TOPS B.O.B. Fieldcraft, Or, Ontario Blackbird SK-5?

[The Warrior]

Been looking at these 2 blades for awhile. Which, in your opinion is better? Why? Thanks.

 

[The Warrior]

Nobody has experience with these blades?

 

[PatrickKnight]

I have handled the Tops and it was very comfortable in hand, my father also has the Ontario which is a nice knife but to me it didn't feel as good in hand as the Tops did. Keep in mind I have fairly small hands.

 

[The Warrior]

The ergos look better on the BOB, that's for sure.

 

[SpikeHawk]

See the link
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1051514-Another-Blackbird-down
I think I would pick the TOPS knife.

 

[The Warrior]

See the link
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1051514-Another-Blackbird-down
I think I would pick the TOPS knife.

Thanks for the link. That doesn't look good.

 

[SpikeHawk]

I am actually an Ontario fan, and love the look of the BB. I have had a TOPS knife or two, and I find them well made, although they do have some mall ninja blades/marketing. Personally, I'm not sure that their choice of 154CPM was the best steel choice for this model.

 

[The Warrior]

I don't care for the marketing/logos etc on the Tops blades myself.

 

[willworship]

Warrior, the handle on the BOB is a dream. It should be large enough for your hands, too.

I love the knife. It is 3/16" thick, though, so it might be a little thicker than you are looking for. It still cuts wonderfully.

I stripped all that crazy branding off of mine, and it's even better that way.

 

[muffle]

What do you think the Benchmade 162. It's a good knife for BOB. Its blade made of S30V and thicker than SK-5.