New TOPS Knives Trail Seeker & Storm Vector Coming Soon: KnifeCenterview

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We called up TOPS Knives in Idaho and chatted with Craig and Dylan about two prototypes for 2020: the Trail Seeker, a result of their fourth annual employee design contest, and the Storm Vector, a chopper inspired by a Viking seax. These knives are coming soon so keep your eyes peeled!
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@GrumpyGrunt 3 жыл бұрын

I need a Storm Vector in my life.

@willmoore5550 3 жыл бұрын

@Tier1GearEDCReviews 3 жыл бұрын

I've had my notifications set for a couple months on that one.🍻

@damage3538 3 жыл бұрын

I'm getting one 4sure

@babagadoush1 3 жыл бұрын

Like these dudes. Really cool they include their employees in the design process. I’ll be checking them out going forward.

@Tier1GearEDCReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Yup Agreed! They are such an awesome company.🍻

@jeffbownds8130 3 жыл бұрын

Omg that storm vector is awesome. Might be my first tops knife

@arikjohnson412 3 жыл бұрын

TOPS is king in my fixed blade collection, closely followed by Bark River.

@Tier1GearEDCReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Two of my favorites as well. 🔥🔥🍻

@winterspirit9620 3 жыл бұрын

The blue liners look amazing!

@j.w.9407 3 жыл бұрын

These were the guys I was waiting for. Good stuff. Thank you!

@BladeWalker77 3 жыл бұрын

This chopper looks so nice design. I really would like to bring one of these with me in the nature.

@gregchristopher1961 2 жыл бұрын

...just pulled the trigger on one. Looking forward to it. My Tops knives have all served me very well, sharpen easily and are the most useful (and used) knives that I have.

@Smokeone44 3 жыл бұрын

Storm vector 👀

@jamesharris1493 3 жыл бұрын

You guys ROCK over there at TOPS! I personally own two knives from you guys. I own the Cat anti terrorism and the Saw knives! I can honestly say they are my favorite knives. However those knives are created for small to medium hands which is me but for anyone with large or extra large hands won't be able to enjoy the feel and work you can put in with these knives. These knives are built to last Forever! I also own dozens of Benchmades and Spydercos but these two are clearly my go to babies. I wish the Tops company would focus on a line of serrated knives of all types sizes and functions. For example pocket knives, bushcrafts and fixed blades folders along with bowies. You guys be SAFE, God Bless America!

@johnd48 3 жыл бұрын

That chopper looks like it could be a nice companion to an ax

@williamcookiii5503 3 жыл бұрын

Both look great but I like first one for sure

@Elslemmo 3 жыл бұрын

The Vector looks really nice.. It's a nice take on something classic from my neck of the woods. When you compare to other Sax designs, plus the price? I think it' gonna be a success :) Good on you TOPS Knives :)! And as Always.. Thanks for informative videos Knifecenter!

@johnd48 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@Tier1GearEDCReviews 3 жыл бұрын

I cant wait for the Vicunã... That's gonna be sweet little blade when it finally drops.🔥🇺🇲

@ronniewroark 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see best double edge daggers available at knife center. 😃

@tolerhousecookies69 3 жыл бұрын

I just ordered myself a tops knives like couple weeks ago I ordered the tops sxb by EJ Snyder I love the knife how it's a 1/2 option it's great for survival task camping etc and it's just a great knife to have around but I have not gotten the knife yet

@matterisnotsolid8295 3 жыл бұрын

Storm vector... Nice

@maryetdave 3 жыл бұрын

Cant wait for the Vector

@christopher_martin 3 жыл бұрын

it seems like cpm 3v would be a great match with tops knives!

@tristanallen9315 3 жыл бұрын

Need a mini Storm Vector pls!

@wolverinebear5357 2 жыл бұрын

What are the chances you have the storm vector in stock, iam ready to buy but cant find one anywhere

@ascendotuum9586 3 жыл бұрын

Mike Snoddy uses a "jig"...and his custom knives kicks ass.

@indy718gts3 3 жыл бұрын

I want that trail seeker!

@don0giorgio 3 жыл бұрын

Trail seeker great design

@WoodKnock01 3 жыл бұрын

I own the Top EL Chete it a beast of a chopper I also have the mini Tom brown tracker awesome little knife!! I plan on buy in a couple of week the Tops SXB and the SXS design by EJ from naked and afraid!!!:

@oldforestroad 3 жыл бұрын

"The Blade Itself", agreed and enough said. (and also a killer book by Joe Abercrombie)

@Tier1GearEDCReviews 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100%

@troyewing3188 Ай бұрын

I just started buying tops knives I have the EL chete and I plan on buying more

@troyewing3188 Ай бұрын

My next knife is storm vector

@JamesGMunn 3 жыл бұрын

So, they had the stainless steel heat treat guy make a knife out of 1095?! I wonder what he would have chosen from the more modern steels? I know 1095 is inexpensive and the heat treatment is fast and easy, but there are lots of nice stainless choices available and your materials costs are still not very high. Yes, the heat treatment can take significantly longer and be more complex but with a modern furnace control I would think it would be manageable. If Cold Steel can do large blade S35VN at a reasonable price, I would think most other people could do something similar.

