TOPS Knives Factory Tour: Hard to The Core

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  • Опубликовано: 6 июн 2014
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Комментарии • 529

  • @preparedmind101
    @preparedmind101 10 лет назад +59

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

  • @stereosonix2000
    @stereosonix2000 9 лет назад +2

    Real craftsmanship+quality. Way to go TOPS.

  • @solesearched
    @solesearched 10 лет назад +8

    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.

  • @lmglange
    @lmglange 9 лет назад +10

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

  • @carravagio16
    @carravagio16 8 лет назад +27

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

  • @MiroAcronymity
    @MiroAcronymity 10 лет назад +9

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

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад +1

      They are amazing there, professional and personally

  • @Josh-im1lh
    @Josh-im1lh 8 лет назад +54

    didn't realize that tops is practically a family operation

  • @chrismckibbon8134
    @chrismckibbon8134 10 лет назад +5

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

  • @MrAwesomeglock
    @MrAwesomeglock 10 лет назад +2

    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.

  • @davelindin5132
    @davelindin5132 9 лет назад +2

    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.

  • @stefanwolf88
    @stefanwolf88 10 лет назад +14

    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
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад

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

  • @Larnsdoon
    @Larnsdoon 10 лет назад +7

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

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  10 лет назад +1

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

  • @MichaelTravis12c27
    @MichaelTravis12c27 10 лет назад +6

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

  • @kbbjedi
    @kbbjedi 10 лет назад +2

    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!

  • @TacticalOwl7
    @TacticalOwl7 10 лет назад +4

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

  • @oldpup4810
    @oldpup4810 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @joeboiseidaho
    @joeboiseidaho 9 лет назад +1

    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!

  • @Douphipp455
    @Douphipp455 10 лет назад +4

    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
      @innerbarkoutdoors  10 лет назад

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

  • @dadickin
    @dadickin 8 лет назад +13

    Great video - TOPS is definitely going to be my next purchase. Amazing detail coming from a small, AMERICAN company!

  • @shotokido678
    @shotokido678 10 лет назад +4

    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
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад

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

  • @TREX3151
    @TREX3151 9 лет назад +5

    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
      @innerbarkoutdoors  9 лет назад +3

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

  • @knifeNguns
    @knifeNguns 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @BushOgre
    @BushOgre 8 лет назад

    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.

  • @MatoNupai
    @MatoNupai 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @drtracyst
    @drtracyst 8 лет назад +1

    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
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад

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

  • @michaellaird9262
    @michaellaird9262 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @NewtonWashinton
    @NewtonWashinton 5 лет назад +1

    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.

  • @Wingman115
    @Wingman115 10 лет назад +7

    Outstanding video.

  • @behemothsuperknife
    @behemothsuperknife 10 лет назад +1

    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.

  • @Eliteacademyofmartialarts
    @Eliteacademyofmartialarts 10 лет назад +1

    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
      @innerbarkoutdoors  10 лет назад

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

  • @MrTimmsn
    @MrTimmsn 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @tr0ubl3mak3r
    @tr0ubl3mak3r 10 лет назад

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

  • @brianminkc
    @brianminkc 6 лет назад

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

  • @inamess1202
    @inamess1202 10 лет назад +2

    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.

  • @art-e-mouse6210
    @art-e-mouse6210 9 лет назад

    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...

  • @markj7579
    @markj7579 10 лет назад +1

    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
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад

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

  • @stephenward6886
    @stephenward6886 8 лет назад +1

    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.

  • @BladesRKing
    @BladesRKing 9 лет назад +1

    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!!

  • @willan2451
    @willan2451 8 лет назад

    Awesome, thanks Andy!

  • @stephan123321
    @stephan123321 10 лет назад +3

    A great view behind! Thumbs up!

  • @angelheart7643
    @angelheart7643 7 лет назад

    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.

  • @The_Dave_1776
    @The_Dave_1776 10 лет назад +2

    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
      @innerbarkoutdoors  10 лет назад +1

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

  • @NovaHiker50
    @NovaHiker50 10 лет назад +3

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

  • @reinenruud390
    @reinenruud390 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @thevelointhevale1132
    @thevelointhevale1132 4 года назад +3

    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
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад +1

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

  • @jimspinasbook
    @jimspinasbook 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @bikersandbushcraft9545
    @bikersandbushcraft9545 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @LtSurvival
    @LtSurvival 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @betweenfiveandseven
    @betweenfiveandseven 10 лет назад +1

    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!

  • @LOADEDF1ST
    @LOADEDF1ST 10 лет назад +10

    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
      @innerbarkoutdoors  10 лет назад +3

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

  • @ericsmith1737
    @ericsmith1737 4 года назад +1

    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.

