Pocket Checking Knife Makers // TOPS Knives Shop

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Me and Jamie went to Tops Knives to see what everyone was carrying! Pocket dump in the comments!
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[@zacinthewild]

Pocket checks in the comments! My pockets are exactly the same as the video today😁

[@sircassie891]

Got my para 3 and manix 2

[@The4cp]

Schrade Radok. Unbelievably good. Scripto butane ligter, keys phone.

[@R3DB3ARD92]

Whats the name or link to your pocket organizer? Ive been looking for something just like that

[@d1gg1ngraves4]

Milwaukee 1505 ridged wallet bic lighter and inova x5 flashlight

[@Chongy28]

At work it's always BM 940 with flytanium Ti scales- main heavy user. BM bugout also in Ti- backup for nice slices cuts Leatherman wingman New Olight arkfeld Ti WE tac pen Knipex 4" cobra pliers

[@stoopidsalad4491]

Would have never expected in a million years for zach to just bust out Spanish like that 😂 awesome stuff ❤️

[@latetodagame1892]

Yeah, the Spanish was cool, but why was the conversation cut short?

[@nikosfilipino]

@@latetodagame1892 My guess is that while Zac could express what he wanted to say he couldn't fully understand what Carlos was saying, at least not right on the spot. As someone who knows just barely enough spanish to survive at work that "esta bien" or "is good" is a go-to response when talking about stuff

[@latetodagame1892]

@@nikosfilipino or he whipped out a Spyderco and said this one is twice as good.

[@shootitorcallchucknorris]

Well Spanglish lol 😂

[@maxlvledc]

Zac..my bro...I'm so thankful for what you do. Never a dull moment 👊.

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks man!👊

[@natek1993]

Tops have such rad employees. Looks like a great company to work for.

[@zacinthewild]

Got a great vibe the whole time we were there!

[@ogenmatic]

It’s cool to have an inside look at the folks behind the knives. Helps increase respect for the brand.

[@zacinthewild]

They are a great bunch of people!

[@AYellowPepper]

That Scandi Flipper seems to be a strong favourite, i would love to see some more folding kives from TOPS. Maybe a Friction folder with a tethered pin to put through the tang to make it batonable?

[@zacinthewild]

That would be epic!

[@chriss3886]

Awesome to see the crew. I've bought nearly all my Tops knives from Craig at various shows. Thanks Craig!

[@weirdmusicmixmaster]

appreciate the ads and sponsors being actual stuff you use, its a small thing but it shows integrity.

[@zacinthewild]

It’s the only way I’ll ever do it. Thanks for letting me know👊

[@bruceleroy8063]

What a place to work. Tops has really upped the game on interesting and badass designs.

[@DylanLey]

Awesome to see pocket checks of the TOPS knife makers! I'm carrying a new Purple Pro-Tech Malibu, my trusty Leatherman Free P2, Fisher Space Pen Astronaut, and a Surefire Sidekick!

[@zacinthewild]

Jealous of that Malibu!

[@SquidGunman]

I love Tops knives. Just got the Black Heat on their Black Friday sale, and then ordered a backpacker’s Bowie from blade HQ. Love those knives!

[@anthonynuzzo9512]

The employee wearing Ed Calderone's Sneak Reaper Scapular and carrying the rapid strike. He also was carrying the L-Via Knife. Well done!

[@evanfontaine1195]

Thank you. Love the Thrunite bss w1flashlight.

[@zacinthewild]

Yeah!

[@dionst.michael1482]

I don’t own a Tops knife specifically (which is a damn shame and something I need to rectify some day soon) but out of all the edc knife makers out there I find myself gravitating toward many of their knives and will quite often use them as a benchmark when looking at other comparable brands/models of knives as well. Certainly one of my favourite knife companies. That scandi flipper for instance is just gorgeous. Really has my interest. Might just have to make that my first Tops knife purchase. Love it. Thank you.

[@sbaunbooth1932]

It's so awsome to see these pocket check videos

[@chrislamo6631]

I've been watching Zak for while now he's said a few time he speaks Spanish. In my mind when people who say they speak spanish,, speak Spanish it's like "donde esta la biblioteca" & "escuchar la radio" But man actually speaks Spanish ahahaha

[@zacinthewild]

😁 You should hear my French

[@vanquestgear]

Love seeing those Pocket Quivers!! Those guys and gals look like they are having fun at work!

