Storm Vector Viking Machete by TOPS KNIVES

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[@jonnyboat2]

What else would anyone expect from Tops knives. A useful, well designed, aesthetically pleasing, efficient and effective quality cutting instrument.

[@wolverinebear5357]

That you cannot buy because they made very few an wont make anymore, thats what i expect from TOPS

[@bruceleroy8063]

@@wolverinebear5357 just scored one

[@wolverinebear5357]

@@bruceleroy8063 why you little....! lol jk. Could i be so rude to ask how much $ ?

[@bruceleroy8063]

@@wolverinebear5357 $214 shipped

[@wolverinebear5357]

@@bruceleroy8063 dang! Find me on here if you ever wanna sell it lol you got a sweet deal that things awesome

[@joevincer8337]

Been looking for a modern seax knife and then bang!!! Gideon tactical introduced me to my future purchase! Thank you brother 🙏

[@JuandelaCruz001]

The Hobbits could've used this as an Orc killer!

[@a_tired_dad]

They probably did; the Rohirrim were essentially Vikings

[@Wideranger]

Awesome video and that sponsor snippet was hilarious!!!

[@KendrasEdge757]

The kids ooohs and awes are priceless!

[@georgemoutafis4399]

Once again an excellent presentation! One thing which I strongly believe would be very useful for many people to see would be a side by side comparison between the Storm Vector and the El Chete!

[@MJA5]

Watching you chop vegetables with it was a bit surreal. Kind of like Clydesdale pony rides.

[@MI_Prepper]

I got his and hers Junglases for my wife's and my bug out bags, but I like this one better honestly! Tops makes great stuff!

[@adnanmaharaj324]

Definitely a Chopper, would be great for the Jungles! Great Video!

[@The4cp]

Someone used a junglas on the show Kife or Death and it folded like a piece of paper on the second test. Never trusted it since. The Storm looks amazing.

[@LGSkywalker82]

Dutch Bushcraft Knives did their review video and ive finally decided on this chopper. Seems to meet every criteria with ease 💪💪💯

[@frederikschule9296]

Me too 😊

[@tntanto]

Please tell me that no fruits or melons were actually harmed in the production of this video. Ah, who cares? It was great! (Except for that one closeup during the Combat Wipes ad. That was momentarily disturbing.)

[@davidkay1386]

I agree it was disturbing.

[@reaperhunter7297]

Combat wipes? Wth is that?

[@GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx]

I think I am emotionally scarred from that close up 😳

[@ilovethe80s74]

@@reaperhunter7297 They're baby wipes. You can use them for sponge baths, washing your hands, armpits and butt. Kind of like how they call dolls for boys "action figures," they call them combat wipes, but they're still just diaper wipes.

[@reaperhunter7297]

@@ilovethe80s74 cool

[@ramonvelasquez8431]

I LOVE this knoife! I don't know why particularly but it just clicks.

[@klausheisler5014]

I love tops knives, you see a knife, go to buy it, OUT OF STOCK everywhere. Saves you so much money......

[@karneskelot4780]

Now THAT'S how Crocodile Dundee slices bell pepper! Great video!

[@starlingblack814]

Kind of like the El Chete, but more tactical. Thanks Aaron again, for a great fun video!

[@LordHoth_90]

Goes to buy *out of stock* “Well, alright then.”

[@thebowieman621]

sorry your time will come son

[@reaperhunter7297]

How much is it btw?

[@thebowieman621]

@@reaperhunter7297 $560

[@reaperhunter7297]

@@thebowieman621 damn that's expensive wow ty

[@justafloridamanfromthe75thRR]

@@reaperhunter7297 280$

[@Moostery]

Wayyy out of my budget so this is going to the top of the "Things to forge" list once I finally build a forge.

[@joeldubose5762]

I like it. However, I would make a change. I would make the saber grind a little closer to the cutting edge. As tall as the blade is, it adds friction as it passes through wood. It's better than a flat edge in this way, but in my opinion, it would also chunk out wood as you strike wood. It seems to want to sink into the wood and not split as well as it could.

