My 4 Favorite TOPS Survival/Bushcraft Knives - Preparedmind101 (and The Leaf Blower Guy)

[@Smalltownsteading]

Honey, that crazy knife man is outside again talking to his camera, start up the leaf blower and maybe he will go back inside.

[@millieatr]

After watching this video I "commissioned " my wife to prepare dinner ,, a powerful word hope it works Love ur vids getting ready to order the tex creek XL

[@scotthansenmtbt4110]

Chris, you are absolutely right about the Tahoma, it’s awesome, I’ve got a couple vids out on it, I’m still under 100 subs, just getting going...... I’ve been watching you for years, enjoy it!

[@xXDarkHolidayXx]

I personally have smaller hands, and I love how the handle is thinner than most. I also love the Rocky Mountain Tread handles as well. The main reason I purchased this knife was because of the thickness of the handles and, it just looks badass. I honestly think I like this one over my TFK. They both are fantastic knives. Silent Hero is the best medium sized blade on the market.

[@jamesrose9114]

Just saw this video. I am a TOPS Dealer. I "retired" my Brand-X field carry knife in favor of the Tahoma. I too, ordered mine with a false top edge. I didn't feel the need to have an edge (or even the serrated edge option). In fact, in an emergency situation, if the knife is in possession of someone not familiar with the knife, it could be a liability. I find the ergonomics to be absolutely outstanding. It is for this reason that I chose this knife as my primary wilderness knife.

[@rebelyell2741]

I agree with you. In an emergency, sure, use the spine for fire starting. But I like saving mine for scraping tinder tumble weeds., and making arrows or staffs. Smoothing our a spear tip, or sharpening a pencil to a fine point. I also usually use flint and char cloth with saved tinder tumbleweeds I dry out in a leather pouch. I’ll break the ferro rod out if I really need to.and I carry the garden tool sharpener you mentioned in a few of your videos as a striker.

[@studentofthesticks5726]

glad to see the TOPS B.O.B knife, i bought my dad one for Christmas

[@bluegrasssurvival9423]

I ended up buying the Tahoma Field Knife and I like it a lot. A very unique design done very well.

[@Mark.sSenger]

Just started to watch some of your videos. Good job guy keep it up.👍🇨🇦

[@BiskitznGravy]

Just ordered my Tops Tahoma. Hats off to your reviews. It was the tipping point.

[@preparedmind101]

I was going to redo the video but I thought it would be a funnier throwback to the old days if I left the leaf blower in. No Ice Cream Trucks around here. The leaf blower only started as soon as I got my camera out.

[@ChrisLee-UK]

Throwback Monday FTW haha, gotta love the noises :D

[@natedagrate227]

you should do a review on the geigerrig hydration pack

[@natedagrate227]

with the virus filter

[@Qryther]

People were starting to think you were too good for leaf blower man.

[@erickg3508]

+PREPAREDMIND101 what are those dents on the top of the knife for? the deep ones on the first knife.

[@tomparker8932]

The "danglers" are good. i just made a horizontal sheath crossdraw. very handy and nice design.

[@oorahjoe]

I had to check this out because on the thumbnail I had all but the second knife down and I was about to buy that the other day lol

[@odinthor939]

EXTREMA RATIO THE BEST.

[@MAROCK187]

thnx 4 the tip i'm going for the Silent hero. Looks great and perfect for bushcraft

[@TruckingBiker1967]

Could you please do a video that shows you walking up to leaf blower guy and punching him in the face? Great vid, love all the knives. First one was my favorite.

[@preparedmind101]

Thinking of just burning down his ugly shed instead.

[@rickfoley5596]

PREPAREDMIND101 ugly shed I thought that was an arrow back stop.

[@preparedmind101]

Rick Foley now it is after losing two. I just moved the target.

[@jaimclucas4285]

lmfao!!!!!!

