I just got the TOPS Black Rhino-it came with a really good sheath too.
The Black Rhino is a brick of a blade-That is why I bought it. I would feel confident with just this knife. I bought it to put on a search and rescue vest, the most important thing to carry (for me) is water as I live in the high desert. I wanted one tool-it doesn't have to do any of them well-it just has to do them. I am already carrying water, a day/night flare, maybe some rope, a radio, cell phone, first aid stuff and depending on the time of year a jacket. I wanted one knife. I didn't want serrations, I wanted pry bar capability. TOPS came through with that for $179.00. For that price-it can't be beat IMO. For a 1/4 inch piece of steel it isn't that heavy and doesn't cause too much panic when I pull it out. This is more tool than "defense." Anyone can add serrations for $15.00 more!
For as big a knife as it is-it is "quick" feeling in the hand. I like the micarta handle. And I don't have to worry anymore about destroying my 20 year old Parrish Sunfish, which can now be retired as it is hard to replace.
The Black Rhino is a brick of a blade-That is why I bought it. I would feel confident with just this knife. I bought it to put on a search and rescue vest, the most important thing to carry (for me) is water as I live in the high desert. I wanted one tool-it doesn't have to do any of them well-it just has to do them. I am already carrying water, a day/night flare, maybe some rope, a radio, cell phone, first aid stuff and depending on the time of year a jacket. I wanted one knife. I didn't want serrations, I wanted pry bar capability. TOPS came through with that for $179.00. For that price-it can't be beat IMO. For a 1/4 inch piece of steel it isn't that heavy and doesn't cause too much panic when I pull it out. This is more tool than "defense." Anyone can add serrations for $15.00 more!
For as big a knife as it is-it is "quick" feeling in the hand. I like the micarta handle. And I don't have to worry anymore about destroying my 20 year old Parrish Sunfish, which can now be retired as it is hard to replace.