David R. Beck, Knifesmith LLC
Call Us: +1-610-670-5319
"Fine Cutlery for the Adventurer"
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David R. Beck Knifesmith LLC
138 Elwyn Avenue
Sinking Spring, PA 19608 USA
Email: drbeckknives@comcast.net
Ph#610-670-5319
Shop hours: By appointment only.
Phone hours: 9am - 5pm EST
Late 1990's vintage model "C" gen2 Tracker knife with discontinued registered trademark.
Shown for collectors reference only.
David R. Beck, designer & maker of the Original "TRACKER" Wilderness Survival Knife used by Benicio Del Toro in the 2003 Paramount Pictures Film "The HUNTED".
Now referred to as the "WSK" (Wilderness Survival Knife)
The Original BECK "WSK" Knife. Copied by many, Equalled by None.
The finest in bush craft, survival & special purpose cutlery for the serious backwoods adventurer & wilderness professional. David R. Beck knives, proudly designed & hand-crafted in the U.S.A.
About Our Knives:
Our Vintage 1999 Catalog Cover
Our Vintage 2001 Catalog Cover
Note: The catalog covers shown above are for historical reference only.
We no longer have copies of our older printed catalogs, nor do we presently offer a current printed catalog.
All current information regarding our knives can be viewed on this web site.
Purchasing information
1. We are a small knife shop & only produce knives as order requests are received.
2. Refer to our "Made To Order" & "Tracker/WSK" knife pages to view current knife models & how to place orders.
Our "Finished Knives For Sale" page occasionally offers completed knives available for immediate purchase.
3. We only ship to destinations in the USA (Including Alaska & Hawaii).
WE DO NOT SHIP TO ANY FOREIGN DESTINATION OUTSIDE OF THE USA.
*We do not accept requests for discontinued knives, sheaths, materials, & options not listed on our web site.
*We do not custom alter our designs, fabricate knives/sheaths from customer's drawings, or repair knives made by other makers.
*Buyers must be at least 18 years of age, & are subject to the Terms & Conditions of sale outlined on our web site.
*Questions & order requests should be sent to our email address at: drbeckknives@comcast.net.
About us
David R. Beck, owner & sole craftsman. Best known as the actual designer/maker of the original model "C" TRACKER Wilderness Survival Knife (WSK) used by Benicio Del Toro in the 2003 Paramount Pictures film The "HUNTED".
Full-time professional knife & tool maker, life-long outdoorsman & student of historical cutlery & primitive wilderness living skills. Over 40-years' experience serving Elite military, first responders & outdoorsmen from around the world.
Dave personally hand-crafts every knife & sheath we sell. Nothing is mass-produced or outsourced & all our knives are entirely MADE IN THE USA here at our work shop.
With extensive knifemaking & field experience, we understand what's expected from a knife & how to produce high-quality knives that deliver the performance expected by professional users.
Our knives
Unless otherwise noted in a knife's description, all our knives are made with the following features.
Blades:
*Entirely hand-crafted "in-house" from 01 high carbon tool steel.
*Differentially heat treated with a hard, durable edge & softer spine for superior edge retention, resilience, ease of sharpening in the
field & increased level of user safety.
*Full-tang construction for optimum strength & handle support.
*Sharp blade spine edges for scraping & ferro rod striking.
*Fine wet-sanded finish. (A natural patina can be expected as the blade "ages'' from use). NOTE: We no longer offer bluing services.
*Hand-honed & stropped razor-sharp edges ready for the field.
Handles:
*Made from your choice of a broad selection of materials wee offer.
*Secured with epoxy & your choice of either Loveless bolts or pin fasteners.
*Lined lanyard holes are not std. but can be installed at no cost upon request (May require changing number & placement of fasteners.)
Sheaths:
*Included in the price of all knives. (Knives can be purchased without sheaths less sheath cost).
*Made from durable molded leather, treated with an oil/wax finish for moisture resistance & long wear.
*All knives come with a 5-day money-back satisfaction guaranty, limited lifetime warranty, excellent after-sale customer service, &
proven investment security for collectors due to our well-known reputation as a trusted maker.
*Correspondence is addressed by David R Beck personally so you get professional answers to any questions.
Whether your pleasure is working the homestead, canoe camping some Northwoods lake, or experiencing high adventure far off the beaten path where every day is a test of a man's metal, a well-made & dependable knife is not just a luxury but a necessity.
We specialize in traditional, time-proven knife designs used by woodsmen from early America through the "Golden Age" of camping & woodcraft, when real men still took to the forests for their livelyhood & the best knives were simple & efficient for every-day practical tasks.
If nostalgic appeal, practical features & old-world craftsmanship are important qualities for your next knife, we can fill your needs.
We are a maker of fine, hand-crafted, heirloom-quality knives woodsmen are proud to carry & can be depended upon to meet the challenges of your wilderness adventures to get you to our farthest destination & back with confidence.
