I've owned quite a few tops knives,right now I have 6 in my knife collection. Quality knives at a fair price. I found the best tops I've owned a still have is the silent hero
Nice! I started my TOPS journey with CUT 4.0 (blackout edition). It's still my EDC wherever it is legal. Bought an operator 7 last year - probably my favorite blade and it will be stashed up for the Armageddon usage / passing on to future generations only. It's built like a tank.. a very beautiful tank.. Finally bought the war bowie this year and it's another beautiful design. I am trying my best to limit myself to these, but already ended up buying an MSK for my sister and now thinking of gifting my nephew with either silent hero or backpacker bowie. TOPS is a brand that will grow on you very quickly!
I agree. I always thought a lot of Tops knives looked like they were designed for Japanese Anime. But they do make good stuff and some of them are real gems. I love my Tops Silent Hero. It's my EDC right now. You just have to find the designs without stupid saws and weird angles like it came off of a Transformer.
@@TheKnifeJunkie oh man! I guess you gotta do what you gotta do, but I'd probably consider giving up my KIDS before giving up some of these. Don't worry, I'd give them each a knife as they went out the door. But not TOPS knives...
Nice collection. I have bought over 40 TOPS Knives over the last nine years or so. I have two Prather War Bowies because I bought one for Mumma Bear so we could take the Bowie Seminar at Prather’s Warrior School in Tucson. It’s worth the trip to Arizona. And the first time I saw Leo holding the Wild Pig Hunter was on a video of them at a SHOT Show. I had it pre-ordered before the video was finished. Don’t have a reason to carry a blade like that any more, but it gives me a warm fuzzy feeling when I do. 🇺🇸
Got the Szabo express last week, getting the Ranger's edge by tomorrow! My first two Tops knives! And that pig hunter, was modeled after the Kizlyar Phoenix 1 Russian army knife that I also have
I love my Apache falcon. I stripped the grey coating off of it and it looks badass! Everytime I pick i love it more lol. I think I'm going to buy the team jackel 5 next.
I like the Tanto to but as you stated the handle is too thick. The Cut 4.0 is cool. I live the wild pig hunter ,the Wild Pig Hunter is a winner for me and the War Bowie is a good one also so that three ,Cut 4.0 , Wild Pig Hunter & War Bowie.
Tops makes some of the best knives on the market, and you have a nice collection. I really like the Tex Creek, MSK, and War Bowie. I own the BOB and it has surpassed my expectations for all camp related things. It is my GoTo. I urge you to get a BOB. You will love it.
Awesome collection! I wish I had the budget! I love the Wild Pig Hunter and the CUT, both on my purchase radar. I currently only have one Tops knife - the Desert Nomad. It is my wilderness adventure sidekick and would serve well under any tactical situation. One of their few stainless steel blades, which is what I was looking for. Good luck if you ever go boar hunting with a knife... that is some nasty business.
Thank you sir, I've always wanted the Desert Nomad, I', glad you're happy with it. As for the boar hunting, maybe in a different life! I don't think that's a pursuit you start at my age ;)
@@RogerC2023 Nah.. It's "Acid Rain". You can just google TOPS and that name. They've had it on quite a few knives at this point. I have like 4 in this finish myself. You know TOPS.. Everything must sound edgy and fast haha.
@@RogerC2023 They do have a finish called "Black River Wash". You actually might be right. Acid Rain is newer and now that I'm looking at mine with it you see the edge temper wayyyyy more. I would say yeah you're right. This is "Black River Wash"
If Tops carried the micarta all the way to the guard , so your fore finger hit two sides of the scales and the thickness of the blade it would be more comfortable. Instead of your fore finger just ramming up to just the stock of the blade. I extended my scales on my rangers edge, it gives a wide guard. Brilliant dagger. The pig hunter is awesome. I did the same with green micarta and it made the guard nice and wide, especially for the thumb to ram against. The same with my war bowie, gives it a nice wide finger guard. You have a good taste in Tops knives!
My DFX 66 came in a very good kydex sheath (with good belt loops as well for scout carry, but can also neck carry it or put an ulticlip on it for the waistband, or pocket carry or something.). Very satisfied with it. Too bad all the reviews only have the ole leather sheath.
Nice collecion. I've always been drawn to the Prather War Bowie, but have yet to buy one. I don't have any practical need for one, but it is just bad assery at it's finest!
