TOPS Knives like the Tom Brown Tracker get a lot of press, but they are far from the only excellent knives that the company makes.
Case in point, the Snake River Rescue that will be the feature of this post. Let’s take a closer look at (pretty much) every feature you will love about it.
Handle Traction
The ergonomics of the Snake River Rescue are beyond unique and the knife sports a handle with deeply grooved scales.
What this means for you is that this knife offers a pretty solid grip in effectively all imaginable conditions, including when the handle is wet and greasy, or even if the knife is submerged.
G10 Scales
By the way, it’s not just that the scales are ergonomic or that they offer a solid grip, but that they are made of G10, which requires basically no maintenance at all.
Also, the G10 scales offer high visibility contrast, making it harder to lose the knife, even if you ever set it down in a discreet location.
Blade Finish
The TOPS Knives Snake River Rescue sports a black traction coating that is similar to the power coat applied to many ESEE Knives.
This not only creates a non-glare aesthetic (which some doubtless prefer) but insulates the steel blade from harsh conditions, serving as another layer of protection against corrosion.
N690 Steel
The heart and soul of the Snake River Rescue is its N690 blade, which is a cobalt-enriched, high-carbon steel which also has quite a lot of chromium.
It has over a percent of carbon, which enables it to take a solid heat treatment, and given the cobalt concentration, it has a nice carbide distribution for good edge retention and wear resistance as well.
Add to this the high concentration of chromium and you have one of the better corrosion-resistant alloys out there.
A Serrated Spine
The spine of the Snake River Rescue knife is serrated, which greatly expands both the versatility and utility of this knife, allowing it to serve as an effective tool for cutting through cordage, wood, plastic, and other materials that would otherwise give the straight edge a run for its money.
No Point (A Chisel Tip)
This is a feature that this TOPS Knife shares in common with many other rescue knives. It lacks a point, which is reasonable because if you are trying to save something, why would you stab it?
Let’s put being glib aside for a moment though, because the chisel tip is also highly practical. Not only does it lessen the risk of accidentally piercing anything, but it also is effective for scraping and other such tasks, expanding the versatility of the knife.
An Exposed Pommel
Another desirable feature of the Snake River Rescue is that it has an exposed pommel which can be used effectively as a striking implement.
Whether you need to break glass or apply a crushing force to anything else, for any reason, the bit of exposed pommel on this knife will get the job down.
A Low-Hassle, High-Quality Sheath
Lastly, the Snake River Rescue is equipped with a high-quality Kydex sheath that can be rigged basically however you want, allowing for very versatile carry options.
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