[@JamesGMunn]

They definitely needed to include a company presentation segment to show off more of what they make.

[@zacinthewild]

We might have some stuff in the works…🤫

[@kenfaulkner5544]

Always love these pocket check videos. Even better when it's at a knife company.

[@zacinthewild]

👊

[@shepard0001]

What is the knife that Carlos showed at 3:45?

[@colbr06]

As a fixed blade enjoyer TOPS is definitely on my list of favorite US knife companies.

[@lonestardude6283]

I used to carry on the daily the Tops Roughneck! I still have it but since slimmed down my edc blade! Today it’s the Emerson Elvia, Spyderco Ladybug in K390, Leatherman Charge Ti, RovyVon Aurora A5, Gondeck prybar, CountyComm Embassy pen in brass, Leatherman ratcheting bit extension, LynchNW AAP 2.5, and finally a Memento Mori brass worry coin by JL Lawson & Co.

[@zacinthewild]

Getting fancy with that TI Leatherman. Love it!

[@ricardorubalcaba155]

Thanks for the peak behind the curtain Zac! Another thanks to the TOPS team. Makes me want to get a scandi.

[@solshyy]

Thanks for the video as always! Your spanish was so organic I love it. I had to cop the black vans beanie.

[@VisionWords]

UGh, now I really want that folding Scandi. It's been on my list for a while. Jamie, you got me hooked on the Free P4. (I still love the Surge for heavy work, and it's what I take camping etc. but the P4 edges it out for EDC) It's so slick to operate one-handed, plus it has the fidget factor. I use the pliers, screwdrivers, scissors, and (surprisingly) the saw all the time. I'm currently also using its blade as my primary knife; I'm not super stoked with that but it's working. I also carry an Olight Baton Pro, Fisher Bullet in brass, Knipex XS pliers, a little keychain peanut lighter, and an Esee Izula in 440C carried horizontal, cross-draw on my belt (this could be my primary knife, but I like to keep it clean and super sharp for food prep and "last ditch" scenarios).

[@zacinthewild]

Ready for anything with that carry! I think I need to start carrying a FREE myself. Jamie uses his all the time.

[@jamiesgregor]

I just now realized I mislabeled my Leatherman. It’s a P2. Same same but different.

[@VisionWords]

@@zacinthewild, mine hasn't left my pocket for about 6 months now. It has its flaws, for sure, but it is brilliant at what it emphasizes: ease of access to the tools. And I like the toolset on the P4. Since I started carrying it, I've found a need for every implement on it except the can opener.

[@lewisyouknow]

Got to say, zack is a really good presenter. Been watching him for years, since the blade hq days. Really enjoying this content, if I had a company with an online presence, I'd employ him immediately

[@scorpio0281]

He really is a great presenter. I haven't been able to watch a single Blade HQ video since he left. The guys doing it now just, I dunno, can't make myself suffer through their media now lol

[@dionst.michael1482]

You couldn’t afford him! Lol! He’s pretty much royalty in the edc community at this point. Or he should be. But I agree with you. He’d be worth the price.

[@ashleydennis6982]

What is that pocket organization called? I been looking for one for my ol man. I like the one that was showed second with all the extra pockets.

[@chaddamron3877]

TOPS -- just solid- great vid guys

[@rickyhurtt5568]

I use my knippers more than anything other than my knife. They end up being used atleast once daily pretty much. Only difference is mine are Irwin brand. Have had em for a few years now. They replaced my mini channel locks. Great video and thanks for the work you put into them. Also I want a job at Topps.

[@matthewsbernier]

Best promotion for that scandi folder I ever saw!

[@emjay8709]

Always dig your energy, super positive

[@drewc8065]

This was a fun video. Easy to watch. Thanks Zac!

[@zacinthewild]

Glad to hear!💪

[@702johnny]

Hey Zack, as far as flashlights go, Olight is my favorite I have the warrior s with a 5000mah 21700. Comes with a magnetic charger so you don't have to take the battery out to charge it and it is a great light. Expensive but great. Fenix, streamlight and Nitecore are all great when it comes to flashlights. For cheaper yet still good lights, sofrin and thunite are good.

