Field Dog
Man's New Best Friend
Ana has worked at TOPS since about 2012. She has filled many roles in the company during her tenure, from cord wrapping handles to purchasing everything (parts, pieces, tools, even paper towels) for the company. So she is familiar with every TOPS knife out there right now and has ordered the materials to make it happen.
One night in 2019, while Leo was traveling for a show, she cracked open a beer, sat down at the table, and started drawing a knife. It’s funny because that is not something she normally does. There wasn’t a specific type of knife she was thinking about or something that she wanted to emulate, but she must have been inspired because that knife ended up becoming the Field Dog. The flowing lines and curves make this knife excellent for processing fish, birds, and small game, especially for those who like a pointy tip on their hunting knives.
The handle design/materials morphed through the prototyping process. In the end, tan/black G10 handles with Orange G10 inserts give this knife a striking look and will stand out when you set it down on the ground. The blade steel is 154cm so it will be fairly low maintenance with great edge-holding capabilities. The black leather sheath is modular so it can be worn left or right-handed and horizontal or vertical.
Knife Type | Fixed Blade |
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Overall Length | 7.75" |
Blade Length | 3.88" |
Cutting Edge | 3.88" |
Blade Thickness | 0.130" |
Blade Steel | 154cm RC 58-60 Cryo Treated |
Blade Finish | Tumble Finish |
Handle Material | Tan/Black G10 w/Orange G10 Insert |
Knife Weight | 5.8oz |
Weight w/ Sheath | 8.3oz |
Sheath Included | Yes |
Sheath Material | Black Leather |
Sheath Clip | Belt Loop |
Designer | Ana Espinoza |