TOPS Brush Wolf: Survival, Bushcraft Knife with Nessmuck-Style Blade, Sawback, 1095 Steel

TOPS Brush Wolf: Survival, Bushcraft Knife with Nessmuck-Style - Sawback, 1095 Steel
This knife jumped out to me as soon as I saw it on Instagram, so I wanted to review it and now that I have - yes, I like it! A solid all-around knife that is 'slicey', can do some chopping, can carve, and more. Overall, a great performer and if you get it, I think you'll like - check it out!
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[@houghton.era.outdoors]

Thanks tim for the great review of our knife design! Really awesome video. Glad you like it!!!

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

You guys did excellent work

[@scubasteve9449]

Awesome knife guys great design. I love mine it’s been out two weekends so far and it’s done a lot of wood processing and the saw back does work great for tent pegs and traps. I just wish the handle was alittle thicker. Other than they great job

[@1st508thAirborne]

Great knife 👍

[@fathersonsurvival]

This looks like my dream knife aside from the handle, I have huge hands and like the camp creek etc are so small to me, you saved me $150 after I heard your concluding thoughts. I appreciate your review. Thanks brochacha Tactical

[@rickjohnson4009]

My Brush wolf arrived last week. I definitely agree a big win for tops. Like it so much I ordered another one

[@Semiautoautomatic_shaman]

You should do a review too 😁🤙🏼⚔️🔪

[@Semiautoautomatic_shaman]

#akimbo

[@americanpatriot6918]

Nice knife! I love the 90 degree spine, and the shape and functionality of the blade. I agree with you about the saw back, it could have used a few more cuts. And the handle would be better with a little more girth. I own several Tops knives, the Scullcrusher, the full size Tom Brown Tracker, the Air Marshall, and the Special Assault Weapon. They all come sharp enough to dry shave with, and all will last several lifetimes if taken care of! I think $185.00 is a great deal on that knife. I just might have to get me one! I've always wanted a Tops knife with a 90 degree spine! And I love the fact that they're all made in America!!🤜🤛🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Semiautoautomatic_shaman]

God bless fu$&ing America. 😁🤙🏼⚔️🔪 They are slightly pricey but you said it perfect. It will last long enough for you to hand down to your kids. 🇺🇸🗡

[@americanpatriot6918]

@@Semiautoautomatic_shaman Amen to that brother!!!!🤜🤛🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@nateand3]

As someone who has made a few knives and leather sheaths, i don't think the price is bad if it's as well built as it appears to be. 1095 is a damn good steal when heat treated right and i think they've been around long enough to have it dialed in.

[@James-ke5sx]

I like the blade shape because it's similar to my Canadian #4 Grohmann knife but yours is larger. Nice knife. If you needed to survive and had to carry minimum gear a multipurpose knife is a good choice to keep in an emergency pack'

[@meccagold2009]

That handle is the perfect size because you got a relatively small knife you can use as a chopper so the handle has to be less weighty especially when you're stretching it out that long to give it all that functionality.

[@Semiautoautomatic_shaman]

Yeah they definitely figure it out to handles now. I wonder if they’ll re-design el chete with a longer handle

[@finck2208]

Always wanted a tops. Don’t know why just always liked them. This may be the one ☝️

[@Semiautoautomatic_shaman]

It’s because they feel good in your hand and have that acid rain finish. They just look good especially this knife.

[@DamionJR4923]

I like that. Tops makes great stuff. I really like what they are doing with their sheaths lately. I’m glad they went away from the nylon sheaths.

[@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976]

What kind of sheaths are they doing instead of the nylon?

[@DamionJR4923]

Kydex and leather

[@Semiautoautomatic_shaman]

Bro that nylon got my finger cut suuuuper deep they suck but the kydex and leather are really nice. 🤙🏼⚔️

[@GearReviewDepot]

I'm not normally drawn to a knife of this kind... But I'm feeling this! Really liking the shape/design. You got me interested. 👊

[@brianmiller6055]

Been waiting for a review of this knife. It definitely seems to be a solid performer for woods use.

