It's one of the knives I used to get with me in my military deployments. I love it so much that I bought another one.

I have just read all the comments and it is obviously a love or hate design. As for Tom Brown not designing it I have been on Dave Becks site and he seems to say the design came from several sources that he refined but came up with the Tracker name first. EJ put his interpretation on it and so has Dave Wenger. For me I love the design concept especially the SXB and mini tracker by Tops. Boker Plus Mini Tracker by Wenger is an absolutely fantastic bargain at £65 for those wanting to try the Tracker style out before committing to the other more expensive options. It’s 1095 with micarta handle and kydex sheath.

Im homeless in the Sonoran desert AZ, and use this knife to survive, no one talks about how good the saw is for collecting dry grass to start a fire, it is honestly the best thing I bought since I been homeless.

It’s absolutely amazing what ONE major movie feature will do for a knife/company, insane lifelong sales...

My second-favorite knife of all time (*I have three of the #1's), next to a good ol' Buck 110. At

I like the versatility of this tool ,

I've owned the original tracker for several years and it does ok within its intended design use . You either like the design and learn to apply it or you simply don't . There is no such thing as a do it all knife . That's why we carry more than one ! I personally carry three and may pack a hatchet or tomahawk when camping or on the trail .

Looks like one of those very interesting tools. It also looks visually like something that only a mother could love, haha

Use the "gut hook" to make the feather stick curls.

I bought the Jr and it has served me well. Not hard or to heavy to carry either.

I was gifted a Tom Brown Tracker, it’s beautiful and does some things very well, particularly chopping in place of carrying a hatchet. However, I found myself going back to other “do-all” knives when I was out that performed better at “general knife stuff”. The Kabar-Becker BK2 with micarta grips is my goto. It’s thick like the tracker, but the basic design works better for a wider range of tasks. You lose the trackers chopping ability, but batoning is easy with the BK2 if that’s your thing, and I always have a hatchet in the pack anyway.

Thanks Brian! Another great video. No idea why this thing is so hated. I really enjoy mine and it’s built like a tank!

THANK YOU TOPS

The HUNTED, not The Hunter... Sorry to pick on you, but it is one of my most favorite movies of all times...

I have had one of these for years. I bought it based on early videos from Dave Cantebury. I have used it enough that I need to buy a second..which sadly looks brand new as I simply have not had any opportunity to get out of the city in the last few years. My opinion is that this is a jack of all trades knife, but as the saying goes it is a master of none. If you are camping with a vehicle close by and weight is not an option then I would use a saw, fine knife and an axe but if I was going deep woods camping and weight was a concern then this is the one tool option that I would take. Thanks for your videos they are informative and just fun to watch.

For feathersticking use the hook in the blade and draw it towards yourself

The most sturdy knife I own. The purpose of this knife is to not have to carry multiple tools. Its not supposed to be an tomahawk but it can be. Great for processing large game in the mountains and chopping thru bone.

At last an unbiased review of this knife Tell the model plane badge seller to pay attention it is fancy

I attended Tom Brown's school for wilderness survival and tracking. He trained us to survive in any wilderness with nothing but a blanket and a knife. The training took place in a secret but very tough environment. I can only describe it as hell on earth. If you can survive there, you can survive anywhere. At the time, this knife had not been created yet. However, it was in the planning stages and he showed us some drawings of the prototype. If I could have only one knife that my life could depend on, this would be the one. A true and practical survival knife, it does everything that is required for survival. Yes, you can find a knife that does SOME of the tasks better, but then you would need another bladed tool to deal with other tasks. If you find yourself in a survival situation with only one knife, pray that this is the one!

If you have one and use it as designed ..... it’s a great knife ! Had mine for 10 plus years and it’s been a great knife !

I have to say that this knife never appealed to me until I saw this video. I thought it was "too much", but you did the same things I would use a knife for with no problems. I might not buy one right now, but who knows what the future holds. Thanks Brian.

I love that movie hunted.Scout carry is the way he carried in the movie I like that.

while I appreciate the TBT, and I did own one in the past, it one of those knives that either works for you or it doesn't. For me its just a knife that I personally didn't get on with. I found it to be too clumsy, while its multipurpose, its more of of a beast then a specialist. that is why I sold mine long ago. Tops makes some fantastic knives and I have no doubt that this knife is just as great as all their other knives as Far as quality.

