TOPS Operator 7 Combat / Survival Knife + Little Bugger (And Sheath from Black Bear Custom Kydex)
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
- The TOPS Knives Operator 7 is a monster blade (.31 inches thick) and with the help of the Little Bugger, this (I think) is a solid large knife/small knife system for the outdoors. Check out the video and tell me what you think about them.
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The only guy who actually test this knife on this video.i got mines a while ago proud of this purchase hands downs the most beautiful design of Tops brand
It sure is a purty knife!!! Lol love mine!!!
Exactly
Niiiiice sheath system, really digging that! And of course the knives too. This seems like a good pairing.
Love the reviews and the Professionalism in your videos. Would like to see more budget friendly gear. Keep the vids coming.
Great Review, Great Knife! Been waiting on a review of this Knife. Definitely have to pick one up, God Bless!
You are literally the only actual review of the operator 7 on youtube!!!
Jesse Schmidt ha! Well, I’m glad I did it. Hope it was some help in telling you about the knife.
I'm excited for the operator 7. My unit is doing a bulk buy for an excerise rotation we did this last summer. Im not overly fond of big knifes but this looks good.
The problem with most of the reviews on UA-cam are that the people don’t actually own the knives so there afraid to use them and scratch them up. At least here he owns it and uses it
@@sirham2191 I'm on my 2nd operator 7 and sold the first one to a friend so got another cause I don't want to not have this knife.
Jesse Schmidt yea I got one a few weeks ago worth 300 Canadian
I've had my Operator 7 for awhile now and I absolutely love it. I've retired a couple of my knives because of it. Tops nailed this knife to the T beautiful blade. It goes well with my Tops skullcrusher and Tops police interceptor. Highly recommend any of those knives. My police interceptor is my edc for several years now with zero complaints.
Considering either the OP 7 or the Skullcrusher...What is your opinion on which I should choose?
@@brent_2862 sorry I missed your reply, it honestly depends on what your doing. For practical useage outdoors, the Operator7 will cover everything for me. The Skullcrusher is something else, it's an all out beast! I've made firewood with both, but the Skullcrusher is more effort to use especially it you are already low energy or tired. They are both outstanding knives. If you have any other questions feel free to ask, again sorry I missed your reply.
Micah (Black Bear Customs) is a great guy. Makes great products. Usually willing to take on custom projects as long as you have an idea of what you want. Highly recommended. Two thumbs way up! 👍 👍
Agreed 100% - he's a great dude.
Glad to see you review this one. I've been eying it up for awhile now, but honestly I really don't need another fixed blade. I have 12 or 13 of them now..but....that doesn't mean I won't buy it, lol. It really is a big bad ass knife, and I do just LOVE tactical looking knives, regardless of the fact that I do not do the whole knife fighting thing...I just like the looks of them.
Funny you mentioned cleaning fish with the small Lil Bugger..I saw a vid that Matt Graham put out, (I think it was on WIngman's channel) that showed him using it, cleaning fish..lol. Love that kydex system, and REALLY like the look of that leather over kydex sheath. No question kydex is better over all, but I love leather..combining the two is just pure genius! Thank you for another well done review!
Not only are the only one that reviewed this knife.
But you did so while in inclement weather.
Was always told, if it's raining, we're training...
Most are doing videos inside.
Just got mine, love it!
Hi Tim, I also own the TOPS
• .230 Machete
• Wolf Pup
• Wolf Pup XL
• Mil Spie 5
• ATC Hondo
• Pathfinder School Knife
• Sky Marshall ( Hunters Point )
• Wolf Pax 2
*** Just ordered the Operator 7 yesterday from Knife Center, $165.00 includes sheath, free shipping .
*** I bought a knife from
“ Spartan Blades “ a Veteran owned Co. bought their “ Horkos “ Knife, paid
$ 370.00 for it, beautiful knife, however, quality wise no better than any of the TOPS Knives, just a lot more expensive... I thnk TOPS puts out the best knives in relation to their price points.... just subscribed to your channel.... have great day
Barone.....
Welcome aboard - and I agree that TOPS makes some solid products. Long-lasting!
Awesome TopsKnive review!!!
the operator is awesome and on my list..i have the little ute and it's great. thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Amazing design. What a beauty.
Rune Torshammare agreed
Neither rain nor sleet nor snow shall keep this man from his appointed reviews! Seriously, will no weather stop you? :D
Thanks for the perfect video. I received my TOPS Operator 7 blackout today. A dream. A sharp, 7.8 mm thick chisel with an extremely good grip for medium to large hands. Top(s) Keyed sheath, boxed with emergency whistle. My friendly tip: buy it and be happy :-) Made in U.S.A. make America great again. Kind regards from Germany.
Enjoy it. Great knife for sure.
really like the operator 7! definitely one for the wishlist
I have used the hell out of mine, and it definitely earns it's place. Around town my cat 200 rides on my belt and the operator 7 is in the car. Outside of town the operator 7 is on my belt.
Helluva pigsticker there. I want that knife and a big fan of the kryptek index. Cool setup bro.
I now own the black and orange sheath!