[@jaimclucas4285]

I liked the first one too

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

You shall dig the Tex Creek XL

[@nathanaelmarcel5455]

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[@innerbarkoutdoors]

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[@musaabel1787]

@Nathanael Marcel Instablaster :)

[@nathanaelmarcel5455]

@Musa Abel I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm in the hacking process atm. Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@Pascotam]

I agree that a false edge is not quite favourable when one has to hammer the knife in splitting tinders.

[@jgbelmont]

Would LOVE to see a 7" blade version of the B.O.B!

[@jtyearsley]

Have you tried out the Tracker II? I'd like to see a review on that from you

[@aimremodellingaesthetics6423]

I'd use the one of the 200 bottle openers in the bushcraft arsenal to strike a ferro-rod

[@cherokeefit4248]

Tops Mohawk Hunter is my combat knife. I got my tops yacare as my main chopped.

[@justin.s9783]

Good vid been wanting another knife vid for a while. Knives are just more interesting than flashlights to me. Really looking forward to your shot show vids ,glad to hear your going .

[@Crabbthecaveman]

How did you get the bullet puller off to strip the bob

[@fathersonsurvival]

Do you still have any of these? My favorite knives are Tahoma and BOB

[@lochieoz7427]

i own the Surv-tac-7 very impressed with it. Planning on buying some of the smaller scandi grind knives

[@anthonygoodrich9770]

Love all four, great choices 👍

[@ricowalker5035]

Hey, PREPARED (or anyone else), what are your thoughts of the upcoming remake of the TOPS Wind Runner and XL model. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend you check it out. Have a good day!

[@TYPE-zd3gm]

Nice knives! This review would be much better if the knives were displayed on a table or something.

[@BC-lo7kv]

I'm a sucker for those half inch bare lips on the craft!! Less sharpening marks and ware and tare marks!! Smoother cuts too!!

[@joeyjones9041]

I wonder if he would put the Tops Brakimo on this list now instead of say the BOB or Tex Creek XL now that time has passed. Chris, do an updated version of this, I'm sure many people would be curious.

[@walterwilliams9191]

Absolutely love my Tahoe’s field knife

[@deanonta4510]

Love your top knives choices..especially your top 5 2017 choices... Eventhough im more of a stainless steel guy its just eliminate the hassle out of oiling it up out on the field during 4 day expeditons in Ontario

[@logik1677]

have we got an updated vid of this? :D

[@megalodonscortex7578]

What are yours thoughts on firestrike knife by tops? I can’t find any real reviews of that knife. Please your first knife you are showing reminds me a lot of it.

[@randyscj429]

*****HEY CHRIS***** Just found this, before I watched it, I marked "like & saved it" - THEN I watched part (UPS knock, meds.!), came back and finished it-the strangest thing: it AUTOMATICALLY unchecked the like, had to hit it again, so it's happening on your channel now-for sure... Take care, "God Bless", sincerely -

[@lifesyphon1]

I wish the TOPS DART would get some more love in the knife community, It is my favorite knife that I own! I know a lot of people don't like the recurve, but sometimes I don't think they give it enough of a chance. My Dart can do anything! Thanks for all the hard work and great vids Chris!

[@yoadrian3814]

Can your dart do a backflip?

[@clgmafnas]

+lifesyphon1 I love my DART...the only thing i think needs improvement IMHO is the handle. the blade has a great utility shape, but the handle limits the intensity of use. i have partially addressed this with a lanyard, but it could benefit greatly from a kukri-style handle. fwiw

[@tom_olofsson]

I don't play favorites between my Tops knives. I love them all equally. 😅

[@chloehennessey6813]

The Tohoma Field knife is my next purchase. I have to save up a few more months. I just got a WE Knife Co Drakon 819P. It’s a folder so I won’t be using it for like survival or whatever. Just an EDC. I don’t Baton wood with my kabar tho. I have an RMJ Jenny Wren they did for me with pink G10. I’d like to hold the TFk tho. It might be too big for my hands. Basically the Esee Izula is perfect size for me.