The Prather War Bowie is such a beauty I was always drawn to it as well-- one of my favorite TOPS. I applaud your discipline, If I restrained my collecting to what I had a practical need for, I'd have a one SAK knife collection ;)
@@TheKnifeJunkie..if I was all that disciplined, I wouldn't have over 100 knives sitting around collecting dust. including knives like the CS 1917 Frontier Bowie that hasn't been outside since the mailman dropped it off on my front porch.. It's just lately that I've been trying to reel in my purchases a little bit to only buy things that in theory, I kinda maybe could possibly someday have a practical use for if the stars and planets all aligned just right. LOL
Love your collection overviews. I must admit I don't own a single TOPS. I guess I've dismissed them as too mall ninja-esque with their Rambo-inspired designs and bridge girder thickness bladestock. But it's apparent that they are branching out into more practical designs now.
Yes, some of their designs definitely appeal to my inner mall-ninja, but I would say it's worth trying out one of their more practical knives at a more practical stock thickness. They are tough, sharp and handsome, plus, if you don't like it you'll be able to sell it in a flash. For practical, I love the Tex Creek.
@@TheKnifeJunkie I am tempted by the Tex Creek. One of the thing that bothers me about most of TOPS's other designs is the presence of the forward finger choil... a blight which seems to even have infected folding knives these days. The forward finger choil is brilliant on a little guy like the CRKT Pilar, but a drawback on knives with longer handle lengths.
@@TheKnifeJunkie I had an ESEE 3 for a short while, but I didn't like it at all. I see they are coming out with contoured handles on their models now, which is an improvement, but I have a gorgeous L.T. Wright now, so I'm not really in the market for anything. The new Becker BK18 looks like a good design with a good sheath.
Thought you had a Rapid Strike, Bob. I have the Cut 4 0 and Backbite. Glad that Tops is moving to more sensible stock thickness and modern steels for their smaller blades...
BLAST!!!---I do have a Rapid Strike! The funny thing is, I shot the first video, then remembered the Rapid Strike and shot a second video. Looks like I uploaded the wrong one! I agree about the stock thickness especially, but also the use of Stainless on the smaller knives. How do you like the Backbite? I love that someone makes that knife!
@@TheKnifeJunkie The Backbite is certainly a specialized blade, and although created from a Russian martial art, it is very well suited to Pakal and Sak Sak Filipino MA methods. Thing is, it's not exceptionally sharp out of the box and could benefit from being made in a thinner stock, being chisel ground. The Rapid Strike is on my short list!
@@daveeverett9341 Is the spine swail on the backbite sharp? Also, you will love the Rapid Strike -- if Conn. allows, I'd think about getting it double edged too!
Great collection man. I absolutely love the Tex Creek. It’s been on my “future must adds” list since I first laid eyes on it. A MSK is also on that list. And now, after seeing that Wild Pig Hunter, it’s going onto that list as well. Ha. What a freakin bad ass knife! I have absolutely no practical reason to justify actually spending money on a knife like that but man is it fuckin cool. Haha. Anyways, love the podcast man. I never miss an episode. I look forward to Mondays and Wednesdays every week.
Thank you so much for listening, we have such a great time making the show, it's great to know people have a good time listening to it! As for justifying the Wild Pig Hunter … some might argue that as long as you are not being financially irresponsible, and you believe it will make life just a little better/more interesting, like a piece of art, that's all the justification you need. Some might argue that.
TheKnifeJunkie Indeed. You are absolutely 100% correct good sir. Unfortunately, in my current situation , it actually would be rather “financially irresponsible”. But one of these days, when I have a little bit more of a “flexible budget”, I will remember your words, throw inhibitions to the wind, acquire my very own Wild Pig Hunter, let free my inner barbarian, and enjoy the hell out of it as it was meant to be. But until then, I guess I’ll just have to continue watching TH-cam videos and lusting after all the cool shit that I can’t yet afford. 😉😏😁
@@matthewharris7373 that seems like the right choice, and often the desire for something new is much stronger than the appreciation for it once it is yours... I think there is something Buddhist about that.
@@TheKnifeJunkie Really hope so but my mind and budget is set to Coldsteel SRK VG10 for now. I don't have any experience buying knives other than here at the local online shop. I guess it's difficult to import them here where I live. The only available tex creek is the 20th anniv which is almost double the price of the SRK. : } Any experience with SRK by the way? thx
@@jimsrat2346 The SRK is a great knife at the fraction of the price of a Tex Creek. I've had one for at least 10 years now and it is well worth the low cost!
