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A tribute to the men and women who hunt and fish in the Tex creek area in Southeast, Idaho. The wildlife management area which includes 2 national forests, is home to an abundance of diverse wildlife and is accessible starting about 10 miles from the...

The purpose of the Brakimo (pronounced BRAH-key-moe), designed by Joe Flowers, was to be a backup to a machete or to serve as a main camp knife. He runs a survival school of sorts called Bushcraft Global, which takes people of all skill levels into the...

A few years back, Ed Calderon was able to host one of his most famous training courses at TOPS Knives and took the time to be a guest on TOPS Daily Grind. During his time in Idaho Falls, there were many conversations about edged tools and weapons. Ed,...

As soon as you pick up the I Stick, you know you’re holding a serious blade. This thing started as a chunk of 3/8” 1075 steel and was morphed into what is probably the thickest push dagger on the market. The heft of the knife is on purpose as...

There are a lot of reasons to carry a knife every day. From regular daily cutting tasks to pocket jewelry, to self-defense, and more. What an individual decides to carry is a deeply personal choice with many factors to consider–like local laws,...

Ana has worked at TOPS since about 2012. She has filled many roles in the company during her tenure, from cord wrapping handles to purchasing everything (parts, pieces, tools, even paper towels) for the company. So she is familiar with every TOPS knife...

Check out the TOPS Woodcraft, released in 2023 Marble’s® has been around since the late 1800s and produced many iconic knives/hatchets over the years. When they approached TOPS to do a modern “TOPS-ified” version of the Woodcraft...

The Tahoma Field Knife is designed to provide anything the outdoor professional would need in a knife. "My load out for my camera is sometimes 45 lbs, and that's not including any food or equipment for my-self to keep me alive. Designing a knife that...

The Silent Hero was designed by Anton Du Plessis, who at the time of the design was the Chief of Operations for the Specialized Interdiction Unit of the Silent Heroes Foundation. His task was to combat the poaching crisis in South Africa. This...

TOPS Lite Trekker (Traveling light... and doing it right) In recent years, there has been a surge in outdoor activities; trekkers, backpackers, survivalists, preppers, and numerous other like-minded individuals are spending more and more time...

Any man would be hard-pressed to find a more Bad-to-the-bone tool in such a compact size. This quarter inch thick tank of a knife is stocked to the brim with extra features. Our Rocky Mountain Tread is included on the Black Linen Micarta handle scales...

TOPS first friction folder design is now available as the TOPS TAC-RAZE 5. Leo wanted the Tac-Raze to fill two purposes specifically. It had to be a good-looking gentleman’s EDC that could be carried and used in public, and it had to be a...

The TOPS El Chete was designed with one goal in mind... serious chopping. Featuring a .250" thick blade that is 12" long, it will do that and more very well. Even though it's a large knife, it still weighs less than 2 pounds. The El Chete features TOPS...

An Epic Beard Requires an Epic Comb Many men these days find themselves growing glorious beards, and then use a cheap plastic comb designed for women when it comes time to tame the beast. The Tac-Rake is a manly alternative for keeping your beard looking...

The Operator 7 is a huge win! TOPS Knives went big with thick steel and handles to make a beefy, well-balanced knife that will excel as a workhorse tool. But it also features those classic American fighting knife aesthetics that make it look every...