[@marcocano335]

Awesome videos Chris. Any opinion on the Tops Wind Runner SRE? Keep up the great work

[@Big-Sly]

You need to do a leaf blower reveiw

[@JS-xs5hq]

Brother....what is the advantages of not having a sharpened upper edge on the Tops Tahoma knife. Before I actually order one for myself, I would value your opinion. Thanks for the review videos.

[@shotokido678]

I concur on all four being really great knives from TOPS. I'm surprised the MSK didn't make your list though, because I think that's another winner.

[@americansuperdad5769]

I almost bought the TFK but have seen a few reviews where the tip broke so I chose to get the ESEE Laser Strike for bushcraft, JX5 Vengeful for heavy duty and I have a few combat knives, up first being the Cold Steel San Mai III. I also have the Fallkniven Tor, ESEE Junglas and Bark River Bravo 3 (on order). For my machete I went with the Discord, although many believe it to be overkill. I love knives and I am on the hunt for my grail knife, the Busse Battle Mistress (not coated). I'm also interested in getting the Honey Badger and Grizzly or perhaps the Bravo Survivor.

[@billd4479]

Have used the Silent Hero for wed now and it's absolutely amazing!!! Love you videos! I truly do! But, I'm not alone in wanting to see you actually use these knives in an overnight (or longer) survival situation. Can you do it?? It would be so convincing of your abilities!! Just saying! 😎🤙🤙🔪

[@MrBollocks10]

A"wed"?? Do you mean wedding? I was wondering which knife is best to get a wife.

[@juliusmorgan2292]

nice collection

[@brr8888]

I have all of those and then some.

[@geekmedic]

Thanks for this video. I enjoy all the information you put into your knife videos. What jacket are you wearing? Are you wearing a shell over a fleece, or is that a jacket that has a zip-in fleece liner?

[@johnpace5659]

I like your comment about the tops knifes do u have any patch s of your logo for sale

[@neillynch290]

What is that digital camo jacket you're wearing, and where can I find one?

[@ryanconlon7346]

Another great video Chris. One of my absolute favorite Tops knife is the Black Rhino. It is unbelieveable for general bushcraft needs and is extremely heavy duty. I would recomend trading for it if it comes available as I do not think that you would be happy purchaseing it (scales take getting use to, thick black coating, and only 5" blade). After a slight period of getting used to the knife, I would not trade it for anything. The current YT reviews do not do it Justice. Either way, keep up the videos and the great work. Ryan

[@MegaBloodeye]

Hey Chris. Always liked the look of the TOPS knives with the differential heat treat lines. But I was just on your Amazon store... take a look at the Becker BK9 listing, particularly the price. Not sure how Amazon stores work, but just wanted to give you a heads up.

[@MegaBloodeye]

Oh wait... nevermind. Heh. Just tried to put it in my cart as an experiment and it wouldn't work. Must be some kind of system error maybe?

[@williamromine1455]

I use 1/4 inch wood chisel to strike ferro rod works great

[@shawnyoung1211]

Brother where did u get the Marpat Jacket

[@wisperingbeard]

Chris, ever looked at the Boker Ginger Fighter? If so, what are your thoughts?

[@yzwiazwiezekotekodkopaprez5428]

Love the ''leaf blower'' in the background or whatever that is, somethings never change Chris :) . Great Vid.

[@gman3215]

Love the leaf blower guy.

[@Bassdaddy-so1if]

Chris be honest , what would you choose between 1. Silent hero or 2. Tahoma field knife ?

[@LoveLife-xy9ir]

That BOB shoots fire out the rear end Chris

[@somefkingrando]

What kind of bow do you shoot?

[@BC-lo7kv]

That silent hero was good for a bigger but more manageable blade!! 👍

[@millstreaming]

I recommend the TOPS Silent Hero for neutralizing the neighbor's leaf blower.

