TOPS Pasayten Light Traveller by Nutnfancy

[@nutnfancy]

Yes I think I can do a Part 3, will start looking at it. Some series I just let die on the vine because of low view numbers. 75K views means lots of interest and I complete series that get that.

[@nutnfancy]

Depends on the blade and use. Usually 1095 for hard thumping in the woods. It's affordable, tough. For blades like this, the 154CM and AUS8 are favorites. 8CR13Mov good too for stainless camp knife.

[@nutnfancy]

They are more pricey for equivalent products, especially as I mentioned the 1095 steel. For US made stuff, there are on par however. Thanks for the comment!

[@SFSideburns]

The more a knife bears resemblance to a kitchen knife the more real world useful it usually is. I developed an aversion to "tactical-style" blades which often are just showpieces and better serve as a paperweight.

[@wyldewest278]

glad you posted some old school table top knife reviews brother! missed em

[@srberus]

Nut'n I'm glad to see you putting out vids like crazy again. Thanks for all the hard work!

[@nutnfancy]

I will totally look into that one for you guys and I appreciate the heads up!

[@wadewilliams51]

Just got this knife recently and it has quickly became my favorite blade. It can be used in battle or the kitchen. Love it.

[@Littlejon126]

Another advantage of the holes in the grip and through the tang is that they can be used as a bearing block/hand hold for starting a fire using a bow drill. You'd just need to taper-fit and lubricate the top of the drill.

[@GabeMacDonnell]

I love the old school, Trade knife handle and blade configuration- pure utility. I wonder how the nicely designed 154cm Sk-5 Blackbird would compare, (at $105.) i love the SK5's Kephart profile, but TOPS build quality is far better than Ontario's. I wish they'd make this in 1095, also!

[@Chewsiffer18]

please do the update on the srk. I'm very interested in the knife and greatly value your opinion nutn.

[@TheItalianExprt]

I really would know your opinion about the "Prather war bowie"...nice review, however! Thanks!

[@SkullandSwors_art]

Finally a Tops knife review!!!!! Youve always been awesome, but you just bumped up a few notches on my awesome meter for that one. Definately in my top five knife companies.

[@thenowandaway1]

Makes this hard to decide what blade to get with so many options. I don't have any fixed blade knives, so if I spend no more than 150 .00 what do i get for tactical survival all around blade within this category of blades?

[@johnnyr612028]

I've got the TSK....and LOVE IT!!! Light Traveler looks just as good. I'm not a big Topps fan, but I am a TSK fan...and now a Light Traveler fan. Good vid as usual. Thanks for the info.

[@mthebex]

Weight becomes a bit less of an issue with regard to blade choice (even for Nutn) if you've got a llama hoofin' it for ya!

[@Azazelxdan]

I want a review of the Microtech Crosshair please.

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

As I collect and enjoy more and more knives I find that I start to stray from my preferred styles/types and sizes and end up appreciating what I thought i didn't like. Don't you?

[@gspade14]

wow ..u are pumping them out today ... and i love it .... thanks for all ur hard work

[@GlockN1911]

THANK YOU SOO MUCH FOR THIS REVIEW! THE KNIFE DAVE CANTERBURRY USES AND IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A REVIEW FOR A WHILE!

[@jonesywales100]

When you referred to thicker medium sized knives, I instantly thought about my BK2. I'd like to hear your take on that knife...

[@sarinhighwind]

Looks like a no-brainer on a win for this knife. Full tang, nice handle. Simple blade. Love it, I'm only a minute into the video. I think the only thing I'd worry about with is the rivets holding the handle on failing.

[@Pscans1234]

I bought this knife and got it in mail today... nutn you are right. It kicks ass! Its not my survival, batoning knife, it is my side kick, camp, utility knife. I love it.

[@alphadarklite]

light, strong, wide POU... what's not to like?

[@MikeelMoose]

Hey Nutnfancy could you put together a video comparing the different types of knife steel you reference in your vids? It might be a good foundational reference when guys are comparing knives on their own. Thanks!

[@squrtnegone]

I really like this knife shape are there any cheaper blades still in stainless for 100 or less?

[@TheWhmaxwell]

That is an awesome knife and I wish I could get one but the TOPS stuff is just too expensive vs. other knives in the same range (TOPS, are you listening?). Thanks for the vid man! Excellent as ALWAYS.

[@WallyMerc06]

Also, Nutn, the Kershaw Camp 10 is an interesting looking blade for the money. Pricing is $64.95 on the kershaw site. It says carbon steel, but not sure of the quality. Just figured I'd throw that one out there in case you haven't seen it. Cheers.

[@blackmagic762]

Sweet knife! That sheath looks like it has concealed carry potential.

[@elbowtko]

Please do an update on the SRK! Wondering how you broke it, was it the handle?

