![]() ![]() Today you will see many variations by other makers but none can match the history, function & performance of our knives which are still the standard by which all others are judged.The Model "C" WSK* This is the same pattern used for the TRACKER knife seen in* 1/4 x 6-1/4" differentially hardened/tempered 01 high carbontool steel blade. Although originally designed primarily as a special-purpose tool for the survival/bushcraft community & wilderness rescue personnel, our knives have not only proven themselves in the field under real world survival applications, but also repeatedly demonstrated their value & effectiveness in combat during many of our country's latest conflicts abroad. But today, the only REAL "WSK" continues to be manufactured right here at our shop.With over 27 years of refinement from personal service, feedback from customers & extensive field testing & use by top survival instructors & Elite military from around the world, our WSK knives have evolved into perfection. "WSK" has since become a generic term now used by many to describe all sorts of "survival" & Bushcraft knives. Unfortunately, having to give up our trademark rights due to the period of time our knives were not being produced, we were forced to change the name to avoid costly trademark right disputes from new competition.In 2003, needing a new name & the desire to keep it simple & original as our knife, we became the first to coin the name "WSK" or Wilderness Survival Knife to a knife design. After a brief retirement & the release of the 2003 Paramount Pictures film "The HUNTED" in which our Model "C" TRACKER knife was used & displayed, we resumed making our original TRACKER knife patterns due to rekindled customer interest. It's wet molded and made by Mr Beck.The blade is made of 0-1 tool steel and differentially heat treated for maximum performance and edge retention and durability.The handle scales are natural linen micarta which is also not offered anymore.From the DRBeck Knifesmith website:Our knives were formerly known as the original "TRACKER" knives from the registered trademark, which we were the first to own & stamp on our blades during the '90's. The most similar one is $1000 and has a 2 year waiting list."Wolverine" style scout carry leather sheath included. This knife was at one time referred to as "The Tracker".NOTE: This particular blade grind is like the movie knife and not offered anymore. RARE! Model no longer made! Handle material option no longer offered!This is the WSK (Wilderness Survival Knife) Model C Gen 1 (like the knife from the movie "The Hunted").
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