Did America RUIN or Improve the best traditional knife ever!? Tops Tanimboca Puukko

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Sponsored by Midgards Messer! Get your overkill Fox x Midgards Limited edition Meskwaki or any other overbuild knife now! Only 250 PCs made! bit.ly/MidgardsDBKfox BTW Sharpness of the TOPS Puukko was 150 Gr. out of the box. It's a decent number. Not the best but definitely sharp enough.

[@GmailNexus]

1095 Steel?

[@Kalaharijack69]

This knife was designed by my friend Goran Mihajlovic of Tanimboca Knives, Colombia. (Mine has the coveted Tanimboca Knives frog logo on it.) TOPS did an excellent job with this knife!

[@yannikoloff7659]

I have so many questions about Serb in Colombia

[@TOPSKnivesofficial]

@@yannikoloff7659 Goran is one of the most interesting guys we've ever met. Great guy.

[@100BearPaw]

I didn’t realize they didn’t all have a frog on them? Mine has the frog. Is that just a first run thing?

[@stevenholland8167]

I know...I have one...and yes...as long as we own take care of this puukko, it WILL...take care of you. I know that we are supposed to take care of all our bushcraft camping tools religiously, this particular tool I use as a neck knife. It is soooooo worthy of investment and work. Be safe and vigilant with this knife (no finger/hand guard). Enjoying these test videos

[@AlexKS1992]

A Serb living in Colombia? You’re going to have to tell the story about your friend.

[@zoltanvonsomogyi7272]

You finally did a show about a knike that i own! I put a convex edge on it, and it carves and feathers fantastically. I've split loads of Fatwood with it, beating on the very tip may times, with no problems, and it is a fantasic scraper. Carves bowdrill sets very nicely, though i havent used the handle as a bearing block. I just carve one instead. I love mine. Its the only TOPS I own, though i have tried others, and so far, the only one I would recomend, and concur with everything youve said here. Thanks, gentlemen!

[@thepabros]

I cannot not say enough how much I truly enjoy your guys enthusiasm and joy of everything knives. Cheers!

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Thanks mate! That means alot!

[@SteinzVsKnives]

thank yall for everything yall do! love seeing how yall test knives

[@forestadventureswithscott8777]

I have this knife in my collection and it's definitely one of my favorite bushcraft blades. Really sharp spine and the grind is great for what I like to do in the woods.

[@rakatika]

Glad to announce that my Tops Tanimboca has shipped. My first serious knife purchase. DBK really helped me decide to get it with confidence. I wonder if it would survive the rifle test 🤔

[@johnchandler1]

Another great review. As a Brit I officially offer you back our dubious place in the euro football final. I believe the king is also a fan of DBK and will soon be making my offer a royal proclamation..

[@dylanadkins3491]

Super excited you guys reviewed this blade. I love mine. Great blade for the price. Plus the edge and spine are differentially heat treated.

[@larrycarrillo1766]

I bought the Tanimboca Puukko and it quickly became my go too out doors fixed blade. Extremely durable, easy to sharpen with a beautiful leather sheath. Plus it cost less than half what I paid for a Bark River Puukko.

[@daniel.rosina]

Nice! Cool and sturdy puukko... thanks dor review...

[@roostershooter76]

I love mine. I have used it next to my Tops Tracker and they accompany each other perfectly.

[@prometheus_beard]

Ah it must be THORSday! I only know what day it is when you guys appear... like a mad scientist creating things in my shed and his wife knocks on the door with a cup of tea, "darling you've been in there 7 days now... " Wait till people see what I'm making though! 🤓

[@kejadventures241]

That's An incredible fiction scenario for something that never happened. Would. You like to see some therapy?

[@felipemontero1087]

A friend of mine made me ª traditional puukko in Elmax but full tang. And is my go to and favourite knife

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

thats awesome!

