TOPS Knives just released their two newest knives for 2019. Both have interesting stories behind their designers. The Poker is designed by TOPS Knives’ General Manager and the A-Klub is the first TOPS knife designed by a woman.
A Curious Combination of Kiridashi and Karambit
Loosely based on a kiridashi, TOPS’ GM Craig designed the
TOPS Poker as a sort of last-resort self-defense knife that will also excel as
a general-purpose EDC knife. Craig came up with the idea after making a
kiridashi by hand in his spare time. Holding the finished knife, it became
apparent it would also make an excellent tool for self-defense, so the design
was modified to include a finger ring. You’ll find regardless of the reason you
choose to carry the Poker, it will be up to the task.
Pick up the TOPS Poker from an authorized dealer or from
TOPS at https://www.topsknives.com/tops-poker
TOPS Poker
- Overall Length: 6.88”
- Blade Length: 2.5”
- Cutting Edge: 2.25”
- Blade Thickness: 0.13”
- Blade Steel: 1095 RC 56-58
- Blade Finish: Acid Rain
- Handle Material: Black Canvas/Tan Canvas Micarta
- Knife Weight: 2.7oz
- Weight w/ Sheath: 3.6oz
- Sheath Material: Black Kydex
- Sheath Clip: Beta Loop
- Designer: Craig Powell
- MSRP: $120
First Female Designed TOPS Knife
TOPS is known for a few things: differentially heat
treated 1095 blades, over-built unique designs, and working with outside
designers (among other things). This
knife hits all of those categories, and is also the first to be released by
TOPS that was actually designed by a woman. Amanda Kaye is probably best known
for having appeared on Naked and Afraid. She is no stranger to hard work having
grown up hunting and learning Native American survival skills. The A-Klub was
even designed based off of influences from Native American war clubs.
Pick up the A-Klub from a TOPS authorized dealer or from https://www.topsknives.com/a-klub
A-Klub
- Overall Length: 17.88”
- Blade Length: 12.38”
- Cutting Edge: 12.13”
- Blade Thickness: 0.19”
- Blade Steel: 1095 RC 56-58
- Blade Finish: Acid Rain
- Handle Material: Green Canvas Micarta
- Knife Weight: 23.8oz
- Weight w/ Sheath: 33oz
- Sheath Material: Black Kydex
- Sheath Clip: Dangler
- Designer: Amanda Kaye
- MSRP: $300.00