[@evillabrador1]

Leaf Blowers.... What was wrong with using a rake?

[@preparedmind101]

They wouldn't interfere with my videos.

[@blackwolf721000]

yes dammit. everyone's leaf blowing around my neighborhood. I watched this one guy. He wasn't faster than I would have been using a rake, he wasn't more effective. But he was polluting the place with noise and wasting fuel. I suppose annoying people while keeping your belly fat is the plus side they see.

[@evillabrador1]

Black Wolf I suppose blowing leaves around gives them more cardio than they get the other 3 months a year operating the tv remote

[@juliofilippi2137]

EvilLabrador1 Hey Dude

[@rusterkat1188]

Chris, you mentioned the Scandi Trekker. What are your thoughts on the value proposition vs the Mora Bushcraft Black?

[@brianchenevert4619]

What is a wet mold and how do I make one? Thanks, Brian Chenevert

[@coreybrown1351]

hey Chris what knife would you recommend for a BM in the navy I would love to see ur opinion

[@rinkota1546]

Don't know if this message will be seen but i am trying to find a good knife and i am having a tough time. Trying to find a good one for when i deploy to Afghanistan but i can't think of an good size, strength and other things was gonna ask if maybe you have an idea of what i could use.

[@jordancrumlish6321]

Great video! I was wondering what is your method of sharpening your Tops B.O.B.? Also what is your method for touching it up in the field if it begins to dull?

[@vincereviews]

I'd use a diamond hone personally. Scandi grinds are very easy to touch up

[@silverhorder1969]

What do you have to have to get into a shot show? I’ve always wanted to go to one but I thought you had to be some kind of a distributor of products, ie guns, knives ect?

[@robbyspearman]

Do a review on the Tops bushcraft kukuri 7. I got the condor crotalus and it was great. Thanks for the reviews!

[@mountainmaid1632]

What is surated. edge for..Have 6 yr old Schrader. Spear survival..surated edge is 5 inches

[@kyleellis1936]

did you use electrical tape on the handle of the Tahoma field knife?

[@nicks07fu]

Have you checked out the Power Eagle ?

[@ojwilliams3476]

Hey Chris, love your channel with your in-depth knowledge of wonderful world of knives. My name is OJ Williams from Ontario Canada and I’m interested in a specific knife called the TOPS OUTPOST COMMAND. Since I value your expertise, I think a review of it would really help me make a decision to purchase or not. Can you help a northern neighbour out?

[@Velshard]

Me: Chris looks younger in this video... Chris: "I've got big plans for 2015."

[@spooky3369]

Love the kydex sheath for the tahoma, do they ship in canada?

[@agentpgaming8853]

Hey Chris I was just wondering in your opinion what is your favorite knife under $200

[@steviesworld3727]

Tex creek XL seems a little awkward cause of no finger choile. thoughts on that?

[@new2survival]

You've got to put a range of clothes with your emblem on them. Even just caps would be brilliant.

[@dougvuillemot8670]

I own like 200 knives and im here to say there is no one end all be all knives. Lol i still haven t found one that I would carry everyday. Just for looks and compfort. Lol but I will keep looking.

[@castof-de8kk]

so Chris what are ur favorite tops knives? hehe

[@hamptonbishop132]

Wow, great video, very informative. You're funny and I like your attitude, you've got my sub

[@BRANDON-gf2qh]

Hey Chris have u reviewed the condor stratos yet

[@dub7759]

Chris what make and model is your digi cam jacket I want one bad please let me knoe I will be forever greatful

[@robbyspearman]

What brand of jacket are you wearing ?

[@steelerhurricane]

When do I get to see a Condor Dundee Bowie review video? I've been waiting patiently..Great videos though..Keep up the good work!

[@preparedmind101]

I got rid of that knife a long long time ago. Was a GAW prize. Too big.

