TOPS Skinat alternative?

[Golanv]

I've been browsing the forums trying to find opinions about the TOPS Skinat. I found a number of negative comments, primarily regarding the edge. It seems that some have had experiences with it dulling quickly (maybe it is hollow ground like man TOPS knives, instead of flat ground?). I do however like the overall design quite a bit, but don't want something that won't hold an edge. So, I was hoping some of you might have some recommendations of similarly designed knifes (or clones) made by other knife manufacturers, perhaps with a better steel (not that 1095 is bad).

 

[Cold Kill]

Not particularly similar, but close, is just about any Mora. If you do need a full tang, though, I would look at a smaller Becker, like the BK2. Not sure about what steel the Mora is made with (for carbon steel), but it takes a razor edge and resharpens very easily.

 

[Golanv]

Thanks for the reply! Those aren't bad options. John Greco has some nice options, but I do like the design of the Skinat more. I've heard good things about the Mora also. I'm surprised the Skinat design isn't more popular actually. Maybe everyone doesn't share my tastes.