Warning about dealing with TOPS Knives...

[Samuel]

I purchased a Firestrike Jr knife from TOPS at the Sept 8-10 BLADE show. $140. Unfortunately, I didn't look closely enough at what I was buying. When I got home, I inspected it more carefully and found that 1. both sides of the blade were not symmetrical, 2. the grinds were not even, and 3. the blade itself was not a straight edge (looking down the length of the blade showed it to be S curved). In retrospect, I should have purchased either a Peacekeeper II from Cold Steel or a Pathfinder II from Al Mar and would still have money left over.

My friend paid for a same model knife at the show (remember, it was back in the first week of September) on the promise that it would be delivered within 10 business days. It is now basically November and he has yet to receive it.

This company advertises in BLADE magazine.
Just thought someone would like to know...

 

[misque]

This topic belongs in The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Forum.

Samuel,
This Forum is for the debut of new knives and such, not to air your grievances about a particular maker or company.
Just FYI buddy.

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The individualist without strategy who takes opponents lightly will inevitably become the captive of others.
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[jayharley]

I have purchsed 3 knives from TOPS. If you have a problem, simply call them and they will make it right. They are very helpful and very honest.

The important question is: Did you call them and talk to them about the problem?

 

[Dexter Ewing]

Misque said it so I don't have to

Off to GB&U we go...

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[STIHL]

Did you try calling them befor you decided to throw them to the lions??People rush right to this damn forum befor even tring to speak to the maker.If you did call them,I appologize.

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Jay
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