[@mohammadmobassir2363]

Is it this one from bladehq TOPS Knives Storm Vector Fixed Blade Knife Black Micarta (12.5" Gray)

[@rickterrance4981]

I really like knives designed thick at the spine that narrow down at the edge with a flat or hollow ground blade. I really love these big choppers I have the condor woodbuster with a convex grind and it splits wood like a beast but I wish it were a tad bit longer like this one I might try giving it a flat v edge instead of a convex edge so I can get it even sharper.

[@Gloern24]

This vs the El chete. Which would you pick and why?

[@wake777]

The storm vector is much, much better.

[@macmccartney5760]

Love this blade.. Toos is one my very favorite makers..

[@Hepta.Asteras]

So for clearing thornbushes on the hiking trails, Storm Vector or El Chete?

[@franciscoantonio8464]

Awesome, hope I get mine in Brazil.

[@micahjham7059]

Great review-hits all aspects of this tool that I wanted to see. Thanks for the comparison with the Junglas. 'Would like to see how many Combat Wipes these blades can cut next time.

[@thetacticalape8852]

Hmmm Storm Vector or El Chete???

[@jeffslaven]

Wow! My BK-9 is jealous!

[@sopwithcamelus]

I love the broke back seax style. Very easy to sharpen.

[@HarveySpectre415]

I'm always so mixed on TOPS. I like them and I think they put out a good solid product but a lot of their products seem to cater to the more over-the-top tacticool crowd instead of functional from the ground up like some other makers so it's not always my preference. (Full understanding that's an opinion and preference.) I also don't like I have to squirrel away a certificate to get warranty work done if it were so needed. That said I think where they really shine is in their larger machete sized knives. I have their Basecamp Parang and it's pretty stellar. It looks like the Storm Vector here is capable as well. One thing where they do get the thumbs up over some other makers is in their sheathes. The Storm Vector one here is very similar to the one I have on the Basecamp and I love the Kydex on a dangler.

How would you rate it against the Skrama, as it costs about 3x as much?

[@j.p.4541]

Hey Aaron, Sorry im late to the party but wanted to ask a question. I own a Condor Bushcraft parang and Im curious if the Storm Vector would be an upgrade to the Condor?

[@gideonstactical]

I would say yes, not a big fan of condor 1075 steel.

[@j.p.4541]

@@gideonstactical Fantastic review man, It sounds like you “really” liked the Storm Vector. Do you consider this as a light/heavy chopper, or a light/heavy machete?

[@watsonlitchfield2306]

Three days after this video, out of stock at both places linked in the description. Haven't looked anywhere else yet. Thanks for the review.

[@stever5620]

nice to see you and your wife tag-teaming on this channel :-)

[@brian95100]

Will you test the Tops Knives Machete .230 compare to this one?

[@sifusasdo2314]

Cool Video 👍 Thank U for the Info and the Links 👍 I bought it now ✌️

[@AlecAndersen]

Think you’ll do the TOPS Cuma Kage?

[@gideonstactical]

I think so!

[@cesarramirez2935]

@@gideonstactical Dooooooooooooooooooo o o o o o o o o o o o o o ooooooo it .

[@ChuckinSteel]

My favorite large knife!!!

[@davidklam888]

I was looking to purchase this knife but then I changed my mind when I seen what😅 happened to it on JOE X. The tip completely snapped off when he tapped a car window. That has got to be the weak point. So I decided to go with the Ka bar Becker bk21 kukri it's a absolute beast.

[@JesusKing1105]

Nice blade. I just want to point out that the point can sometimes wet in the way when you are choping down smaller pieces of wood. I just saw that the tip will catch the wood behind

[@Baruch-Hashem]

It will be my office EDC, just kidding. Looks like a great fun knife. Thanks!

[@PaulLeach123]

Seems more versatile than the el chete

[@OmniAtlantic]

That's a real knife . If I had the money lying around I would buy this in a flash.

[@kenmerriman4112]

$ 280 on Tops web site and it is backordered !!!!! very cool piece I'd love to have one !!

[@hazard502]

Any idea of the degree of the final cutting edge? Curious especially because of how well it did slicing food and yet how it held up doing what it was meant for.

