Land Attack

When your primary runs dry and close-quarters chaos leaves no room for hesitation, you need an option that hits with finality. Traditional trench knives with closed D-guards offer blunt-force striking power, but they come with a dangerous tactical liability: trapped fingers. If an opponent twists the blade or you must transition quickly to your secondary firearm, a closed loop can break your hand or bind you to the weapon. TOPS president Leo Espinoza set out to solve that specific combat flaw. The unexpected spark came from an air bubble trapped beneath his phone screen protector. Leo snapped a photo of the contour, sat at his drawing board, and shaped the Land-Attack—the definitive TOPS answer to modern close-quarters combat.

Crafted from a massive quarter-inch slab of 1095 carbon steel, the Land-Attack weighs in at 11.4 ounces of pure striking authority. The semi-open knuckle duster is deliberately positioned between the ring finger and pinky in a hammer grip, reinforcing the vulnerable outer knuckles that frequently fracture during barehand impacts. Whether held in a forward or reverse grip, the Black Canvas Micarta handle with our diamond tread pattern seats comfortably in hands up to size XL, with only the integrated knuckle duster left bare for direct impact. Paired with a black Kydex sheath designed for immediate master grip acquisition and tuned with an adjustable retention screw, this combat fixed blade leaves the sheath ready to strike, slash, or punch without a microsecond spent readjusting your fingers.

Its performance comes from these key design elements:

• Semi-Open Knuckle Duster: Provides bone-crushing impact capability during hand-to-hand engagements while allowing rapid weapon release or transition without the finger-snapping dangers of enclosed D-guards.
• Quarter-Inch 1095 High-Carbon Steel: Delivers outstanding structural strength and weight behind every blow, easily handling high-impact stabbing and lateral stress under extreme tactical conditions.
• Black Canvas Micarta Scales: Milled with our diamond tread pattern to offer a secure, slip-resistant grip wet or dry while accommodating up to XL hand sizes in both forward and reverse grips.
• Master-Grip Kydex Sheath: Molded specifically to let you establish a full combat purchase on the handle before clearing the mouth of the sheath, complete with an adjustable tension screw for customizable retention.
• Black Traction Coating: Seals the high-carbon steel against rust and harsh elements while eliminating tactical glare during night operations.

Made in Idaho, the Land-Attack is built to take ground and hold it. When quitting is off the table and every second dictates survival, trust the tool that hits first and never binds.

Please Note: Carbon steel blades require simple maintenance to prevent corrosion; wipe clean, dry thoroughly, and apply a light coat of oil after hard use. Always ensure that the knife you are purchasing is legal to own and carry where you live. The integral knuckle duster may not be legally carried in all jurisdictions. It is incumbent upon the purchaser to ensure the knife is legal to own and/or carry.