I went with the Mini Tracker, 1/3 the dimensions but same quality. Plus 100 buck cheaper. Thank for the great video.

That knife is a true survival knife. I have many of the model 1, some have been personalized and reground to optimize their edges and capabilities. I also have the no. two, three, and four models each of which is excellent for their intended uses. I also own several Beck versions and other custom makers versions. Needless to say, I am a Tracker fanatic! ALL Of my Tracker knives, independent of the maker, share the same features executed in slightly different ways, and ALL of them, if their edge geometry is correct, will outperform ANY other "survival knife" on the market for the straight-up survival functions for which the knife was designed. They include but are not limited to fire prep, shelter building, and trap, and bow building. Game prep can be done as well. Smaller camp tasks like spoon making etc. become a little more difficult but can be done as well. It is NOT a traditional bushcraft knife for sure. I am sure others out there have their favorite knife and I say more power to them, but this one is one of my favorites because I know how to use it and know what it can and cannot do. If you spend the time to learn the knife, you will abandon all other "survival knives" IMHO.

You can pick any random Tops knife and be sure to get a hard working quality blade. Their Tom Brown designs are impressive.

Mr. Brian I have to say this I never liked the way the tractor look design give me a just never look like it would work after seeing you review it made me rethink that thank you for an honest review I might have to have one of those or at least look into it more thank you brother be safe and stay strong it's crazy out there right now

Very positive approach and review. Really made me look at this in a positive light. Thank You. This type of tool has been out for several years now, it is not for me. Even if it were $100, instead of $200+, it seems to be a jack of all.....master of none. Some may absolutely love it! Ax, saw, knife blade, for general - food prep, camp stuff, fish/critter gutting - Done. While hiking, that thing will pull your britches down. I get the "1 tool" option "idea", I do. I just think - a good shaving sharp, ax/hatchet, Esee 5/6/Junglas 2, Becker BK2 /BK7/BK9/BK10 or (Terava Skrama - Not US Made) would be better, if you want a "1 tool" choice and a LOT cheaper (Junglas 2 ~$170+) To each his own. I'll carry multiple "tools". I don't use Channellock's, as a Hammer either. Again, I think it's cool, that it did all the "knife stuff" that you usually do, and passed.

Last year I bought one & it chops like an axe, really like it

Hah! No way :D My dad (while not officially a master) has been a Plumber for 35 years :D Thats awesome

Had one since 2011, you're it probably a newer version, but I love it

The full size iooks like a beast and certainly does the job ! I have the mini version and does great as my neck knife! Can't go wrong with TOPS knives !!!!!!!

I find the TOPS rendition not too hot... averageiowaguy did a regrind of the TOPS that came much closer to the original custom version and I think also closer to the original intent of the knife. For the regrind the part near the tip was convexed for chopping and the part near the handle was turned into a much higher and thinner hollow grind for fine work.

good reviewed with the knife, I believe in you more than those reviewing only in photo.

It’s super sharp. Don’t get your fingers to close when taking in and out of sheath.

I don’t know how I missed this video but you rocked it out, and had fun doing it. I’ve increased my Tracker/WSK stable since we chatted about them. The tracker is like the KLR 650 of Survival Knives, it gets the job done but it takes some practice to get proficient with it, they’re big and heavy. The 1/4 round/ grind transition makes great curls if you pull it towards you when making feather sticks, kinda like a drawknife. The first hook is also good for pulling a pot or kettle off the fire by the bail. Excellent job Bryan! Hopefully next month I hear from David Beck about getting my first WSK. That will join my Tops T-1, 3, & 4 and Bark River Trakker and Trakker companion. Tops has a Tracker companion that I’ll have to grab one of these days.

I own the smaller version and I love it. I have taken it with me on a lot of camping trips. It chops, cuts and has never let me down. I pair it with a Mora robust and I need nothing else. It is an acquired taste, I’ve known people who hate it. Anyhoo, I enjoy your reviews a whole lot 👍👍. Btw, try the quarter round to make feather sticks, unbelievable easy.

