Tops: Tom Brown Tracker

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MAXIMUS666

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Hi guys I am new to the forums, and a born again knife enthusiast. I have started a basic collection of several different makes and models. I am curious however if anyone owns a TOPS tracker designed by Tom Brown. I camp a lot and need a knife that can take a beating. I would like it to be good at chopping, cutting, filleting, etc. I like the look and design of this knife, i am just unsure of the pricetag, or if it will live up to what i read on Tops' website. If you have any info or experience with this knife please share. thank you
 
Give the "Search" feature a try. This knife has been review over and over again.

The concensus as I remember was, it does no one task great. It does them all "ok". It doesn't chop like a hatchet, but it does chop. It doesn't slice as well as a thinner blade, but it does cut. It won't skin a deer easily but it'll get the job done...

See where I'm goin with this?;)
 
I just finished "opining" about TOPS blades in another thread. They're ground wrong, in my opinion.

Just for the sake of having another option, take a look at this knife.....
http://www.redscorpionsix.com/gallery.php
Scroll down past the babes and you'll find the Red Scorpion is alot like the TB Tracker.....
Just a thought.....
 
Hey Guys..

Max...

Look at Ranger Knives

www.rangerknives.com

Great knives,, won't kill your budget..

The RD series is what I would be looking at...

A 9" + blade for $120.00

Hard to beat..Excellent Value..

ttyle

Eric
O/ST
 
I bought one off a mate and it will be arriving tomorrow. I have wanted one for ages. I hear the edge needs thinning which is fine for me..I like sharpening. The Red Scorpion is also good but I prefer the 1095 carbon steel in the Tops version over the 440c steel used in the Red Scorpion. The MT USK is the one I really want though... http://www.mtknives.com/
 
thanks for all the help. I like the look of the ranger knives, but they don't have any specs on them...
 
Hey GUys..

Max...

The specs for the RD series are there :

Off the website:

" The Ready Detachment series is made from quarter inch thick 5160 that has been heat treated and triple tempered to 58 RC. It comes standard with tan or black canvas micarta handles. It has a protective epoxy-polyester hybrid powder coat. Comes with a nylon sheath with Kydex insert. Currently there are 3 knives in the series"

RD 9 :

Steel 5160
58 RC hardness
9.5" blade
15 ¼ inches overall
Sheath :Cordura/kydex insert
Price: $119.95

ttyle

Eric
O/ST
 
Not sure if you are still following this thread but I wanted to let you know my thoughts on the tracker. As I mentioned, my mate traded one to me in mint condition. Man this thing is brutal. Fantastic knife and nice and heavy. I got the leather square sheath which is a must have. Not a cheap knife and the rangers are great value but if you pick up a tracker you will love it.
 
After doing a nit of research i think the tracker may not be for me. Unless yo can tell me what you used it for and how it performed. I am stilll open to suggestion.
 
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