Name: TOPS Knives Black Rhino Fixed 5" Carbon Steel Blade, Micarta Handles
Brand: TOPS Knives
SKU: TO101
Price: 188.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (10 reviews)

Tim
MISSOURI

Feb 24, 2020

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Weight

Great knife

Loved this knife as soon as I got it in my hand. For a one knife option this thing is great. Fit and finish is perfect. I carry many different knives but if I need one to do everything this is my pick. It's a little heavy for it's size, that is the only negative thing I can say about it.

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May 01, 2025

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight

Cons: None

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Chris K
Sweden

May 12, 2012

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Now that´s a Knife!

I saw this knife or atleast the "shape" of it in the movie The Hunted at though that the shaåe was very special so i ordered it and when i oppened the package i just thought "WOW" now this is a knife!, i am planning on using it during hunting and se how good it is for gutting and skinning but i have no doubt it will do the job perfectly!

Walter
Philippines

Feb 29, 2016

Pros: Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Beast of a Knife

No complaints. Been wanting this thing for a long time now. Out of the box, this knife was razor sharp. Started feather sticking with it and it just bites through wood and would do battoning tasks with ease. Form, fit and finish was excellent. Great size and thickness for a survival/ bushcrafting knife and at a 1/4", you will never break this beast unless you purposely do so. Highly recommended if you're planning to buy a mid-sized fixed blade that's gonna last a lifetime. Worth every dollar spent.

Maxx K.
Ohio

Jun 24, 2012

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard

Tom Brown Survival Tool

Great survival tool! I say tool because it has many different functions that are commonly used in survival situations. This is a one tool option that i substitue for a small hatchet and a 4 in drop point knife. The only downside is the sheath...it does have a rattle to it when the knife is placed in it. This can be solved by heating the kydex up and pushing it down some, which eliminates all rattle and wiggle and keeps the knife very secure.

Pksqd
Dededo, GU

Oct 15, 2010

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Everything I expected and more...

I honestly bought it because of all the bad publicity the knife has. I even told my Eskrima teacher about it and he called me a Mall Ninja... that was until I let him see it. He too fell in love with it. It's a heavy knife and takes impact very well. Construction is awesome. It's an excellent tool. I've used it to cut bamboo, notch wet wood, split kindle and dig a fire pit. I added a lanyard to the end just for some extra leverage. I love this thing. I intend to keep it for a long time. Serial P-14145. This will be the first of my TOPS knives.

Kniv-Rikko
Sweden

May 28, 2010

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Interesting survival tool

This is one of the most critized knives around for the moment, I believe. And I believe the knives purpose is misunderstood. This is an excellent tool as a one-knife option in survival. I mean this knife does it all, but it doesn't excell in any area. I wouldn't bring it to a chopping contest. But as a one-tool option it's super. You can chop, cut, scrape, cleave, knotch, baton, use as ulu-knife, draw-knife, skinning and it's a tank of a knife and will take abuse. It's perfect in the hand if you hold it correctly as a knife not as a hammer. If one expects it to be as good as a big axe a machete a chainsaw and a whittling-knife one is up for a disappointment. It's a multitool and it excells in being a multitool. I read in a knife forum someone saying it was a jack of all trades and a master of none. I would say it's a master of being a jack of all trades and that's what you need a one-knife survival tool to be. Well done mr Brown and Tops!!

Azbill
Arizona

Jul 15, 2011

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Sheath/Scabbard

Excellent Field Tool

I find the tracker to be an excellent all around field tool (and American made). Like others have said, it's great for a wide variety of uses (slicing, chopping, digging, etc.). It has a good weight, strong blade and balanced for the task. I would say I'm not fond of the sheath, only because you can't securely lock the knife into it. The high carbon blade sharpens easily, but with this type of metal you are prone to rust. So maintenance and proper storage is required (it's not Asian made 440ss). That said, I could see this knife out living me with proper care. Tom Brown did an excellent job creating this knife and I'm proud to carry it.

Jason
Houston Texas

May 08, 2015

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Great knife, great price.

I was pretty impressed with this knife right out of the box. Felt good and balanced. I like heavy knives. If you don't, go with a different bade that is thinner. Bonus: made in the USA.

Fabio T.
Trieste, IT

Aug 29, 2011

Pros: Overall Quality, Blade Material

Cons: Weight, Sheath/Scabbard, Blade Sharpness

very poor for the money

too heavy, too thick for the purpose, 3/16" is enough, absolutely not sharpened, I'll have to change the blade geometry, the sheath is the poorest ever seen for the knife price.