Ucon, Idaho – TOPS Knives has released the new TOPS Knives Operator 7. This new 12.5″ fixed blade features a 1075 Carbon Steel blade that is 7.25″ long and nearly a third-of-an-inch thick (.31″). TOPS says, “Classic American “fighting” knife aesthetics create the basis for the Operator 7. TOPS went big with thick steel and handles to make a hefty, well-balanced knife that will excel as a workhorse tool.”
The Operator 7, which comes with a fitted black kydex sheath (with a dangle attachment), is an excellent addition to the already beefy TOPS lineup. And while it’s beefy, it’s also comfortable. TOPS tells us, “Because it is a tool, it’s also got to be comfortable. The rounded handles and hand guard make it a joy to use, and the finger choil allows the user to get great precision for finer cuts.”
TOPS Operator 7 Details
- Blade Length: 7.25”
- Steel: 1075 RC 56-58
- Finish: Acid Rain
- Cutting Edge: 6.50”
- Thickness: 0.31”
- Handle Material: Tan Canvas Micarta/Black G10
- Knife Weight: 18.9oz
- Weight w/ Sheath: 24.5oz
- Sheath Material: Black Kydex
- Sheath Clip: Dangler
- Overall Length: 12.5”
- Designer: Leo Espinoza
- Made in the USA
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The TOPS Knives Operator 7 should arrive to market very soon and is currently available for pre-order at Smoky Mountain Knife Works – smkw.com. If you’d like to get one, simply click any link in this article or the button below.
