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TOPS Knives owner Leo Espinoza hand-customized this FMS himself, making it a truly one-of-a-kind blade. While it shares its roots with the original Frog Market Special, this version pushes the design...

TOPS Knives owner Leo Espinoza hand-customized this FMS XL, giving it the same attention to detail and precision fit that define every piece from the TOPS Custom Shop. It's a larger, more commanding...

TOPS Knives owner Leo Espinoza hand-customized this FMS XL, giving it the same attention to detail and precision fit that define every piece from the TOPS Custom Shop. It's a larger, more commanding...

The Tex Creek Mini Slipjoint has that classic, old-school feel, but it's built for the modern EDC world. It's perfect for anyone who appreciates the tradition of a slipjoint folder yet demands...

If you were headed to discover new worlds like the famous Norseman Leif Eriksson, the Viking Tactics Norseman is the knife you would have carried. Designed by Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics®, this is...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Stop worrying about rust on your favorite blades and the toxic chemicals in most protectants. TOPS Blade Sauce is an innovative, 100% food-safe wax designed to shield your knives and tools from...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...