A friend in New Brunswick Canada has this knife for his Bushcraft Knife. I love Tops Knives Slogan, ONE LIFE ONE KNIFE.

When you said ohh that smells so good that reminded me of my father so much !

love mine had it years.

I have found the size of the tracker 2 makes it a little more useable, at least for me.

You should have shown Nash what you would use to sharpen that knife with. Thank you good video. That show us how to sharpen that knife out in the field. Show us what you would use to maintain the edge out in the field.

What happens to those knives after they send them to you. You keep it, send back, or giveaway?

How does the Tops tracker compare to the MSK-1 Survivalist? That would be an interesting comparison? The chopping test seems faster on the MSK-1 Survivalist or am I wrong?

I know there is a lot of hype around this knife as well as some controversy. I just got one after finally deciding to pull the trigger. Usually I wait till the newness wears off but I think it’s an awesome knife. The TBT #1 fits my large hands perfect. Is it overkill? Probably as are most TOPs knives but I like it. The sheath is nice and solid. I like the kydex and leather TOPs does but hate the nylon ones. That hook transition is quite useful and I love the belly at the tip. It’s not for everyone but it’s definitely a keeper for me and what I use it for. Great video and great info.

That reminds me of the tracker of the movie hunted I love that movie!

The problem with a "do it all" tool is it does not do even one thing great... the featherstick looks ridiculous, chopping with a sharp hatchet is probably 5 times as fast... This reviewer wants this a little too badly imo.

Hey buddy. I really love your demonstrations and test reviews on knives! Good job!!

Great blade just had my T1 delivered and my New Tops Brush Wolf. Love these knives

Brian Stevens... the Bob Ross of gear review videos.

I just purchased that same knife. Now I need to learn how to sharpen it. Do you have a video on that?

LOL!!! If nothing else, It will tare up a cridder if you hit it... Great review Bryan!

Only seen one video where the person didn't mention "the hunted" That was a breath of fresh air

This is a very controversial knife. Either you love it or you hate it. And Tom Brown is a very eccentric person, but a good man he has helped find a lot of lost people. Myself I would never buy it I would not fault anybody for liking it. My son-in-law has one. The other day his father and I were talking and he told me he says I can't for the life of me figure out why he bought that damn thing. But the movie did a lot for sales it is a good movie. Great review Bryan

I have liked the look of that knife ever since I saw The Hunted, years ago. I would love to see you test the Emerson Mule fixed blade knife. Almost no one has tested it. I would fit your testing routine perfectly. Another to consider checking out is the Benchmade MeatCrafter. It uses S45VN and cuts unbelievably well. It may fall outside your normal testing, unfortunately, but its a really nice, quality knife that is also difficult to find reviews on.

I think it's a beautifull usefull blade

The hunted... not the hunter movie!

What a fun video ....... loved it , and the knife......

Ta difícil eu conseguir uma faca dessa ja tive uma mais eu perdi em uma missao de resgate de refem.

I understand that knives are personal, and opinions of them are as varied as the people who buy them. I have never liked the tracker blade geometry. the break in the blade edge would hinder a lot of the things I use a knife for. for anyone who does like this style, TOPs is a great choice, but this really is not for me.

I own two the tracker 1 and the slightly smaller t2

Thanks for the video. The knife reminds me more of a mini tomahawk rather than a knife.

One of the things that I had admired about you was that you had not fallen prey to all the hoopla about this design. There is a reason why the traditional working knives of so many nationalities all over the world is a plain drop point or spear point blade without all sorts of embellishments . I'll take a BK 2 or a Jaakaaripuuko any day. Even a British MOD military knife is better. While I have mad respect for you on most things , we are just going to have to agree to disagree on this " knife ".😃👍🇺🇸

Very informative video.

I have always liked the idea of this knife...but $300...plus $$&H!??😂will it wash dishes, make coffee and sammiches??😂😂I settled on the old school Becker Machax way back when they were made by Cammilus.A good khukuri of the same weight with a 90 degree spine spot already does this too, so at least not right now anyway...great vid Sir!

