TOPS Turns Shrink Ray on El Chete Chopper

We here at KnifeNews are honored to announce that El Chete, TOPS’ over-the-, well, top chopper, is a proud parent. The El Chete Mini is here, even though it’s pretty big for a newborn. The original El Chete is one of those knives that, because it

TOPS Adds Third Version to Frog Market Family

Right before their recent hurricane of new knives, TOPS released one that shouldn’t be left behind in terms of coverage. This is the Frog Market Special Mini, a tinified take on the outdoors-oriented food prep knife from some years back. The Fr

Big Knives, Big Attitude - New Knives February 20th, 2025 at KnifeCenter

TOPS also makes small knives, and we’ve got a few today! Plus, a new paradigm in bit drivers, Buck brings back cocobolo wood on fixed blades, and a large batch of Kansept and its subsidiary, Tenable. Check out the latest knives and EDC gear from Kn

TOPS 2025 Knives are Here, Including the Massive Ginunting

The new for 2025 TOPS knives are here, and it’s hard not to start with the X16 Ginunting. This downright imposing chopper is descended from a Filipino farming implement and designed by Adam Boyce. The Ginunting is nearly two feet in total lengt

TOPS Teases One of Six New SHOT Show Models

TOPS has begun revealing its new for 2025 lineup. One of six new models they’re bringing to Vegas next weekend is the Trailhead Kukri. This is a design from Jason Swain, and it infuses the unmistakable kukri profile with outdoors-focused elemen

Bushcraft Veteran Teams up with TOPS for Tiny Task Knife

We missed a recent TOPS release here at KnifeNews – although to be fair, it’s a little guy and hard to spot. Meet the Wood Nymph, an outdoors do-all blade that unites smart, field-proven design with compact specs. The Wood Nymph comes fro