[@Darth_Boons]

This knife is awesome I love my cut 4.0 and it's not even a bushcraft shape but, it's crazy tough and sharp.

[@smileongut1146]

ZA-PAS have "Modern Pukko" with X50CRMOV15 and 80CRV2 steel for a price around 35$.

[@Ced.H]

Tops actually has a Mini version of the B.O.B it’s the fieldcraft mini You guys should check it out seems like a great little knife

[@matoufurtif9607]

Thanks for talking about this knife. It's one of my favorite blade,the ergonomics are very good,and it's a horse of work. Excellent choice.👍

[@Mote.]

I was holding and admiring my DBK knife again. Its a work of art

[@moonliteX]

Nice to see a proper finnish-made puukko in the mix ❤

[@B00MBATS]

Great video guys, put this knife instantly on my get list.

[@Foxer223]

You guys should try a Dulo mz a1, in pgk steel. I think you’ll love it ❤❤

[@Ego.monster]

I appreciate you gents validating my every day carry. I love this blade, only knife I own that I love more is my vintage Hackman Werkkalla, but I wouldn't dare use that knife for heavy field use like the Tops. I literally have this Puukko on me at all times.

[@22collector]

I was able to snag a White River Puukko in S35vn that is very similar to the Tops. I’ve handled the Toos but never used it. Felt good but the WR is just another level. Glad to see the Kellam in there as well. I just got my first one last weeks and love it. Need to square off the spine but otherwise what a well made knife. Oh and they are 80crv2 if I’m not mistaken. I think the SPT wolverine may be different but their standard knives aren’t. Great video guys.

[@whilomforge3402]

I will say that I use my bench made 200 puukko harder than that, without any issue. Of course, that is a rubberized handle, and 3v. Great video, guys!

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

yes the benchmade puukko is capable of very hard use. But its also not much of a puukko anymore in terms of edge geometry. love that knife though

[@larsj.jensen5993]

That is also still my go to backpacking knife 🙂

[@DamionJR4923]

To bad it’s been discontinued

[@whilomforge3402]

@@DutchBushcraftKnives you’re absolutely right, it is not a puukko because of is edge geometry. I did, however, put a full convex on it, which I know still isn’t what a real puukko has. But that knife is an absolute dream to use. I wouldn’t have known about it if it weren’t for you guys! I bought it right after you made the first video about it!

[@TheMobster450]

Would like an extended vid of you guys using the worksharp

[@stephenswem2541]

I live 4 miles from the TOPS facility! I have many of their knives! My favorite is the Puukko! It also looks handsome when I dress up for a night out! Have you ever tested any Schenk knives? They are made here in Idaho Falls as well!

[@HankSielski]

I think the Wolverine has a differentially heat treated blade from Laurin Metalli in 80CrV2. I would have no hesitation about using this for light to moderate batoning…

[@k20arl]

I have the Tops Tanimboca Puukko now for a while, and I'm really satisfied by this puukko! But still want a more traditionnal puukko for the look.

[@philloyaknow]

Nice knife, I hope no one mentions the football 😬 much love from the uk 😉😘

[@MichaelBrown-di6ks]

Nice one boys!! That looks like a very neat little knife thanks for the review

[@HarbingerOfDeathMetal10-67]

Cool. These guys are so entertaining.

[@marclucier2533]

I’m in Arizona. Love you guys

[@johannesperkio1829]

That sure has an unique handle , multipurpose and traditional look on the blade but you cannot beat the classics. Iisakki Järvenpää Puukko all the way

[@jnzupka]

I like this one. Looks like it’s not too flashy, but it will definitely get the job done Utilitarian charm

[@Nebolo]

DBK 🙌🏽 woopwoop!

[@davidbenisti7359]

Top video like always guys, you both are the best...ps. i would like the silky saw eheheh

[@marktheboss6441]

Love TOPS knives, their 1095 is super tuff and easy to sharpen. Great Euro game yesterday boys, that should never of been a penalty next time boys. Come on England...

