Our Knives are tools, designed and built using the extensive knowledge and real life experiences of operators with backgrounds in military, LE, outdoor Professions, and martial arts. All TOPS fixed blades are designed and hand-finished at TOPSâ own facility in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, USA. Over the last 16 years TOPS KNIVES have been requested and deployed in many 'hot spots' around the world. Numerous individuals who are currently active field operators use our knives extensively in the field. (less)