Any HIGHLY sharpened heavy duty knife is a survival knife. One thing it doesn't need is a hefty price.

So excited about mine 😍

Thank you for this information and Great Video

That is a good norris fact , 😁❤

Looks like a realy great one tool only knife Bryan. Good for alot of stuff. The sheat was a little strange, i dont know if it is comfortable to carry that big knife scout.

Out of my price range. Might try using the spine within 1" inch of the tip to strike. I've seen a few reviews with softer steels that wouldn't strike for nothing however when they used the spine near the tip it worked well. Reason being the spine was sharp enough and the makers hardening process hardens the steel on average 1" inch deep. Fitting for the TOPS process if the spine at the tip is sharp enough. So few even try in their reviews. It has worked!

Your Videos are just awesome

A good all rounder except for the price

It slices, it dices, it makes julienne fries.

Seen that knife in the movie the hunted

As much as I like the tracker design, I think I will stick with the Tahoma field knife. Great video as always. God Bless

That's going to be a nightmare to sharpen.

The movie is called The Hunted not The Hunter

I am not sure about that transition from the chopping area to the one for the push cuts, other Tracker knives (e.g. Dave Wenger's) seem to have a much better "hook" (or whatever that is). I tried both, wood curls etc., but it might be just me. Awesome video!

Anyone got any sharpening tools they'd recommend for out in the field touch ups? Or sharpening if out for extended periods?

Cool knife :) I like it :)

I didn't know they measured rockwell hardness in inches now Brian lol sorry mate i couldn't resist mate

Brian had I know you wanted to check this out so bad I would have sent you one. Would have been great to see a head to head against the MSK when you were doing those videos.

Weird shape, not sure how I feel about it but awesome review as always.

Russian Spetsnaz military survival knife is a must compare ,even though sacrificing stab ability.

Robb Russon designed the knife. Tom Brown actually stated this in his news letters many years ago. Robb Russon had written. Correspondence in the 80’s with Tom. Tom loved Robb’s design. Asked him for a prototype. There’s is 00% proof of this. Tom Brown later took Robb’s design without permission and had Dave Beck make the knife. Dave Beck was an attendee of Tom’s classes. Really a sad story for not just Robb but Tom. Tom has really diminished his reputation in my opinion because he flat out lied and stole the design. Look up Utah knife works and Robb Russon. It’s filled with all the proof and a great story

You missed the wire cutting facility?

Seems like most heavy survival knives could do just as well. If I needed to break a bone, why not just smash it between two rocks? Most times you don't need a perfect notch-any deep notch will do.

I never liked this knife since the first time I saw it. Now that I see it demonstrated, I like it. Good chopper. They make a mini version too with a 3.5” blade.

Tom Brown did not design the tracker knife

I like it alot, but I'm stuck in a rut. I have wanted it for a while, but I like EJ Snyder's Skullcrusher Extreme a little better. I think its coming down to the sheath. Their both awesome looking, but I have not held the Tracker yet. Bryan, was it comfortable?

I must say sir, this knife does not look like a tool that lends itself to being easily sharpened.

nezáleží od noža ale od toho kto vie hádzať . Veľa šťastia a treba sa viac učiť a skúšať . A až potom posielať videa .

The too happiest day in my Tom Brown Tracker life were the day my tracker showed up and the day I sold it. Typical of a do all tool, it does nothing too well.

That knife seem to work as advertised, but I would not buy one due to the design only. I like that it is American made and it is well designed.

long long waited. and I havent seen "Avatar" yet. LOL

It's a hunk of steel .Remind me my grand pa's coconut cutter

You know that is one knife I never ever thought I would see getting balance tested, although, I still don't like it just an irrational personal feeling

I have been talking myself out of this one for a long time now. This review didn’t do me a damn bit of good in that enterprise. It’s obviously a knife and a half.

Why anyone would pay over $200 for a TB Tracker is beyond me when you can buy a Bobcat Tracker for $60 and is superior in steel (D2) and craftsmanship. Lastly, being the knife was given to you for review this says a lot about an unbiased opinion. You obviously didn't thoroughly test the knife because the knife is new and you're only experience is right out of the box. How about some reviews of knives you bought with your own money and actually test them before your review.