Review of the Tom Brown Tracker Knife Part 1

A review and field test of the Tom Brown Tracker Knife and a comparison between it and the Silver Fox Bushcraft Knife

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[urticadog]

and the biggest complaint I have with it is the weight. It is a heavy beast. I have spent some time looking for another survival knife that is lighter that would be more favorable to carry but I will still keep the TBT. Thanks for the review and don't let the negative bozos get you down!

[seanmulhall]

@urticadog

Every one is entitled to their opinions and I welcome that. I do not remove comments unless they are abusive or attack someone else. I have learnt more from the negative comments because they often offer advice. Some people just like to insult which does not benefit anybody, but probably makes them feel big and makes up for their own inadequacies.

[SuperUltra64]

I know a lot of people don't like this knife, myself included, but come on. That chopping demo was just ridiculous. Are you saying that you personally don't know how to use a knife with a curved blade? In any case, I don't think I'd use the Tracker anyway, it just seems a bit expensive for what it actually does. For serious bushcraft, you really can't beat a custom, but the knife is only useful if you know how to use it.

[seanmulhall]

@SuperUltra64

I did say in the video it could be my technique but in my opinion its chopping performance is compramised by it shape and design.

[SuperUltra64]

@seanmulhall On closer examination, I agree. The odd grind especially limits its usefulness. I stand corrected, the small chopping surface of the blade was responsible for it's poor performance, not your technique. I guess things like that are hard to notice unless I actually did the test myself.

[seanmulhall]

@SuperUltra64

I know many people love this knife and would choose this as their one survival knife. Personally its not for me.

[seanmulhall]

@eatsmooth

What does my hat have to do with my opinion on a knife.

[gargamel6699]

I remember loving the design in "The Hunted" but yeah, I've seen a few reviews and you just can't beat basic, simple knife design.

[gargamel6699]

@ajhnson

Yeah, but for the most part you're comparing a $50 blade to a $150+. Cold Steel is fine for the price.

[whereskim89]

is it a full tang blade?

[TadRapidly]

a giant disappointment that a legend like TB would attach his name to that travesty of a knife. That double-profile is a classic boner. It's like trying something other than "round" for a wheel. Its just plain stupid. You're way too kind, Sean. Use words like "crap" idiotic" "ill-conceived" "stupid" "waste-of-money" etc. :o) LOL

[DjSkyfaze]

@DjSkyfaze i meant you wouldnt be interested lol my mistake

[DjSkyfaze]

@urticadog hey man have you ever tried the cold steel srk. its pretty light weight and can hold its own. i have found it to get the job done. you should check out some reviews to get an idea of its capabilities. i also recommend the becker bk2 but since weight is an issue for you im sure youd be interested.

[kunstsein]

@seanmulhall I really like your hat. Personalized items hold a charm i like. Have a good one fella

[kinga550]

@blitzspeer australian?

[SteelHex]

@SuperUltra64 When you chop with a TBT the instinctive contact point would be right at that notch. According to the manual, you're supposed to angle & distance it so the chopping point falls somewhere on the curved edge, which is NOT instinctive. IMHO the knife is not terrible, just gimmicky.