TPTAHO01: TOPS Tahoma Field Knife Double-Edged Tan Micarta
TOPS Knives
The Tahoma Field Knife is designed to provide anything the outdoor professional would need in a knife.
My load out for my camera is sometimes 45 lbs, and that's not including any food or equipment for my-self to keep me alive. Designing a knife that would keep my weight down to a minimum and comfortable for all day use was really the goal... said designer Andy Tran.
His background in tinkering, and fundamental knowledge of physics, and human movement was the foundation and basis of development for the Tahoma Field Knife.
The notch on the spine of the blade is used for scoring materials to create a weak point to break, as well as break wire by work hardening it, and pulling pots and similar items out of a fire. The thumb ramp has a hole in it for a forward wrist lanyard popular in cutting contests as well as aid in lashing the knife to the end of a stick to make a spear. The finger choil makes bringing the hand closer to the blade possible for fine carving tasks. The choil also creates a secondary tip for carving or notching etc. The overall shape of the handle is made for ergonomics, and to give the user a better grasp like on a machete. Dual spindle sockets for a bow drill make it safe to use left or right hand operation. On the pommel of the knife is a pry bar, shaped and positioned so that if given a "backseat" grip on the knife during chopping, it would not cut, or wear into your hand. Every feature is integrated into the knife to work with each other, as well as be instinctual to the user so that it feels like an extension of the body.
Whether you're in the field collecting specimens, or in the field defending freedom, the Tahoma Field Knife is a reliable companion in an uncertain world.
Specifications:
- Overall Length: 13.94 in.
- Blade Length: 7.75 in.
- Cutting Edge: 7.31 in.
- Blade Thickness: 0.19 in.
- Blade Material: 1095 High Carbon Alloy
- Blade Hardness: 56-58 HRC
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Flat Ground
- Blade Finish: Gray
- Edge Type: PlainEdge
- Handle Length: 5.625 in.
- Handle Thickness: 0.77 in.
- Handle Material: Micarta
- Handle Color: Coyote Tan
- Weight: 17.80 oz.
- Sheath: Nylon
- Knife Type: Fixed Blade
- Brand: TOPS Knives
- Designer: Andy Tran
- Model: Tahoma Field Knife
- Model Number: TAHO-01
- Made in USA