The TOPS Knives Ranger's Edge features a double-edged 1095 steel blade with a partially serrated upper edge. The linen micarta handle is contoured with notching bottom and top and on the guards as well. This is a knife that has been proven in the battle field of Afghanistan.
Master Sergeant Kim Breed 5th Special Forces RET., is a notable knife maker as well as an authority on Blades. In an article appearing in Blade Magazine March 2002 The article about knives at war - blades in Afghanistan he wrote Pieces such as the Ranger's Edge from TOPS Knives are among those being taken to Afghanistan by the author's buddies from the 5th Special Forces.
This is a double edged fine crafted tool with an outstanding pry tip extending from the handle, helping you to avoid prying with the point of the knife. A definite will carry in harms way, the Ranger's Edge dagger is double edge for excellent stabbing capability and partially serrated on one edge for maximum utility cutting performance. This knife is available with a Micarta or cord wrapped handle, both will serve you well and are removable for an extremely thin profile carry knife.
Specifications:
- Overall Length: 10.50 in.
- Blade Length: 5.50 in.
- Cutting Edge: 5.5 in.
- Blade Thickness: 0.19 in.
- Blade Material: 1095 High Carbon Alloy Steel
- Blade Hardness: 58 RC
- Blade Style: Double-Edge Dagger
- Blade Finish: Black Traction Coating
- Edge Type: PlainEdge and ComboEdge
- Handle Length: 5.00 in.
- Handle Material: Micarta
- Handle Color: Gray
- Carry Method: Kydex Sheath
- Weight: 13.76 oz.
- Knife Type: Fixed Blade
- Brand: TOPS Knives
- Model: Rangers Edge
- Model Number: RE3010
- Handcrafted in the USA