Tracker Survival Knife, 10" Overall, 58-60 HRC
396 Layer Damascus, 10 Series Carbon Steel + 16N20 Bright Steel
True Full Tang, Beautiful Hardwood Handle, Encapsulated Leather Sheath
Bushcraft, Hunting, Fishing, Throwing*
Solid, Rugged, Sharp!
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A Tracker is a unique blade profile developed specifically for bushcraft by survival expert and author Tom Brown Jr. The goal was versatility with nothing extraneous. He was inspired to create a do-it-all survival knife in the early 1980s, and the Tracker later gained popularity when it was featured in the movie 'The Hunted'.
The wide curved belly acts as a small hatchet for everything from processing firewood to building shelter, as well as larger slicing tasks. The straight part of the blade near the guard is intended for carving and push-cutting. It can also be thrown effectively - see the video 'Throwing the Tom Brown Tracker Knife - "Hunted" Style'.
Comments:. The materials, workmanship and quality control of these knives is excellent at this price. Solid construction for hard use. The leather sheaths not so much. Thick leather, double stitched, but unattractive gray finish. I’m a collector and a weekend warrior. I sell locally at market and Renaissance Fairs so I get lots of feedback. See my Seller ratings and buy with confidence, plus I ship fast!
Damascus was renowned for centuries because of it's ability to maintain a keen edge while still being hard and flexible. Some modern steel alloys may exceed the performance of Damascus, none rival it in beauty, especially in the hands of a skilled artisan. Every piece is hand forged and unique.