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product_id: 10686220
title: "TOPS Knives Lite Trekker Survival Operator TLT01 Operators Black"
brand: "tops"
price: "C$229"
currency: NIO
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 4
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/10686220-tops-knives-lite-trekker-survival-operator-tlt01-operators-black
store_origin: NI
region: Nicaragua
---

# High Carbon Steel Blade Weather-Resistant Handle Full Tang Construction TOPS Knives Lite Trekker Survival Operator TLT01 Operators Black

**Brand:** tops
**Price:** C$229
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🌍 Ready for Anything, Anywhere!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** TOPS Knives Lite Trekker Survival Operator TLT01 Operators Black by tops
- **How much does it cost?** C$229 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/10686220-tops-knives-lite-trekker-survival-operator-tlt01-operators-black)

## Best For

- tops enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tops brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact and Lightweight:** Designed for portability, it’s easy to carry without sacrificing performance.
- • **Versatile Survival Tool:** Perfect for camping, hiking, or emergency situations—be prepared for anything.
- • **Engineered for Durability:** Made with high carbon steel, it withstands the toughest conditions.
- • **Comfort Meets Functionality:** The weather-resistant handle ensures a secure grip, rain or shine.
- • **Unleash Your Inner Adventurer:** Crafted for the bold, this survival knife is your ultimate companion in the wild.

## Overview

The TopsKnives Lite Trekker Survival Operator TLT01 is a high-quality survival knife designed for outdoor enthusiasts. Featuring a high carbon steel blade, weather-resistant handle, and full tang construction, it offers durability and reliability in any situation. Ideal for camping, hiking, and emergency preparedness, this knife is compact and lightweight, making it the perfect addition to your gear.

## Description

8 1/2" overall. 4 1/4" 1095 high carbon steel blade with black traction coating. Full tang. Tan canvas micarta handles with black composition inlays. Black lanyard. Molded black Kydex sheath with multi-position boot/belt clip. Comes with firestarter and survival whistle.

## Product Details

- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Survival
- **Brand:** TOPS
- **Model Name:** TLT01 Operators
- **Special Feature:** Full Tang
- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Included Components:** Sheath, Multi-position boot/belt clip, Firestarter, Survival Whistle
- **Handle Material:** Micarta
- **Color:** black/brown
- **Blade Material:** High Carbon Steel
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

![TOPS Knives Lite Trekker Survival Operator TLT01 Operators Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41g7GXh92mL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    No bare spot on spine
  

*by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2022*

Did not come with the bare area on the spine for using on a ferro rod.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    has a good handle diameter for smaller hands
  

*by A***S on Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2015*

This knife is quite light in the hand, and due to the narrow blade width, has a good handle diameter for smaller hands.  The edge came hair-shaving sharp.  I haven't batoned with this yet, but I wouldn't try to split anything wider than 2".  I removed one star from my review because my knife didn't come with the bare 90 degree spine to use as a fire steel striker.  I'm not sure if they forgot to add it or if this one doesn't come with it.  If you look at the Tops website, most of the photographs there show the bare spot on the spine.  There is no model number listed on the Tops website for this knife, only the variations of the same knife with different colored handles.  Amazon lists different model numbers, but nobody seems to indicate whether the specific model they're selling has the bare spot on the spine.  Tops should make this clear on their website, and I  wish the seller had indicated it in the product description.  Also, the fire steel Tops supplies with this knife tries too hard to do too many things.  The flint ends up being very small in diameter to make room for the two magnesium pieces.  I highly recommend upgrading the factory fire steel to the www.firesteel.com SHTF fire steel.  At 7/16" x 3.15", it is the exact diameter and length for a precise friction fit into the fire steel holster on the sheath.  If you get the model with the striker attached to the paracord lanyard, you can shorten the paracord an appropriate amount and loop it around the sheath between the sheath and the belt clip so you'll likely never lose it, even as the you use the fire steel and the diameter starts to shrink.  The factory fire steel/magnesium rod was re-purposed into a small Altoids tin emergency kit.  This knife also comes with the Tops whistle, and they apparently added a new "freebie" of a small section of hacksaw blade.  The hacksaw blade is not the proper steel composition to create sparks from the fire steel.  The hacksaw blade also went into the Altoids tin.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Excellent knife from a great company
  

*by T***G on Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2014*

Excellent knife from a great company, hand made in the USA. Check out the Tops factory tour video on YouTube to see the type of craftsmanship they put into every knife. I bought this after extensive research, and for my uses this knife fits the bill exactly. I wanted a lightweight fixed blade to carry while camping that could be used for anything from preparing kindling and batoning slightly heavier stuff to preparing dinner. I use this knife in combination with a hatchet and folding saw for all my needs while camping. In my opinion it's a great all rounder. Comes with a high quality kydex sheath that holds the knife and included firestarter very securely, and has a 360 degree rotating clip. All in all great product, razor sharp right out of the box, and a home run for a vast variety of tasks. I will absolutely be buying Tops products again.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-08*