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I'd never heard of Tom Brown until this thread. I had to google him and the knife. Since I hadn't heard of him before today, I really can't comment on him. But the knife looks like a Klingon training weapon and nothing like a real knife.
On a related note, I'd still rather have a big knife any day. Just not that one (which by the way is smaller than I like) and at 56 I'm no adolescent. But better choices would be an MOD knife as has been suggested. Or a Puma White Hunter. Or a Bowie. Or a machete. Or a Kukhuri. Or ANY real knife that's not a sci-fi movie prop.
On a related note, I'd still rather have a big knife any day. Just not that one (which by the way is smaller than I like) and at 56 I'm no adolescent. But better choices would be an MOD knife as has been suggested. Or a Puma White Hunter. Or a Bowie. Or a machete. Or a Kukhuri. Or ANY real knife that's not a sci-fi movie prop.
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If he was even infact real, there are alot of doubters out there, and plenty of fuel too, most of whats taught seems to be readily avalible scouting knowledge wrapped up in folklore.
there clearly are supporters and even a couple of UK groups who teach his ways...
andyn
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
I seem to remember a more traditional pattern knife that they made as well which looked pretty reasonable (in comparison to the tracker).
look like http://www.drbeckknives.com/ was the original desiner
he mentions the film but not Tom Brown?
This is an interesting post about redseigning it and I have to say I like the 'new' version alot more
http://www.m4040.com/Knifemaking/REVIEWS/FieldBladeReview-Tracker.htm
This is the bushcraftusa thread - some very interesting re-designs on it to
http://www.m4040.com/Knifemaking/REVIEWS/FieldBladeReview-Tracker.htm
he mentions the film but not Tom Brown?
This is an interesting post about redseigning it and I have to say I like the 'new' version alot more
http://www.m4040.com/Knifemaking/REVIEWS/FieldBladeReview-Tracker.htm
This is the bushcraftusa thread - some very interesting re-designs on it to
http://www.m4040.com/Knifemaking/REVIEWS/FieldBladeReview-Tracker.htm
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andyn
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Not sure, it was another knife stamped with Tom's name.
Edit - just did some google image searches and it is another Tops knife called "Scout".
this one?
http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?P_ID=1730
nice to see the fugly reputation is being maintained
http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?P_ID=1730
nice to see the fugly reputation is being maintained
Pics...
The Tracker...
The Scout...
And the very 'chunky' looking sheath for the Tracker from Hedgehog Leatherworks.
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bambodoggy
Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
this one?
http://www.heinnie.com/product.asp?P_ID=1730
nice to see the fugly reputation is being maintained
That handle looks like it's really going to hurt after a few hours hard work with it! Not a great fan of the secondary bevel either but that's more a personal choice thing.
does "look" more use than the tracker chopper one but still not great...I suspect it will appeal to a certain type of market.
Cheers,
Bam.
Now that loks a better knife - not to my taste but the grinds and feature look usable ... the kind of mods folk make to the TB version!
Ill be honest. I bought the scout knife about 7/8 years ago and was given the tracker 1 as a gift. I dont like either of them but have made the scout more usable by changing the angle of the grind to 14 degrees either side but still don't use it much. The secondary bevel wasn't the problem really. It was the angle of the grind. Its too high imo. The Tracker as mentioned before is a decent chopper but is over complicated and just makes you scratch your head about the design and designer.
As for the man himself. I've never met the man himself but have studied quite a bit with several of his long term students. From speaking to them, he is obviously very skilled but the problem seems to be padding. I won't throw stones as I have never met him myself though
Oh, by the way. Im looking to trade this (in)famous Tracker knife if anyone is interested. Its in decent nick with the original Kydex sheath. PM me if you are interested. Im looking for a woodlore clone of some description
As for the man himself. I've never met the man himself but have studied quite a bit with several of his long term students. From speaking to them, he is obviously very skilled but the problem seems to be padding. I won't throw stones as I have never met him myself though
Oh, by the way. Im looking to trade this (in)famous Tracker knife if anyone is interested. Its in decent nick with the original Kydex sheath. PM me if you are interested. Im looking for a woodlore clone of some description
I seen this one in a Bushcraft magazine recently,
The Perry McGee Pro Tracker Series Mk II (PT-2)
Sorry guys I can’t get the link to work at the moment going to have to copy and paste it over.
I like the look of the handle very similar to the handle on the John lofty Wiseman 11” parang from Scorpion Knives.
The Perry McGee Pro Tracker Series Mk II (PT-2)
Sorry guys I can’t get the link to work at the moment going to have to copy and paste it over.
I like the look of the handle very similar to the handle on the John lofty Wiseman 11” parang from Scorpion Knives.
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We know with absolute certainty that people have been using bladed handtools, from sickles to swords down the millenia.
There's at 'least' eight thousand years of development and constant use.......you'd think that after all those hundreds of years that folk would realise that there's a reason handles follow within certain parameters
I blame the Klingons myself
M
There's at 'least' eight thousand years of development and constant use.......you'd think that after all those hundreds of years that folk would realise that there's a reason handles follow within certain parameters
I blame the Klingons myself
M
Is it a knife?
Is it a belay device?
Is it a measuring tool?
Is it a waffle iron?
Is it an instrument of torture?
I am no pro tracker so it may be the ideal tool for such exploits ... but my first reaction was to laugh out loud!
Is it a belay device?
Is it a measuring tool?
Is it a waffle iron?
Is it an instrument of torture?
I am no pro tracker so it may be the ideal tool for such exploits ... but my first reaction was to laugh out loud!
I really wanted to know more (tearing teeth, secure anchorage etc) so went to Perry's own site http://www.nationaltrackingschool.com/knife.html
I am now even more confused!
The tools description seems to be a poor translation from another language!
I am now even more confused!
The tools description seems to be a poor translation from another language!
It's an interesting tool. Too bad I was looking for a knife. But, if I'm ever in the market for a somewhat sharpened ruler with holes in it, now I know where to find one.
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