5/1/2023 0 Comments Tops knives unzipper![]() The handle is large for a 3” blade, but it fills the hand nicely with its contoured mix of tan and black canvas Micarta. While that’s great when it comes to overall size and carry-ability of a knife, sometimes, having a smaller blade with a larger handle is to one’s advantage, especially if you’re going to be using it for a while. Usually though, smaller blades also come with smaller handles. Most cutting tasks out there can be performed with blades 3.5” or shorter. Sheath Material: Kydex with Leather Dangler It has TOPS' famous differential heat treated 1095 carbon steel, some classy burlap Micarta handles with a large pinky ring for gloved hands, and a solid Kydex sheath with a leather dangler. The ergonomics are fantastic and the heavy blade does much of the work for you during chopping but is also nimble enough for slicing. Whatever you decide to use it for, you'll look good doing it. Put them together the right way, and you end up with an interesting tool. Due to the thinner blade, it gives you better precision and greater range from making delicate cuts to cutting thick branches with ease. The jimping on the spine and along the finger guard is ideal for a solid grip in hard use or slippery conditions. Their professional heat treat gives a long-lasting edge that is easy to re-sharpen once it is eventually needed. That thickness along with a full flat grind gives it strength over 1/8" blades but allows it to maintain superb cutting capabilities since it's slightly thinner than 3/16". Unlike TOPS' other models in the 4 to 4.5-inch range, this one is 5/32" thick. Either way, it'll look great and get the job done. So nice, you'll want to wear it to your next black-tie affair or maybe just out into the woods. Like a prized, single-malt, aged scotch, or a top-shelf cigar, the Baja 4.5 Reserve Edition looks every bit as good as those classics and comes with a quality double-stitched brown leather sheath to complete the look. As TOPS has continued to be successful in that arena, many colors and finishes have been offered, but the tan and black color combo remains one of THE classic looks. ![]() ![]() When TOPS started building knives for bushcraft outside of the tactical knives with a survival flair, black traction coating and tan canvas Micarta handles were the option on most.
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