For as long as I can remember, I have been drawn to knives. I have always viewed them as more than simply tools, but functional artwork. Perhaps it is my love of the outdoors or my years in the martial arts, but I always have a knife on me and feel unprepared without one.
I have been fortunate enough that my career has provided me the opportunity to convert my love for knives into releasing my own designs with TOPS Knives. At the moment, I only have two designs available: the C.U.T. 4.0 and the Backwoods Skinner. However, the C.U.T. 3.0 will be released later this year, and I am very excited for this more EDC-friendly version of the original C.U.T.
When I design a knife, I focus on filling a need or specific desire. I tend to call my designs “I wish I had…” designs and focus on purpose-built functionality. My good friend Mike Fuller (R.I.P.), Founder of TOPS Knives, once told me that every knife should have a story and a purpose. I have always held that advice close at heart.
Below are my current designs on the market, along with their stories and design details.
TOPS Knives C.U.T. 3.0 (coming soon)