Browning Knives made by TOPS?

[StuntDouble]

I was just looking around on Browning's website, when I happened upon this:

http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/knives/detail.asp?value=018G&cat_id=322&type_id=687

Not saying it's a knock off or anything, just....interesting.

 

[JTC]

Sure look like Tops dont they? Maybe Browning decided to try a new source for some fixed blades.

John

 

[Gossman Knives]

I was just looking around on Browning's website, when I happened upon this:

http://www.browning.com/products/catalog/knives/detail.asp?value=018G&cat_id=322&type_id=687

Not saying it's a knock off or anything, just....interesting.

I heard from a reliable source that Tops is making those knives for Browning. As noted on the Browning site, same materials as Tops with the Browning name.
Scott

 

[Big Whip]

Yep, made my TOPS.

 

[Haze]

I notice the Browning costs more than the TOPS stormrider !, I dont see the justification in someone els making a knife thats here already and for more cash ! whats that about ???

 

[jayharley]

I notice the Browning costs more than the TOPS stormrider !, I dont see the justification in someone els making a knife thats here already and for more cash ! whats that about ???

I think lots of other makers do the same thing. Look at Queen for instance. They make the Moore Maker slip joints. I know it doesn't always make sense, but it is pretty common it seems.

 

[Gossman Knives]

I notice the Browning costs more than the TOPS stormrider !, I dont see the justification in someone els making a knife thats here already and for more cash ! whats that about ???

Browning has various knife manufactuers make their different knives. They are not in the knifemaking business. Just like all the gunmakers who have a line of knives. You pay extra for their name. The quality of materials also justifies the cost.
Scott

 

[Haze]

I understand how it works, I was just giving my humble opinion on the mater