TOPS Knives Factory Tour: Hard to The Core

[@preparedmind101]

TOPS has already slid into first place as my favorite knife brand.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@davelindin5132]

I love Topsknives! I got a Steel Eagle with all the possible perks on it, camo, serrations, saw back, and rocky mountain tread: one of my prized possessions. I got a copy of one of their daggers to test the toughness, and I have tortured that thing and it is still alive. The coating will smooth out after pretty extensive use.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@MrAwesomeglock]

I never know they were a small shop and a lot of hand building . Nice to see american workers making knifes. This is why I like TOPS. Thanks for the tour.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

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[@stereosonix2000]

Real craftsmanship+quality. Way to go TOPS.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@Wingman115]

Outstanding video.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

[@solesearched]

I now have a new found respect for TOPS Knives. I love seeing a company that still does things by hand. It makes me much more willing to spend the extra cash knowing that someone put their time and care into the product. Its also nice knowing that the extra cash spent is helping to keep a man or women employed instead of a computer and machine taking their job.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@MiroAcronymity]

The work Tops does looks incredible! So much handwork... Explains why everyone I know who owns a top knife is completely satisfied.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

They are amazing there, professional and personally

[@carravagio16]

respect level just went through the roof, guess what company i will be purchasing a knife from next....Tops!

[@ericblade8330]

Carravagio16 hell yeah🔪🔪🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up* mericaaaaa

[@ZenithGmail]

Extrema ratio,is logic.

[@lmglange]

I gained a lot of respect for Tops knives after watching this video !

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@joeboiseidaho]

After much research I asked Santa and got a Tops B.O.B KNIFE for Christmas. OUTSTANDING knife. The only one I carry now. Thanks Andy and InnerBark Outdoors for the video. I now have even a greater appreciation for the TOPS Knife Company. Idaho knife for life!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Ahhh hope you still rolling with TOPS thanks!

[@ThePointstheif88]

Tops is definitely a mix of old school and new school knifemakers. CNC cut but heat treating by eye.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Right on *thumbs up*

[@chrismckibbon8134]

Thanks for the tour! Makes me appreciate my TOPS Tracker even more.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

[@drtracyst]

I bought a tahoma field knife last year. took it out when getting ready for deer season, beat the heck out of it, chopping trees, brush etc. i found it to be just as good if not better than a hatchet. all it took was a few strokes on the stroping belt on my belt sander and it was shave sharp again love it

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Ahhh love to hear that about your TFK *thumbs up* *thumbs up*

[@Josh-im1lh]

didn't realize that tops is practically a family operation

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

+Josh Anonymous They are cool like that :)

[@shotokido678]

Excellent video. Really eye-opening in a very good way. I've had the pleasure of meeting Leo, Oscar, and Chris, but I didn't realize how hands-on they all are in the process of producing the knives. The small, attentive, family-based and family-like nature of the company makes me respect them even more.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Glad you liked it. Makes me happy to know I'm showing people how amazing they are

[@oldpup4810]

Wow, all that work done by hand. I have a new appreciation for TOPS.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Truly amazing!

[@Larnsdoon]

Thank you for making vids that I watch to the end.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Thanks for watching them till the end! Helps the video get out to more people when you like n share.

[@behemothsuperknife]

I met Mike Fuller about 14 years ago in Reno Nevada. He was very inspirational. The Sparrow Hawk I bought from him. Probably had a handle shaped by Benny. Thank you for filming and posting this.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Mike is amazing!

[@kbbjedi]

Wow what an awesome place, after seeing the hard work and attention to detail TOPS puts into their products it just makes me love and appreciate my Tahoma even more!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Its truly amazing what they do there!

[@bikersandbushcraft9545]

I own quite a few Tops knives and you can't beat the quality which makes the price easier to understand.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up* *thumbs up*

[@stefanwolf88]

After this video my opinion about TOPS knives changed from good quality tools to great quality tools - love to see CNC and skilled hand work go together. Thanks and have a great day!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Glad you liked the video and I could shed light on your about TOPS ! Hope you got a few more knives from them

[@TREX3151]

Great video. I bought a Tom Brown Scout awhile ago and that knife is still as good now as it was when new. Loved seeing the process. Before becoming a IT nerd I was a machinist and can appreciate the work and quality I see in this video. Very nice. I don't know which one it will be but my next knife will be a Tops!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

TREX3151 The Tahoma field knife is always a good bet ;)

[@BushOgre]

Don't know how many times I've watched this video but I'm glad you took the time to make it and glad Tops allowed you in to see the magic.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Thanks zook!!