Tops is probably my least liked knife company then Condor Tool & Knife but all of that can change ,I know many people love their over built knives but I can only think of two Tops design Blades they make that I like. You got a good collection of Tops knives Knife Junkie.
I'm between the fdx 66 and the Baghdad box cutter. Want a good utility knife for work and edc. I carry a pistol, but it's always good to have a knife too.
When I came back to knife collecting about 10 years ago I noticed two new American knife companies ESEE and Tops. I started collecting the ESEE knives because they have fewer models lol. I only have the Cut 4.0 and the Road Dog by Tops yet have many I would like to get. The Operator 7 is top of the list along with both Tex Creeks. By the way off topic do you own a Rat 1? I feel a knife has to appeal to me visually first and I always thought it to be ugly? I just bought one and when in hand...I get the hype! It has a great feel, solid lock up with no play and is sharp as heck right out of the box. I just fell in love with a ugly knife and the price point???
A very nice review and TOPs Ranger's Edge is a very interesting dagger. Can you please let me know if the scales are fix and glued or it can be removed to use the without scales? Thank you
Have you ever had a Twosun in Hand? I have a Twosun Ts189 Cobra. Its full Titanium with a contoured and textured Handle. 3.75in Trailing point Blade of 14c28n Steel. Live to send it to you to check out and reveiw.
9:00 we use pig stickers like that to put the hog out of its misery after the kill shot. With a gun, not a spear. Much rather stick a pig than watch and hear it suffer….plus…..GOTTA SAVE AMMO 👍👍🇺🇸
@@TheKnifeJunkie I actually like the thicker stock. It's what got me interested in TOPS. Makes me not worry about beating up a knife I spent too much money on lol.
It sounds like you know TOP knives.I was wondering why do they put those nylon sheaths on a knife like the Bowie? It just turns a great outfit into a second class one. I just don't get it, have you ever talked to the guy's at TOPS about that? such beautiful knives ruined by a crappy sheath. IMO.
Yeah, those sheaths (once and for a short time, the state-of-the-art) are a serious buzzkill! It didn't occur to me to bring it up when I spoke with Craig on the podcast, but I have noticed they are tapering off the use of them in their newer models. I hope that trend continues.
The TOPS Knives FELS-01 Felony Stop is the best blade there for a self-defence application. I even went and just looked at it ... $109 1095 HC steel HRC 56/57 not great edge retention but when you are cutting exclusively meat you do not need the retention you would if you are hacking into hickory or cardboard all day. I do need to ask why are all your knives so dull though? If you could answer that would be great ... I am not trying to sound like a douche I just wonder why you would not at min keep a decent working edge on your EDC blades!? It is not hard to do ... you can get a Hapstone V7 and some DMT stones for $300 which is the price of a decent blade. And yes you need to V7 for the blades you have ...
Ray, with all due respect, I doubt your ability to ascertain the sharpness of my knives just from watching a medium resolution video. They are as sharp as I need them to be, I am not a fan of mirror polished blades but I am a fan of sharp ones. Thank you for your concern and sharpener suggestions though.
@@TheKnifeJunkie Yeah I don't have this model but I've held it in my hands. It has great balance and would definitely make a great fighter. I'd like to see a smaller version of it one day as well. I have the Sky Marshall and it's a brick. But a beast nonetheless.
I do not understand why people will buy knives made of 1095 for ANY other reason than it is the cheapest option out there. Rather than having a collection of 1095, WHY on earth not rather invest in a steel quality that keeps its edge and provides rust protection is beyond me 🤷♂️
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What a great collection
Love the video!
Thank you, I love your knives! I forgot to show off my Rapid Strike because as usual it was IWB.
Great collection! That Cut 4.0 looks interesting to me. And I love daggers, so that Ranger's Edge looks awesome!
I've owned quite a few tops knives,right now I have 6 in my knife collection. Quality knives at a fair price. I found the best tops I've owned a still have is the silent hero
I’ve always wanted the Silent Hero, maybe that’ll be next...
I agree. The Silent Hero is awesome! I EDC mine.
Nice! I started my TOPS journey with CUT 4.0 (blackout edition). It's still my EDC wherever it is legal. Bought an operator 7 last year - probably my favorite blade and it will be stashed up for the Armageddon usage / passing on to future generations only. It's built like a tank.. a very beautiful tank..