Cool Video 👍
Thank U for the Info and the Links 👍
Finally someone who has field used it. Thanks Bro
EDC Hub glad to do it.
Just for your info, the reason they used 1075 steel on this knife was because 1095 was not avail. in .310 thick steel in the quantity they needed.
I like the pair.
That looks simply awesome! But I have a huge Buck Bowie knife already so I cant justify Operator 7 but I still want one!
This knife is way tougher than your buck!!!
Man, that kydex wrapped in leather is definitely attractive to the eye.
Kydex with leather 😎 awesome I like that knife great review
Thanks for braving the rain to show us this system. I sure do miss New Hampshire this time of year, have you gotten your first dusting yet?
I can see the Operator 7 outdoing the Steel Eagle in popularity.
Leo pulled out all the stops on that one!
Thanks a lot Pastor Tim...now I've got to figure out how to work another nice knife into my rotation! :) (once I will inevitably no doubt justify somehow after I buy it as my next woods knife) --in your opinion how does the Operator 7 measure up to the original Coldsteel carbon 5 Trailmaster?
I have a brand new “Black-Out” model never used, will trade for the “River-Wash” model.
I only have it because the “River-Wash” wasn’t available at the time.
Great video, Tim. 2 great blades and 2 really cool sheaths! My Operator 7 sheath came with the standard steel clip, but I was hoping for the dangler option that they were offering. If your original sheath has the dangler, would you be interested in selling it?
Just received one. The neck of the grip at the index finger is slightly narrow for my xl hands..
Great video!
Can you do a review of Yellowhawk Customs Outdoor Sheeth systems? I'm sure he make a fantastic system for these 2 knives & id like to hear your opinion on it..
Is that the fleece top from the ECWCS system? I believe this is gonna be the knife i upgrade to for my INCH bag. Great bug out knife. I currently have the Ontario Knife Company SP10 Raider Bowie, its a great knife, but not exactly what I'm wanting out of my bug out/survival knife.
The one wrapped in leather is gorgeous.
Totally agree - Micah does excellent work.
Just curious...has anyone tried to pair the Operator 7 and Little Bugger sheaths using Chicago screws/sheath fasteners? It looks like the Little Bugger sheath would ride well on the Op7 sheath, assuming the holes line up.
The reason for the guards. Jim Bowies 1st knife didnt have them & he had to use it to dig a trench. Cut his hands. He ordered a bigger heftier knife with guards.
That sheath rides so high it hurts my brain.
Otherwise thank you for the awesome review on both Tops knifes. The Operator7 is a beautiful creation.
Ha - yeah - different strokes for different folks.
Hi Tim, Been into bushcrafting bout 2 years now... just purchased the TOPS Operator 7, nice piece wirk on review.
I have a question, I noticed you said you lived in NH,,I live in Mass,. any areas you can recimmend I could just park, walk in & do an overnight ? not many in Mass...
Thank You
Barone
I have to break my Schrade schf9 to have a reason to buy the Operator 7.
Two very similiar knives.
I don’t think that’s gonna happen anytime soon
It's a non folding version of the cold steel tuff lite
thank you for showing me a bunch of different knife options but since I am Canadian I would like to see a few canadian made knives on your show
Raymond Gagan sure thing. What do you recommend?
Kc knives out of Quebec and Grohmann knives grohmann knives have been supplying the canadian armed forces for yrs upon yrs as a matter of fact a few american knife makers have made knock offs of grohmann knives
@@raymondgagan5300 - Yeah, KCK and are in the mix for a review in the near future I think.
buying a grohmann next week then a kck next month or so
Or YOU be a Canadian UA-camr n do Canadian knives so we're not ripping off or taking advantage of your culture n society
I wonder what the number under the tops logo with the x- (number)
Means...??
That leather setup is pretty sweet, what price point are they at?
just got my operator 7
yesterday from smkw for 144.99 cant wait to get it dirty:-)
nice - let me know what you think
will do tim:-)
This knife is awesome!!! Does very well busting up boxes!!! Lol
I've had mine over a month now and paired it with a cat 200 suprised at edge retention with this one considering 1075 steel. Tops nailed the heat treat!!!
jesse schmidt AWSOME!!!;-)
I love everything about it but recurved belly~ I assuming the recurved belly is better in coMbat situation. I’m a woods man rather.
Operator 7 Blackout is my next knife.
I have one arriving in a few days ;-}
hcavn Good timing I’m literally holding mine right now it’s great.
@@the8jrfan "Holding mine right now" - ow er, sounds a bit rude;-}
I'm in NZ, ordered mine from Finland. Yeah, a roundabout way, but nearly NZ$100 cheaper than the dealer here.
@@the8jrfan Hi, did yours come in a Tops cardboard box? Mine was just in the sealed plastic bag.
hcavn Yes it came in a white thin cardboard box. Take a pic and send it to Tops knives they’ll verify if it’s authentic or not.
Operator 7 is the Tops I like the most
Having used both the scar blades papa bear and the operator 7 which knife would u say is better of suited for the outdoors overall
Great question! BTW what are YOUR thoughts?