[@maxwell2.2]

I love this design and always wanted a puukko because of you guys. But I did not like the prices i found the tanimboca puukko listed at. So naturally I bought a much more expensive high tech puukko from afonchenko in 3V...

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Awesome! afonchenko is legendary

[@jordy703]

I love this knife it’s great. Don’t understand why it went from 130 euros a couple of years ago to now over 200 euros.. typically for the knife world💰. It’s still 1095 so over 200 a bit crazy I say. But awesome vid guys! 🤘🏽and about the singe nail 😂 you should buy a lottery ticket right away that’s insane luck. By the way your music rocks my friend 🤘🏽

[@knifeunity]

DBK - THE BEST OF THE BEST ✊

[@felix-eeee]

absolutely

[@Gterr1971]

Best of the best of the best.... sir !

[@jamesnelson1443]

If carves it does feather sticks incredibly well

[@duybear4023]

You should review the Canadian Belt Knife.

[@wadejensen3301]

Nice one lads!

[@nictom2627]

would love to see the Taminboca in a destruction test against the Jääkäripuuko 😉

[@Adriaan1987]

Power! lekker nummertje heur.

[@GmailNexus]

3:25 "no other puukko that I would do this with"... didn't you forget some?! 😅 Benchmade, Peltonen, Jääkäri

[@Gunni1972]

Just the fact that you can get a Jäkääri Puuko and a Skrama combo for half that price, i just shake my head. Heck the Storm Vector from Tops is just a little bit more expensive. And that is what, 5 times as much cutting edge and at least twice as thick? I don't get it.

[@stefanurbanek6977]

Come on Mikkey, you KNOW that you'd beat the Teräva Jäkaaripuuko even harder and not worry about it!

[@Jinkiro]

I have both knives, and while yes the Jaakaripuukko is definitely more up to abuse, it is also a thicker stock and grind and I find it doesn't carve wood or slice as well as the tanimboca in my experience. Realistically the tops is more than durable enough for a survival knife, so I think the tradeoff of a little durability for a little more cutting performance. Theyre similar knives at the end of the day though.

[@coreysmithsvt]

my go to knife

[@chrismichellijr9217]

I live in the jungle. I’d rather have a Fallkniven F1. 😎 If Tops makes one in a stainless steel, I’ll consider it. Fantastic video as per usual, gents!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@ChristopherKnN]

Perfect companion knife for the Storm Vector

[@peerx7866]

Wished I could get my hands on an Al Mar SERE operator.

[@2371Anita]

Tanimboca makes the most beautiful mini knives who are perfect for whittling. To bad when everything is added, the price to get it to the Netherlands is out of this world.😢 I wish i had such a mini for my whittling hobby.

[@milesrobertson6882]

Now we can say it’s Thursday

[@mattchaffin1133]

So basically. Don’t baton your pan in half and the knife will do everything else you need.

[@jamesnelson1443]

Incredible knife well done

[@dammitdan106]

You forgot to mention the lashing holes, Phillips head brass screws that are field serviceable when the scales loosen, 1095 spine sparks with a flint, all helpful features in addition to the bearing divot. Not quite Godly but Topsly.

[@randyscj429]

Hello Maarten and Mikkie, hope all's well with everyone/thing! Do you guys know what cows use to gamble with? Any guesses??? Well they use "mooola" of course...😊 Keep up the good work and vids. Be safe and take care, "God Bless", sincerely, Randy. 😇🙏👊

[@nenadnedovic9246]

Always wanted this knife

[@barrybueler3356]

Own it love it lightweight sharp spine carves great well priced American made great design nice leather sheath full tang good grippy non polished micarta handle decent carbon steel easy to sharpen gets razor sharp 👍🏻👍🏻.

[@preyingmathis2517]

Will you guys try the White River FC5 and FC-PKO?

