TOPS Mil-SPIE 5 [MIL05]

TOPS Mil-SPIE 5 [MIL05]

The name Mil-SPIE is an acronym that the DOD came up with several years ago. It stands for (Military-Special Projects Individual Equipment) Pronounced "MIL SPY" This was to enable Special Operation Forces within the Military to help develop, test, evaluate, and acquire "out of the ordinary" and "outside of normal channels" items that they require. TOPS Knives is often approached by individual OPERATORS who advise us of their ideas and the criteria that need to be met for their Unit or Team. This challenge was to develop a small and a large field knife with a fairly narrow carrying profile. It had to be strong and lightweight.

This is the TOPS Knives MIL SPIE 5, it is the larger of the TOPS Knives MIL SPIE line (Military-Special Projects Individual Equipment). The MIL-SPIE 5 is more adept at belt or vest carry, while still maintaining a low profile. The scales are black linen micarta with our dot dash dot pattern imbedded in the handle. The handle scales are removable and the skeletonized knife seems to be as popular as the one with handles. The blade has a black traction coating.

(Military-Special Projects Individual Equipment). 5 1/2" 1095 high-carbon steel partially serrated blade with black traction coating.

Key features

• Overall length: 10.25"
• Blade length: 5.25"
• Blade steel: 1095
• Blade style: Drop Point
• Finish: Black
• Edge type: Serrated
• Blade thickness: 0.25"
• Hardness: 58 RC
• Handle: Micarta
• Weight: 10.20oz.
• Origin: USA
• Full tang construction
• Sheath / carry system as specified

Specifications