Got a dilemma - TOPS knives

Sanders · 07-13-2020, 02:20 PM

Okay, I first started looking at this company's knives after seeing a video review on this one - a survival type knife to use as a camping/hunting knife.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073ZLQPSH...v_ov_lig_dp_it

But then I got to researching other options and found that I really like this Bushcraft type knife with the Scandinavian type grind:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FI8EWDE...v_ov_lig_dp_it

They are close enough in price to take that out of the equation.

I have an old Air Force survival knife that I use around camp, but I want something with a little more heft to it and don't want to buy something made in China or Pakistan.

The survival type knife is more for camp chores, and can be a good hunting/fighting knife. The bushcraft knife allows for camp chores, plus is a little more agile and precise for carving with. I'm sure it will skin something out just fine, too, though. (If I find myself in a knife fight, then I seriously messed up somewhere.)

JD Miller · 07-13-2020, 06:21 PM

Get a Becker BK9

https://lapolicegear.com/bkt-becker-...wie-knife.html

ashhoe · 07-19-2020, 06:55 PM

I say...

https://www.benchmade.com/162.html

1095 is great but there's something to be said about the "super steels" when used in a timeless style.

Sanders · 08-05-2020, 02:33 PM

I wound up going with the Apache Dawn shown on the first link. But I purchased it off ebay for just a few dollars less.

It's definitely a robust knife. I'll be testing it out on an upcoming camping trip, but I won't be abusing it by trying to cut down a tree and build a fort or anything so stupid.

I doubt I'll ever spend that kind of money on another knife........until after next week, at least.

4thIDvet · 08-05-2020, 03:24 PM

A good OLD Marine K Bar for camp chores and the knife you purchased for skinning and fightin off them dang Grizzes.

4thIDvet · 08-05-2020, 04:17 PM

JD damn I love that little pistol. I saw it before and was getting set to head over to Daytona Fla. Gun Exchange my fun shop and this damn niqqer riot stuff started and so much for that. Prices and supply went bye bye.
I think they called that the 'Sheriff gun' in the old west cause they could draw it fast close range. Then put a .45 hole in the guy looked like a cannon hit em.

remus · 08-13-2020, 04:10 PM

I was going to mention the K Bar. It will do most any camp chore satisfactorily, plus more. Good solid work knife. If you need something for real small work just use your pocket knife.

44044 · 08-13-2020, 07:03 PM

A man can never have to many tools...

500grains · 08-17-2020, 03:31 PM

I like a stout knife, but I prefer not to get the blade over 5 inches for the things I do. Plus, my wrists are not strong enough for a full sized Ka Bar or Bowie.

Sanders · 08-23-2020, 04:05 PM

Well, it was definitely capable and certainly holds an edge, even with some of the intentional abuse I put it through, since the factory offers free sharpening service, I figured why not?

Wife and I also practiced fire making skills using a ferrocium rod and steel.

07-13-2020, 02:20 PM	#1
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,441	Got a dilemma - TOPS knives Okay, I first started looking at this company's knives after seeing a video review on this one - a survival type knife to use as a camping/hunting knife. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073ZLQPSH...v_ov_lig_dp_it But then I got to researching other options and found that I really like this Bushcraft type knife with the Scandinavian type grind: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FI8EWDE...v_ov_lig_dp_it They are close enough in price to take that out of the equation. I have an old Air Force survival knife that I use around camp, but I want something with a little more heft to it and don't want to buy something made in China or Pakistan. The survival type knife is more for camp chores, and can be a good hunting/fighting knife. The bushcraft knife allows for camp chores, plus is a little more agile and precise for carving with. I'm sure it will skin something out just fine, too, though. (If I find myself in a knife fight, then I seriously messed up somewhere.) __________________ "The truly dangerous man dresses inconspicuously and is soft- spoken. He walks away from most confrontations. The only time you learn that the truly dangerous man is mad at you is a split second before you die, for he never fights. He only kills. The truly dangerous man knows that fighting is what children do and killing is what men do." - Charley Reese 1986 3

07-13-2020, 06:21 PM	#2
JD Miller Fake Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 39,166	Get a Becker BK9 https://lapolicegear.com/bkt-becker-...wie-knife.html __________________ .......

08-05-2020, 03:24 PM	#5
4thIDvet slug Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Astor Florida Posts: 48,400	A good OLD Marine K Bar for camp chores and the knife you purchased for skinning and fightin off them dang Grizzes. __________________ God Bless Americas Veterans. All who are serving and have served.

08-17-2020, 03:31 PM	#9
500grains Soldier of Allah Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crackerland Posts: 31,660	I like a stout knife, but I prefer not to get the blade over 5 inches for the things I do. Plus, my wrists are not strong enough for a full sized Ka Bar or Bowie. __________________ Racism will keep you alive.

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07-19-2020, 06:55 PM	#3
ashhoe Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 441	I say... https://www.benchmade.com/162.html 1095 is great but there's something to be said about the "super steels" when used in a timeless style.

08-05-2020, 02:33 PM	#4
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,441	I wound up going with the Apache Dawn shown on the first link. But I purchased it off ebay for just a few dollars less. It's definitely a robust knife. I'll be testing it out on an upcoming camping trip, but I won't be abusing it by trying to cut down a tree and build a fort or anything so stupid. I doubt I'll ever spend that kind of money on another knife........until after next week, at least.

08-05-2020, 04:17 PM	#6
4thIDvet slug Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Astor Florida Posts: 48,400	JD damn I love that little pistol. I saw it before and was getting set to head over to Daytona Fla. Gun Exchange my fun shop and this damn niqqer riot stuff started and so much for that. Prices and supply went bye bye. I think they called that the 'Sheriff gun' in the old west cause they could draw it fast close range. Then put a .45 hole in the guy looked like a cannon hit em.

08-13-2020, 04:10 PM	#7
remus Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: az Posts: 3,490	I was going to mention the K Bar. It will do most any camp chore satisfactorily, plus more. Good solid work knife. If you need something for real small work just use your pocket knife.

08-13-2020, 07:03 PM	#8
44044 slug Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: swampeastmissouri Posts: 50,919	A man can never have to many tools...

08-23-2020, 04:05 PM	#10
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,441	Well, it was definitely capable and certainly holds an edge, even with some of the intentional abuse I put it through, since the factory offers free sharpening service, I figured why not? Wife and I also practiced fire making skills using a ferrocium rod and steel.