  • @johnstamm5938
    @johnstamm5938 6 лет назад

    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

  • @shramj
    @shramj 4 года назад

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

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад

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

  • @maltasfinest85
    @maltasfinest85 10 лет назад +2

    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

  • @AlexReyes-zb8jf
    @AlexReyes-zb8jf 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @jrwalker448
    @jrwalker448 10 лет назад +1

    Solid video Andy, great knife.

  • @flamaest
    @flamaest 4 года назад

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

  • @wrjames38
    @wrjames38 6 лет назад

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

  • @fred7705
    @fred7705 10 лет назад +1

    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
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад

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

  • @UziNineMillomeetah
    @UziNineMillomeetah 10 лет назад +1

    what a great company. awesome video!

  • @Mulukuku74
    @Mulukuku74 10 лет назад +1

    Cool video Andy, Thanks bro!!!

  • @WhyamIstillwatchingyoutube
    @WhyamIstillwatchingyoutube 10 лет назад +1

    Well im sold!! Thanks Andy!!

  • @knifedrago
    @knifedrago 10 лет назад

    Great tour thanks!

  • @Spitzrock
    @Spitzrock 10 лет назад +2

    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!

  • @eagleeeyefull
    @eagleeeyefull 10 лет назад +2

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

  • @outthere79stefanobisanti31
    @outthere79stefanobisanti31 4 года назад

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

  • @gage881
    @gage881 8 лет назад

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

  • @apb2887
    @apb2887 6 лет назад

    Love these videos.

  • @SoCalPatriot81
    @SoCalPatriot81 10 лет назад +1

    very interesting! thnx for the behind the scenes look!

  • @RCCrawlerWorkbench
    @RCCrawlerWorkbench 9 лет назад +1

    Nice inside look. Thumbsup

  • @MatteoTSU77
    @MatteoTSU77 10 лет назад +1

    Amazing! Thks for sharing

  • @shinedown394
    @shinedown394 6 лет назад

    This is a really well done video, thank you!

  • @summit2g
    @summit2g 10 лет назад +1

    Very Cool Video Andy !!!

  • @dangerusgunvideo1632
    @dangerusgunvideo1632 10 лет назад

    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:)

  • @hiroprotagonist525
    @hiroprotagonist525 9 лет назад +1

    That was great!

  • @KYBrown100
    @KYBrown100 9 лет назад +1

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

  • @maika0staretza
    @maika0staretza 10 лет назад +1

    awesome inside view !!!!

  • @felixmendez6507
    @felixmendez6507 10 лет назад +1

    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.

  • @aerosaaber
    @aerosaaber 10 лет назад +1

    Very cool video highlighting a very cool company.

  • @Dugas1669
    @Dugas1669 9 лет назад

    That was super cool I enjoyed watching that

  • @pkfrisko29
    @pkfrisko29 8 лет назад

    great video. I can't wait to buy one

  • @norcalprepper8302
    @norcalprepper8302 10 лет назад +1

    Just love to see quality craftsmanship!

  • @tommythornton4889
    @tommythornton4889 9 лет назад +1

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

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад

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

  • @ascarrillo1
    @ascarrillo1 10 лет назад +1

    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
      @innerbarkoutdoors  10 лет назад

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

  • @aTallCool1
    @aTallCool1 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @redwolfcherokee2660
    @redwolfcherokee2660 8 лет назад

    just subscribed. enjoy your videos & your great attitude. I like TOPS KNIFES. Now I like them even more.

  • @Feinhart
    @Feinhart 10 лет назад

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

  • @davidharvey5672
    @davidharvey5672 10 лет назад +1

    Really !! Enjoyed it more if possible please.

  • @cobrasniper555
    @cobrasniper555 10 лет назад +1

    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!

  • @MickR55
    @MickR55 9 лет назад

    Very interesting! Thanks for posting the video

  • @knifeman1122
    @knifeman1122 10 лет назад +1

    Awesome video

  • @NATEaBERGERturtle1
    @NATEaBERGERturtle1 10 лет назад +3

    Out freakin standing dude!

  • @kaioutdoors9146
    @kaioutdoors9146 9 лет назад +1

    awesome video !

  • @josephkeck7723
    @josephkeck7723 6 лет назад

    Excellent job. Keep it up.

  • @alanottley
    @alanottley 3 года назад

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

  • @kiltedranger8878
    @kiltedranger8878 10 лет назад +3

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

  • @ranflinestrella413
    @ranflinestrella413 10 лет назад +1

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

  • @maryetdave
    @maryetdave 4 года назад

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

    • @innerbarkoutdoors
      @innerbarkoutdoors  4 года назад

      Your gonna love it!

    • @maryetdave
      @maryetdave 4 года назад

      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.

  • @SailfishSoundSystem
    @SailfishSoundSystem 9 лет назад

    Great knives. I love my Ferret. I love the Calphalon kydex sheath/panini maker!

  • @Will-Parr
    @Will-Parr 10 лет назад

    I'm impressed !!!