@ ssunfish I’ve never had the opportunity to handle the papa bear personally but I have the operator 7 great knife at a great price so in my opinion you can’t go wrong with it
Might I suggest doing a video on Large Tactical Knives as used by Stallone in the movie RAMBO
That music is from secure team
that knife is so hefty that can be used in the resident evil games
Reminds me of a Busse
You never showed the sheaths that the knives come with. Awesome knives.
The factory sheath is pretty damn good it's kydex with your choice of dangler or steel clip
wicked! 150 bucks aint bad neither!
the blade needs to be smaller and wider like the old Ka-Bar warthog that would make it bad ass
I have this Knife it was a choice between the Operator 7 or the Steel Eagle....I am still going get the SteelEagle mybe next month...but I am really glad I got this Tops Operator 7...why because you can't buy them anymore no one is selling them at all not even Tops..go try and find it....and I think they will bring to back but probably it will cost alot of Money when they do..i got mine it was 360$ or 370$....that was a big buy for me remember when it first came out it was 150$ when i got mine it was 379$ not joking...so if they come back they might be around 500$ I hope so..actually I hope they Stop making them all together....so the price will go Crazy....but it a Great Knife....it could do everything you ask it to do in Bushcraft..it can do it all..
Great job. LMAO A PARADE.
Tops went with 1075 because they could get 1095 that was thick enough to make this knife. Only 1075 came in a thick enough stock.
Was tempted until i realized something. How many would buy this if it was 1/4 thick or 1/8 thick? The design is actually not that great. Its nothing special except the thickness?
its funny that last location for some reason looks like a green screen, not sure why but it seems like it lol I'm sure your in the woods cameras and youtube compression do some funny shit
Great knife. Sheaths are too busy too much. Wear that edc. No it’s for when I need all this at once. KISS
Great knife should be the next kabar for our military not that a kabar is a bad choice but with a little upgrade can’t hurt when it comes to our brave men and woman I would of like to see 1095 on this operator knife but 1075 is a quality steel for war it’s tough and can be kept sharp in the field with a small light stone easily and will bend and roll instead of break if u have to do light prying etc.
Don't have to do light anything with this knife!!! It's so thick it makes a bk2 look thin!!!
Getting 1095 at this thick of a stock is pretty difficult. I have noticed no issues whatsoever with Tops heat treat and the 1075.
Without having this blade in hand I could see if it’s real thick and heavy to stick with the regular Ka bar which is still a great military knife maybe a thinner option with the same one piece blade handle and guard construction I’d rather 1095 but I can see an operator wanting an even easier steel to sharpen than 1095 I prefer a tough 5160 with a 54-55 Rockwell tough steel and easy to sharpen in the field unless your a navy seal than cpm154 or AEB-L which are my favorite stainless or u could go super stainless with a full tang spyderco in H1 which I like except H1 steel will scratch super easy u clean it with a cloth that’s not silky smooth you can scratch H1 really annoying yo me but for a battle it’s probably gonna get scratched anyway sorry I think of knives and can talk forever I’d sure love a job in knives if anyones listening a the best employee is the one who loves his job 😉 😉
@@barrybueler3356 No need to apologize- I could also speak in knife for considerable amounts of time.
I never knew about H1 scratching- all of my stainless knives are well over a decade old so I pay little attention to the finish. Was looking at a Tops bob in the cpm154 but wasn't sure how easy it was to beat on and then clean up to work with.
With the stainless blades do you find they have a higher rate of getting those little chips on the edge?
May I ask what you sharpen with?
Apradavra yeah I only have one knife in H1 after seeing how it scratched it might be 154cm on the stainless bob which is a good stainless but cpm154 is better probably my second favorite outdoor steel behind AEB-L both are very close to a stainless O1 or A2 in my opinion AEB-L is a little easier to sharpen but cpm154 probably holds an edge a little longer I have the bob in1095 great blade I’ve heard people say the grind doesn’t get sharp enough but I haven’t had a problem especially for a woods knife it’s not like The KABAR BK2 which is a giant fat grind took me an hr on the grinder for the bk2 to be acceptable the utube channel Dutch bushcraft knives has a great video on the stainless BOB and they really put it through its paces really took a beating well if u are interested before any purchase
This knife is stainless steel?
Peluso Pollota nope. It’s 1075
The little fella would be a nice skinner in a way.
To me, without any belly, you'd have a tough job not ruining the pelt, but to just get the hair/ fur off your meat, perhaps. This shape to me is the best profile shape if one is NOT skinning game. Yoyr milage varies apparently
I think the handle is still thin for me.
For real?
same knife from counter-strike
Could become my perfect girl substituting my a1 pro but that upper guard is walking on my nerves. And nan, thank you, your reviews are great.
Thanks for the kind words - I appreciate it.
You really need to ditch that Kizer relationship and forge one with an American Manufacturer or Distributor...
Kizer makes good products
I like everything about this knife except the curve in the blade. looks nice however, not needed. straight edge with drop point is much better in the field. Tops operator 7 is nice but I will skip this one.
All Stick To My Mtech
Let's see...1075steel. Almost 19 ounces. Blade 7.25 inches.
Pass.
skip to 5:30 to see usage
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