[@chrisjaskulski8613]

I'll buy one as soon as they show up at retailers. Definitely looks like a solid all around truck knife

[@chappell308]

I'll have to check it out. Will see if my local knife shop has it in yet. Looks like something I might have to pick up. Thanks for the review.

[@Semiautoautomatic_shaman]

There are no local shops where I live that would order nice knives like these lol I have to order it all online

[@MCash7709]

Literally just ordered one, I’m excited to get it in.

[@Semiautoautomatic_shaman]

You should do another review, I like watching a ton of videos of a knifes that are chillin in my online basket 😂

[@MCash7709]

@@Semiautoautomatic_shaman I’ve been building the collection lol, I’ve considered starting a review channel coincidentally. I’ve been looking for a new “outdoors” blade and I saw one available at a dealer so I snatched it up. I didn’t see this video till after the purchase but it looks like it confirms all of my preconceptions about it.

[@troymanning3150]

I just received mine!! It’s friggin awesome! One of the nicest factory sheaths I’ve ever seen on a production knife. Can’t wait to get outside with this.

[@casualcamping3776]

You just added an element of complexity to my life. I was trying to decide between the Silent Hero and the Tahoma. But now I want this one too. 🤔

[@Semiautoautomatic_shaman]

Go with the silent hero, that’s the one that I was going to get, and then I ended up getting El Chete instead 🙈 So many options lol

[@casualcamping3776]

@@Semiautoautomatic_shaman I was thinking the El Chete as well.... ugghhhh! Too many great options!!! I have several TOPS knives and I love them. My son and I have started making outdoors videos as well. Soon to start knife reviews as well!

[@Christopherjamesmurphy21]

The sawback on this is perfect. Its not in the way like the tracker. It doesnt impede the functionality of the knife like the tracker. And its just one more thing you can do. Even if you only use it once in a blue moon

[@DamionJR4923]

Not to hog all of the comments but it looks like a xxl version of Chris Tanner’s Jessmuck from LT Wright knives without the scandi grind.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

He does have some similar features but having held both of them it definitely feels different.

[@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976]

I 've been looking for someone to say this, I been thinking so too, I love both.

[@nateand3]

I really like that. I want one. The sawback looks a little awkward, but you proved it works. Seems like if it was a little thicker for weight, it'd be a beast of a small chopper. All that's just nit picking tho. I like it

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

outstanding upload EverydayTacticalVids. I crushed that thumbs up on your video. Always keep up the first-rate work.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Thanks I appreciate that

[@MrIanstein808]

Just got mines 2 days ago....I love it so much! My new favorite edc❤

[@quantdoc]

I think the saw back is for breaking bone when your skinning game. It really is a nice knife. Like an overgrown Nesmuk

[@billrom795]

Great review Tim. Sheath is beautiful. I'm a big Tops knives fan

[@jeremyhollstrom7818]

Love it! Excited to get mine when they come back in stock

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

I think you’ll be pleased with it

[@joevincer8337]

This is the coolest nessmuck style knife I've seen!

[@troymanning3150]

Wow I want one of these!! Can’t wait for them to hit stores. Thanks for showing this.

[@TheGunny458]

Excellent review!

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Thanks Fern

[@rebelyell2741]

I’ve got big hands, and I think it’s great the way it is. It’s a knife made for finesse. The second part of shelter building. Making racks, and a bed. Knotching everything together. Fire making obviously. De-limbing, meat processing, more. It should be paired with el chete, a hatchet, or a saw.

[@Standswithabeer]

ha; that's the first tops knife i would consider getting. Usually, they're too weird for my taste, but this one is actually functional. Nice knife.

[@c.r.5106]

I have a BOB Fieldcraft knife and a Tops/Buck CSAR and would like to buy more Tops knives, but I agree that a lot of their knives are weird, almost like they're trying to out-do Cold Steel or something.

[@1st508thAirborne]

Great review. I am going to pick one up after watching this. I subscribed 👍

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Thanks - glad it helped.

[@tonybray3931]

Great video. Love the acid rain finish. I totally agree that the handle is a little bit too small. For a blade that size it should have more girth to the handle.

