Best knife for survival ?

Stitch said:
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OAL: 13 inches Blade: 6 7/8 inches Spine Thickness: 0.245 inch Weight: 19 1/2 oz. Blade Steel: D2
Blade Hardness: 60 HRc Blade Width: 2.49 inches
Handle: Black Canvas Base Micarta, Copper/Stainless Loveless bolts and Copper Thong Tube
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That is an interesting looking tracker to say the least. I could easily see that the grinds look far superior to those offered by the Tops model. I also see the angle on which the knife is built would make it a fine chopper. It would take some time to adjust to that angle, but there is a learning curve to use most knives properly. I would guess that the carving edge would take me allot of time to adjust to that angle as well.
The saw teeth look allot more aggressive than many sawback knives I have seen and used. However the aggressive finger grooves would make prolonged use of the saw back pretty uncomfortable IMO.

I have used my friend Gunknifenut's Tracker and found it okay. Not for me, as I find a simpler design suits my need far better. However I wouldn't call the knife useless, ugly yes, but not useless.

I respect your opinion as you picture the knife with another very finely made cutting tool, a type of tool that I prefer.

This thread was started two years ago, and appears to not want to die. IMO I wouldn't recommend a Tracker knife to someone just getting started in learning outdoor survival. I don't believe Tom Brown would either, that's probably why they give their students a Mora.
 
tonym said:
I respect your opinion as you picture the knife with another very finely made cutting tool, a type of tool that I prefer.
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I believe that about seven years of research went into the top knife in the picture and six years into the bottom one.

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Seven years and dozens of prototypes later, the basic design of the Tracker Knife was set.
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http://www.wildwoodsurvival.com/survival/trackerknife/index.html

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Ray had used many different types of knives before, all of which proved unsuitable for bushcraft. So, over a period of six years,
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http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/72-Woodlore-Knife/
 
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Stitch said:
People that live in glass houses should not throw stones.

In my opinion the knife you make in all honesty looks like a clip point meat cleaver.

http://www.cookware.com/LamsonSharp-39560-GNW1472.html
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It wasn't the meat cleaver comment that I was really curious about. It was the Looney Tunes part and this...

Stitch said:
How many survival classes have you taken? I have taken two survival classes from Cody Lundin and numerous tracking classes from Horizon Tracking Services. I actually go play in the woods on a regular basis. That is just on the civillian side.
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Truth be told, the Hatchula (Looney Tunes knife) was actually design around a spatula for camp cooking. No Looney Tunes inspiration though.

As far as the survival classes, never taken a single one. I have no outdoors background what so ever. Never really been in the woods, had any kind of training, nothing. In fact, no experience goes into designing my knives at all. It's all just made up crap. You caught me. :D Can you believe people buy that junk?
 
Fletcher Knives said:
It wasn't the meat cleaver comment that I was really curious about. It was the Looney Tunes part and this...



Truth be told, the Hatchula (Looney Tunes knife) was actually design around a spatula for camp cooking. No Looney Tunes inspiration though.

As far as the survival classes, never taken a single one. I have no outdoors background what so ever. Never really been in the woods, had any kind of training, nothing. In fact, no experience goes into designing my knives at all. It's all just made up crap. You caught me. :D Can you believe people buy that junk?
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I CAN'T believe it!!:p
I think your next model should be the Yosemite Sam Slicer...but I want credit for the name.:thumbup:
Seriously guys...I just can't rap my head around arguing about which knife is better...I mean yeah, TonyM doesnt know what he's talking about ...but otherwise..you guys all have good points, IMO.
Use what you love, love what you use!!!
 
My favorite, and most used, outdoor knife is my RC-4 or my SAK Farmer. I use them in combination to accomplish most outdoor tasks.

I would not dream to suggest one for another person. I would look for what fits your hand best. Of course, the best knife for any situation is the one in your hand.
 
Stitch said:
If need be I can make an improvised knife out of a rock.
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sheepdog229 said:
Congratulations... that technology is well over 10,000 years old.
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The point of his post was that he "can" do it if neccessary.

Skill and knowledge will beat any piece of gear any day.

Instead of trying to continue an argument here, why don't you post more positive things and contribute to the WSS forum.
 
tonym said:
The point of his post was that he "can" do it if neccessary.

Skill and knowledge will beat any piece of gear any day.
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I'm sorry Tony, but I'm going to have to disagree with this statement. Skill isn't necessary when you have one of these.

From what I understand, Bear actually metaphysically imprints a copy of his survival instincts on each knife so that when you open the package, they just jump on you and you automatically know what to do. Also, there's instructions on the sheath that teach you everything the instincts don't.

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Fletcher Knives said:
I'm sorry Tony, but I'm going to have to disagree with this statement. Skill isn't necessary when you have one of these.

From what I understand, Bear actually metaphysically imprints a copy of his survival instincts on each knife so that when you open the package, they just jump on you and you automatically know what to do. Also, there's instructions on the sheath that teach you everything the instincts don't.
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Dylan, that is not the first time I have been proven wrong:thumbup:

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The best survival knife is the one you have with you and also have the most skill with.
 
That Knife is a big piece of shit dont buy it. Agreed on the Mora if you are wanting a big knife to go with it should get like an ontario 12 machete or a kabar kukuri cheap stuff to start out with so you can get the feel for what you like would not drop 300 bucks on a tracker but if you insist at least buy the Red scorpion six version cheaper and does the same thing.
 
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