The new Bushcraft/Survival Knife

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DavyKOTWF

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Just ordered this and chompin' at the bit to get it. Was always looking for one similar having all these features.
Anyone held one? Anyone else have this? 1/4" thick, about 10 1/4" OAL, Rocky Mt. handle. Bad to the bone. My last knife purchase. :D
 
Interesting design! I'd love to see an in-hand shot or next to a ruler when you get it, I'm having a hard time judging the size. Enjoy!
 
I feel like there's not enough jimping. :D

That said, if you're happy with it, that's awesome. It's always a great feeling when you're holding a knife you've been really looking forward to and it's just how you imagined it'd be.
 
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Nice knife. I've never owned that model, but I own quite a few TOPS Knives, and I have never had a problem with any of them.

A Rocky Mt. Tread Handle is an offering by TOPS. It's a rougher/textured grip.

And as for whether or not you'll be happy with it? Keep it oiled, keep it sharp, and you will be happy.
 
I don't think that one will fit the bill for Bushcraft, but I suppose you could do some limited task with it. Also, the saw back appears to be tapered which will only allow you to make cuts the depth if the teeth. The blade will get stuck when it hits the wider portion. Normally you want the teeth slightly wider that the blade is thick. It looks cool though.
 
As far as Tops knives go, it wouldnt be my first choice for bushcraft (as per the heading). The Tops BOB would be a better choice IMO.
 
From what I've read (http://www.tactical-life.com/tactical-knives/tops-stryker-defender/) it seems to have been designed by some soldiers to fit their particular needs. I don't know how well it has worked out for them because luckily my commute to work is either on a horse or cab, not inside a Stryker while being shot at.

In my opinion, it's got too much going on on the blade for bushcraft or general outdoors use. Give me a simple single edge design any day. It's too thick, I'd rather have a lighter knife and a Bahco folding saw (which will work MUCH better than those saw teeth on the blade spine). Serrations aren't my cup of tea, either.

However, the only thing that matters is if you like the knife. After all, you'll be the one carrying and using it.
 
If you like it, enjoy! We all like what we like.

I wouldn't enjoy using it for camp tasks or outdoorsy things, unless that included braining zombies!
 
DavyKOTWF said:
I would.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osyXHbPPTpM
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Six minutes of a guy showing a knife that has never been used does not a review make. And even he says its not a "bushcraft/survival" knife ... its a "battle field combat knife". Though I suppose those phrases mean nothing anyway.

Again, hope you enjoy it and find some chance to use it. But I gotta agree with craytab...a simple drop point with a 3-4 inch blade would be an infinitely more effective bushcraft/outdoors tool. Can you chop with that knife? Blade seems short for that and made even shorter by the serrations. How about batonning? Doesn't the sawback tear up the baton? (I suppose if the baton is shredded enough one could just throw a spark on the baton! :D)

By the way...how DOES one use a sawback on a blade that has an asymmetric handle? That never made a lick of sense to me, personally.

Anyway....have fun and enjoy...:thumbup:
 
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