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TOPS Knives B.O.B. Fieldcraft Series Knives
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Created by the Brothers of Bushcraft—a coalition of men across North America focused on sharing wilderness skills—this burly full-tang fixed blade is well suited to a wide range of outdoor tasks. And that’s not just because of its utilitarian drop-point blade or its grippy linen micarta handle, either Read More
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keyboard_arrow_downK.T.N
1264
Jul 10, 2017
Any thoughts on 154CM vs 1095?
I have two of the brown handled 1095 knives and, yes, they are great knives.
I live in a wet environment, and it seems like a stainless might be better. But I don't use my knife for an extended period, so 1095 has held up well for me.
I wonder if anyone has used both, and has a clear preference for the performance of one steel over the other.
I have two of the brown handled 1095 knives and, yes, they are great knives.
I live in a wet environment, and it seems like a stainless might be better. But I don't use my knife for an extended period, so 1095 has held up well for me.
I wonder if anyone has used both, and has a clear preference for the performance of one steel over the other.
Tasselhoff
523
Jul 10, 2017
K.T.NThese guys are a couple of eggs, but if you can get past this it is actually a very good review/test on the 154cm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VKWtmyaqpM
peterson
24
Sep 7, 2017
I looked forward to buying this one for a while and that review done by Dutch Bushcraft Knifes got me hooked. Love those guys. Ordered the cm154 version of the knife and could not wait for it to arrive. But...
1. You cannot get enough sparks if any at all with the spine of the knife or with the scraper on the handle to get usable sparks at all. (only part that will throw sparks is the tip where the scandivex meets the spine of the knife.)
2. Their magnesium bars and ferro rod are really bad...terrible...way too soft ferro rod. Scrapp it and use whatever else.
3. If you think this knife carves or even cuts like scandi you will be very dissapointed. This is the worst wood cutting knife I own. And I have quite a few. Mora Black and Fallkniven F1 blow this out of the water. Even my pocket knifes cut wood better. Edge is terribly convexed which makes it to glide on the wood. I might change my opinion on it once I "FIX" that grind and make it true scandi...but...
4. After using it for just one evening...light battoning, wood cutting and painfully terrible feathersticking...was really upset to find out that the edge rolls...a lot..
So unless you guys know how to regrind this to zero scandi like DBK guys do...I would not suggest this knife as your bushcraft or survival knife. Fit and finish of the knife is great, sheath is good, but the grind, ferro rod, weight of the knife and heat treatment make it money not well spent. Just my honest opinion, dont want to hurt anyones feelings. If anyone has similar experience please let everyone know. Tops needs to get it right...
1. You cannot get enough sparks if any at all with the spine of the knife or with the scraper on the handle to get usable sparks at all. (only part that will throw sparks is the tip where the scandivex meets the spine of the knife.)
2. Their magnesium bars and ferro rod are really bad...terrible...way too soft ferro rod. Scrapp it and use whatever else.
3. If you think this knife carves or even cuts like scandi you will be very dissapointed. This is the worst wood cutting knife I own. And I have quite a few. Mora Black and Fallkniven F1 blow this out of the water. Even my pocket knifes cut wood better. Edge is terribly convexed which makes it to glide on the wood. I might change my opinion on it once I "FIX" that grind and make it true scandi...but...
4. After using it for just one evening...light battoning, wood cutting and painfully terrible feathersticking...was really upset to find out that the edge rolls...a lot..
So unless you guys know how to regrind this to zero scandi like DBK guys do...I would not suggest this knife as your bushcraft or survival knife. Fit and finish of the knife is great, sheath is good, but the grind, ferro rod, weight of the knife and heat treatment make it money not well spent. Just my honest opinion, dont want to hurt anyones feelings. If anyone has similar experience please let everyone know. Tops needs to get it right...
techroller
11
Sep 13, 2017
That's what I did :-). Sent her the link and she said "Oh, that's nice" but I heard "you really should buy it"
bookworm13
677
Apr 2, 2018
Interesting - I didn't know that TOPS offered anything in stainless. For the price though, I think I'd go with the ESEE 4 in 440C.
