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Posted: 2/17/2024 9:21:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Hesperus]
I've been curious about Tops knives for awhile. Used to see them for sale at various gun shows I went to and I always thought they looked decent. But I honestly don't know anything about them.
I'm drawn to their Pig Hunter. Partly because its shaped like the Crysknives in the new Dune movies. I'm thinking of getting one after I see Dune part deux.  Attached FileAnyone here have anything to say about them? |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 2/17/2024 9:50:23 PM EDT
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Have it, like it, though I've never used it for anything. If you want slightly cheaper than TOPS or one of several slight variations, they are on EBay under some Russian name, maybe Kislar or something very similar. Makes me think if they make the knives for TOPS
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/17/2024 10:08:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: HKaltwasser]
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Originally Posted By Hesperus: I've been curious about Tops knives for awhile. Used to see them for sale at various gun shows I went to and I always thought they looked decent. But I honestly don't know anything about them. I've been drawn to their Pig Hunter. Partly because it looks like the Crysknives in the new Dune movies. I'm thinking of getting one after I see Dune part deux. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/383325/Pig_hunter_jpg-3132676.JPG Anyone here have anything to say about them? I have one as well, they're made in the US. I like mine, it's plenty sharp. I have medium to large hands and it feels nice in the hand.  
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NC, USA
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Posted: 2/17/2024 10:35:18 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JustDaniel]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MarkHatfield: Have it, like it, though I've never used it for anything. If you want slightly cheaper than TOPS or one of several slight variations, they are on EBay under some Russian name, maybe Kislar or something very similar. Makes me think if they make the knives for TOPS Are you referring to kizlyar knives? They are Russian but they have absolutely nothing to do with Tops |
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WV, USA
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Posted: 2/17/2024 10:45:31 PM EDT
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I like mine.....however, they require A LOT of oil. It gets rust spots if left dry for any amount of time. Also the sheath is cheap garbage
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/17/2024 11:37:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By MarkHatfield: Have it, like it, though I've never used it for anything. If you want slightly cheaper than TOPS or one of several slight variations, they are on EBay under some Russian name, maybe Kislar or something very similar. Makes me think if they make the knives for TOPS I bought the TOPS Wild Pig Hunter because at the time (about 5-8 years ago), it was going To be a pain in the butt to get the original Kizlar knife. It was my first TOPS knife and I'm glad I bought it. In fact, I bought a second one 2 weeks ago. It's a little different than my original but still a great knife. The point on my first one is needle sharp and not dainty. I still don't know how they did it, but it's a very strong tip. |
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CT, USA
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Posted: 2/18/2024 7:29:16 AM EDT
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I own two of their knives, Built like tanks
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/18/2024 8:06:31 AM EDT
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I like several of their designs, but I'm not paying what they're asking for 1095 blades, I also wish they had sterile versions without billboards on each side.
Nothing wrong with 1095, but they charge way too much for most of their offerings. |
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LA, USA
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Posted: 2/18/2024 9:35:39 AM EDT
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I see someone already commented about the sheath.
If I remember correctly it’s leather right? That is the only thing that has stopped me from purchasing one so far. |
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Posted: 2/18/2024 9:45:59 AM EDT
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Yes comes with a leather sheath.
DO NOT store it in the leather sheath. It WILL rust. I oiled mine well and put it on a shelf in our living room in the leather sheath. Two weeks later I took it out and it was speckled and pitted with rust. They make a blackout version with a kydex sheath but it’s hard to find in stock. https://bladeops.com/tops-knives-blackout-wild-pig-hunter-fixed-blade-knife-1095-carbon-black-blade/  |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/18/2024 10:44:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Willz: Yes comes with a leather sheath. DO NOT store it in the leather sheath. It WILL rust. I oiled mine well and put it on a shelf in our living room in the leather sheath. Two weeks later I took it out and it was speckled and pitted with rust. They make a blackout version with a kydex sheath but it’s hard to find in stock. https://bladeops.com/tops-knives-blackout-wild-pig-hunter-fixed-blade-knife-1095-carbon-black-blade/ https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/179550/IMG_5974-3133000.jpg I wonder if you could contact TOPS and buy the kydex shreath? |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 2/18/2024 11:52:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By raygixxer89: I wonder if you could contact TOPS and buy the kydex shreath? Here you go. |
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Posted: 2/18/2024 5:13:28 PM EDT
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Use it to chop broccoli. No need for Dana Carvey link....
