{"product_id":"tpelpo01-tops-el-pionero-elpo-01","title":"TOPS El Pionero [ELPO-01]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOPS El Pionero [ELPO-01]\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2021, Ed Calderon was able to host one of his most famous training courses at TOPS Knives and took the time to be a guest on TOPS Daily Grind. During his time in Idaho Falls, there were many conversations about edged tools and weapons. Ed, along with Leo (TOPS’ president) agreed that a knife designed by Ed and produced by TOPS would be epic. This was the basis for the design that became El Pionero. It’s a simple design based on what is probably the most common knife type on the globe–a paring knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Knife Blade: Straight-spine blade made from 1095 high carbon steel with a tumbled finish. Handle: Tan canvas micarta handle scales on a full tang. El Pionero The TOPS Knives El Pionero, designed by Ed Calderon, was inspired by the humble paring knife. The story goes something like this: Ed Calderon, when flying to a self-defense training event, wouldn't bring a knife, instead opting to purchase a new knife at his final destination. A basic paring knife for around $10, because sometimes fancier and more expensive isn't the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3.38\" (8.59cm) tumbled finish 1095HC steel blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 7.63\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 3.38\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade steel: 1095\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade style: Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Stonewash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge type: Plain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness: 0.09\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Micarta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.90 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull tang\u003c\/strong\u003e construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheath\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ carry system as specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; 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