@Tier1GearEDCReviews 3 жыл бұрын

They make a lot of 154cm blades as well. Its just the 1095 is easier to machine in quantity and they do it well.🍻

@205jab4 3 жыл бұрын

They make stuff in s35vn as well

@beaucrawford538 3 жыл бұрын

Tops is made in the US and Coldsteel overseas

@izaak8056 3 жыл бұрын

Is the storm vector still available? I cant find it on the website.

@knifecenter 3 жыл бұрын

They are coming soon.

@elwynsmith5092 3 жыл бұрын

Tops is my Choice !

@nikkoataylar6486 3 жыл бұрын

Which has thick handle the Tops knives El chete or the Esee Junglas?

@knifecenter 3 жыл бұрын

The ESEE handle is a little more meaty.

@conductorcammon 3 жыл бұрын

All I want is my MINI SLINGSHOT!!! Please

@UrielsJunkDrawer 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, when will the Storm Vector be released?

@knifecenter 3 жыл бұрын

Should be before the end of the year.

@massimobargagna5641 3 жыл бұрын

Storm vector nice watermelon slicer

@thefucrew9865 3 жыл бұрын

Trail Seeker looks like a modified bk-2 blade

@Chavez0518 3 жыл бұрын

So is the Toco now called the 3 pointer?

@williamjackson6316 3 жыл бұрын

I assumed so when I ordered one last week. Matches how they described their goals with the Toco so pretty sure it's the 3 Pointer now.

@737AMT 3 жыл бұрын

I really hope they don’t bring the Trail Seeker to market with those heavy cutouts in the Micarta around the handle screws. Looks a lot better and more comfortable in their prototype model being smooth. Plenty grippy without the added cuts

@C-NoteMac 3 жыл бұрын

Does the Storm Vector come with a sheeth?

@knifecenter 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it will, Kydex. They hadn't finalized the design of it yet when we filmed this video, which is why we didn't show anything.

@marcofcat 3 жыл бұрын

what's the storm vector sheath??? any info?

@knifecenter 3 жыл бұрын

Will be Kydex. Design hasn't been finalized for it, so we didn't have one to show yet.

@muffinpuffs3790 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question,... What the difference between TOPS Knives CAT Covert Anti-Terrorism Vs TOPS Knives TBS-010 Tracker Scout ???

@knifecenter 3 жыл бұрын

The holes in the blade are a different pattern. Pretty much the same profile overall though.

@PrimitiveFusion 3 жыл бұрын

What's the vector victor?

@knifecenter 3 жыл бұрын

Don't call me Shirley.

@damage3538 3 жыл бұрын

any news on tops strom vector release date?

@knifecenter 3 жыл бұрын

Should be before the end of the year, but we don't have anything more concrete at this time.

@I_Am_Victor 3 жыл бұрын

Tops knives have good quality knives. But lately and these two designs look like they trying to get weird! Prather Bowie, Outpost, dawn warrior, dart, mission team 21 and operator 7 along with El chete is favourites. ☝️😎

@Tier1GearEDCReviews 3 жыл бұрын

For every 5 blades they make, one comes out a little funky. But they apparently sell so... lol🍻

@leepinnguin9682 3 жыл бұрын

Tops warranty?

@knifecenter 3 жыл бұрын

Is excellent: www.topsknives.com/warranty

@205jab4 3 жыл бұрын

You can't find a better or nicer production knife than Tops. Esee coming in second but they don't have any where near the line up as Tops or fit n finnish. I always think of Tops as a semi custom knife. They make a knife for every personality and right here in the states.

@mattc6395 3 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one worried about the tip chipping?

@inthemwoods523 3 жыл бұрын

BUCK KNIVES, FOR GOD SAKE DO BUCK LOL

@knifecenter 3 жыл бұрын

We've been trying to get something together with them, but it doesn't look in the cards at this time.

@bradyfilm 3 жыл бұрын

U.S.A ALL THE WAY!

@zionkid420 3 жыл бұрын

Your "special" heat treat gets your 1095 to a max of 58 rockwell? yikes. no thanks.

@MovieGuy666 3 жыл бұрын

the harder the steel the more it loses its toughness , outdoor knives don't need a higher HRC.

@annihilousterminus5728 3 жыл бұрын

He said DIFFERENTIAL heat treat. Rc 58 on the edge, way softer on the spine. There's no Yikes here. A differential heat treat is by far and away the best type of heat treat for 1095, yielding the best edge retention and the highest toughness, and Tops is the only production company doing it (afaik). It's typically a custom knife feature.