[@lancechristy2595]

I really like that knife

[@andrewartress9251]

Love my Tops BOB. Might be nice to have their puuko...wish it was 154cm like the B.O.B. maybe I'll stick with my Benchmade puuko in cpm3V

[@stonebushcraft6373]

I have a few full tang pukkos, and the tops just draws you in? I have the rocky mountain grip, so that might be the reason the Benchmade 200 gets more woodland time? The Rob Evans FTP came first, and in 52100....you need to try one of Rob's knives, they are really good

[@Gterr1971]

Tops sales just went up ! Shoulda cooked a steak or something. You guys always make me hungry.

[@Teakettlefarm]

Where did you guys land on the handle? Either of you guys were a large size glove?

[@BigDaddyDana]

Good stuff

[@FedericoMoschiettoFotografia]

This pukko is amazing.

[@mdunawaym]

Making Thursdays great again! I watched this on my girlfriends, laptop, so I'll comment on mine!

[@StevanOutdoor]

I like this Puukko design with a few changes. Add a lanyard hole, lose the bow drill divot, lose the two holes in the front and add another bolt instead, use different stainless bolts, use a kydex/plastic sheath and most of all use a tough stainless steel. Something like Aus 8 or 12C27. And finally lower the price. There's just no way I'm gonna pay 216 euro for a simple 1095 carbon steel knife and a simple leather sheath. But it's one of the few Tops knives I would even consider buying. On the other hand I have an Enzo (now Brisa) Elver with stainless blade (12C27) and G10 handle scales (no longer in production) and I think it's a better knife in this category.

[@lethPointer]

Where do you put that knife compare to a benchmade or terävä puuko?

[@coreygustafson5945]

Anyone else ever wonder where they get all the pans?

[@strahinja750]

You guys absolutely need to try a knife made from a Puronvarsi blade blank. It is the sliciest knife I have ever had and they also aren't that expensive considering they are hand forged in Finland!

[@shanankinniburgh3867]

You've said the victorinox knife is the best fire knife. In your opinion what would be your best carving knife?

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

The wolverine turned out to be one of the best we have actually! Otherwise all the puukko’s with a true scandi or a high scandi are amazing for carving! Cheers mate!

[@RowBærTœ]

I wish the Tanimboca Puukko;'s blade was like a full inch longer

[@desertchild.]

Tops has some of the best in house/ production leather on the market.

[@zoroutdoor9]

That screws are very sofisticated, Amazing work Tops!!! They look Amazing, taken from an old table in a landfill. Congratulations. Don't they sell torx anymore in America?

[@WorkerDroid]

Phillips heads are better for field conditions. Nothing wrong with using common fixture hardware. It’s smart move, practical.

[@zoroutdoor9]

@@WorkerDroid it's crap, looks cheap, it's useless. But we are talking about a Company Who does casual differential heat treatment, with cheap plastic sheat, so no Surprise there.

[@rikuvastamaki4661]

Puukko never have a full tang! You can see a quite traditional version of a puukko made by Jelio on this video.

[@k.n.v.b1113]

This was a great one guys ! thank you . By the way , that penalty in the NED vs ENG was a travesty ! robbed of a final

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Yea it was pretty brutal.. never the less i really don’t like our dutch team all too much to be honest! Cheers mate!

[@KuryakinIllya]

I notice that Mikki is wearing his Idun tho. As he often does. (I've got the Frej.)

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

yes, because we test so many knives we dont really get to carry our favourite knives much anymore. For this reason we decided to start carrying our favourite knives for about a year and switching to one of our other favourites. Im (maarten) carrying the DBK Bushcrafter througout the year and Mikkie his NL5

[@KuryakinIllya]

@@DutchBushcraftKnives Thanks Maarten!