[@jedijoelam]

I love my Tops knives, but as a lefty I am getting tired of their sheaths. I just don't get why they don't make their kydex sheaths with maybe a switchable belt loop attachment or something, or just simply NOT fix the carry loop/clip on the sheath...

[@rickterrance4981]

This would probably make an excellent self defense tool.

[@achimgeist5185]

Storm Vector vs El Chete? 🤔 The Ja-Nap from Bark River is also a real chopping beast 🙂

[@Tony-dh7mz]

El Chete all the way, (I'm thinking of getting "Cool story Bro" put on the blade of my El Chete, or maybe "I pity the fool") You know when Arnie says "Get to tha Chopper!" he was talking about the El Chete,

[@ChuckinSteel]

I had both and once I got the storm vector I sold my El Chete to a friend. The vector seems to do just a lil better but I think it's bc of the handle design honestly. Saying all that, I have never seen another knife that can chop as good as the either of them. They both are excellent choices and swing over everything else.

[@Tony-dh7mz]

​@@ChuckinSteel Hmmmm...I suspect you are lying, The El Chete has more blade mass, so will land more force, the handle also helps to hold on to it due to it's design, I don't think you are being honest at all,

[@ChuckinSteel]

@@Tony-dh7mz I'm lying? Man that's just shameful. Just bc I prefer a knife that you don't, you say I'm lying. I never said it didn't have more mass for chopping or anything of the nature. I said the vector does a lil better, meaning all around task for me. If you think the chete has a better grip then that's fine but I don't care for the big choil like grove at the top of the handle. I prefer the handle on the vector. If you disagree that's ok too but don't hop on calling people liars for having different preferences than you and on a knife of all things. I just prefer the vector.

[@Tony-dh7mz]

@@ChuckinSteel Lets just say I have a good BS detector... You are a millennial right?

[@ilovethe80s74]

Damn you! I don't need any more knives, but I must own this one.

[@aaronkolatch5211]

What would you guys say is better between the storm vector and the El chete?

[@chrishubbard1624]

Only thing I'd say or gripe over is that I always, as a righty, carry large blades on the left hip. And carry the companion fixed and pocket knives on right. So while it could be done. The snap is facing wrong etc. But thanks for really getting into the nitty-gritty functionality. I already have the machete .230 but this is def gonna replace it!

[@Transamchamp]

Wish this wasn't out of stock my wife would love this

[@Transamchamp]

@Ryan Boswood she didn't originally care for knives until we started dating since then she has really started to like them especially a Seax style knife this is one chopper she would like

[@Transamchamp]

@Ryan Boswood agreed!

[@wild_goose_0285]

Why is the channel called gideonstactical and not aaronstactical?

[@bcjaliu]

As a big chopper for Overlanding/car camping, would you go with the Storm Vector or Cuma Kate? I’d also have a 14-17” hatchet in the kit.

[@Katzenkotze85]

My butt is STARVIN for Vitamin E!.... ;))

[@jeremybryant5778]

The junglass is literally my favorite knife. I might have to pick one of these up too

[@kennethrimmer1883]

I want to see this vs the BK21 rhineheart

[@reaperhunter7297]

God that thing looks like a beast

[@lokkstoff]

Klasse Teil! Habe meins schon bestellt! Grüsse Sven

[@LouisL-q8z]

Not a Tops fan but man I want one of these!!

[@drajadchannel9284]

I use Terava Skrama 240 carbon steel, try to compare. Which is the best ?

[@GaryHorn]

Thanks for noting the righty-only sheath. I hope you will review the TOPS Brush Wolf, which looks like a good all-around 'survival knife'.

[@Heresay2]

I would like to see a comparison between the Vector and the Baronyx Machete.

[@rickkerans8485]

Looks like a great companion to my Junglass but it already has a companion in the Vengeful JX5. A comparison between those 2 would be nice.

[@The4cp]

I love the JX5. Add the fact Chris Tanner is such a good dude and all of designs are worth buying.

[@scottfergusson8411]

And it’s name shall be .... Rollo.

