(Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight
Cons: None
Perfect
Everything was great, worth every penny
TOPS Knives Operator 7 Blackout Edition Fixed Blade Knife 7.25" Blade, Black Canvas Micarta/G10 Handles, Kydex Sheath - OP7-02
Part #: TOOP702 | TOPS Knives
Description
TOOP702: Operator 7 Blackout Edition
TOPS Knives
The Operator 7 is huge! TOPS Knives went big with thick steel and handles to make a hefty, well-balanced knife that will excel as a workhorse tool. But it also has those classic American fighting knife aesthetics that make it look every bit as good as it will perform. And with the insane popularity of the original, this Blackout Edition was sure to follow.
Made out of 0.31" thick 1075 carbon steel, the differentially heat treated blade will be impact resistant on the edge with a very strong spine. The handles start with black canvas Micarta on the bottom sandwiched with black G10 on top that has a great texture for grip. The entire handle is also over 1" thick once assembled to fill out the user's hand much like an axe or hatchet handle would.
Because it is a tool, it's got to be useful and it's got to be comfortable. It's made for the people that don't back down. This knife will find its place with door kickers, survivalists and weekend warriors alike. The rounded handles and hand guard make it a joy to use and the finger choil allows the user to get great precision for finer cuts. The six and a half inches of cutting edge will suffice for the vast majority of cutting tasks, and the weight will help the knife to a lot of the work itself. The included Kydex sheath with rotating spring steel clip makes it easy to carry into whatever territory you find yourself.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 7.25"
- Cutting Edge: 6.50"
- Overall Length: 12.50"
- Blade Thickness: 0.31"
- Blade Steel: 1075 Carbon Steel
- Blade Hardness: 56-58 RC
- Blade Finish: Black Traction Coating
- Handle Material: Black Canvas Micarta/Black G10
- Sheath Included: Yes
- Sheath Material: Black Kydex
- Sheath Clip: Rotating Spring Steel
- Designer: Leo Espinoza
- Knife Weight: 18.9 oz.
- Weight w/ Sheath: 24.5 oz.
- Made in the USA
UPC Code: 816411024173
Related Categories
TOPS Knives, Tops Fixed Blade Knives Series, 1075 Blade Steel, Micarta Handle Material, Fixed Blade Knives, Fixed Blade Knives Combat Knives, Made in USA, Leo Espinoza
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CaliforniaNov 27, 2025
Jim Billwell
BuffaloAug 12, 2024
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight
Cons: None
An Excellent Knife, Handle should experienced firsthand
I am a student of survival, life being my teacher. I have survived about a half dozen life threatening situations. From being trapped in a burning subway car in to surviving the Christmas blizzard in Buffalo NY when there was no power, no heat and no 911 service. I have received professional survival training during my life, from instructors. I own around 200 knives. I do agree with Becker that the best knife Bar none is then Marine combat knife. I am a fan of 1099, but own knives with powdered steel from Crucible to Carpenter. My point is that I want you to know who is recommending this knife to you and why. My largest concern with TOPS has been understanding their handle geometry (I have small hands and an index finger injury), I had always guessed that some of this 1” handle was “operator swagger.” I have the tracker as well and have learned that the very large handle does in fact prove an Axe like grip. All this said, my sincere recommendation is to buy this knife and to work with it. It fits in the “one knife”category for me. It chops 8 out of 10 for knives of this length. I built a one man shelter in the rain in 30 minutes (my baseline for survival knives). Yet it maintains its martial ability incredibly well; stabbing and slashing tests, as well as speed of movement. Finally the thick handle provided both shock protection and remarkable retention even when wet. I hope this review was helpful. May the road ahead be good for you and may all people trapped in survival experiences around the world receive my prayer for their survival and recovery.
Matt
Charlotte North Carolina Jan 02, 2022
Pros: Handle Material, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
What a beast!
Tops Operator 7 is a beast of a knife! Love everything about this knife. If you want a large fighting style knife that you could pry a car door open with, this would be it! Handle quality and fine details are top notch. Tops Knives you have done it again! Thank you for making something awesome and in the US!
