This knife is at the top of the food chain (in its class)! Designed by Laci Szabo from the ground up to cater to the needs and desires of elite warriors.
TOPS sent us this blade for a little T&E and I must say I have been stoked on it ever since it came out of the box. There was a break in the weather, so I headed to the mountains to test it in the field.
Check out the TOPS website at www.topsknives.com !
NOT a sponsored video. These are my own opinions.
The Good:
– Stronger, better blade shape than current Issued knives
– Factory sharp (especially for a 1/4″ blade)
– Traction coating is sweet
– Handle is plenty long for any task
– Healthy weight makes it EASY to process wood
– Handle material great in all conditions
– Pry bar/glass breaker
The Bad:
– Only comes with a combo edge (my opinions in the video as to why)
– Handle material edges a little harsh (I lightly sanded the cuts in the handle after this video, which solved the problem completely)
– Hard to find a place to put this knife on a plate carrier! Mainly going to carry on my belt.
Awesome Scale
– 9.25/10
If you are a company wishing to send products for review, please contact me at: Andy.InnerBark@gmail.com
Music by Incompetech.com
Join us on facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/InnerBark
Price: $17.99
Womans Short Sleeve Shirts V Neck Tees Women Cute Tops Solid Color Black XL
Material (Solid Color Tops)- Polyester 60%, Rayon 35%, Spandex 5%. High quality material. Soft fabric,stretchy,light weight,breathable and not see through. Size Attention - It's US regular size, Loose Fitting. Reference the size chart below on "Produ... (as of September 21, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Price: $18.99
Yidarton Women's Comfy Casual Long Sleeve Side Twist Knotted Tops Blouse Tunic T Shirts(gr,l)
Material: Cotton & Polyester, Lightweight, ultra soft and stretch fabric, Comfy to wear Features: Long sleeve t shirts, round neck, solid color, side knot with twisted detail at hem This women's top is so trendy and cute, you can pair this knot side ... (as of September 21, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)![√KINDLY NOTE: S fit for 30A 30B 30C 32A 32B ; M fit for 30D 30DD 32C 32D 34A 34B ; L fit for 32DD 34C 34D 34DD 36A 36B 36C; XL fit for 36C 36D 38A 38B 38C √[Pads] Padded sport bra with removable pads for convenient adjustment, with a cotton-like mate...](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413bzABGDcL._SL240_.jpg)
Price: $22.99
Lemedy Women Padded Sports Bra Fitness Workout Running Shirts Yoga Tank Top (M, Blue)
√KINDLY NOTE: S fit for 30A 30B 30C 32A 32B ; M fit for 30D 30DD 32C 32D 34A 34B ; L fit for 32DD 34C 34D 34DD 36A 36B 36C; XL fit for 36C 36D 38A 38B 38C √[Pads] Padded sport bra with removable pads for convenient adjustment, with a cotton-like mate... (as of September 21, 2020 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
Price: $18.99
180USD+ Shipping. I’m setting these up to be shipped with full size Tuf-Cloths as well (at no additional cost, except a small surcharge to upgrade to the Marine formula)
TOPS…hmmm, nice blades…But…WHY OH WHY THEY ARE SO FUCKING EXPENSIVE!!??!! I reckon, people have to pay for a “name” and “brand”…For this money, you can get better blade, better steel, and better price!!! Shame on you TOPS !!!!!
I am not saying, that you’ re wrong, not at all, Tops makes v. good blades; still I reckon they are kinda too expensive. Too “nosy”, bit too greedy. For example: RAT knives from Ontario are cheaper then those from Tops; same steel, nearly same shape-price 30-40£ more in Tops. For a stupid machete you pay in Tops nearly 100£ !!!! Or mini pry bar 130£??!! That’s madness!! Or Tom Brown Tracker-180£ upwards-for what-small piece of knife, which isn’t that great as it looks 😀 Cheers!
At the rate you’re going, how often do you have to sharpen it?
CUTCO hunting knives are much better. lol
i love good knife!
Check my videos
Where can I ?
getting in between the serrations wlnt help with a fuzz stick? They looked pretty chuncky like they wld help curling the fuzz
Stop video at 1:56 go back to 1:00 put Chuck Norris, problem solved and saves you 7min
bro…plz dont test a fighting knife solely by outdoor task. this blade is made for killing, not kindling firewood. stab a slab of ribs, slice some meat. do some drills
That means a lot. Many people are reporting stress fractures in bigger blades because of the way they heat treat in mass produced blades. You should pay a lot more for a differentially heat treated blade because it is much more work for the maker. Thanks for the info.
Thats a beautiful blade how much did that run ya?
Its funny people tell me how a combat knife would suck to bushcraft with or suck as a survivor knife.. such as my d2 lager peter Banda blade.. it may not be ideal. But combat knifed work just as well.
How much money?
Thanks! Feel free to check out the giveaway I am doing for a TOPS CUMA Tak-ri 2.0 or Brothers of Bushcraft Fieldcraft knife.
Great review! Very helpful!
Just wish the serrations were optional otherwise I would be in love with this knife
Oh thank you very useful.
it is meant to kill it will go throw wood
Message me 🙂
get ya throuh the fight not get ya through night BRILLIANT!!
How does this knife fair against the Ontario Chimera?
Wow! That is a lot of money for a 7 inch marginal blade. Do you think that it is worth it?
I enjoyed this
Are you sure about the hamon line? That would mean they are differentially treated–can you verify this? Nice review. Unless they are thin knives, I don’t like 7 inch blade–if you are going to look for a combat blade, makes sense to purchase at least a 10 inch blade IMO.
thats a combat knife not a survival knife
Honestly for the price of this knife I don’t see me buying it anytime soon, plus I do have kabar’s and ontario combat knives. I think my favorite is either the 1245 or ontario chimera plain edge. Combat knives don’t need to be super thick, it actually can take away from its abilities in combat when its too thick. Like trying to puncture kevlar, probably between 1/8 and 3/16 steel thickness is just about perfect for combat in my opinion.
If is a combat knife you were not supose to fight ,stab or slit the throat of someone for an accurate review ? What has wood choping to do with combat ?:))
I need a a tactical sheath for this knife eny help please 🙂
i agree with you dont like the handle or serrations ill keep my k-bar its time tested …hardest test of all great vid!
Great review as always. God bless. John