[@grovesy333]

I like how everyone on the tops team was nice with you, You got your blade sharpened too so it’s a win win ! You’ve gotta appreciate a good leatherman like a surge or charge as well top video as always 😅 You never realise how good a flashlight is in your pocket, am surprised no one else but you and the boss man has carried a lighter with them even none smokers I know have found them useful 😂

[@zacinthewild]

They were all really great! I was stoked to see so many multitools. I carry a lighter pretty regularly and as a non smoker use it probably 2-3 times a week in the winter😁

[@grovesy333]

@@zacinthewild You’re the same as me then I sometimes enjoy a smoke but that’s it and you don’t have to spend a lot of money like you would on a leatherman especially for a small lighter

[@cliffguthrie7530]

Cool - thanks! Nice to see a lot of TOPS knives being carried.

[@zacinthewild]

They are soooo good!

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

Great to see folks EDC. I’ve recently added you pliers to my EDC. it still boggles me how many people don’t carry any type of blade.

[@zacinthewild]

Everyone should carry a pocket knife!🤘

[@jasonscott6906]

Great video Zac and Jamie, thanks for all the great content. Keep it up guys.

[@twiggywolfedc]

Looks like a great team! Epic knives! Great video Zac!

[@zacinthewild]

It was a ton of fun!

[@TheGeekiestGuy]

Good on you for knowing another language, brother. I learned a little bit of Portuguese from my pops. He immigrated to the US way back in the day, and he still speaks better Portuguese than he speaks English.

[@qui-gone]

Tops CUT 4.0 is either on my belt or in my pocket - this hasn't changed for 5 years now. Great EDC fixed blade. Other than that a skeletool CX, thrunite Archer, cellphone, lighter, keys (with Victorinox rambler on keychain) and a pen.

[@jtmarshall]

Jamie for the win.. free p4 is the best.. I lost mine and now carry a supertool 300 and a signal depending on if I'm working or fishing.. they were both gifts from loved ones who knew I was sad about my p4 🤣 I will have another p4 though!!

[@snickersnee15]

Got my Microtech Combat Troodon D/E with custom cerakote, fisher space pen, Grip 6 wallet, carmex, Cold Steel Nation challenge coin, and that's it, trying to find a new secondary knife, the CT just does everything for me already.

[@Patchesgnzandknives]

Very cool video Zac!! I have often wondered what people who make knives actually carry or carry at all. Very cool that everyone had something and some great Tops!! 😉👍🏻

[@mountainman.4478]

Great video, would you do a video on the tracker 3 knife? I have two of those. one black one grey. I don't think people realize how awesome those knives are! Thanks and Merry Christmas!

[@MrANGEL0115]

Bro the fact he tried and didn’t shy away to speak Spanish. Respect lifetime supporter.

[@woodlandreconjoshdrakes5509]

GM ace grand, emisar d4v2 ti/co, hitch and timber truckers hitch and mini engineer, big idea edc wrench, bit bar, and copper pocket pro, middle earth hank by pocket dimensions...and not in my pockets, I finally got my nicks amercano's (boots)-just got them, my first pair and I'm so excited....great video zac as always 😀

[@zacinthewild]

Let me know what you’re experience is on the boots. I’ve been loving mine!

[@woodlandreconjoshdrakes5509]

@@zacinthewild will do, I needed something between my work boots (loggers) and casual. Keep up the great content!! Thanks

[@jasonscott6906]

Hey Zac, I’ve been looking at the nicks boots for a while, then you had them in your last video and Taylor Martin mentioned that he might get a pair too. I really like the look of the Americana and the falcons. Thanks Zac

[@BUBBA1J]

Another great video Zac! Love to see a company like TOPS. Hope more lile this will follow 😃👍 btw carrying a Olamic Swish today 🤩

[@DailyDrivenBikes_1]

These videos are always awesome 👌

[@Sp00ny97]

4:45 you have blood on your head ?

[@athomas2k8]

Damn been a year and no one noticed or liked.. take my like!

[@nickmartino2839]

3 things...... one this channel ROCKS......2 TOPS ROCKS and 3 you should get ed on the channel..... he would be awesome to see in a episode..... and I carry my tops street scalpel 2 almost every day...