[@johnfuller6338]

Looks like a new an improved version of the nessmuk

[@starlingblack814]

Thanks Tim for a great review; looks like a very useful knife, but would probably prefer a larger chopper paired with a smaller blade.

[@reaperhunter7297]

Definitely a nice knife 👍

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Agreed

[@willienelsongonzalez4609]

It looks like a Kukri that’s been straightened out? Would actually love to see a Kukri version of this! Damn, that’s one awesome blade!

[@Semiautoautomatic_shaman]

A saw on the back of the kukri would be interesting...

[@concretecowboy4212]

Thnxs 4 sharing

[@joekasperek1086]

I don't own one because it's a little steep of a price however that thing sure looks great and performs

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Yeah definitely a buy-once, cry-once situation

[@Semiautoautomatic_shaman]

I just bought a hammer hawk but I love the tops handles! They really figured out we like the longer handles 🤙🏼

[@BladeObssession]

Nice blade. I've always wanted to try a Tops brand knife. Would make a hell of a good fighting knife too

[@dustinedwards4021]

Great video 👍👍

[@aar5pj]

Why should this knife need any suggestions for improvement ? You would think that they would run this past a couple of reviewers before they put a knife into production. Nice to see a Tops Knife with a sharp spine.

[@22LR.addict]

I'm really anxious to get one!

[@timbryan9701]

I like the blade, but I know from the esee laserstrike that the finger-notch on the handle only means pain for me. I would add an inch or two to the blade, then rework the handle into a curved shape without the knuckle-spreading torture notch.

[@zerocontent3171]

Try wrapping that handle with Wilson wrap, I'm a guy with extra large hands and for me Wilson wrap works well on many if those smaller handles.

[@fgallogallo7]

My bad 185 still too much for me. Nice knife though whatever you wanna call it LOL

[@Semiautoautomatic_shaman]

Condor has some other nice price ranges 😁🤙🏼⚔️

[@danconway5505]

I like the look and handle and I have smaller hands so it works. I would like to see a better pummel at the base for use as a hammer.

[@qui-gone]

Excellent review as always

[@mignaultj]

Any plans to take a look at the TOPS Storm Vector? I am extra curious about the long wharncliff seax blade and its limitations. Thanks Boss.

[@scubasteve9449]

The storm vector is an awesome blade the handle is very comfortable and is an awesome chopper. I only worry about the point of the blade. It is an extreme point I’ve been out with it made 8hrs of field use and it has chopped vines and delimbed trees also batoned and feather sticked wood for the fire. No hot spots and the sheath is comfortable and worth the money Hopefully this helps. Oh yeah it looks great.

[@mignaultj]

@@scubasteve9449 TYTYXOXO

[@Accu53Mation]

Now I really need to decide. The Brush Wolf or the Smoke Jumper. One or the other, for a twelve-day excursion into the Alberta wilderness.

[@williambrown4304]

Good video man I like my brush Wolf 🐺

[@TimBryan-tt2ty]

I like the curve of the knife, but the handle looks too skinny and reminds me of the esee laser strike. The laser strike comes with the same type of pseudo choil, since I have smaller hands that projection tends to try to separate my knuckles, rather painfully. A bench sander relieved my pain.. I'm neutral in regards the saw teeth, seems a bit more trouble to use the teeth than it would be to make a notch with knife blade. It needs to be sent back to the drawing board.

[@danielravenstar4051]

It will do anything the tom brown tracker will do, Don't have a brush wolf only because i have all the trackers, I did send a brush wolf to Chukes outdoor adventures In alaska as a thank you for all the videos,,, And he did a thank you video on it, We currently live with soooooo much variety, And with current artificially created government Soooo close to stone age again,,,

[@ThePaPappy]

Looks like if you didn't have a smaller knife and had to do finer work, you could choke up on the saw portion using that sharp tip and still have enough room to not slice your fingertips off.

[@jacobkrill4751]

Why would you run a lanyard on a bigger knife? If the bigger chopper does slip it’s heavy and will freely swing most likely burying itself into you’re arm hand etc

[@gutzboy1]

I like everything about the knife but the saw teeth.