It will rust. Ditch the leather. Can't remember where my kydex came from, only that it took FOREVER. 
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TX, USA
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Posted: 2/21/2024 12:49:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By JustDaniel: Originally Posted By raygixxer89: I wonder if you could contact TOPS and buy the kydex shreath? Here you go. www.amazon.com/dp/B0BLL5X24Q Well, heck. Look at that. Thanks! @JustDaniel You know, if I remember correctly, I think TOPS made another WPH in another name. It had black/white grips and was called the Special Agent, or something. The CIA? I can't remember but it was cool and a limited run. |
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IN, USA
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Posted: 2/29/2024 5:38:17 AM EDT
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Not just surface rust, it will pit in no time. I stripped the finish off and forced a patina on mine then made a sheath for it.
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Posted: 2/29/2024 5:45:32 PM EDT
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Tops is one of the last US regular production companies hand making knives. They start from plate steel and the only automated process is water jetting the blank. From there they don’t use CNC’s or even jigs. Their quality and consistency is insane considering. Measure, mark, and grind.
They post production videos on Instagram from time to time and the guys are truly artists. Yeah it’s “only” 1095, but it’s hand ground by humans who are relentless enthusiasts. |
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Posted: 3/3/2024 3:53:59 AM EDT
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That looks like a cool knife. I really want a silent hunter though.
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/3/2024 5:29:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By -OdieGreen-: Yeah it’s “only” 1095, but it’s hand ground by humans who are relentless enthusiasts. Not all of their offerings are 1095, but most of them are, I like 1095, but not at that price point. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/19/2024 11:50:48 AM EDT
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I had looked at the WPH for a couple of years but never really looked at the price. For $201 I would have bought one years ago. It fits my hand well and looks well made. Mine got a nice rubdown with CLP, let sit overnight, and wiped off the excess. Same treatment as my 40 year old Kabar that has lived RUST FREE in the leather sheath since the early 80's.
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Posted: 3/20/2024 5:14:23 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Willz]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PALADIN-hgwt: I had looked at the WPH for a couple of years but never really looked at the price. For $201 I would have bought one years ago. It fits my hand well and looks well made. Mine got a nice rubdown with CLP, let sit overnight, and wiped off the excess. Same treatment as my 40 year old Kabar that has lived RUST FREE in the leather sheath since the early 80's. Paladin Store it in the leather sheath it comes with and don't look at it for 2 weeks. It will have rust. It's not from lack of oiling the steel, I believe the tanning salts in their leather is the cause. If you noticed the knife does not ship in the sheath. They know it will rust in the sheath just sitting on the warehouse shelf. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 3/20/2024 11:52:56 AM EDT
[Last Edit: PALADIN-hgwt]
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Sadly, I don't remember if the blade was in the sheath as delivered. Wife says yes, it was in the sheath inside the plastic bag. There was no box, just the plastic bag like a bunch of ESEE's were shipped to me. Does vegetable tanned leather have chemicals that rust 1095? I'll keep an eye out for rust either way.
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OK, USA
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Posted: 4/10/2024 7:56:44 PM EDT
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Have one of their "Silent Warrior" blades rolling currently in my backcountry vehicle loadout kit (bottom left in pic) - been using it hard for a few months and like it a lot so far.
The edge freshens up relatively easily - it differs from the hog hunter in that i would describe it as a Chef's knife on steroids . Its thick, takes a beating and is cheap enough that i dont sweat leaving it in the truck too much - where i definitely wouldnt feel comfortable doing that with one of my customs In short - tops makes good shit, buy with confidence if thats the blade style you need 
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