured in the movie the hunted as well as the cover of blade magazine and it is one of the most popular knives sold by tops. I first received the tom brown tracker as a gift, from a family friend my first thought was that it would be heavy, clumsy and the knife would end up gathering dust somewhere in the house. Tops knives are proudly made in the rocky mountains usa. Products again, the weight is pretty easy get when view that this knife created for a whole life of serious use. Is the tom brown tracker knife a useful outdoorsman tool or an over rated movie prop. Fixed blades sheath14 we are not taking new orders at this time due to our current backlog of orders. The wide, thick blade is also milled for good balance and durability. I just wanted to get your opinion on how good a knife the tom brown tracker knife actually is.
The green micarta handle on the tops knives tom brown tracker knife was built to supply you with an unequalled hold in almost any condition. As the movie depicted, a knifes effectiveness as tool or weapon depends on its wielder, and the mini tracker is possibly even more useful than its larger predecessors. The tops tom brown tracker is the ultimate outdoor survival knife. Each area of the knife is made to execute several functions with ease. I did a lot of research before paying this much for a knife, but i a 100. For an incredible way to be sure that your knife is among the sharpest and most comfortable blades the cutting market offers. This manual applies only to the tracker knife made by. But at half the size i was a bit apprehensive if the little tracker knife would handle the job. The t1 seems like a beast, but ive heard it said that the t2, in terms of its size, misses the boat. Dec 26, 2018 jurgen schanz messer wsk custom wilderness survival knife germany tom brown tracker tops duration. Links related to tops tom brown tracker knives are listed below. This is the mini version of the original tom brown tracker. It weight is listed, and, there is a manual online to how it is suppose to be used.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In principle i like the looks of the esee junglas and the fullsized tom brown tracker. Tom brown tops tracker is a multipurpose tool that comes in handy in multiple survival jobs. In this manual you can read a lot about the different applications and maintenance of the tops tracker. Like many people, ive had my eyes on the tom brown tracker knives for some time. I was able to split the branch into smaller pieces with no trouble at all.
If we were stuck on an island with one knife then this would be it. Interested in even more history of the tracker knife. Your journey starts with either the standard or philosophy 1 course. Because this is such a special knife, tops has written a manual for the tracker. I am thinking about purchasing one and would like to know if it is an all around field knife that can be used for cutting, chopping and other fieldcraft tasks. One of the most popular knives we make, the tom brown tracker speaks for itself. The 2 lines i mentioned make some very fine stainless blades. Tom brown, jr is americas most acclaimed outdoorsman, and a renowned tracker, teacher, and author. Aug, 2014 the tbt has been around for a while and i was able to take it out for a recent adventure and give it a good field test. It is made of the finest materials and with exquisite craftsmanship to provide a tool that will last generations. The cutting edge is 2 inches long and not very useful because of the toys. The micarta scales are contoured for comfort and a solid grip. Tops tom brown tracker knives fixed blades blade hq.
In the course of the interview, the reporter asked tom which knife he considered to be the best for survival. Take tom browns tracker and mix in a smachet and you get the tracker digger. Take tom brown s tracker and mix in a smachet and you get the tracker digger. Along with the tops tom brown tracker this is a golden combination. The truth about the tom brown tracker, not just a movie prop. The tbt has been around for a while and i was able to take it out for a recent adventure and give it a good field test. All tops knives fixed blades are made to be used and have a limited lifetime warranty. Also, tops site has free pdf down load instructions that show you all the basic designed uses. Until recently i was really only aware of the t1, t2, and t4 models. Sharpening the tracker knife lifesong wilderness adventures. This manual was converted to pdf format for presentation on the. Ive had my tracker and tracker junior for just about 10 years now. In my opinion the tom brown tracker and its clones is best suited for what it was designed for, to be an intimidating movie prop, if put into a true wilderness survival situation and it was the only cutting tool that i had id be darned glad to have it, and i could probably make due.
In 1978, tom founded the tracker school in the new jersey pine barrens where he. This is an excellent tool that will help you build a shelter, fire, prepare. Tops knives tom brown tracker knife 30% off w free shipping. The genesis of the tracker knife began during an interview between tom brown and a journalist over twenty years ago. The genesis of the tracker knife began during an interview between tom brown jr. This is one of the most versatile knives we stock and can be used to chop, pry, skin and saw.
Tops knives tom brown tracker digger black linen micarta. Certo david norseman williams usmc ret ej skullcrusher snyder goran mihajlovic iz turley jason. Skinning, edc tasks, and as a small backup, this knife is a great companion. This section of the website investigates some of these controversies that surround tom brown. This website has no official or informal connection to the tracker school or tom brown jr. And, yes, the knife in the movie was cool, even though ive never gotten one. I agree with hawthorne entirely, this is a great knife with a little bit of diligence and a bit of elbow grease. He was the technical advisor on the hunted, a major motion picture starring tommy lee jones and benecio del toro. The 1095 steel blade, rated at 5658 rockwell hardness, holds an exceptionally sharp edge thats easy to resharpen when needed. Designed by tom brown and featured in the movie the hunted as well as the cover of blade magazine. So, any opinions or observations you have on either knife or any other large knife that you personally like would be appreciated.