{"product_id":"ridgeback-hammered-tracker-knife-serrated-spine","title":"Ridgeback Hammered Tracker Knife 12\" Handmade with Serrated Spine","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA hammered finish isn't something you can fake with a grinder, it's the actual surface left behind by repeated hammer strikes during forging, meaning every dimple and facet traces back to a real moment in the smithing process. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRidgeback Hammered Tracker Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e keeps that raw, unpolished texture intact, giving this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehammered finish tracker knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a surface story a smooth blade simply can't offer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 12 inches overall, with a 5-inch blade and 7-inch handle, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRidgeback Hammered Tracker Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e puts most of its length into the grip rather than the edge, favoring control and leverage. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etextured blade tracker knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e pairs rosewood with turquoise inlay, secured by silver pins alongside a single decorative mosaic pin that breaks up the pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRidgeback Hammered Tracker Knife Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe drop point tracker profile on this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-forged hammered steel knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e includes a serrated section along the spine, giving you a sawing option alongside the primary cutting edge without needing a second tool. Full tang carbon steel runs the entire 7 inch handle, and this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erugged tracker blade design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e keeps the hammered texture visible across the full blade surface rather than polishing it away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe serrated spine section on this knife works best for rope, small branches, or bone, reserve the smooth primary edge for standard cutting tasks rather than trying to use the serrations for general slicing. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehandmade hammered outdoor knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e should be stored in its brown leather belt sheath when not in use, and the carbon steel blade needs thorough drying after any wet-condition use since the hammered texture can hold moisture in its recessed facets longer than a smooth surface would.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drop point\/tracker style with serrated spine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rosewood with turquoise inlay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Detail:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Silver pins with decorative mosaic pin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTang Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheath:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brown leather belt sheath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What causes the hammered texture on the blade? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt comes from repeated hammer strikes during the actual forging process, meaning the texture reflects real smithing work rather than an applied finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the serrated spine section used for? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt handles sawing tasks like cutting rope, small branches, or bone, working alongside the smooth primary edge rather than replacing it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why does the hammered texture need extra drying attention? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe recessed facets from hammering can hold moisture longer than a smooth blade surface, so thorough drying matters more to prevent rust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the decorative mosaic pin among the silver pins? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a single distinct pin that breaks up the pattern among the standard silver pins, adding a small detail of visual variation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is a 7 inch handle with a 5 inch blade an unusual ratio? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt favors grip and leverage over blade reach, which suits detail-focused tracking and skinning work where control matters most.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JW SteelCrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45979233648700,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0080\/0420\/6652\/files\/F29C3B48-96E3-405C-90E2-BAEEFE2B461E.jpg?v=1786413059","url":"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/products\/ridgeback-hammered-tracker-knife-serrated-spine","provider":"JW SteelCrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}