TOPS California Cobra [CALCO-01]

TOPS California Cobra [CALCO-01]

Renowned knife author Joe Kertzman wrote in Blade Magazine in Feb 2007 and said; "With input from Kenpo (A Japanese Martial Arts Form) and police instructor Jed Lewis, Leo (The Lion) Espinoza designed the TOPS Knives California Cobra as a self-defense tool. TOPS soon discovered, however, that the design lent itself to utility applications as well. Cobra sports a pronounced re-curved blade that is double-edged, with roughly the first two-thirds of the blade spine, from tip to back, sharpened. Additionally, the integral finger guard is spiked at the end. This is truly a very clever defensive tool, which when used properly, will definitely assist the carrier of this knife.

The California Cobra is the innovation of one of the TOPS Knifemakers / Designer Leo Espinoza and American Kempo / Police Instructor Jed Lewis. Six months of design and testing produced a Tool with both back and front cuts, plus an integrated Pressure Point Release. Presently, set for testing with two major Police Departments with incredible market acceptance already. The California Cobra, a radical design with recognizably, (less than lethal) utilization for self defense. For civilians, male or female, as well as Law Enforcement.

2 1/2" black traction coated 1095 high carbon steel blade.

Key features

• Overall length: 5.875"
• Blade length: 3.00"
• Blade steel: 1095
• Blade style: Trailing Point
• Finish: Black
• Edge type: Plain
• Blade thickness: 0.19"
• Hardness: 58 RC
• Handle: G-10
• Weight: 4.10oz.
• Origin: USA
• Full tang construction
• Sheath / carry system as specified

Specifications