[@HairyRaison]

Nice to see some old school knife reviews. Pumpin' them out like a boss!

[@ArmedVegan]

Nutn, you have been churning out some vids! Thanks so much for the high productivity of TNP.

[@Kevitivity]

Was looking forward to another great knife review. Thank you Nutnfancy.

[@sawyersmith6965]

Awesome videos Nutn! Loved seeing this blade briefly on Llama Trek.Between the BOB and the Pasayten Light Traveller which would you recommend as an overall medium sized backpacking blade for camp tasks, some light-medium batoning for kindling, fish gutting/game skinning and overall outdoor utility?

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

Great looking Knife, looks a lot like an Esee design. They should make an Esee style sheath with molle backed.

[@warddman]

Im just wondering how long its gonna take for one of the many knife makers to let you design a TNP knife collection.

[@C0RV073]

Hi! When will you review the Blackhawk Tatang?

[@t328]

bought mine back in 2003 it's been a really great blade for me.

[@freeRguns]

I like that knife, that's one I'd like to hold b4 I bougt it. Unfortunately,all the stores around me sell the same old gerber an buck knives.

[@nutnfancy]

I remain pretty consistent in my likes. Perusing my vids in the playlists will show that I think. I just give a data point is all. A knife has to be aesthetically pleasing to me and useful...and hopefully light (for most POUs). I do not care for fad knives.

[@MrOscarSthlm]

Hey, I do really like your review. But I don´t get how you can say that it´s you don´t like about it. Because later in the video you mention some important factors: 1. There is no finger guard. 2. The sheet clip will bend or break whit use. 3. No drain hole. 3. Bad jimping 4. Cant remove the scales I do buy the fact that it looks awesome but for survival and tactual I would say it is not as awesome. With does four aspects I do wonder if you stand by your 9.5? Thanks agen for great reviews!

[@biosector01]

Hey nutn, you said the steel is 1095 but on the blade is says 154cm

[@nutnfancy]

Fair enough but I'm just talking about my preferences here and how I perceive the majority of their blades. For sure they connect to lots of guys. I could get them, review them, sell 1000s for them but I the review would suck because I wouldn't be into them. I just stay genuine.

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

Yup... I don't like the weird stuff either such as odd shapes and ornate designs. I like them simple, useful, and high value. Looking forward to the "Grunt" review... now that's my kind of knife!

[@amosjsoma]

Your gear reviews are the best on the web and I know you value accuracy in your reviews. At 4:32 into the review you refer to the blade as powder coated. Powder coating describes a method of application rather than a coating. Most coatings you can name, porcelain, epoxy, polyester, lacquer, enamel, Teflon, etc., can all be applied either dry (powder coating) or wet (paint). Unfortunately, most reviewers refer to a knife coating as a "powder coat." Just thought you'd like to know.

[@ZTStephen]

WHERE DO I BUY THIS KNIFE AT? Besides the TOPS website?

[@TheCuddlyBastard]

nutn whats your view on convex edges

[@JackedLobster]

Nice, Nutn'. I don't really follow TOPS for the same reasons, but this one strikes me in the same way it probably strikes you. We must be similar in at least what catches our attention pleases our eye when it comes to a knife that size.

[@EatCarbs]

Uhhh what are you talking about??? I'm passing due to the price of the blade.. not the steel. I already have an ESEE Junglass that was less money that than blade even after shipping.. besides.. I've got my eye on getting a BK-7 next.

[@Hissatsu5]

Looks like a good camp or hunting knife but I would not put it in the tactical category

[@Glowbuggear]

You should review the new Ontario -5 blackbird

[@thePowerPlant]

CPM is Crucible, right?

[@my3coins]

i too have messaged and not got a response back yet. and i was a donator to the ali fund as well ($50). i must assume he has too many messages to respond to, and is busy in the field and making videos, doing research and spending time with family. perhaps to have him both entertain us and respond back with the time of day we would need to clone him. altho many understand the lack of response, many will still feel slightly disappointed keep up the good work nut'n your videos are much appreciated

[@thacheese16]

great review as always. is there gonna be a lama trek part 3?

[@r1ck13579]

hey nutn, what do you think of the ESEE 5 for this role? i have that knife and i want to see where you think it stacks up

[@ironbirds92f]

Hey Nutn I think you should check out the Pathfinder Trade Knife by Habilis Bush Tools, you say you like classic designs as do I. I have THUMPED!!!!! on mine and no problems yet.

[@t328]

well thank you for the reply, know you are busy,i am 54 and a vet my tech skills are not that good so i keep my comments simple and civil. and i agree with most of what you say and offer to us.it's info simple digest it use what fit's your needs.any hope you and your are doing great give allie a pat for me. regards gil

[@corensam]

loving all the blade videos!!!

