TOPS knives were founded in late 1988 with a mission to create the highest-quality knives around. Designing their knives around the extensive knowledge and real-life experiences of many operators. Specifically working with designers whose backgrounds range from Navy Seals, Airborne Rangers, Martial Arts instructors, survival experts, SWAT Team Members to Native American weapons experts. They boast a designer from nearly every background that uses hard-core knives. These knives are sure to perform to the highest of expectations and survive almost anything. Every TOPS fixed blade is manufactured and hand-finished in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, USA.