TOPS HKT Hunter Killer Tracker Black 1095 Black Linen Micarta Fixed Blade HKT-01

Learning Combat/Tactical Man Tracking from Clent Schoonover, FLETC Lead Instructor and director of Mobius Training Solutions Advanced Tactics Division, inspired designer Colin Despins to create the HKT. HKT or “Hunter Killer Tracker” is a military acronym for personnel who do just that. The TOPS HKT was conceived as a field knife that works with Southeast Asian edged weapon modalities. Just like his Back Bite, the HKT is pure Despins design. The HKT features a blade of Black Traction coated 1095 carbon steel and black Linen Micarta with red liners.

Brand new, direct from TOPS Knives.

Blade: The blade is a singular combination of a concave strike face back edge and chisel ground American style Tanto point for a devastating weapon. Equipped with a durable black traction powder coating for corrosion resistance and a discreetly non-reflective finish the 1095 carbon steel blade retains solid durability for field use.

Handle: Beefy, full tang construction supports TOPS’ classic Black Linen Micarta handle scales over contrasting red liners forming a simple, ergonomic handle. The handle design allows for multiple grip positions, taking advantage of the unique design for maximum power in forward and reverse slashing and snap cuts with a “point forward” angle for piercing.

Sheath: Carries via a Black Kydex sheath with rotating spring steel clip.

1095 High Carbon Steel: Highly popular, simple carbon steel. Used extensively by both production and custom knife makers. Low abrasive wear due to low carbide content but very tough and easy to sharpen. Not corrosion resistant and will rust without proper care. TOPS utilizes a differential heat treat process which delivers a harder edge and tougher spine.