TOPS Knives The Bestia Fixed Blade Knife (13 Inch 1095HC Modified Kukri Tan Plain Blade) Tan/Green Micarta Handle + Kydex Sheath TPTBST01

SKU: TPTBST01

Overall Length: 19.50 in.

Blade Length: 13.00 in.

Cutting Edge Length: 12.75 in.

Blade Thickness: 0.25 in.

Blade Width: 2.25 in.

Blade Material: 1095 High Carbon Steel

Blade Hardness: 56-58 HRC

Blade Style: Kukri

Blade Grind: Flat Ground

Blade Finish: Tan

Edge Type: PlainEdge

Handle Length: 6.50 in.

Handle Thickness: 0.97 in.

Handle Material: Canvas Micarta

Handle Color: Tan/Green

Weight: 29.18 oz.

Sheath: Black Kydex Sheath w/ Dangler Attachment

Knife Type: Fixed Blade

Brand: TOPS Knives

Designer: Leo Espinoza

Model: The Bestia

Model Number: TBST-01

Country of Origin: USA

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Retail Price: 0.00

$299.95

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First shown at the 2020 SHOT Show New Products Showcase, The Bestia was very well received, for obvious reasons.

Leo wanted a large kukuri-like chopper, but not an actual kukri. So, The Bestia was born by melding El Chete - already one of TOPS' most popular workhorses - with a kukri, to create a true beast in chopping ability. The long, forward-curved blade and weight behind it bites deep with each swing and the tan traction powder coating will protect the blade for years to come. The handle is also long enough to hold in 2 positions. One for full-on chopping and one for more controlled and even fine cuts. What really makes this knife comfortable to wield are the sandwiched Micarta handles that are thick, but well-contoured. The open-backed Kydex sheath with a leather dangler attachment makes it easy to carry given its size.

As soon as you hold one in your hands, you know that it just wants to get some work done.