{"product_id":"tracker-kukri-knife","title":"Tracker Kukri Knife with Micarta Handle and Steel Bolster","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tracker Kukri Knife earns its name from a blade shape that refuses to pick one job and stick to it. The forward curve pulls weight toward the wide, heavy tip — that's the kukri side of the design, built for clean chopping power in dense brush or heavy material. The tracker geometry underneath that curve gives the blade a wide belly suited for skinning and longer field cuts that a pure kukri profile would handle less cleanly. Together, these two blade traditions produce something more useful than either alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeather Damascus runs across the steel with branching lines moving outward from a central spine, each line shifting slightly as the light changes angle. At 8 inches, the blade sits long enough to handle serious outdoor tasks while staying short enough for controlled, detailed work when the situation calls for it. A polished steel bolster makes a clean break between the blade and a black and yellow micarta handle, with two silver pins locking the construction firmly to the full-tang steel beneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brown tooled leather sheath ships with the knife, fitted with a belt slot for field carry. The whole piece feels balanced toward the tip intentionally, since that weight placement is what makes the forward curve effective for the chopping tasks this blade was built around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/handmade-tracker-knives?srsltid=AfmBOoptm2VXOEDDlYLEf_INod8pRuGE0wDMmWPdpD2NOwFsQe0AVc7p\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracker Kukri Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e at JW Steel Crafts with an 8-inch feather Damascus blade, black and yellow micarta handle, and a wider kukri belly than any other tracker-style piece in the lineup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe History Behind This Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracker blades were developed for survivalists who needed one tool for chopping, skinning, and fine detail work. The kukri's forward curve adds chopping weight that a straight tracker blade can't match. Feather Damascus forging takes its name from the branching pattern left after layers fold outward. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/collections\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJW Steel Crafts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e combines both traditions by hand, forging a blade built for outdoorsmen who don't want to carry two knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeather Damascus steel holds a sharp edge through heavy field and outdoor use. The pronounced forward curve concentrates force near the wide tip for efficient chopping motions. The wide belly handles skinning strokes and longer cuts without lifting the blade. Full tang construction keeps the knife balanced through forceful, repeated swings. High-carbon steel benefits from regular oiling to stay rust-free after field use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack and yellow micarta layers stack through the handle in visible laminate rings. Two silver pins lock the handle firmly to the full tang blade at both ends. A polished steel bolster sits between the blade and handle, adding transition strength and a clean visual line. Micarta resists moisture and loosening better than natural wood under repeated outdoor use. This build stays solid through the kind of hard use a kukri-style blade typically sees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife is built for outdoorsmen who need one blade to cover chopping, skinning, and field dressing. Bushcraft users will find the forward curve useful for clearing brush and processing wood. Hunters appreciate the wide belly for long skinning strokes on larger game. Collectors are drawn to the feather Damascus pattern since no two blades carry the same branching lines. As a gift, it suits hunters, campers, or collectors who want a hand-forged blade with serious field credentials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications Table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"left\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"119\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"209\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamascus steel (1095\/15N20)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeather Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp 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dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutdoor \/ hunting knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes a tracker kukri knife different from a standard kukri?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tracker profile adds a wider belly for skinning, while the kukri curve adds chopping weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this blade forged Damascus steel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, forged with a feather Damascus pattern across an 8-inch blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the handle made from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack and yellow micarta with a polished steel bolster and two silver pins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this knife include a sheath?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, a brown tooled leather sheath with a belt slot is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the blade on this tracker kukri?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade measures 8 inches with a 5-inch handle for 13 inches overall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this blade need special care?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, wipe and oil after field use to keep the high-carbon steel rust-free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWould this knife make a good gift for an outdoorsman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, it suits hunters, bushcrafters, and collectors of hand-forged outdoor blades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What makes a tracker kukri knife different from a standard kukri?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The tracker profile adds a wider belly for skinning, while the kukri curve adds chopping weight.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Is this blade forged Damascus steel?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        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