[@devatwell334]

Hey zac what fenix light does that guy have @7:29. You say that it's a big boy ! Haha

[@sketchy187]

Super cool video guys! I have a mini scandi on the way because of it!

[@zacinthewild]

Right on!

[@sethyoutoolsedc]

Great video and pocket check as always Zach

[@zacinthewild]

Thanks man🤘

[@nigel4692]

Tops employee seem like humble cool people

[@zacinthewild]

They really are!

[@unfi6798]

Awesome Tops mate.!

[@d1gg1ngraves4]

Zac what size pliers did you have in this video looked different from previous video?

[@johnkeck1025]

Fun video as always my dudes!

[@michaeldundon1330]

My pocket check: (Left front): Tale of knives in pocket holster: with a Victorinox Compact, Olight SR baton 2 and fisher space pen; also keys with a Leatherman Style PS on the Trayvax Link. (Right Front): Grip6 wallet, green "Lucky Charm" zippo and Cold Steel Recon 1. (Rear right pocket): Mighty Hanks Mini 007 version. ( Misc): Casio Duro watch. Everything except the zippo in my carry is blackout in color or as close as I could get it.

[@zacinthewild]

Epic carry💪🤘

[@AL3X_H76]

Greetings from Germany, thx for showing, good guys 👍

[@zacinthewild]

👊

[@Swing4gr8nessN8]

That was a nice knife carlos had. Really like that one

[@nivektek2681]

nice review ..what is the brand &model name of the knive mostly popular shown on this video please?what is the brands and models of the flashlights?what is the brands of the edc items open pouch storage for edc items please?where can i buy all items shown on this video please?

[@nunninkav]

A cool shop to visit, over the border from you up in UT would be Dawson Knives in Prescott Arizona. They have some great knives, many out of my budget, but the stars of the show would be the fricken swords. Not far from you, a nice road trip, probably a really cool video if you do some "sword stuff".

[@zacinthewild]

Dude! I didn’t know they were that close. I’ll have to se what we could cook up🤘

[@roostermasa0956]

Love the video and do more pocket check

[@zacinthewild]

More coming for sure! What are you carrying today?

[@roostermasa0956]

@@zacinthewild I been carrying 4 lately 1 Gerber fast draw 2 Kershaw blur and Kershaw and Emerson knife and last one my Leatherman wave as my traditional and pass down to me

[@roostermasa0956]

Now for tools I carry SOG pop socket and key chain pri bar and olight and EDC wallet slim and lastly my patriot hat never leave the house without my hat.

[@soybein3848]

Quiet carry drift, plight warrior 3s, toy slide, bit bar inline, tactile turn slim.

[@zacinthewild]

Great carry!

[@vcommandarv5916]

3:44 Whats the knife the Spanish guy had? Please and thanks 😊

[@Tony42Rivers]

Another dope video from you guys

[@ctrip34]

Hey Zac. Do you know where one could get a knife they've designed made. I have an edc fixed I want to make.

[@zacinthewild]

Rad! Honestly you can just start presenting the design to manufacturers you’re interested in working with. Email, IG DM, and even a call could get you’re foot in the door but if you can make SHOT Show or Blade Show you’ll be able to speak face to face with the different companies. If you’re trying to make it for your self overseas is probably the best route considering how backed up USA is. Hope that helps👊

[@blackcobra6501]

This just makes me proud to own TOPS knives, I might just have to buy another one today 😂

[@davinreeves]

Great group of guys, I'd like to see what cobratecknives has going on

[@jspr_edc]

That mini scandi folder is badass

[@somefkingrando]

That guy shouted out Ed Calderone, thats respect I love it

[@andrewmuratow2142]

Can somebody explain, why all that people carry flashlights? I live in St.Petersburg, and we have here about 4-5 hours of daylight (in winter), but i never needed to carry any flashlight on edc.

[@ryanmatthew1632]

@Zac In The Wild what tops tracker model number is that?

[@gamerdaddy8597]

What was the make and model of the knife that a lot of the employees there were carrying?

