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Tracker Knife Origin
The Tracker knife was created with the hunter or primitive survivalist in mind this knife in the correct hands can be an indispensable tool of survival. The main concept of this blade is that you have two differently ground edges to best suit the job at hand as well as a quarter round feature that no other knife can claim. The hollow ground portion of the blade is for fine cutting or notching and the forward facing blade is used more as a hatchet. A renowned survivalist named Tom Brown Jr first designed what is now known as a "Tracker Knife"to most people. An early attempt called the "Medicine Blade" made by Ed Lombi, demonstrated the possibilities & set the foundation for further refinements by other makers influenced by the design. After being introduced to the concept, David Beck presented his own design improvements and in 2003 Paramount Pictures film the "HUNTED", was released & the Tracker Knife has been in high demand ever since. If you would like to learn more of the history regarding the Tracker Knife please refer to www.drbeckknives.com
Blade Anatomy and function
Hand Position 1
Mostly For using the hollow grind portion of the blade to perform fine caving or cutting. Thumbs can be placed on top of the concave area of the spine to add pressure when fine cutting is required.
Hand Position 2
This position will increase the weight to the front chopping portion of the blade for medium chopping tasks and stock removal. This grip will also extend the length of the blade when more reach is needed.
Hollow Grind
This unique feature provides the Tracker with a 2 for 1 benefit .The front facing blade has a blade angle designed for heavy tasks where as the hollow grind is perfect for notching or being used as a draw knife .
Forward Blade
This blade has been flat ground to be used as a hatchet for heavy chopping the curve of the blade is ideal for slicing or used to scrape and clean animal hide for tanning.
Quarter Round
This hook like feature is unique to the Tracker knife and can be used as a gut hook or to round off sharp edges when making a bow stave or traps and snares. However the most common use is to produce whats called 'curls' for fire making.
Arrow Puller
This hole in the blade is to help maintain the same diameter when making primitive arrow shafts. Simply pull the arrow shaft through the hole and shave off any excess that does not fit. It is not advisable to use this feature as an arrow straightener 0r wrench as this may place dents in the shaft therefore creating weakness.
Spine
On the back of the blade you will find a 90 degree sharp edge on the concave area this has been left hardened from the heart treatment so to provide a striking area for a ferro rod or to perform scrapping duties.
The front portion of the spine is rounded to provide comfort for the hands when gripping that area when using as a draw knife.(except sawteeth models).
Sawteeth
Rogues Trackers come with or with out sawteeth this is personal preference. Rogues Tracker Knives have functional sawteeth that are primarily used for notching wood for traps and snares. Simply secure the wood you wish to notch and turn the knife with sawteeth facing down then move your arm back and forth in a sawing motion.
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