Spyderco Tracker???

ScottK

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Today I called Spyderco trying to track down the availablity of an Wenger Ocelot. Spyderco Customer Service told me that they didn't know anything about the Ocelot but were working with Tim Wegner on a model called the Tracker due out in May. A call to Blade-Tech (Tim Wegner) confirms the model name.

Does anyone have any information about the Tracker?

Thanks!
Scott
 
You guys know that I love the Wegner designs. I need to know about this please. ;)
 
I can confirm the Spyderco/Wegner knife formerly known as the Ocelot is now known as the "Trakker." A fitting name, I think, with the pug marks on the handle.
 
1. What materials are going to be used? Blade steel? Handle material?
2. Why the name change?
 
Originally posted by shootist16
1. What materials are going to be used? Blade steel? Handle material?
2. Why the name change?
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If you search for older posts, you'll find that the name was already taken.

AFAIK, FRN handle and BG-42. FRN for certain. Not 100% sure on the BG-42 -- they were also considering VG-10 and CPM-440V. They may not have decided on the steel yet, but it will be a premium steel.
 
I knew the Lynx name was taken. Shame on the Ocelot, but Tracker isn't bad.

BG-42 would be great. S30V would be better. :D
 
Actually you are right about the Lynx>Ocelot name change -- It's hard keeping these straight. I don't know the reason behind the latest change, perhaps "Trakker" is more marketable than "Ocelot." Ocelot is probably a bit obscure for the mass market.
 
Thanks for the information! Now the big question - When can we get a Trakker? Will additional prototypes be made?

Thanks!
ScottK
 
K.K.

f.r.n = fiberglass reinforced nylon resin :
A nylon polmer mixed with glass fiber that is then injected into a mold for making lightweight knife handles. :)
 
Gotta say, I'm much more partial to the G-10 myself- beginning to wish I'd never traded my old Wegner off.

I'll admit I'm a bit disappointed by the choice in handle materials, but WOOHOO!! think of that blade!:D

So why choose the FRN over the G-10 handles? I would imagine it's an idea with alot of research behind it, I'm just curious what it is.

Lower price point for us non-forumite types perhaps? after all, not everyone can have taste as good as ours....:D

Y'all have a good 'un!
 
Originally posted by Runs With Scissors
So why choose the FRN over the G-10 handles? I would imagine it's an idea with alot of research behind it, I'm just curious what it is.

Lower price point for us non-forumite types perhaps? after all, not everyone can have taste as good as ours....:D
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I would say that is exactly why. Keeping cost down means they can sell it at a lower pricepoint, which hopefully will translate into more sales.

I would much prefer g-10, but I will buy one with FRN.

I understand it cost quite a bit to put the pugs in the g-10 and have dual nested liners. Should be easier with FRN.
 
From what I remember from a post made by Carlos (I think), Tim Wegner was not happy with the rate of sale of the Wegner and Wegner Jr. So he wanted the lynx/ocelot/trakker at a lower price point, so it would sell better.
 
?f.r.n = fiberglass reinforced nylon resin :
A nylon polmer mixed with glass fiber that is then injected into a mold for making lightweight knife handles.

Is this a new or improved technique for you?
 
A G-10 Trakk'r with BG-42 would be a very expensive knife. Certainly $200+. Machining the pugs into the handle is very time consuming and cutter consuming.

The FRN version is 3D (instead of flat scales), has a nested compression lock and will retail for under $100. The pugs are black and the handle is green, as in the protos, but the FRN handle feels better in the hand because of the curves that Tim designed into the handle.

The targeted steel currently is VG-10. With a 6 - 8 month lead time for VG-10, it will probably be introduced with another steel before switching to VG-10.

The knife is designed for hunters, so we have to use something with good edge retention.

sal
 
Mr. Glesser,

Certainly sounds like a winner. Which steel are you leaning towards for the initial run? I can't wait to see one. Tim Wegner knows how to design them and Spyderco knows how to build them.
 
Yes, definitely a winner.

Particularly if the FRN has enough ummph to it that it doesn't flex on a tight grip.

I love this blade shape, and the addition of a large finger choil such as is on the Native is going to make it that much better. It will definitely be my large outdoors folder.
 
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