[@frankpedroza5630]

Nice video brother thanks 💯 👍 love tops knives ❤️ USA made great prices

[@zacinthewild]

They make some of my favorites! Thanks for tuning in👊

[@jasonscott6906]

What is brand Zac of your canvas pocket organizer? I like it

[@zacinthewild]

It’s some sort of ripstop/synthetic but awesome! Alpaca makes it👊

[@PLRsharp1]

Others knives in the check TOPS MSF 4.0 (1new in box). Spyderco 1st gen Sage(Walker Liner Lock). Al Mar small Micarta lock back on neck knife carry.

[@Yogisaurus]

Real steel luna in carbon fiber Focx wallet + keychain OLight i1R 2 Hope youre having a wonderful day zac.

[@zacinthewild]

Having a great day! Hope you are too. Great carry🤘

[@erikhasenauer3584]

What's the third knife the second guy has called? I want one.

[@bakirbb4314]

Victorinox Bantam, Fenix E01 V2.0, Bic Round Stic pen, small Bic lighter with a electrical tape and a hair band on it, Levis leather wallet 😁

[@zacinthewild]

Love the zippo combo💪

[@bakirbb4314]

@@zacinthewild Thank you, it is time for new light, it will be E12 for sure

[@angling_oregon5976]

Love the dude with the Kopis and Scapular around his neck

[@John-qy8qd]

Jesus' choice of blade 😁

[@williams.1130]

The hawkbill type ??? Knife from the sharpener is a Ka-bar TDI serrated law enforcement edition knife. In case anyone was wondering

[@fsdesignify]

What knife was Leo carrying? It looked nice

[@TheMaroney]

I love the tops street scalpel 2

[@zacinthewild]

Such a great one👊

[@derekneumann]

I need a TOPS Silent Hero 4 in my life...those look so good. Been rocking a S35VN Camp Creek for a few years... it's such an underrated and discontinued TOPS classic. It's so rad for most outdoor adventures. Mine has served me well and will endeavor to persevere towards more fun!! TOPS KNIVES ... feel free to send me a SH4 for review ;)

[@zacinthewild]

I’ll pass it on😁😉

[@riverg23]

Great content like always 👏🏽

[@MrNonStopOrator]

Working in a place that you don’t have to use a safety must be cool, I have to but I use my esee izula or launch 15, write ups later that’s what I use daily 👍🏼

[@bsjeffrey]

what kind of knife was carlos carrying?

[@arrowheadguys7637]

Must not have been a TOPS lol

[@stephenbarabas6286]

It looked like a Ka-Bar TDI

[@bsjeffrey]

@@stephenbarabas6286 nope

[@NoName-fk7rm]

Viking Tactics Patriot

[@bsjeffrey]

@@NoName-fk7rm thank you

[@dillonhsu854]

Come check out our new Tactile turn and Tactile Knife co shop in Dallas! I’m sure everyone would love for you to check our pockets!

[@StuffSharpEnough]

Jamie is back to his Bugout. Where did the Banter go? Nothing beats an Axis Lock! 😉

[@zacinthewild]

He’ll sneak the Banter in every now and then but this Bugout has been lost for over a year😁

[@jamiesgregor]

I needed quality time with my long lost bugout.

[@StuffSharpEnough]

@@jamiesgregor I can relate, mate.

[@edcknifetool2145]

Ah to work at a knife factory, what a dream

[@RafaRodriguezOfficial]

BladeHQ probably had a spike in sales of the mini scandi folder today and they have no idea why

[@nunninkav]

I am disappointed no one was carrying the Prather War Bowie, bunch of slackers. Who plays the drums???

[@MattTheHewer]

Wow nice tracker!

[@landonjackson9377]

Hey Zac, did you work at BladeHQ at one point? I seem to remember seeing you In some of their videos

[@Hammer1978]

This video was awesome. Great Knives, Tools and Beards! How are you carrying that Tracker?

[@zacinthewild]

Scout carry. I love it!!

[@Hammer1978]

@@zacinthewild ok so how does that work when driving or sitting?

[@NA-rr7jl]

What knife did the spanish guy have? I love that shape

[@chadbrazel2610]

What’s the name of the flashlight that green one

[@stevex7157]

What knife was carlos carrying????

[@PeteAppler]

Can you guys do a video on Jamie’s knife collection?

[@zacinthewild]

We definitely need to!