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They look really nice and I'm thinking about picking one up, but I was just wondering if anyone got one yet and what do you think?
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Anybody try out the Tops Tex Creek knives yet?
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Street Samurai1978
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I have one. It's a sweet knife. I got the XL, and it completely turned me off of an ESEE 6. Nicer in all ways, save maybe the warranty, as ESEE is nigh unbeatable in that department. The Tex Creek XL is a good all around knife. A bit large for bushcraft blades, which tend not to go above 5" in length, or 1/8" thick. At 6.1" long and 3/16" thick, it is robust enough to get the job done. Sharp enough to slice without making a mess, tough enough to baton through hardwood without chipping, not too big to clean and dress game, all with a comfortable handle that doesn't create hotspots. The handle may be a bit small for people with big hands, but shouldn't be an issue for everybody else. I was able to make feather sticks, dress a rabbit, baton through a small sapling, cut food for lunch (after being cleaned of course), with the blade requiring only minor touching up to get it hair popping sharp again.
Perhaps the most notable feature is TOPS's new black river wash coating. TOPS has treated the blade to look "used", giving it the feel of a well traveled tool. A differential heat treat line is visible running up the length of the edge, though I'm not sure if this is a real HT line or just cosmetic. Either way, it adds to the aesthetic value of the knife, and after a single outing of moderate use, the finish hasn't worn even a bit.
The knife comes with a "premium" leather sheath. The sheath is nice, though nothing particularly special. Still, it keeps the knife fairly snug, though don't go storing it long term in the sheath. No retention strap, so if that matters to ya, maybe someone here can help you out in that area. You can go kydex if you like, but it kinda ruins the feel.
Perhaps the most notable feature is TOPS's new black river wash coating. TOPS has treated the blade to look "used", giving it the feel of a well traveled tool. A differential heat treat line is visible running up the length of the edge, though I'm not sure if this is a real HT line or just cosmetic. Either way, it adds to the aesthetic value of the knife, and after a single outing of moderate use, the finish hasn't worn even a bit.
The knife comes with a "premium" leather sheath. The sheath is nice, though nothing particularly special. Still, it keeps the knife fairly snug, though don't go storing it long term in the sheath. No retention strap, so if that matters to ya, maybe someone here can help you out in that area. You can go kydex if you like, but it kinda ruins the feel.
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That knife is really appealing to me,the scales are beautiful, where did you get it street samurai 1978?
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Thanks for the write up.
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I bought the knife from direct from TOPS, as they were the only ones selling it at then time. The blade is 3/16" thick. I know, TOPS usually makes their knives 1/4" thick sharpened crowbars. As far as I'm concerned, this is a great all around knife.