Finally bought the war bowie this year and it's another beautiful design. I am trying my best to limit myself to these, but already ended up buying an MSK for my sister and now thinking of gifting my nephew with either silent hero or backpacker bowie. TOPS is a brand that will grow on you very quickly!
Jeez Louise, everything is a "journey" these days. Cheesy cornball.
I only wish TOPS knives didn't have to have their model names printed on the blades. Some of those names are pretty cheesy!
That's pretty funny and true. I've always felt that way about Cold Steel.
I agree. I always thought a lot of Tops knives looked like they were designed for Japanese Anime. But they do make good stuff and some of them are real gems. I love my Tops Silent Hero. It's my EDC right now. You just have to find the designs without stupid saws and weird angles like it came off of a Transformer.
Great video
My tops al mar mini sere is my most favorite knife. For the money, the quality is superb. Nice collection you have.
Thank you, I seemed to have missed the boat on the mini sere, but what a cool knife!
There are so many awesome knives here! I'm definitely jealous. TOPS is my favorite overall knife maker
Thanks Anthony, looking back at this video, I regret selling some of these off!
@@TheKnifeJunkie oh man! I guess you gotta do what you gotta do, but I'd probably consider giving up my KIDS before giving up some of these. Don't worry, I'd give them each a knife as they went out the door. But not TOPS knives...
Nice collection. I have bought over 40 TOPS Knives over the last nine years or so.
I have two Prather War Bowies because I bought one for Mumma Bear so we could take the Bowie Seminar at Prather’s Warrior School in Tucson. It’s worth the trip to Arizona.
And the first time I saw Leo holding the Wild Pig Hunter was on a video of them at a SHOT Show. I had it pre-ordered before the video was finished. Don’t have a reason to carry a blade like that any more, but it gives me a warm fuzzy feeling when I do.
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Got the Szabo express last week, getting the Ranger's edge by tomorrow! My first two Tops knives! And that pig hunter, was modeled after the Kizlyar Phoenix 1 Russian army knife that I also have
Felony stop looks awesome
Awesome video! Love the edc knives from tops.
Thank you -- I love their EDC fixies and they have so many to choose from!
Thanks for showing, better than listening to the same old crap, thanks for showing!
My pleasure sir, thanks for watching!
My wife bought me that FDX 66. I love it. Great sheath too.
I have the Cut 4.0. it's a badass knife and i love it. My next purchase will be the Apache Falcon
Nice! I live the look of the Apache Falcon, I bet that’ll be sweet.
I love my Apache falcon. I stripped the grey coating off of it and it looks badass! Everytime I pick i love it more lol. I think I'm going to buy the team jackel 5 next.
@@sergiogarcia9714 I have looked long and hard at the Apache Falcon, it looks awesome.
I love my Prather Bowie! It's a beast! I will purchase the pig hunter also!!
And you will not be disappointed!
I like the Tanto to but as you stated the handle is too thick. The Cut 4.0 is cool. I live the wild pig hunter ,the Wild Pig Hunter is a winner for me and the War Bowie is a good one also so that three ,Cut 4.0 , Wild Pig Hunter & War Bowie.
Tops makes some of the best knives on the market, and you have a nice collection. I really like the Tex Creek, MSK, and War Bowie. I own the BOB and it has surpassed my expectations for all camp related things. It is my GoTo. I urge you to get a BOB. You will love it.
Thank you, I've always wanted to check out the BOB!
Great Collection, I soon will buy the cut 4.0👍
Good choice!
Awesome collection! I wish I had the budget! I love the Wild Pig Hunter and the CUT, both on my purchase radar. I currently only have one Tops knife - the Desert Nomad. It is my wilderness adventure sidekick and would serve well under any tactical situation. One of their few stainless steel blades, which is what I was looking for. Good luck if you ever go boar hunting with a knife... that is some nasty business.
Thank you sir, I've always wanted the Desert Nomad, I', glad you're happy with it. As for the boar hunting, maybe in a different life! I don't think that's a pursuit you start at my age ;)
I own many tops knives. My fav company
I gotta get some topps knives
They call the finish on your Tex Creek (and many others) "Acid Rain" . It's really nice for showing off their differential heat treat
I thought it's called "black river wash' if I remember it correctly?
