A TOPS TBT would be really nice. I think the T1 might be too big for my purposes. Currently thinking on that desert sand coloured T2 which is a...
The spoon in the video is being sanded. . . [ATTACH]
I "might" be able to carve a bowl with my little 3" bladed tracker, but not the larger ones, lol! Video I shot showing comparative sizes and a...
Well, , I cheated and used a hook knife for the bowl, lol! [ATTACH]
Got interested in tracker style knives a while back. Picked up a 5" bladed model but felt it too heavy/unwieldy. Picked up a 3' bladed model and...
Yes, looks pretty ragged in the images in this discussion. Survivin' but not thrivin'. [MEDIA]
Yes, no excuse for any of the criminal acts carried out by the people mentioned, but I do think we can learn from their actions and skillsets. I...
The Mad trapper of Rat river. . . Claude Dallas. . .Troy Knapp the Utah Mountain Man. I'm always interested in these "Mountain Men/Survivalist's...
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The Kephart/Nessmuk Brotherhood will be holding their "Sierra Nevada Spring Gathering" March 15, 2024 to March 17, 2024 at Kaweah River, Sequoia...
Yes, I like this size a lot, and I plan to pick up a TOPS #4. This is perfect for EDC or around camp.
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My wife gifted me a mini-tracker as a birthday gift. [ATTACH] It's a lot of fun to play with. Trackers have a cult following. Personally, I...
Well, last night, I clumsily banged into a piece of furniture. . . and, I broke a toe [yeah, I am "That Guy". . .the one what shouldn't ought walk...
Haha, finally, I am an influencer, lol! Have fun with it!!!
BTW, there's another OKC model called the HOP, and the blade is a bit thinner, but lacks those stamped in fullers and has a simpler handle -...
Those are awesome. Thanks for showing them!!!
Today I worked at forcing a patina and making a pattern on the blade, which I am really happy with! [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
It's been fun to play with. Truly. for serious outings, I'd use an ESEE or my HOGUE EX-F01, but it's always useful to learn to use whatever is at...
Over the years, I have seen reenactors at Mountain Man rondy's using Old Hickory butcher knives, as they are fairly similar to those used during...