[@Zero_8347]

I really want one of these.. a chopper with a straight edge is way easier to sharpen. Seems practical

[@rogerwilco1777]

They're back in stock! Tops wants 300$, but you can find em for 199$.. I bought one even though i didnt really have the money.. i figured they're just going to go up in price.., so worst case scenario I can just resell it for a profit if the zombies dont come. 🧟‍♂

[@Zero_8347]

@@rogerwilco1777 haha very nice. I just bought a Reate Exo so I don't have the money for it sadly!

[@MIIIB]

I will go with the Fallkniven Moder Bowie or Junglas

[@FlyNRyanfpv]

Idk if it's just me but I dont really like that point on the tip. Really perfer parangs, bolols, and goloks with a convex edge. That edge looks really thin

[@farstrider79]

It's an expensive toy. Few people that buy this would ever actually use it.

[@FlyNRyanfpv]

@@farstrider79 I use my knife's, otherwise what's the point🤷‍♂️

[@carlosgomez9255]

How would you compare it to the Tops Yacara 10 in size, and performance? If I can only buy one of those two, which one should I buy? Thanks

[@JohnSmith-gs4lw]

“Boom.”

[@Superbus753]

How does it compare to the varustaleega terävä skrama?

[@jarodz2846]

Ya got me as a Subby and a Buyer!! 😮

[@FARACI1]

Long time subscriber respect your point of view. This looks Awesome I’ve been watching a lot of videos on this and was wondering how it compares to a Kukri which I am a huge fan of.

[@perplexingperceptions8888]

The blade tip is VERY thin & could potentially snap.

[@kennywheelus6857]

I saw this on another channel,an holy crap,it's blade probably has 3 inches on the terava skrama, which is also a great bush knife.

[@Yiannis2112]

Yeah, vitamin E...exactly what our brown ring needs! Go figure!

[@Zero_8347]

"whoa!" Me every time I cut something with a huge knife 🤩🗡️

[@jonathankunze6845]

Where can i buy this masterpiece right now?

[@davidcovarrubias4793]

you got me 2:56

[@roguestudios2189]

That's a big seax but more for old school viking warfare

[@wolverinebear5357]

Will these ever be available again?

[@_Midnite_]

1095 steel is (ough as nails steel, good edge retention, but super resistant to chips and easily the best beater steel for your money out there (I dont know if it's worth 180 dollars). However, if you breathe on it wrong it will start it rust.

[@MovieGuy666]

just use a touch of mineral oil and no rust.

[@ironmikehallowween]

Nice knife!

[@flashforce699]

It would be a really good video if you did a head to head with this one and the Condor Argyll Scottish Machete , that would be a great video my friend .

[@RisemyMinions]

Outstanding review ........as always.........I have an elchete but I may have to get this one too........You need to compare elchete vs storm vector. .

[@305ssmonte5]

That is a cool knife.

[@mealex303]

dude I was pricing it at 400 thats a steal at 200

[@RubleInnawoods]

*head banging to water melon slaughter*

[@Sarrienne]

"Scacks"??!! Never heard it called that... Old English and Old Norse always have it as Seax, as in 'say-ax' or 'sea-ax'.

[@chewher4171]

It isn’t for me personally speaking. I know there are guys who are on the market looking for something just like this big blade though. Thanks for the video.

[@maverick4462]

Only thing I personally would do is file a spot near the handle for striking a firesteel.

[@mozzberg590]

I would have thought this tool would have caused vibration issues, guess I am wrong?

[@stephenlukovich9648]

I love it

[@johncruz2809]

How does this compare to the Tops power eagle

[@BenTheDream1018]

Amazing knife and awesome video oh and thanks a lot because I can't find them in stock anywhere.

[@wiliamwidlacki7459]

Wow!! Just Wow!!

[@brianwinters5434]

It is practical but also different that the typical bowie stle blade. Not better but unique in appearance.

[@scubasteve9449]

I agree with everyone Storm vector vs el chete

[@Greek_Man]

This is the ultimate zombie decapitation tool, legit no other use comes to mind. 😆

[@thebowieman621]

2:14 thats what she says xD