[@SkunkPunch73]

Hello you two geniuses sorry for the no show last week I’m on the catch up! Lol I must say I have never really liked the puukko or that style of knife it just never jumped out at me like a more modern style of bush knife, but I must bet honest this video really has opened my eyes to how effective it can actually be. So yet again you have thought this old dog some new tricks lol. Mikkie who dragged you into the barber’s or did you just jump him Maarten? and do a test on how good a bunch of your sharpening skill have improved! If so you did a cracking job leaving Mikkie with both his ears still attached😂 I will definitely watch and leave you a comment on last week’s episode as I know how much it helps you and the way KZbin do there algorithm. You two make a Thursdays really worth the wait stay safe and healthy lads and that goes for your loved ones as well. Catch you two lunatics on the next one🫵😘👍

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

thank you so much legend! We appreciate it a lot!

[@SkunkPunch73]

@@DutchBushcraftKnives always my pleasure lads the entertainment you give is priceless and Mikkie the tunes are just getting better and better if you and the band don’t make it BIG TIME it just shows how much the music industry is run by no balled Bankers that don’t understand what good music (with a bit of guts is loved) is and what the industry needs music with some guts like the old punk / scar days but with that metal edge and that touch of aggression. Rights better shut up or I will just keep dribbling on.

[@cheikhmbacke4624]

I had one……had……. The handle screws, dips, divots…chewed up my hand. Now there’s only a useless stump where my hand used to be…. Okay that’s an exaggeration, but yeah I sent it back.

[@SebsWorld]

please review the midgards fenris :)

[@SebsWorld]

I would send you mine if you can mirror polish it 🤩

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Great vid again guys 👍 Aaand I would'nt send the Tops to JoeX .. Groet'n oet Grun', TW.

[@thefishinglor6931]

The kellam is impressive but for the price I would rather get the venture and get the stainless 14c28

[@Forester55]

Здравствуйте. Сделайте пожалуйста тест на Esee PR4!

[@thomascrook8757]

Great vid if you want to try a survival puuko check out the field and steel echo or omega amazing modern take on a puuko

[@maxlvledc]

Btw, the little jab at the end towards Americans ... I think Martin is slowly becoming American himself 😆. Cheers!

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Cheers mate!! Hahahah

[@christopher7398]

He had Mickie stressing with that comment lol

[@gordonmacdowell8117]

I really like Kellam knives.

[@airiksknifereviews9548]

I put a wicked convex on mine , got a vid of how it turned out. I think the stock edge kinda sucks but man it's my favorite knife now. It's my EDC it goes everywhere even to church 😂 Convex that Tanimboca its way better.

[@jerhunt4561]

Damnit now I have to buy another knive😏

[@humbertobautista7773]

Nice video guys

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

you dont know yet hahaha! we appreciate it man

[@BelnaMakia]

498 Jade Freeway

[@tubulzr]

Another great review of a very nice sturdy puukko. I'm way to lazy for friction fires, so I'd do fine without the bow drill option. Slicing the pan, chipping the steel and grinding and sharpening it back to life, is the cherry on top.

[@dukachu885]

If ya'll ever have it in the budget seeing ya'll beat up a dawson knife would be great

[@kamziceq]

You owe me 20 minutes of my life waiting for the video 😁

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

so sorry hahahaha!

[@SkunkPunch73]

Yeah but it was some of the best 20 minutes you can get in this day and age of woke rubbish. Let the lunatics keep on for another 50years then they can have a rest lol

[@aligolbabaei6758]

Please test wtg knife more

[@maxlvledc]

I just can't grasp why tops uses 1095...it's NOT a tough steel. I mean imagine if they used 80CRV2, they would be the kings.

[@DutchBushcraftKnives]

Yea certainly! However, they always do book good results so I can’t blame them!

[@jusme8060]

Love mine. People dog on 1095 but it's done right by me

[@billythekidd623]

3.94$ tramontia knife at walmart stainless and germ resistance nsf certified i carry a bunch of those for skinning and food prep and a 24$ tomahawk for wood prep they cut like lasers