Cutting Edge: 7 Elite Blades From TOPS Knives

With input from former military, law enforcement, outdoor and martial arts professionals, TOPS Knives is a dominant force in the market for steel.

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Covert Anti-Terrorism: TOPS Knives’ Elite C.A.T. S-Series
The updated colors on the TOPS C.A.T. S-Series are perfect for outdoorsmen who aren’t necessarily looking for a tactical knife. At the same time, the new colors are still great for our military men and women serving in desert environments.

TOPS Knives Cryptic Cyber Scales C.A.T. Series handle

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TOPS Knives Unveils Cryptic Cyber Scales For C.A.T. Series
TOPS Cryptic Cyber Scales are made from Black G10 and feature a textured finish for a solid purchase on the knife.

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TOPS Knives Announces Overlander 2 For 2015
TOPS Overlander 2: The ergonomics of the handle give the user positive purchase and make it comfortable to use while hunting, camping, fishing, hiking and in tactical situations.

Folding blades, folding knives GWLE 2015 TOPS Tex Creek

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TOPS Tex Creek
TOPS Tex Creek: TOPS has introduced a trio of new folders for 2015, but the one readers of Guns & Weapons will probably have the most interest in is the Tex Creek. Like many of the company’s other recent winners, this model was designed in-house by the company’s Vice President Leo Espinoza. It features a 4-inch, 1095 high-carbon steel blade and a steel frame with Micarta scales. The knife weighs 6.5 ounces. (topsknives.com; 208-542-0113)

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TOPS Knives’ Crow Hawke Is a Big Knife in a Small Package
Small and lightweight, the TOPS Knives’ Crow Hawke has an overall length of 5 inches and a blade length of 2 inches, with a weight of just 1.8 ounces.

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Small and Sturdy: TOPS Knives’ Rocky Mountain Spike
After using and abusing the prototypes in the field, those that tested the Rocky Mountain Spike saw a wide variety of cutting, scraping, splitting, EDC and separating tasks that TOPS Knives’ Rocky Mountain Spike could be used for effectively.

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TOPS Knives’ Mil-SPIE Is Ready For Combat
TOPS’ Mil-SPIE Tanto is still a combination of rugged good looks, lightweight steel, a secure grip, a great working blade and a sturdy clip attachment.

A good knife is just as important as a good firearm in the tactical world, sometimes even more so.

TOPS Knives is, appropriately, amongst the top of the knife industry with hundreds of offerings for every scenario imaginable.

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How does TOPS come up with its blade ideas? Well, the TOPS team is comprised of 12 operators with backgrounds in military, law enforcement, outdoor professions and martial arts, bringing together arguably the most well-rounded balance of opinions available.

With its diverse lineup of blades and sizes, TOPS continues to dominate the blade market.

Seven of TOPS Knives’ latest offerings stand out and are a good reason why the company has such a strong following. Scroll through our gallery above for a look at those blades.

For more information, please visit TopsKnives.com.