@@RogerC2023 Nah.. It's "Acid Rain". You can just google TOPS and that name. They've had it on quite a few knives at this point. I have like 4 in this finish myself. You know TOPS.. Everything must sound edgy and fast haha.
@@RogerC2023 They do have a finish called "Black River Wash". You actually might be right. Acid Rain is newer and now that I'm looking at mine with it you see the edge temper wayyyyy more. I would say yeah you're right. This is "Black River Wash"
Solid collection!
Thank you.
As someone who makes kydex sheaths too, i like your kydex game and i like the "new" collection videos.
Thank you, I have a lot of little sub-collections that I want to catalogue, so you may be in for a few more collection vids!
If Tops carried the micarta all the way to the guard , so your fore finger hit two sides of the scales and the thickness of the blade it would be more comfortable. Instead of your fore finger just ramming up to just the stock of the blade. I extended my scales on my rangers edge, it gives a wide guard. Brilliant dagger. The pig hunter is awesome. I did the same with green micarta and it made the guard nice and wide, especially for the thumb to ram against. The same with my war bowie, gives it a nice wide finger guard. You have a good taste in Tops knives!
Nice collection!
Thank you Mirek!
My DFX 66 came in a very good kydex sheath (with good belt loops as well for scout carry, but can also neck carry it or put an ulticlip on it for the waistband, or pocket carry or something.). Very satisfied with it. Too bad all the reviews only have the ole leather sheath.
Nice collecion. I've always been drawn to the Prather War Bowie, but have yet to buy one. I don't have any practical need for one, but it is just bad assery at it's finest!
The Prather War Bowie is such a beauty I was always drawn to it as well-- one of my favorite TOPS. I applaud your discipline, If I restrained my collecting to what I had a practical need for, I'd have a one SAK knife collection ;)
@@TheKnifeJunkie..if I was all that disciplined, I wouldn't have over 100 knives sitting around collecting dust. including knives like the CS 1917 Frontier Bowie that hasn't been outside since the mailman dropped it off on my front porch.. It's just lately that I've been trying to reel in my purchases a little bit to only buy things that in theory, I kinda maybe could possibly someday have a practical use for if the stars and planets all aligned just right. LOL
@@timbo4374 You've pretty much articulated my collecting philosophy right there.
The Tops Creek has linnen micarta handles. they use oil or maybe a clearcoat on it.
Love your collection overviews. I must admit I don't own a single TOPS. I guess I've dismissed them as too mall ninja-esque with their Rambo-inspired designs and bridge girder thickness bladestock. But it's apparent that they are branching out into more practical designs now.
Yes, some of their designs definitely appeal to my inner mall-ninja, but I would say it's worth trying out one of their more practical knives at a more practical stock thickness. They are tough, sharp and handsome, plus, if you don't like it you'll be able to sell it in a flash. For practical, I love the Tex Creek.
@@TheKnifeJunkie I am tempted by the Tex Creek. One of the thing that bothers me about most of TOPS's other designs is the presence of the forward finger choil... a blight which seems to even have infected folding knives these days. The forward finger choil is brilliant on a little guy like the CRKT Pilar, but a drawback on knives with longer handle lengths.
@@sheltermonkey6065 ESEEs have nice neutral handles and use the same materials. Have you checked those out?
@@TheKnifeJunkie I had an ESEE 3 for a short while, but I didn't like it at all. I see they are coming out with contoured handles on their models now, which is an improvement, but I have a gorgeous L.T. Wright now, so I'm not really in the market for anything. The new Becker BK18 looks like a good design with a good sheath.
@@sheltermonkey6065 You probably have all the utility and function you need with the LT Wright, not to mention, I bet it's pretty easy on the eyes.
Thought you had a Rapid Strike, Bob. I have the Cut 4 0 and Backbite. Glad that Tops is moving to more sensible stock thickness and modern steels for their smaller blades...
BLAST!!!---I do have a Rapid Strike! The funny thing is, I shot the first video, then remembered the Rapid Strike and shot a second video. Looks like I uploaded the wrong one!
I agree about the stock thickness especially, but also the use of Stainless on the smaller knives. How do you like the Backbite? I love that someone makes that knife!
@@TheKnifeJunkie The Backbite is certainly a specialized blade, and although created from a Russian martial art, it is very well suited to Pakal and Sak Sak Filipino MA methods. Thing is, it's not exceptionally sharp out of the box and could benefit from being made in a thinner stock, being chisel ground. The Rapid Strike is on my short list!
