TOPS Armageddon [A-TRD-01]

TOPS Armageddon [A-TRD-01]

In the November 2008 issue of Blade Magazine, there was a very interesting article titled "Big Bad Bush Knives" The associate editor Brendan O’Brien said the following: "Armageddon from TOPS and Trace, while I don’t consider the Armageddon a true machete, it can serve as one." "The idea was a cross between a machete and a large camp or chopping knife. The Armageddon is 1/4" thick but with the full-flat-ground-re-curved blade. It will do most chores as well as other heavier tasks like chopping wood or building a shelter. 'Basically, this is more of a North American version of a machete,' says Trace Rinaldi, designer of the Armageddon from TOPS Knives.".

The Armageddon fixed blade bush knife is a beastly large instrument from TOPS Knives. Designed by Trace Rinaldi, the Armageddon isn't a true machete, but could easily be used as one. The idea behind this knife was a cross between a machete and large camp knife. Most machetes have a thin blade not meant for heavy cutting, but the Armageddon has 1/4" thick 1095 high carbon blade with a flat-ground recurve shape to handle the larger jobs. It has Micarta handle scales and a ideal shape for a firm grip on tough jobs and an index choil for choking up on the blade for other more delicate tasks.

10 3/4" 1095 high carbon steel blade with black traction coating. Black ballistic nylon sheath with Kydex liner.

Key features

• Overall length: 16.50"
• Blade length: 10.625"
• Blade steel: 1095
• Blade style: Drop Point
• Finish: Black
• Edge type: Plain
• Blade thickness: 0.25"
• Hardness: 58 RC
• Handle: Micarta
• Weight: 1 lb. 8.00oz.
• Origin: USA
• Full tang construction
• Sheath / carry system as specified

Specifications