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Differences Between Tops Tom Brown Tracker & Red Scorpion

The Tops tracker knife is an all-purpose survival knife designed by Tom Brown. It's a portable knife useful for cutting, chopping and sawing. It is an all-in-one knife. It has two versions, the T1 and T2. The difference is just a matter of size and weight. These knives are a bit pricey, but if you are talking about survival then it's worth it. Red Scorpion Six Blades' WSK has the same design and performance but is more affordable.

TOPS Tracker Knife History
- The first version of the tracker knife was handmade by Ed Lombi. When he stopped manufacturing, Tom Brown looked for another manufacturer. He found Dave Beck, who made refinements to the tracker knife. After ten years, the production again stopped. In 2001, Tom Brown searched for a manufacturer that would regularly supply the demand. TOPS USA is now the leading developer of this work-of-art survival knife.
Specification
- The T2 tracker knife is made from 1/4-inch 1095 high-carbon alloy covered in special black traction epoxy for rust proofing. It is 11-7/8 inch long (blade: 4-1/4 inch, draw knife: 2-1/8 inch, saw: 2-1/2 inch, thickness: 1/4 inch, weight: 1lb 12oz). Its design is the same as its larger brother, T1, but was simply scaled down to reduce weight and size. It is also made of 3/16 inch steel as compared to a regular tracker that uses 1/4 inch steel.
Red Scorpion Predator WSK History
- The Predator Wilderness Survival Knife (WSK) was inspired by the craftsmanship of Dave Beck's tracker knife. Since Beck stopped making the tracker knife, the Predator WSK came into production with a limited series of 1,000 only. Because of constant demand of survival knives, Red Scorpion Six-Blade decided to continue the production with its version. Raven WSK with ESK (Everyday Survival Knife) as its companion knife.
Specification
- The Raven WSK and ESK is made from SKS5 high-carbon steel SKS5. This kind of steel is mainly used for knives and circular saw blades. The Raven WSK is a refinement of the Predator. It is 13 inches long (blade: 6-3/4 inch, handle: 6-1/4 inch, blade head: 4-1/2 inch, blade width: 2-1/2 inch, draw knife: 2-1/4 inch). Its ESK companion is good in all camping chores. It is 8 inches long and 4mm thick (blade: 3.5 inch, handle: 4.5 inch, blade width: 1.25 inch).

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