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I have a limited edition Damascus Tom Brown Tracker knife that was made by TOPS about 5 yrs ago. It is the full size Tracker (almost 11 7/8 inches overall), not the Tracker 2 that is currently being offered.
I spoke with Mark Fuller at TOPS Knives (the owner) and he stated that my knife was one of less than 40 knives made about 5 yrs ago. Knife #1 went to Tom Brown and this is knife #10. It is handmade, hammer forged damascus steel and is in mint condition. He also stated that one sold last year on Japanese Ebay for $6000 US......crazy I know, but still. He also said that one sold in Georgia recently for around $3000.
The Damascus was made/crafted by Nick Jenkins in Idaho Falls.
The Tracker Knife was designed by Tom Brown Jr. to be an all-purpose survival knife.
The genesis of the Tracker Knife began during an interview between Tom Brown and a journalist over twenty years ago. In the course of the interview, the reporter asked Tom which knife he considered to be the best for survival. Tom thought about it for a minute and responded that the perfect survival knife did not yet exist. "Why not?" the interviewer asked. "Because I have not yet designed it," replied Tom. The journalist challenged Tom with the statement, "That is one knife I would love to see." Tom decided he would love to see it too.
Seven years and dozens of prototypes later, the basic design of the Tracker Knife was set. Tom looked for a quality manufacturer and chose Ed Lombi to hand make the first versions. Ed made the knives for several years until he decided to pursue other interests. Tom found another manufacturer in Dave Beck. Several refinements were added as Dave began manufacturing the Tracker. After ten years or so, Dave also retired from making the Tracker. For a couple of years the knife was again unavailable.
In 2001, Tom began working as a technical consultant and writer on a feature film being directed by Billy Friedkin and starring Tommy Lee Jones and Benecio Del Torro. The film is titled "The Hunted" and is based loosely on an episode of Tom's life. The Tracker Knife is carried and used by the antagonist, played by Benecio.
Tom began searching for a company that could make the Tracker in sufficient numbers to meet the demand anticipated as this knife gains in notoriety. Tom chose Mike Fuller and TOPS USA, the leading manufacturer of tactical knives that are favored by US Special Operations forces. TOPS has created a work of art that will serve its function as a true survival tool. As the TOPS slogan says, "One Life, One Knife."
PRICE: $2050
I have a limited edition Damascus Tom Brown Tracker knife that was made by TOPS about 5 yrs ago. It is the full size Tracker (almost 11 7/8 inches overall), not the Tracker 2 that is currently being offered.
I spoke with Mark Fuller at TOPS Knives (the owner) and he stated that my knife was one of less than 40 knives made about 5 yrs ago. Knife #1 went to Tom Brown and this is knife #10. It is handmade, hammer forged damascus steel and is in mint condition. He also stated that one sold last year on Japanese Ebay for $6000 US......crazy I know, but still. He also said that one sold in Georgia recently for around $3000.
The Damascus was made/crafted by Nick Jenkins in Idaho Falls.
The Tracker Knife was designed by Tom Brown Jr. to be an all-purpose survival knife.
The genesis of the Tracker Knife began during an interview between Tom Brown and a journalist over twenty years ago. In the course of the interview, the reporter asked Tom which knife he considered to be the best for survival. Tom thought about it for a minute and responded that the perfect survival knife did not yet exist. "Why not?" the interviewer asked. "Because I have not yet designed it," replied Tom. The journalist challenged Tom with the statement, "That is one knife I would love to see." Tom decided he would love to see it too.
Seven years and dozens of prototypes later, the basic design of the Tracker Knife was set. Tom looked for a quality manufacturer and chose Ed Lombi to hand make the first versions. Ed made the knives for several years until he decided to pursue other interests. Tom found another manufacturer in Dave Beck. Several refinements were added as Dave began manufacturing the Tracker. After ten years or so, Dave also retired from making the Tracker. For a couple of years the knife was again unavailable.
In 2001, Tom began working as a technical consultant and writer on a feature film being directed by Billy Friedkin and starring Tommy Lee Jones and Benecio Del Torro. The film is titled "The Hunted" and is based loosely on an episode of Tom's life. The Tracker Knife is carried and used by the antagonist, played by Benecio.
Tom began searching for a company that could make the Tracker in sufficient numbers to meet the demand anticipated as this knife gains in notoriety. Tom chose Mike Fuller and TOPS USA, the leading manufacturer of tactical knives that are favored by US Special Operations forces. TOPS has created a work of art that will serve its function as a true survival tool. As the TOPS slogan says, "One Life, One Knife."
PRICE: $2050