Having bowdrill dimples in the handle is an interesting option. Given a little time though, its easier to just whittle a little mouthbit with a dimple and then you can push down with your mouth and have both hands free for the drill.
Having bowdrill dimples in the handle is an interesting option. Given a little time though, its easier to just whittle a little mouthbit with a dimple and then you can push down with your mouth and have both hands free for the drill.
planb10113
352
Feb 19, 2018
AotearoanThey make a folding version of this? Seems counter intuitive to me. Why make a knife designed and marketed towards Bushcraft that folds? All they've done is add an additional point of failure. Not something I would trust for an extended period of survival use.
Aotearoan
190
Feb 19, 2018
planb10113Yep, everything you say is true; I see it as filling that "the best knife you have is the one you are carrying" niche. A fixed blade will always be better, but I will only be carrying one when I know I will need it. I envision the folder sitting in the vehicle glove box, ready to be grabbed and slipped in a pocket on inpromptu/unplanned adventures. Something that won't take up too much space on weekend backpacking trips where I might not need it. It would also be a great addition to a compact survival kit or go bag where it might function as a back up to your primary knife. In 'PC' NZ it is a knife you could discretely carry through public areas without getting arrested.
CRobEDC
3
Jun 9, 2018
I don’t get the comments arguing for BattlBox. You have to pay 150 PLUS shipping and handling (this drop has free shipping). For B.B., You have to sign up for a revolving monthly subscription (which you’d have to cancel later if you’re comparing apples to apples here- read, more work). Just give me my Massdrop deal please! I’m here for a deal, not a subscription.
This is the best price for this knife anywhere I could find, including Amazon. Even with the 35 extra for different steel.
mobius999
11
Dec 7, 2018
I don't consider them competition at all. One is a monthly mystery box subscription, the other is a site to use purchasing power for specific singular items. Apples and oranges. As for your point, you have none. This is a site about deals and saving money. The BBox comments are on topic. You want to pay $10 for an orange. There's plenty of others that might want to know they can get an orange and 5 apples for $15.
Nickatnight
26
Feb 1, 2019
CRobEDCI think the idea behind it was there was an additional 8 items you got for almost the same price. But, the welcome box went away so it’s a moot point now anyway. Last I heard there were less than a handful of mission 34’s left.
Benzo
370
Feb 19, 2018
You can get the welcome box from Battlbox and it’s $150. Includesthis knife and a bunch of gear. Ijs
KnifeGuy
342
Jul 9, 2017
Another huge thumbs up for this knife from me. I have two, one I use and the other I keep as a backup. This price appears to be decent, I paid a little more for mine awhile back with one of em being used from EBay. The only criticisms I have is that the sheathe is kinda fiddley, and it's a somewhat heavy knife. They definitely shouldn't be deal breakers. The steel holds up well to abuse and returns to a scary sharp edge with several swipes on my SharpMaker. Typical TOPS quality all around.
namhod
1991
Jul 10, 2017
KnifeGuyIt's heavy due to being way over built. Just like most TOPS knives, they are tanks.
KnifeGuy
342
Jul 11, 2017
namhodAbsolutely. I don't disagree with you. I will say that in the case of this knife, it's a feature. I used the but of the knife to hammer in tent-stakes on a recent camping trip with no problems.
Highxj
3
Feb 3, 2019
I love mine, it's my primary wood processing knife for camping... I just like doing it that way, sitting around with a beer batoning a stack of wood. I've beat the hell out of it and still sharp as heck with just very minor touch ups. Mine is 1095 and I'm really tempted to grab a 154 version..
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Forcite
102
Sep 28, 2018
$130 with free, immediate shipping from BladeHQ - https://www.bladehq.com/item--TOPS-Knives-BOB-Brothers-of--12302
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