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ALRT 01
Anywhere Last Resort Tool
Your Essential Compact EDC Backup Blade
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ALRT-01
Description
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Tired of bulky knives weighing down your pockets or drawing unwanted attention? For the everyday carry enthusiast who values preparedness and practicality, the TOPS ALRT (Anywhere Last Resort Tool) offers a discreet yet powerful solution. Born from real-world needs, this compact EDC knife ensures you have a reliable cutting tool accessible exactly when you need it. Never be unprepared in unexpected situations again.
- Pocket-Sized 1095 Steel Blade: Crafted from tough, easy-to-sharpen 1095 high carbon steel with a protective Black Traction Coating, providing exceptional durability and corrosion resistance in a compact form that's effortless to carry and conceal.
- Ultra-Lightweight Skeletonized Handle: Reduces weight significantly, making it barely noticeable whether worn around the neck, attached to keys, or tucked away in that small pocket.
- Secure Kydex Sheath & Paracord Necklace: Offers versatile and reliable carry options right out of the box, keeping the ALRT secure yet readily accessible for emergency use or everyday tasks.
- Purpose-Built Pinch Grip Design: The large finger hole is specifically designed for a secure pinch grip, delivering surprisingly fine control for utility cuts like opening packages, cutting cord, or stripping wires.
Designed with input from a Green Beret and field-tested. Even hidden under a car's steering wheel by the founder for emergencies. Owning the ALRT is having peace of mind in your pocket. Its unique, minimalist design focuses on essential function, providing a capable backup blade ideally suited for impermissible environments or situations where your primary tool isn't an option.
The ALRT's effectiveness stems from its purpose-built pinch grip. While this differs from traditional handles, the large finger hole is intentionally designed to provide surprisingly fine control for the knife's intended tasks. Users find it becomes second nature quickly, praising the ALRT as "crazy sharp, super convenient," and the "best keychain knife." It consistently proves its value as a discreet self-defense knife or a go-to tool for those small, everyday cutting jobs where reliability is key. Feel prepared, capable, and secure knowing this essential tool is always within reach.
Important Considerations: Always check and comply with your local laws regarding knife carry, especially concealed carry.
Specs
Specs
| Knife Type | Fixed Blade, Neck |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3.50" |
| Blade Length | 1.44" |
| Blade Thickness | 0.190" |
| Blade Steel | 1095 RC 56-58 |
| Blade Finish | Black Traction Coating |
| Handle Style | Skeletonized |
| Knife Weight | 2oz |
| Weight w/ Sheath | 3oz |
| Sheath Included | Yes |
| Sheath Material | Black Kydex |
| Sheath Clip | Neck - none |
| Designer | TOPS Team |
Reviews
Customer Reviews (3)
- Letter Opener
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It's a great little addition to your desk drawer. The angle/width on the tip bites into the side of an envelope beautifully. It's actually pretty satisfying.
Also, it is really all you need for many knife related tasks. If you don't loose it you'll be glad its in your pocket. (Posted on 4/23/2021) - Don't Leave Home Without It
- When I leave the house, my ALRT goes with me, because it is a attached to my keychain. You might cascasll it "the manly man's" keychain knife. The problem with most small knives is they are hard to deploy and unwieldy in the hand, making then hard to use. The ALRT does not have this problem. It is a substantial blade that is very functional for most normal every day tasks, and can be taken beyond that, like a backup tactical blade (punch blade). It fits tightly into its sheath and was ultra sharp out of the packaging. Best keychain knife I've ever owned! (Posted on 9/14/2016)
- Crazy Sharp, Super Convenient, & Easy To Sharpen
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The TOPS ALRT is simple and awesomely convenient.
I actually went out of my way to order the ALRT from TouchOfModern.com because it was the only location I could find it in the brick red. Search the internet and you can find some awesome colors such as a rich Army/Olive green.
The knife is a chunk of solid Steel and feels surprisingly heavy when worn around the neck. (Don't worry, you quickly get used to the weight.) The ball chain that comes with the ALRT is larger / thicker than the chain issued by the US military with dog tags. The chain is also much longer allowing the attached LED light to almost reach your belt, but the chain can be easily cut to adjust the size. I don't like the extra clutter of the plastic whistle & LED keychain light all dangling from the chain, but I personally feel that the LED light helps to quickly pull the ALRT from the sheath. It almost extends the handle so that it better fills your hand.
I use the ALRT for all of the though & damaging jobs that you typically would not want to do with a more expensive knife. (I typically carry the SOG Arcitech which is over $400.) This is actually the reason I chose the ALRT. It is super sharp, durable, and is incredibly easy to sharpen on a sharpening stone. Just a straight push across the stone for a killer edge.
I originally purchased the SOG INSTINCT MINI, but did not like that it did not come with a small carabiner (or chain) meaning that it hung sticking straight out (as opposed to lying flat against my chest) I then tried carrying the SOG INSTICT MINI along my back. The sheath adjusts in many ways and fit very comfortably along my pant line, but putting the knife back into the sheath was not easy and took more focus that I wanted to spend each time I used my knife.
The ALRT comes with everything you need. The chain, the carabiner, the knife, an LED flashlight, & a plastic whistle. It may be too small for those with larger hands, but it is an awesome tool to have around.
To see my photos, check out my duplicate review on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/review/R27R73ICD67UMQ/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
(Posted on 10/29/2015)
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