[@docie98ohio]

Nutn would you do a review of the lee enfield? cool vid keep up the good work!

[@Peachwhaler26]

I always love the competitive options =) really good to know some options

[@donut-jones]

Thank you nutin for your recent edged videos Too many gun vids lately

[@MusicalWeasel]

Hey Nutn, what is your preferred type of steel?

[@05zardoz]

Hey, Nutnfancy! Love your videos. Listen if you had a choice between the Fallkniven A1, and the Pasayten Light Traveller, which would you take? I am going to buy one of these guys, but need a little experienced opinion to push the decision over he tipping point. Thanks! Keep up the good work. With all the ordinance laying around, I suggest you carefully avoid upsetting Mrs. Fancy. I know from personal experience, ymmv!

[@20tom09gt]

u should do an update on the srk

[@SIFLINT1]

hey nutnfancy why dont you review crossbows theyre cool just got me a pistol crossbow and its easily powerful enough to kill a human

[@D0GG_]

Hey Nutnfacy. Where is your karambit blade review? Cold steel makes a really nice one. Steel Tiger. Thump on it. See if it works.

[@nutnfancy]

Will take into advisement, thanks

[@MrBikeguy99]

how much

[@frankvanoostendorp]

I would love to see the srk san mai reviewed!

[@DannoCrutch]

Doesn't surprise me that you gave this a favorable review. I was browsing you video listing and the geometry jumped out to me. Just looks RIGHT! Great steel (I find it easier than most stainless steel to maintain the cutting edge) Great day packing knife.

[@hkill09]

Dude, you've been ripping on some knife reviews lately! Love it!

[@bjuricek23]

I wish I could own one of these. Very, very nice review! thank you Nutn!

[@chrisbombino]

the armageddon looks kind of like the Ontario r tak II

[@HorizonsleatherBlogspot2012]

I love that design, it's my chosen one for camp/cooking in the field. I do not have that particular TOPS blade, but I do have a cryo 154cm which is very similar that I got from Texasknife(dot)com for around $15 -I had to build it myself, but the blade came finished, treated and blasted. With the $180+ price point, I will just have to take your word, and rely upon the satisfaction in knowing you can do the pricing for me. ;)

[@TheMrVert]

TOPS based out of twin falls idaho yeah buddy

[@yappene]

@nutnfancy , I have some art I made from your winter solstice vid and would love to send it to you, I'm a huge fan of your work! Could you notify me so I can send it to you? Could you guys please like this so Nutn sees? Thanks!

[@derosa159]

Nutn, have you ever seen the Hawke Hellion 2020? Review? or is it total poopie.

[@bg_concepts]

@poop4u2scoop No man...I just have a question on a product

[@TheShooter1022]

Awesome looking knife.. I must have it!!!!

[@aznelite325]

mini-update review on srk san mai please!

[@Pscans1234]

OK I am sold! Just ordered myself one.

[@hangemhigh2000]

That's nicest knife I seen in a long time

[@ArmedCivilian556]

amazing blade shape -

[@Mike-ul1xn]

I wish they'd make a 1095 version

[@JoeDurobot]

GEEZ Nutn! I was about to go to sleep, it's freaking 4am here.

[@david37922]

Looks like a great knife, however, with a price of $180, or even $130, it's out of my price range, but I'm not a collector, I'm a user. I might pay that kind of price for an ESEE blade (American made & great sheaths) but only because of the transferable lifetime warranty. An Ontario RAT-5 would be a great American made alternative for less than $100. But as a user, for thumping around, general campknife or dayhiking you can't beat the value of a ColdSteel SRK in AUS8a steel.

[@eas26]

Because the Cold Steel is very collectible, and the value will go up. Never heard of a TOPS knife becoming a "rare" collectible.

[@nutnfancy]

Yes it will, use the spine

[@jtravis30]

Love it!! Reminds me of the buck hoodlum cadet. (Hope I got that right). Thanks for the video

[@nate_6163]

But have you ever bent the tops clip yet?😏

[@sarinhighwind]

He reviews things he's interested in. We are just along for the ride. Shuuush

[@31clint]

I won a Tops MAK 7 from Opsgear. It's an amazing knife!

[@investigator76]

That's a great looking knife

[@flyhigh8313x]

nice knife...The KISS principle works well in this case

[@IEatGuns]

That happened just down the street from me...

[@alphadarklite]

I'd second a BK2 review. Maybe compared to an Esee 5.

[@tap42al]

Best knife reviews on youtube........

[@barkriverbravo1]

Looks alot like the Busse Sar 5 , wonder if they copied it

[@NotHisRealName]

Very nice looking knife. Curse you, though, for your recent videos... my bank account can't take it. At least I can't actually get the fire arms you review (I'm in Australia), otherwise I'd be in so much debt.

[@SdeFeN]

awesome review love that knife!!!