[@angelheart7643]

As a knife collector I have lots of knives. But my Surv TAC 5 and 7 as well as my Tahoma and B.O.B are absolutely outstanding. Thank you Tops for that fine pieces of art.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up* *thumbs up*

[@Douphipp455]

I absolutely love this video! I can't wait to get my hands on a tahoma field knife and a brothers of bushcraft now. Thanks man!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

The TFK and the BOB seem to be pretty popular these days. Thanks for watching!

[@art-e-mouse6210]

All I can say is... Wow! I have a new respect and appreciation for Tops as a whole and it make me like my CSAR-T all that much the more. I'm going to be looking at them again with different eyes. Thanks for the vid! A real eye opener...

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Glad I could shed some light

[@markj7579]

Great vid. I have two Tops knives and had no idea how much hands-on crafting went into them. I definitely believe Tops is worth every penny now. Thanks again for the video.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Thanks for watching Mark. Hope you have a few more you added to your collection

[@daddybear443]

Wonderful to see Americans making American products that are sold to Americans!!! I support TOPS because of that fact!!!!!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

[@NewtonWashinton]

Tops is my favorite knife, i just bought the Operator Seven, and the Silent Hero, i did not know the knife is almost hand made. Really enjoyed this video.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

They are badass! Glad you enjoyed

[@stephenward6886]

Great video. I recently purchased a Tops Silent Hero. It is by far the best fixed blade I have ever owned. It was really nice seeing the factory tour of the Tops facility and how they create these beautiful knives.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Hope you got your hands on a few more tops!

[@inamess1202]

Great vid!! when I received my TFK, the first thing I inspected was the edge. I could tell it was not done by a machine and it was perfect. nice to see the craftsmanship put into such a wonderful knife.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

So glad you were happy with it!

[@Eliteacademyofmartialarts]

Awesome video. I got my first 2 Tops knives at the 2014 Blade show and I'm very impressed. After watching this video and the work that goes into making a Tops knife, I'm even happier with my purchase.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Most folks are just happy with how they perform, but are blown away by the handcrafted quality.

[@TacticalOwl7]

One of your best videos yet! I loved watching this.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Ahh loved that loved this

[@MatoNupai]

Andy; thank you very much for uploading this vid; and thanks goes to Tops for allowing you to film the tour.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@michaellaird9262]

Fantastic video Andy. Makes you appreciate Tops Knives that much more.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@MrTimmsn]

I really enjoyed watching this. Tops is doing an outstanding job with their knives!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

!!!

[@eagleeeyefull]

Great video! I always wondered how they make there knives so sharp and perfectly made.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Lots of QC and TLC

[@MichaelTravis12c27]

That was a great video tour Andy. Thanks for making it! Now I need to go fondle my Tahoma.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Hope you are still fondeling your TFK ;)

[@BladesRKing]

I love the "how it's made" videos, especially knives! Have the Tex Creek...now it's just a little more special. Thanks for video!!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@The_Dave_1776]

Absolutely awesome. I love your Tahoma Field Knife design. It is not only a functional design, but positively gorgeous. I can't wait until I can scrape up enough money to get one. Keep up the good work!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Thanks! You'll really dog the knife once you get it in hand :)

[@tr0ubl3mak3r]

I love my T.F.K, thanks Andy! And thanks for the tour of the Tops workshop, love your work brother!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@fred7705]

Nice video, i used to think that these knives were expensive for production knives but thanks to your video i see alot of care is being put in these knives. the day will come i ll buy myself this beautiful mocassin ranger knife. again Very nice factory tour video.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Everyone of them are touched and it really shows! *thumbs up*

[@Ch33no]

Much more hands on than I would've expected.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@knifeNguns]

Awesome video! Thanks for taking us along. Great people there at TOPS.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@ericsmith1737]

Great video and what a fantastic American company, I had to break out my TOPS Wild Pig Hunter Blackout Edition while watching and now I appreciate it even more and that says a lot.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimspinasbook]

I have a new found respect for Tops now, thanks!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Great to hear!

[@LOADEDF1ST]

This is one sexy video Andy. Its nice to see all the hard work everyone at TOPS does. Leo is prolly my favorite knife designer. He has great designs and he's Latino lol. This video makes me proud to be a TOPS knife owner. Thanks for all your hard work Andy.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Thanks! It's jaw dropping stuff. The guys n gals at TOPS really make it all come together.

[@betweenfiveandseven]

Topps is about a 4 hour drive from here and I end up traveling through Idaho Falls now and then. I've wanted to see the inside of their operation for a long time. Thanks!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@ramonvelasquez8431]

The heat treatment and handle guy is such a pro, kudos to that guy!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@baseballman74]

Wow~ I didn't realize that how much craftsmanship involve to make a knife. I'm beginning to think that my BOB knife is a bargain. And the Tahoma knife isn't expensive after all. Thanks for the awesome vid. Andy!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

It's hard to explain to people without showing them why they cost what they do. I was very fortunate to get the opportunity to go and visit.

