TOPS Knives has been working with outside designers almost as long as they have been in business. By doing so, they keep a fresh take on designs and introduce new knives that appeal to just about anyone out there. The Armado 6.5 is a design from Navarrete Knives (Josh Navarrete). Josh is a custom knife maker and bladesmith hailing from Oregon who is a “Forged in Fire” champion and has a good eye for function and aesthetics.
This knife is the grandchild of a design that Josh developed over several years. “I have always wanted to design a knife that would embrace a simple rule that has been my mantra " Make it and keep it simple but efficient". It’s a pretty simple design once you boil it down but fills the requirements Josh had for it. The high grind gives great edge geometry for cutting food, wood, and other materials. The large size gives it strength for outdoor uses. The handle is contoured and shaped to provide a solid grip for chopping, but still comfortable for delicate cuts. So from the campsite, to the kitchen, to processing game, this blade can do it all.
Specifications:
- Overall Length: 12.00 in.
- Blade Length: 6.50 in.
- Cutting Edge Length: 6.50 in.
- Blade Thickness: 0.19 in.
- Blade Width: 2.00 in.
- Blade Material: 1095 Carbon Steel
- Blade Hardness: 56-58 HRC
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Flat Ground
- Blade Finish: Sniper Gray
- Edge Type: PlainEdge
- Handle Length: 5.50 in.
- Handle Thickness: 0.75 in.
- Handle Material: Canvas Micarta
- Handle Color: Tan
- Weight: 13.91 oz.
- Sheath: Black Kydex
- Knife Type: Fixed Blade
- Brand: TOPS Knives
- Model: Armado
- Model Number: ARM-01, TPARM01
- Designer: Josh Navarrete
- Best Use: Camp/Hike
- Product Type: Knife
- Country of Origin: USA
- UPC: 816411026085