@@daveeverett9341 Is the spine swail on the backbite sharp? Also, you will love the Rapid Strike -- if Conn. allows, I'd think about getting it double edged too!
Great collection man. I absolutely love the Tex Creek. It’s been on my “future must adds” list since I first laid eyes on it. A MSK is also on that list. And now, after seeing that Wild Pig Hunter, it’s going onto that list as well. Ha. What a freakin bad ass knife! I have absolutely no practical reason to justify actually spending money on a knife like that but man is it fuckin cool. Haha. Anyways, love the podcast man. I never miss an episode. I look forward to Mondays and Wednesdays every week.
Thank you so much for listening, we have such a great time making the show, it's great to know people have a good time listening to it! As for justifying the Wild Pig Hunter … some might argue that as long as you are not being financially irresponsible, and you believe it will make life just a little better/more interesting, like a piece of art, that's all the justification you need. Some might argue that.
TheKnifeJunkie Indeed. You are absolutely 100% correct good sir. Unfortunately, in my current situation , it actually would be rather “financially irresponsible”. But one of these days, when I have a little bit more of a “flexible budget”, I will remember your words, throw inhibitions to the wind, acquire my very own Wild Pig Hunter, let free my inner barbarian, and enjoy the hell out of it as it was meant to be. But until then, I guess I’ll just have to continue watching TH-cam videos and lusting after all the cool shit that I can’t yet afford. 😉😏😁
@@matthewharris7373 that seems like the right choice, and often the desire for something new is much stronger than the appreciation for it once it is yours... I think there is something Buddhist about that.
Man I really like that interceptor
I just bought the sky marshall last week but was considering the cat
The Sky Marshall is a sweet looking knife. I really like the Interceptor, but rarely find myself carrying it.
The pig sticker is my favorite. They are all cool
You did a nice job creating kydex sheathes. I'm not sure why companies don't always provide them.
Ty for this video.
Nice collection bro! I like to have a tex creek as I think it will fit my needs soon.
Thank you! You won't be disappointed in the Tex Creek, they also make a large version which I have yet to check out.
@@TheKnifeJunkie Really hope so but my mind and budget is set to Coldsteel SRK VG10 for now. I don't have any experience buying knives other than here at the local online shop. I guess it's difficult to import them here where I live. The only available tex creek is the 20th anniv which is almost double the price of the SRK. : } Any experience with SRK by the way? thx
@@jimsrat2346 The SRK is a great knife at the fraction of the price of a Tex Creek. I've had one for at least 10 years now and it is well worth the low cost!
@@TheKnifeJunkie Thanks bro! I already got my SRK the other day. Seeing and holding it actually now can imagine how your SRK lasted that long.
The thing that would make these knives better is S35VN
Tops is probably my least liked knife company then Condor Tool & Knife but all of that can change ,I know many people love their over built knives but I can only think of two Tops design Blades they make that I like. You got a good collection of Tops knives Knife Junkie.
Tex Creek is sweet looking. Used is best. I really loved your Odysseus reference.
That is a great knife.
I'm between the fdx 66 and the Baghdad box cutter. Want a good utility knife for work and edc. I carry a pistol, but it's always good to have a knife too.
Check out the Tops Smoke Jumper! It’s a beast
Yeah, those look so awesome, reminds me of a Seax.
I really like their knives BUT I don't care for their word billboards on the blades.
Nice collection. Thanks for sharing.
When I came back to knife collecting about 10 years ago I noticed two new American knife companies ESEE and Tops. I started collecting the ESEE knives because they have fewer models lol. I only have the Cut 4.0 and the Road Dog by Tops yet have many I would like to get. The Operator 7 is top of the list along with both Tex Creeks. By the way off topic do you own a Rat 1? I feel a knife has to appeal to me visually first and I always thought it to be ugly? I just bought one and when in hand...I get the hype! It has a great feel, solid lock up with no play and is sharp as heck right out of the box. I just fell in love with a ugly knife and the price point???
I do have a Rat 1, everyone should. I am not a fan of the looks but it is a useful and ergonomic knife to be sure!
They make an auto rat 1 their awesome i suggest u get one ...its like an assisted opening but their worth every penny
Great video , would you be able to do one just on the felony stop ? Curious how it would carry and how you carry it.
