TRACKER KNIVES
The tracker is the multi-tool of fixed blades: a straight forward edge for carving, a curved rear belly for chopping, and a squared spine for scraping and batoning — one knife designed to replace a small kit. Ours are hand-forged from layered Damascus steel with full-tang construction and wood or bone scales, shipped sharp with a leather sheath.
How a Tracker Knife Works
Popularized by wilderness instructor Tom Brown Jr., the tracker divides its blade into zones: the flat front section handles fine carving and slicing, the deep curved section behind it chops like a small hatchet, and the saw-toothed or squared spine notches wood for traps and shelter pegs. It's the closest thing to carrying an axe and a hunting knife in one sheath.
Tracker Knife FAQ
What is a tracker knife used for?
Survival and bushcraft tasks — chopping, carving, batoning, notching and skinning — the zoned blade is designed to do the work of several tools.
Is a tracker good as a first survival knife?
It's a capable do-everything blade, though the curved chopping section takes practice to sharpen. If you prefer simpler maintenance, a drop-point hunting knife is easier to start with.
Are your trackers full tang?
Yes — tracker knives take hard use, so ours are forged full-tang from layered Damascus steel.
How do I sharpen the curved section?
Use a rod or curved stone for the belly and flat stones for the straight edge — sharpen each zone separately.