What can you tell me about TOPS knives ?

moonbat60 · September 20, 2012, 18:02

Hey guys,

I guess on here are a few that either own or have owned TOPS knives.

What can you tell me about the model you owned and its quality / workmanship / finish ?

What did you use it for ?

How does it compare to other brands such as Gerber, Cold Steel, Boker, Puma etc ?

Pete

ridgerunner1488 · September 20, 2012, 18:16

I own about 7 of there knifes and I love them.
Very well and and very HEAVY duty.
I would put them above Gerbers, and the rest but not against my early Pumas.
Just make sure you are getting the real deal as there is a lot of copies out there that look just like Tops Knifes.

moonbat60 · September 20, 2012, 20:05

Thanks, RR !

I can get a TOPS Hawke's Hellion Survivor 2020 Elite for about $125 plus s&h.

The blade is a tanto shape with sawteeth on the spine.

Pete

ridgerunner1488 · September 20, 2012, 20:23

Your most welcome.
Terry

acolonelofcorn · September 20, 2012, 21:15

ESEE and scrap yard are better values, grinds (generally) and warranties.

Most of the Tops knives have thick stock 1095 with short saber grinds to very thick edges. The horrible Tom Brown Tracker is possibly the worst example of this. The prices are also pretty high for what you are getting. There are a few decent models, with serviceable looking geometry, but most have crap written all over the blades and many seem tailored to the mall ninja aesthetic.

Deltaten · September 21, 2012, 06:18

I like my "Dawn Warrior" well enuff. It's a tool to me. It stays in the Bravo; or in the gear bag 'till I need it.
I'm not particularly fond of the wrinkle paint finish; but WTH..it's a protective coating and doing it's job Same with the *??* plastic sheath..especially he clip-on dealie..but hey! at least it matches my newish plastic holster!

If they float yer boat, style-wise; no reason not to pick one up .

**Andy the Aussie** · September 21, 2012, 14:34

Never handled one myself.... I think there was only the one design I found appealing but I can recall what it was now. The price (for 1095) seemed a little on the high side to me as well.

Andy

moonbat60 · September 21, 2012, 17:29

Thanks guys !

I appreciate your input.

Pete

September 20, 2012, 18:02	#1
moonbat60 Registered FALaholic #: 17000 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,232	What can you tell me about TOPS knives ? Hey guys, I guess on here are a few that either own or have owned TOPS knives. What can you tell me about the model you owned and its quality / workmanship / finish ? What did you use it for ? How does it compare to other brands such as Gerber, Cold Steel, Boker, Puma etc ? Pete

September 20, 2012, 18:16	#2
ridgerunner1488 Registered FALaholic #: 31019 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: arkansas By Birth But trapped In Mississippi Posts: 353	I own about 7 of there knifes and I love them. Very well and and very HEAVY duty. I would put them above Gerbers, and the rest but not against my early Pumas. Just make sure you are getting the real deal as there is a lot of copies out there that look just like Tops Knifes. __________________ "I am just a peckerwood that lives in the hills with too many guns" Hoot now has 2 FALs with Bi-pods. Wait a correction Hoot now has 4 fals with Bipods FEED THE SICKNESS

September 20, 2012, 20:23	#4
ridgerunner1488 Registered FALaholic #: 31019 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: arkansas By Birth But trapped In Mississippi Posts: 353	Your most welcome. Terry __________________ "I am just a peckerwood that lives in the hills with too many guns" Hoot now has 2 FALs with Bi-pods. Wait a correction Hoot now has 4 fals with Bipods FEED THE SICKNESS

September 21, 2012, 06:18	#6
Deltaten Registered FALaholic #: 124 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Lancaster, PA USA Posts: 8,498	I like my "Dawn Warrior" well enuff. It's a tool to me. It stays in the Bravo; or in the gear bag 'till I need it. I'm not particularly fond of the wrinkle paint finish; but WTH..it's a protective coating and doing it's job Same with the ?? plastic sheath..especially he clip-on dealie..but hey! at least it matches my newish plastic holster! If they float yer boat, style-wise; no reason not to pick one up . __________________ All or Nothing! Senator McCarthy was right! and as always......FYB!

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September 20, 2012, 20:05	#3
moonbat60 Registered FALaholic #: 17000 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,232	Thanks, RR ! I can get a TOPS Hawke's Hellion Survivor 2020 Elite for about $125 plus s&h. The blade is a tanto shape with sawteeth on the spine. Pete

September 20, 2012, 21:15	#5
acolonelofcorn Registered FALaholic #: 43819 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northwoods Posts: 356	ESEE and scrap yard are better values, grinds (generally) and warranties. Most of the Tops knives have thick stock 1095 with short saber grinds to very thick edges. The horrible Tom Brown Tracker is possibly the worst example of this. The prices are also pretty high for what you are getting. There are a few decent models, with serviceable looking geometry, but most have crap written all over the blades and many seem tailored to the mall ninja aesthetic.

September 21, 2012, 17:29	#8
moonbat60 Registered FALaholic #: 17000 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,232	Thanks guys ! I appreciate your input. Pete