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Your cart is empty.In late 1998, TOPS Knives was founded with a mission to create the highest-quality knives around. Our Knives are tools, designed and built using the extensive knowledge and real life experiences of many Operators with backgrounds in Military, Law Enforcement, outdoor professions, and Martial Arts. Specifically, we have worked with designers with backgrounds ranging from Navy Seals to Airborne Rangers, from Martial Arts instructors to survival experts, and from SWAT Team Members to Native American weapons experts. We have a designer from nearly every background that uses hard-core knives. Perhaps the best part, all TOPS fixed blades are manufactured and hand-finished at our facility in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, USA.
Will
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
This is a much lighter version compared to the original whose blade was much thicker. The handle contour allows for a stable and safe grip, the blade is very sharp and has good edge retention. The knife has a slim and discrete profile. The sheath is laid out for horizontal carry be it appendix, or small of back carry. For me it is unobtrusive, and comfortable in the SOB location and the handle is a bit out of proportion for me to carry in appendix carry. I think it is perfect for trail running, and can handle most of the little snags and hang ups that one may run across, and would most certainly be a valuable tool in an emergency. I only wish it had a “glass breaker” as the point is a bit thin.
Mark
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024
This is my first fixed blade EDC knife and my first TOPS knife. The fit and finish gives it the appearance of a custom piece. Little things, like the red handle liners set it apart from most production knives. It's a small knife that can be used to open boxes or for self defense. And last but not least...the secure design makes it feels good in my hand!
Robertoni Maranello
Reviewed in Germany on September 9, 2023
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LVGent
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2023
Changed out the straps for a fixed belt loop. great knife, razor sharp. Perfect for EDC.
German Juggernaut
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2022
This is an excellent EDC or duty knife. Great design, very sturdy, comfortable to handle. Great blade and scales. One of my all time favorites!
Thatguy
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2022
Buying tops knives is always a awesome knife and great value
xavier valdez
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2022
Really liked the profile and with how often and quickly these would go out of stock I picked one up against my better judgment. It has a flat spot up top which seems like itd make this a good knife for whittling. The steel seems to prefer rougher finishes since it didn't perform as well with a mirror polish though that may be due to my technique. Since it's 1095 you'll need to oil this even in arid climates which I learned the hard way seeing how the laser engraved text exposed the steel in that area and got rust in there.
Keene
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2020
Just what I wanted, and just what I like. A small knife that doesn’t attract attention but can still perform. Excellent grip just enough tang to hit with the back. Excellent fit and finish. Razor sharp out of the box. No rattle in the sheath. I would have paid more for this, it is perfect. I can see why it’s out of stock all the time.Even came with a survival whistle.
Jody
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2020
Amazing knife for the $$. Fit and finish is superb. I love the quality and materials Tops uses. If you are looking for a small fixed blade for EDC or defense purposes, this is a good one
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