There’s a fresh new TOPS fixed blade out now, from a first-time collaborator. The Tundra Wolf comes from Alaskan knifemaker Trevor Barrett, and it takes a unique design approach to the all-purpose outdoors knife concept.
We don’t think it’s a stretch to say that in general, fixed blades are more conservative with their blade shapes than their folding brethren. It makes sense: fixed blades aren’t (often) daily carry pieces, and they don’t have the fidget factor that folders do; folders are showier, so it’s only natural they would have the more avant-garde designs because of that.
But nobody could accuse Barrett of sticking to the Usual Things when it comes to the Tundra Wolf. Its 5.75-inch, 1095 blade is a sweeping, dramatic – drop point, maybe?
Cool design, American made. What is not to like?
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