[@bobsullivan5714]

InnerBark Outdoors If you ever do a Tahoma Field Knife Collectors Edition that's lazer etched with the signatures of yourself and the Tops Craftsmen who make them......SELL ME ONE WITH LOW SERIAL NUMBERS! Hey, I thought of it first.... These, in low production volumes, will be serious collectables.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

***** I might do special editions for raffle knives for non profits. Stay tuned.

[@thevelointhevale1132]

Amazing .... you really get to appreciate the price point of these knives after the amount of care and attention to detail they go through during the many processes; clearly they are worth every penny!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

That's the whole point of this video :) Thanks for watching!

[@kiltedranger8878]

No wonder their heat treatment rocks...perfected by experience and intuition!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@ryannafe9252]

You can’t be serious. I mean this is satire of some kind, right?

[@Spitzrock]

Awesome vid! Well edited and very informative. I won't be wasting my money on cheaper knives when I see the craftsmanship that goes into these knives!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@tberkoff]

Very professional production and editing of the video. Impressive and very informative.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@johnstamm5938]

Thank you very much for showing me this I really enjoy it I can watch the stuff for hours I love watching knives guns e made I love CNC machines thank you for showing this to me

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@tommythornton4889]

I just bought a tops knife the bob and it's really amazing to see what went into buying it thanks!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up* Hope you have added a few more to the collection

[@NovaHiker50]

Wow, very impressive. I want a Tops knife now!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Hope you have a few by now lol

[@aTallCool1]

Great video tour. I did not realize there would be so much hand working in the making of these.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Its amazing, they are awesome

[@EarlyMist]

Wow Andy I had no idea how much manual labour Tops knives pour into their production. How perfectly oldskool. Of course aided by the tech for repeatability. Very impressive.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Amazing hardworking company

[@brianminkc]

Thanks Andy... and thanks TOPS. Awesome blades.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@wrjames38]

Very nice video! You articulate well and your delivery is smooth and not rushed. Good job.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up* thanks!

[@mixflip]

Awesome video. Factory tours of products Im interested in are rare so this is a real treat. I live in Vegas and have been trying to film a factory tour of Arsenal AK's for years and they always say no tours and hell no to camera's lol. I would love to have TOPS make my knife design but Im sure its a tough process. What did you have to have in place before you had your knife made by TOPS? Maybe I need to just learn how to make my own knives lol.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

I made my own prototypes first which game me the upper hand when submitting a design because I found out what works perfect for me. Having a following is another part, but the biggest part is whether TOPS likes your story and your personality.

[@mixflip]

InnerBark Outdoors Thanks for the info Andy. I'll get to work on my prototype and I gotta get to work on my story. Its not quite interesting enough yet for my tastes lol.

[@ChristianConstructionWorker]

@@mixflip did you end up submitting a knife

[@NATEaBERGERturtle1]

Out freakin standing dude!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@LtSurvival]

Great tour , nice to see how they make them. good job.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@AlexReyes-zb8jf]

Now that sells knifes! ! Awesome vid Andy! Tops has been on my list but this nails it! Cheers!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@norcalprepper8302]

Just love to see quality craftsmanship!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@felixmendez6507]

Great video! I have a couple Essee knives but they play second string to my Tops BOB. The TFK is def on my Father's Day wish list.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Neck Ties are an insult. Knives are where it's at :)

[@BeMoreGooderPeople]

Well im sold!! Thanks Andy!!

[@BeMoreGooderPeople]

Oof! Maybe not,them prices boy. Guess ill just like them from afar and stick to cheaper but just as long lasting items.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@reinenruud390]

Great video. Thanks. Love to see the real hand work that is in the knives. +1!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@alanottley]

I know this was made a long time ago, but now I know why I have so many Tops knives!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

❤️

[@SoCalPatriot81]

very interesting! thnx for the behind the scenes look!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

FierceGunz Thanks for checking it out!

[@martywilkinson6722]

Excellent video Andy. Very professionally done. Your cinmatography skills are impressive. I love Tops knives. I have a BOB in G10 and a Tex Creek XL, and both of them are first rate high quality knives. Keep up the good work!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Thanks, Marty!

[@ascarrillo1]

I think I saw my TFK being finished there...ordered her on 23 May 14. You shulda grabbed it for me Andy! Great video as always Andy

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

They are looking sharp. Keep your eye out! There should be a shipment going out soon :)

[@maltasfinest85]

Thanks for sharing that Andy I have a Few TOPS products There customer service is as top notch as there products. Thanks everyone over at TOPS for a great experience

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

All around they are amazing

[@shramj]

Awesome video, love how they make most of it all by hand.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Not many of those companies around - so mad respect to them. They are awesome!