[@davidgiles9751]

Looks like the cut of the saw back is purposely designed so you're pulling for the cut vs. pushing. Makes it safer so your thumb won't slip onto the blade if the teeth catch on a notch while pushing forward. If they catch while you're pulling back, your hand/thumb just slips towards the bottom of the handle.

[@danielspinler5351]

My mom says it’s to big but l love the size

[@fathersonsurvival]

Where can I find this

[@GeorgeOrwell-yz6zx]

Personally, I don't care for 90 degree spines and I really dislike choils. This knife is interesting

[@justinbelcher3389]

Ooooooooooooh slicey!!! Lol

[@GaryHorn]

Did you baton with it? If so, how did it perform?

[@GaryHorn]

Did you baton with it? If so, how did it perform?

[@fgallogallo7]

I’m not trying to be negative. But damn over $300. Shake my head.

[@fgallogallo7]

NORTHWOODSPREPPER1 yes, thank you I corrected myself

[@houghton.era.outdoors]

Its 185 on tops, once smoky mountain knifeworks gets em they'll be cheaper

[@jeffshermer9361]

That's an awesome life but, crappy sheath. When are people going to start using Kydex sheaths? Everything out there seems to be nylon or leather.

[@pauljones8911]

I like this big Nessmuk knife, the belly almost ULU perfect for my bushcraft & primitive bow making the saw is good for grooving definitely ticks my list of boxes right when do we get them down under I usually get nut bushcraft needs from Survivalsuppliesaustralia.com.au Perth Western Australia good crew they are connected to Dave Canterbury’s USA store & school Pathfinder so I’m guessing that will be first place to get them yes great knife I’m using KaBar potbelly but I like to use Condor mini duku also a great knife I have 2 x Dukus I love these so strong and compact so I’m definitely thinking This will be a great mixture of both knives I like, good job Tops!

[@Sugardaddy501]

I would sooner buy a kukuri than that and go all in.

[@grumpyuncle.]

That knife looks like someone put a nearly perfect machete in the dryer and shrunk it....

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Ha! Nice one!

[@Semiautoautomatic_shaman]

Yeah I hope they make an even larger version, I love choppers! But if it’s any larger it wouldn’t be a good leather Dangler. And That sheath is sexy

[@bubbagallegos5397]

That is my design i sent to tops my design was 5/16 thick with a hammer & bigger choil i can send you the original specs

[@randyyeager]

Why can't Tops round their handles a bit? Seems like it should be within their realm....make it a bit oval....

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

This one feels comfortable as far as the edges, I would just like it a little bit larger

[@randyyeager]

@@EverydayTacticalVids I just think the handles are very square, they have a shape in one direction but never anything in the other, cookie cutter...

[@randyyeager]

would help if the teeth stuck out a bit past the spine...

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

True. Wonder How that would impact it’s fitting into the sheath.

[@randyyeager]

@@EverydayTacticalVids I think that knife deserves a kydex sheath.

[@EverydayTacticalVids]

Well played for an answer to the teeth

[@randyyeager]

@@EverydayTacticalVids even without changing the teeth, I still think it deserves a kydex sheath....it's not an old school style blade...

[@Diebulfrog79]

Interesting 🤔 fixed blade. But at $185, a little over price. Have you seen my food bucket 🪣 for Earth 🌍 day. For kids?

[@joelbenoitthewanderingbiso4976]

for you, not the materials, it's like saying a high end car is over priced, and not understanding what goes into it.

[@bubbagallegos5397]

If so lets challenge your copy of my design to yours ..i am challenge you tops knives lets see who actually designed the sawrang

[@cashdingo6386]

Looks like a roided out jx2 jessmuk blade

[@larrybadman9965]

THIS KNIFE IS TOO EXPENSIVE, FOR 1095 CS AND IT COSTS IN EUROPE 255€, NO WAY. WITH THE SAME AMOUNT OF MONEY, YOU CAN BUY 3 CONDOR KNIVES : CONDOR TERRASAUR 57€, 1095 CS CONDOR MOUNTAIN PASS SURVEYOR 440C, 99€ AND CONDOR BUSHCRAFT PARANG 1075 CS, 96€. BIG DIFFERENCE.