In late 1998, TOPS Knives was founded with the goal of producing the highest quality knives on the market. Their knives are tools developed and built based on the extensive knowledge and real-world experience of many military, law enforcement, outdoor, and martial arts personnel. TOPS Knives has collaborated with designers ranging from Navy Seals to Airborne Rangers, from martial arts instructors to survival experts, and from SWAT team members to Native American weapons experts. Additionally, all fixed blade knives are manufactured and hand-finished at their facility in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in the USA.