[@michaels8597]

You mentioned different schools of thought and some list of what a bushcraft knife should be.My question is,rhetorically,who made up this list and who authorized that person/those people as experts for what the rest of us want/need??I mean,last time I checked,when I spend my money,or even if someone gives me a knife,as long as it does not injure me,gets the job done,and I get home safe and sound,I can use whatever i want.When I have bought knives or been around others buying knives,guns,or whatever,I have YET to see any man step up and try to tell another what to buy.Of course,people can make suggestions and share their concerns/experiences,yet like you said,you have more than one tool you use. As a man,I fail to see why any other man worries about imposing his will on another,as if I need to buy what he uses.I dont consider it another man's business to have a discussion about how we spends his money.In other words,if you reviewed a knife here,and it's $300 more than the next one I like,I will get it if I want to.We can find a $500 knife in a thrift shop for $20,and they will probably perform the same.It's entirely possible get a KaBar from a store for $50,and take it on all your adventures for 25 years.Grown men with panties should calm down and keep them on..hehehehe..It's not all that serious,and it's a knife..that's all..I like the first one and the one you made a spear with...

[@johnnyeas1431]

Tops are great knives. But I just don't get how they cost more then Beckers eventhough Beckers 1095crovan steel is better then the regular 1095 that Tops uses.

[@vitocavaliere771]

I need a better sheath can you help me out?

[@toddklekotka3340]

I like the Tops BOB. I recently ordered a Tops Condor Alert and I am super excited to get it! I have read many good reviews for it. I think pairing that along with a Tops BOB, I will have an excellent 2 knife system that will allow me to tackle any kind of task. Glad to see more knife videos. I really like the knife and survival videos you produce, informative, to the point, and no b.s. Take care-TK.

[@m1pete]

can you do a video on Mora knives.

[@Drvinnieboombatts]

I dream of a Tops knife 🔪 made in a super steel like 4V, 110, s90, or M4, or even cru-wear, WoW what a pleasant dream

[@shawnsoutdoorsurvival8017]

How do I get on your give away list ? By the way, love your show! I learn a lot here, Thanks !

[@BreakerofHorses1]

Have you checked out the Mountain Lion? I'm debating about which I should purchase as a main knife for all situations. I'm stuck between the schf42, bk7, or the TOPS Mountain Lion. I'm sort of gravitating towards the Mountain Lion because it's fairly thick, but the price point on the schf42 is attractive. I'd upgrade to a kydex sheath from YHCK. Any thoughts/recommendations?

[@preparedmind101]

+Hectorius N stuff Never heard of that one?

[@BreakerofHorses1]

PREPAREDMIND101 Worth looking into. It's listed under survival, but it looks like it could serve a tactical/combat role as well

[@jibbyjabbatv]

May I recommend a Red Wing Mink Oil for your leather sheath for conditioning and water protection. Those cracks will get out of hand quick if you don't maintain it. Thanks for the videos; saving my pennies for a big Tops blade.

[@ScorpIron58]

Mink oil ? FFS, you any idea of the cruelty involved on a mink farm? Gotta be alternatives to that mate.

[@jibbyjabbatv]

@@ScorpIron58 how about bunny oil?

[@ScorpIron58]

@@jibbyjabbatv Oh I see I'm talking to a really serious wit~ hahaha. Or should that be witless...?

[@RyanDoesGaems]

You should do a review of the tops scorpion tail Karmabit

[@adloney]

gonna be getting me a tex creek xl this holiday season. Super excited.

[@christianbullas8990]

Hey what about opening your amazon store to Canada? I can buy all the stuff in your store off of amazon, just not from your store? How come?

[@haydenbriggs]

I rocked that same setup of buffalo jacket under the gortex in the Marine Corps. I bought my buffalo jacket before I got in. And we had absolute shit jackets soooooooo I pissed off alot of other Marines but I was the warmest 😂

[@tfisher808]

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