4/28/2023 0 Comments Tops unzipper knife![]() ![]() To accomplish their goal, they brought together knife designers from virtually every field where mission success depends on maximum performance in extreme situations. TOPS Knives was founded in 1998 by a group of veterans who wanted to create a better class of blade for service members and law enforcement. Whether you spend most of your time in the field or at home, here you'll find wide selections of both TOPS fixed blades and folders to handle any obstacles that life throws your way. Field operators around the world request TOPS knives because they know that these American-made Rocky Mountain originals are up to any challenge. TOPS knives are real-world field and battle tested by teams of special ops, law enforcement, and outdoor professionals - if it's a job where having the right tool is a matter of life and death, TOPS knives have done it. How do you create an epic series of the toughest, most versatile knives in the industry? You get 12 of the hardest hardcore authorities in fieldcraft and combat together and then combine their expertise with the best technology and materials. No matter if you are purchasing your first TOPS Knife or adding to your collection you can trust Knife Country USA with your new TOPS Knife purchase. Q – Do TOPS Knives ever go on sale? A – TOPS Knives are on sale all the time at Knife Country USA. Please contact us if you have any questions or would like to buy one over the phone. Q – Where can Tops Knives be bought/purchased? A – Knife Country USA is an authorized dealer of TOPS Knives. Q – DO TOPS Knives have a warranty? A – TOPS Knives come with a lifetime warranty against defects. Their knives are reliable, robust, and made in the USA. TOPS makes hard use tactical knives ideal for hunting, survival, combat, and defense. A - Yes, TOPS Knives made some of the best knives in the market. To be MORE specific they are manufactured in Idaho, USA. Q - Where are Tops Knives Made? A – TOPS Knives are made in the USA. ![]() All it comes down to is the lack of cutting ability in an otherwise fine knife.FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) about TOPS Knives PS:That is not to say that TOPS fit and finish was bad or anything, I even thought about getting their ALRT as an ersatz Prybaby. I sold it and never want another TOPS unless they start to learn cutting edge geometry (sorry again for yet another cheesy pun) and start making knives that are able to actually cut.:grumpy: So the knife didn't cut it for me (sorry 'bout that cheesy pun, but I couldn't resist). Even a full flat grind wouldn't have made a decent edge angle. Reprofiling the edge was out of the question, because too much steel needed to be removed for that. The only things it could be used for were things I wouldn't normally use a knife for: digging, prying, throwing. Any of my axes, hawks, hatchets, and even some of my throwers have better edge profiles that this "scalpel". So cutting performance was not even remotely acceptable. Furthermore the edge was really thick above the bevels and said bevels met at an extremely obtuse angle. The fact that I picked the knife up on Ebay for about 60% of the price it would have been from TOPS sweetens it even more. I'm not a huge fan of the sheath that came with it, but that's certainly a matter of preference. Still 3/16" stock on a relatively small knife, but nearly a full-height flat grind on a very wide blade. The one I still have is the drop point version of their Strikar model, and it's actually one of the nicer production knives I have. Some of the newer models, especially the smaller ones, are displaying better geometry for cutting. I flattened the edge bevel on an Alaskan Harpoon down to the point that there was no transition from the edge to the primary bevel, essentially turning it into a really wide scandi grind, and even then it was on the obtuse side. They are real fans of saber grinds, even on relatively narrow blades that start at 3/16" or 1/4" stock, and this geometry makes them not the best cutters in the world, though very strong. One thing to really take a look at is what your intended use is for whichever knife of theirs strikes your fancy. This isn't saying that they're not good knives, just that given their relatively inexpensive materials (1095, 154CM and micarta or cord wraps), and low amount of hand work that goes into them (bead blast or spray coating finishes, laser cut blades), the markup can seem a bit high.īut, that said, I've had a couple and still have one, and their grind lines seem very consistently even, fit of the handle scales very good, etc. ![]() There is a feeling by some here, and I rank among them, that their prices are a tad high. Every once in awhile they get brought up and discussed a bit.
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