TOPS Lil Roughneck Review

crowmagnon

crowmagnon

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Let me first say that I purchased this knife only because of its insane blade thickness (10mm).

First impressions:

Weight - Heavier than my Benchmade Bedlam and ZT 0200, so very heavy for a 6.25" knife. Feels like holding- well, a chunk of 10mm steel...

Ergos - 7/10. I am able to get almost a solid 4-finger grip on it, and it is very comfortable.

Factory Sharpness - 2/10, Super dull. Due to the thickness, the edge angle was very wide. I would say it was somewhere around 50-70 degrees. I had to use my belt sander to get it to a decent angle for cutting.

Edge Holding - Not looking good. One minute I'm shaving my arm with it, the next it won't even cut paper. I've touched it up three times in two days of mild paper-cutting and shaving tests.

Sheath - 9/10. Very nice, tight fitting kydex, with a permanent belt clip. I use the belt clip on my bare pants, and it carries nicely.

Looks - I think it looks very good, with its amost-orange micarta and black textured coating.


Would I recommend it? Nah. Too much money for a small, pretty much useless knife.
 
I really like the looks of that knife. I don't own one, but have seriously thought of getting one. Thanks for the review. Keep us posted on any updates of edge holding ability, or lack there of. Thanks.
 
Just a thought---is it the sheath that is dulling the blade ? Not too uncommon until the sheath gets it groove worn in it.
 
Hahaha. I'm sorry, I am only laughing because the review went exactly how I thought it would go.

It looks horrible for any cutting jobs.

Needless to say, I have been wanting one really bad. Still might get one.
 
Thread necrophilia - I just got one of those lil bstrd. The review is bang on. A nice unbreakable useles knife. But it is unique in its own way. I like it as an oddity in the collection. No regret but not a performer. The blade is so thick. I cannot even use it as a pry bar. It is built to survive the end of the world.

Don't go for a swim with one of those unless you want to walk at the bottom of the lake. :-)
 
LoL You misplaced survival in what I meant. The knife will survive. Of course it is an honest mistake since a knife is not a living being. This thing will still stand up an vibrate like the Monolith in 2001 Space Odyssey million years after our disappearance.
A.L. said:
I don't get it. If it doesn't do anything then how do you survive with it?
How often in survival situation do you get inside tank you need to pry yourself out of.
This is the logic I have never understood about "survival" knives. :D
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It will reset the monkeys back to the flint stone age.
 
All rightey!
I also didn't mean to direct it to you so directly (?), more like speaking generally.
Misunderstood, misplaced words from my side too.
 
AL no worries what so ever. Either way - it was meant to be humor. This knif design is all about form and none about function. The weirdest part is it still get our attention.
 
"Lil Roughneck The perfect fit for tight situations!" Do you mean to tell us that their ad isn't true? It is a nice looking knife. Guess I'll have to stick with the SAK.
 
The Swiss Army Knives are useful but can't pry a door open ;-) for all other things... the SAK will outperform the lil... For 1/20th of the weight too.

Dragon_Man said:
"Lil Roughneck The perfect fit for tight situations!" Do you mean to tell us that their ad isn't true? It is a nice looking knife. Guess I'll have to stick with the SAK.
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