Sure thing, I will do one on the Felony Stop, that's one of my favorite, especially for how it carries.
I'm salivating. 😂🔪
A very nice review and TOPs Ranger's Edge is a very interesting dagger. Can you please let me know if the scales are fix and glued or it can be removed to use the without scales? Thank you
Yes the scales can be removed, I think they used to sell it cord wrapped too for a reduced width.
You can still buy the kizer 'pig hunter' forget the name. The war bowie is one of the best like the pig hunter that Tops make
Have you ever had a Twosun in Hand? I have a Twosun Ts189 Cobra. Its full Titanium with a contoured and textured Handle. 3.75in Trailing point Blade of 14c28n Steel. Live to send it to you to check out and reveiw.
9:00 we use pig stickers like that to put the hog out of its misery after the kill shot. With a gun, not a spear. Much rather stick a pig than watch and hear it suffer….plus…..GOTTA SAVE AMMO 👍👍🇺🇸
I just wish the Cut 4.0 was an inch smaller and it'd be perfect for me. Cant see myself EDC it.
A CUT 3.0 would be sweet, especially at a thinner blade stock.
@@TheKnifeJunkie I actually like the thicker stock. It's what got me interested in TOPS. Makes me not worry about beating up a knife I spent too much money on lol.
3:43 I don't think it is heavy because of the handle, I think it's heavy because of the thick ass blade stock.
It sounds like you know TOP knives.I was wondering why do they put those nylon sheaths on a knife like the Bowie? It just turns a great outfit into a second class one. I just don't get it, have you ever talked to the guy's at TOPS about that? such beautiful knives ruined by a crappy sheath. IMO.
Yeah, those sheaths (once and for a short time, the state-of-the-art) are a serious buzzkill! It didn't occur to me to bring it up when I spoke with Craig on the podcast, but I have noticed they are tapering off the use of them in their newer models. I hope that trend continues.
How can I purchase your Top’s felony knife??
You cannot purchase mine, but they are currently in stock at KC and BHQ. It is a great knife and definitely worth the money.
Thanks for commenting back you got a great collection!!
Maybe try the tops hog 4.0
Looks like another great TOPS, thanks for the tip!
My msk is so used most paint is off it
WAR BOWIE IS THE BEST EVER.
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Your not going to grab anyone with the top of a felony. Feel free to try that with a strong, well trained person
The TOPS Knives FELS-01 Felony Stop is the best blade there for a self-defence application. I even went and just looked at it ... $109 1095 HC steel HRC 56/57 not great edge retention but when you are cutting exclusively meat you do not need the retention you would if you are hacking into hickory or cardboard all day.
I do need to ask why are all your knives so dull though? If you could answer that would be great ... I am not trying to sound like a douche I just wonder why you would not at min keep a decent working edge on your EDC blades!?
It is not hard to do ... you can get a Hapstone V7 and some DMT stones for $300 which is the price of a decent blade.
And yes you need to V7 for the blades you have ...
Ray, with all due respect, I doubt your ability to ascertain the sharpness of my knives just from watching a medium resolution video. They are as sharp as I need them to be, I am not a fan of mirror polished blades but I am a fan of sharp ones. Thank you for your concern and sharpener suggestions though.
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*Anti-Terrorist Knife LMFAO!!*
Another one is "Taliban takedown" lol. some of the names and designs are a little cheesy but they do make awesome knives.
I know, that's rich! It's like "this model penetrates the skin of a terrorist waaay better than any other knife... but just terrorists."
@@TheKnifeJunkie Yeah I don't have this model but I've held it in my hands. It has great balance and would definitely make a great fighter. I'd like to see a smaller version of it one day as well. I have the Sky Marshall and it's a brick. But a beast nonetheless.
Was that you're girl friends phone # wrote on you're palm there guy? Lol crazy thing is that's my wife's #
Unfortunately no, it’s nothing that slick. I just can’t remember things in my old age and have to write on my hand. Like the movie Momento.
I do not understand why people will buy knives made of 1095 for ANY other reason than it is the cheapest option out there. Rather than having a collection of 1095, WHY on earth not rather invest in a steel quality that keeps its edge and provides rust protection is beyond me 🤷♂️
Please don't go hunting for sports.
Americans and their impulse buy's, all crap that ends up on the garage sale.
Amazing knives! 6 and 8 coolest fix knives I ever saw! I need 8 now, for hunt on russians pigs (occupants)!