Anyone Have Any Experience With "TOPS" Anaconda???

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I was thinking of getting another knife, (whats new???) I had it narrowed down to a Hill commando knife, the Busse Steel Heart and now i have seen the TOPS Anaconda 7, does anyone have any news or views on this knife, they seem to be the business and have a great after sales warranty and service.

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Hunting?
Don't be a wise guy!
What d'ya hunt with a knife?
Name it!
 
The warrantry on the busse is lifetime unconditional as well..... And it's INFI steel, quite a bit stronger than 1095 (i think that's what TOPS uses). I think you should go with the busse.

Just my .02

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The beast we are, lest the beast we become.
 
Compras el Busse, y no necisita cucharas otras
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ps, Guiness es bien por tu
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What's a Hill commando knife? Do you have a website link with a picture?

And I second what Strabs said! Guinness is definitely good for you. Tastes great too.
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K. Williams
Modern Arnis Student
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To tell the truth my modem got burnt out and the insurance guy tuck his time about replacing, majority seem to be going to the BUSSE, I hope to hear more....

I am that guy who posted that inferno of flames....

Hill knives can be seen at www.hillknives.com

Under military..

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Hunting?
Don't be a wise guy!
What d'ya hunt with a knife?
Name it!
 
Originally posted by Strabs:
Compras el Busse, y no necisita cucharas otras
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ps, Guiness es bien por tu
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Pienso que muchos cuchillos buenos comparan con el Busse. Busse es bueno pero no es el unico cuchillo necesario.

A proposito, Rolling Rock es mejor que Guiness.
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Steve Dick did a good review on the Anaconda in one of the latest issues of Tactical Knives.

Jeff



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Randall's Adventure & Training
jeff@jungletraining.com
 
Yes, I do agree Jeff. There are many other knives than Busse that are extemely good. My first preference would be Busse, but there are still more I would like to aquire/use (beat the hell out of). Tops knives do interest me, but initially I would put my money toward a Busse
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$.02 paid

ps...yo hago cerveza mas (Rolling Rock) cuando tomando mucha Guiness
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Tus en miando cervezas nuevas
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Strabs
 
The TOPS warrenty :

http://www.tactical-ops.com/warranty/warranty.htm

is no where near as strong as Busse Combat's. The level of customer service is also much lower. During the period of time when I was reviewing the Steel Eagle. I contacted TOPS by email multiple times (whenever I had a problem with the blade) at info@tactical-ops.com. I never once got a reply. I checked with several people including Jeff Randall to verify this was the correct email.

[edit - as pointed out by carnifex]

-Cliff


[This message has been edited by Cliff Stamp (edited 06-16-2000).]
 
Cliff, are you sure you don't mean Steel Eagle? The Steel Heart as I recall is Busse's model...
Then again..I could be wrong
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Personally, I think I would go with the Busse. The TOPS knives are just too..Too chunky.


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Joshua "Kage" Calvert

"Move like Water, strike like Thunder..."
 
Cliff, how long ago was your dealings with TOPS. From all the folks I've talked with recently that are buying Mike's blades, it seems like his delivery and customer service has evolved into a first class affair.

We're taking one of his Dawn Warriors down to Peru with us. This blade is thinner than some of his other stuff and seems like it's going to be a good utility piece.

Personally, the Steel Eagle is not my choice on a large knife since I like a little thinner profile on my blades. This is not to say it's not any good, just a difference in opinion and use I guess.

What I particularly like about TOPS blades is the consistency and quality in manufacture.

Jeff

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Randall's Adventure & Training
jeff@jungletraining.com
 
Cliff - I have to agree with Jeff, I have had reason to contact TOPS on a couple of occasions within the past few weeks and they have always been absolutely great!


Jeff - I got to handle the Dawn Warrior at the Blade Show while talking with Mr Fuller. As usual from TOPS,the DW was very impressive and felt light for its size. I'm sure there are plenty of people that would be very interested in hearing your thoughts on its performance in Peru. Perhaps you'd post a review on here when you return(unless of course you already had plans to write an article for some un-named magazine on this subject)??
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Either way, we'd love to hear your summary.



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Hillbillenigma,

Jerry VanCook will be carrying the Dawn Warrior in Peru so look for something from him in the future. My personal carry (sheath blade) on this trip is going to be a little utility blade from Ed Schott. Just got it in by FedX this morning. Looks to be a nice piece and a perfect size for daily carry. My wife has already fell in love with it and wants it for a small kitchen knife.

I've used a lot of TOPS knives and judging from the feel and size of the Dawn Warrior it would probably become my favorite carry blade from TOPS.

I'm also taking this monster folder that TOPS has come out with and a couple other folders.

I guess what impresses me so much about TOPS is Mike Fuller. They don't come any more honest or nicer than him. There's people in the world that you instantly trust when you meet them, Mike Fuller is one of those guys. When I first ran across his stuff, I said 'gimmick,' but after using it I made a public apology (Tactical Knives article - July 2000) to him for judging a book by its cover.

With that said, he makes a lot of knife designs that I don't like but so does Newt Livesay, Cold Steel, Spyderco, and just about everyone else in this business. Knives have personality and everyone's personality is different. What I really look for in any maker is consistency and desire to make a good product and not just make something for the sake of generating a profit.

As far as reviews, a lot of stuff we carry with us is not just for magazines. Most of the makers and manufacturers are truly interested in whether a new design works for us so they ask us to give them feedback. Of course all we can ever offer is our opinion on something....and again what works for us may not be what works for the majority.

We are in no way experts in the knife and blade field but we do appreciate something that works, and folks who are open to the idea of change for the better.

Jeff

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Randall's Adventure & Training
jeff@jungletraining.com
 
For those not aware of the fact, Mike and Helen Fuller are not computer users of a great degree. He is the first to tell you this. If you call them direct they Will handle the problem. They are awesome to deal with and do return calls. I have dealt with them for about a year and several inqires were always followed up with at least a call or a letter. Cliff, "Busse excellent service"? Only of recent history wouldn't ya agree? Give the TOP's guys time to get the web stuff a little more active eh'
 
Why does Edge have less posts now than he used to have?

Anyway, I say go for the Steel Heart. Much better blade material/steel/whatever
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and now available in ergo.

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You could put nacho cheese sauce on it...
 
STOMPER, MY MODEM GOT HIT BY LIGHTENING, HOW ULUCKY CAN A GUY GET??? I LOST ALL MY E-MAIL ADDRESSES, PLUS I WAS OFFLINE FOR NEARLY A MONTH, THEN I HAD TO REREGISTER TO ALL THE FORUMS, THAT WAS A VERY BAD WEEK FOR ME, NOW PEOPLE THINK I AM ONLY A BEGINNER...

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Hunting?
Don't be a wise guy!
What d'ya hunt with a knife?
Name it!
 
As for Fuller not being experienced computer wise, while I was trying to contact him by email I verified with several people that the address I was using was an active one and they had exhanged emails with him recently.

In regards to Busse customer service, I have always regarded it as being very high, but customer service to me is not only defined by delivery dates.

-Cliff
 
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