TOPS Knives

For close-quarters engagements where quick, decisive action is vital, an ordinary knife falls short. The Abaniko, Grandmaster Bram Frank's signature design, is built on over 50 years of Filipino Martial Arts expertise and a deep understanding of...

Every year, TOPS employees get involved in the design aspect of knives through the TOPS Employee Design Challenge. This challenge has gone on for several years now and each year, TOPS has had a new winner. From the Dicer 8 to the Grandpa’s Ax, to...

This very effective tool is not made to look pretty. The finish is very rough as are the edges because it is forged. It is a working tool and acts as such. It is truly strong with a 1/2" center bar and does its job very well. It is a hard core...

Stop compromising. You need a capable fixed blade for your tackle box or pocket, but traditional boning and filet knives are just too large for everyday carry. The TOPS Tick solves this problem, delivering the precise slicing power of a specialty blade...

Hatchets have proven their usefulness over the years, time and time again. They are great for splitting smaller pieces of wood, chopping branches, limbs, and even small trees when necessary. They’re helpful when you need to clear a country road...

During the time that TOPS’ General Manager Craig Powell has been with the company, he has become more and more interested in everything to do with knives. He has dabbled in making a few knives with a ton of help from Leo (TOPS’ President)...

Never get caught with a dull blade again. The Lansky Quick Fix Pocket Sharpener, in an exclusive high-visibility yellow for us (TOPS Knives), is a portable solution for keeping your knives ready for action. Whether you're in the kitchen, deep in the...

The TOPS US Combat Knife designed by Laci Szabo, a Marine, the TOPS US Combat Knife is a bayonet-style fighting and field knife in honor of the U.S. Marine Corps. It's a 1/4" thick, rugged steel tool that will never run out of ammunition. This knife has...

Not every knife design can scale up or down easily in size, but there is just something special about the Frog Market Special. It’s been very popular as a food prep knife for survivalists, campers, and some people even keep theirs in their kitchens...

When El Chete was released in 2017, it took off, immediately becoming a top selling model for TOPS. Something about the functionality of the blade along with its aesthetics just struck a chord with people in the knife community. The Mini version...

El Pionero has many other features that Ed has found to be useful on knives throughout his experience. The finger divot is a signature of his that he originally learned from his mother and is designed to make it easy to know where the edge is oriented...

The Trailhead Kukri, designed by Jason Swain, is a modern take on a design that has been around for 400 years or more. Jason originally set out to design an EDC that he didn’t see anywhere else. He thought about his days as a biker and his current...

The Team Jackal Survivor was designed to bring its adversary down with stealth and strength. Covert operatives can be expected to perform a wide variety of tasks. Recon missions lasting for days, raids involving close quarters combat, and high-risk...

Jason Johnson (Pro Knife Thrower) brought Lilith to TOPS by sending a prototype he made himself. He has a wealth of experience throwing knives. A few years back, he started to try his hand at making knives as well. He's making some excellent throwing...

The TOPS Wood Nymph was brought to TOPS by Bushcraft Kelso. If you’ve ever met Kelso in person or had a chance to talk with him about his gear, this design will make perfect sense to you. This is a guy that spends many hours outside foraging...

The Wilderness Guide 4.0 has been a staple design for TOPS for quite some time. Created by Leo Espinoza early in his career, this knife is notable for its distinctive handle shape. At the time, Leo was using modeling clay to support knives while...