[@KYBrown100]

Been thinking about getting one. This video sealed the deal. Thanks!!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@davidharvey5672]

Really !! Enjoyed it more if possible please.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Perhaps on my next visit

[@jrwalker448]

Solid video Andy, great knife.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@UziNineMillomeetah]

what a great company. awesome video!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@aerosaaber]

Very cool video highlighting a very cool company.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@haydenbriggs]

That's awesome! Love to see that the things that should be done by hand are still done that way. But the things that can be done by a router or milling machine can be done that way as well! I'm about to buy their 107d Dealta Class!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Thanks Hayden

[@stephan123321]

A great view behind! Thumbs up!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

I see what you did there...giggity.

[@BlackBird-fb8im]

i’m convinced! i’ll buy the wild pig hunter next week. cheers from Australia!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@maryetdave]

I just ordered my first Tops knife, Im a Spyderco fan, can,t wait to see the quality first had.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Your gonna love it!

[@maryetdave]

InnerBark Outdoors Got the .170 machete, love the handle. This will travel with me on my sailboat while exploring beaches, it will come in handy to cut small brushes for fires on the beach and opening up coconuts.

[@Feinhart]

Nice :) thanks for showing your documentary on how Tops and their artists bring this art to life :)

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@flamaest]

Wow, that was a great factory tour. Those guys really know what they're doing.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up* No doubt.

[@maika0staretza]

awesome inside view !!!!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Glad you think so!!

[@gage881]

Wow that's awesome love tops knifes and its cool to see the behind the scenes of there operation

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@dangerusgunvideo1632]

Thanks for factory tours, I always like to see how they make stuff that i buy:) now it's time to get me some more Tops Knives:)

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@RCCrawlerWorkbench]

Nice inside look. Thumbsup

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

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[@Reaper6207]

I'd love to be working in a place like that. I have before reloading ammo, the steps in process of creating and manufacturing have always interested me and working hands on is more enjoyable.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@cobrasniper555]

Fantastic tour! I just bought my first TOPS (B.O.B, duh!). I also found your channel the same day! Good videos. Keep 'em coming!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

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[@willan2451]

Awesome, thanks Andy!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@ranflinestrella413]

I love that knife it looks awesome!!! as soon as i'm able to i will get me one asap!!!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Hope you added a few more knifes to your collection

[@VashPlissken45]

Wow, I've always loved my TOPS knives because they are so simple and elegant in design, but this brings in a whole new level of appreciation. I happily own several and I will cherish them :) You a fantastic job here Andy! Btw, I talked to Oliver and Keith from SLYSTEEL at Blade Show 2014, and I saw your signature on one of their Sharks!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

They are really cool dudes :) Did you pick up one?

[@VashPlissken45]

InnerBark Outdoors They are! Yeah man I got one :) I love it!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

MrLeonidas0001 Sick :) I couldn't make it out to BLADE this year because I am...dirt poor (which is a good thing in my book). I'll put aside the camping and hunting next year and go. Hope to see ya there!

[@VashPlissken45]

InnerBark Outdoors Hah you and me both buddy! I skipped out on my vacation this year, so that's why I was able to drive the 3.5 hours up to Atlanta for one day! But yeah, I can't wait to see what you have to say about the Sharktooth and I hope we can both rock the Blade Show next year :D

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

You know it! I'll be a booth babe

[@stephaneplourde8920]

awesome to see how tops knife are build. i'm glad to see how its made, it justify every single looney i'm going spend for that awesome ``handcrafted`` made in usa TFK knife

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

*thumbs up*

[@timsmith5837]

I just purchased my first Tops knife. It is a great tool made in the USA. This won’t be my last Tops knife.

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Awesome Tim! Glad you came to the dark side :)

[@bennygarr5468]

I had a narrow down between an esee junglas and then Ontario Knife Company rtac 2, I am now seriously considering that Tahoma field knife by tops

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

If you have any questions about the design let me know!

[@outthere79stefanobisanti31]

Awesome video man. Thanks! Just ordered the Bob and I can’t wait for it to get here in Japan!!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@iamthelizardking6239]

Wow! That’s all I can say I was thinking some over priced mass produced Chinese operation but what I have seen is hard working Americans who are dedicated to the product I never could pull the trigger on buying a tops knife but after seeing this I’ll be ordering one here shortly, they put so much attention to each knife and I get to support an American company!

[@innerbarkoutdoors]

Glad the video shed light on the TOPS guys/gals! It's an awesome company to support!