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Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight
Cons: None
Real Camp Versatility
This knife is great. I own several Tops knives that excel at different tasks, but this is my favorite "real use" camp knife. The knife is well balanced and the handle very comfortable. The handle is designed to rest across your fingers when you close your hand, making it very nimble for cutting tasks like food prep. It also points very well, meaning that you know where the point is even if you're not looking at it, which is great if you're working in the dark when setting up camp. Although this is not designed for heavy wood prep, it's certainly tough enough to take on any common camp tasks like making tent pegs, splitting kindling, creating feather sticks, and most other bushcraft tasks. This is one knife I can carry all day and not have to reach for another tool. Of course nothing is perfect. The spine on my knife can through light sparks, but could be improved. The sheath is well made and I love the color, not just another black sheath, but the knife does hang at an angle away from your side due to the dangler location. After wearing it a while I had zero issues, but I understand why some people swap it for something else. Finally, the materials are great, stainless S35VN blade, G10 handles, and a Kydex sheath. From camping and hiking to prepping Bluefish on the beach for dinner, it hasn't failed me yet. I highly recommend it.
