TOPS Tick Knife Review – Compact, Tough, and Ready for Everyday Carry

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another Jimping with Jacrispy review. Today we’re taking a look at a brand-new compact fixed blade from TOPS Knives called the TOPS Tick. If you enjoy knife reviews and gear content, make sure to check out our other blog reviews for more knife info and updates. With that out of the way, let’s jump right into today’s review.

First Impressions & Packaging

The TOPS Tick arrives in the classic packaging style that fans of TOPS have come to recognize. The box features a clean, rugged design with the TOPS logo prominently displayed on the front along with bold typography that highlights the model name. The color scheme sticks to the brand’s signature outdoorsy aesthetic, giving it a professional yet tactical feel.

Inside the box, TOPS includes a few extras alongside the knife. Typically, you’ll find items like:

• A TOPS cleaning cloth

• Brand stickers

• Informational inserts about the knife and company

Once everything is out of the box, the focus immediately shifts to the knife itself.

Sheath & Carry

The TOPS Tick comes with a black Kydex sheath, which is a solid choice for a compact fixed blade designed for everyday carry.

Sheath features:

• Material: Kydex

• Attachment: Ulti-Clip

• Fit: Excellent retention and secure hold

• Lanyard holes: Present for additional mounting options

The Ulti-Clip system allows you to securely attach the sheath to your pocket, waistband, or belt, making the Tick easy to conceal and comfortable for daily carry. The fit is snug and well-made, ensuring the knife stays in place until you intentionally draw it.

Handle & Ergonomics

The handle is made from tan G10, which provides excellent durability and grip even in challenging conditions. G10 is a popular material in modern knife design because it’s lightweight, weather-resistant, and incredibly tough.

Key handle features:

• Material: Tan G10

• Length: 3.38 inches

• Lanyard hole: Yes

Despite the Tick’s compact size, the handle offers a comfortable grip that feels secure in hand. The design allows for good control whether you're performing detailed tasks or general cutting duties.

Blade Design & Performance

The TOPS Tick uses 1095 carbon steel, a trusted steel known for its toughness, edge retention, and ease of sharpening.

Blade details include:

• Steel: 1095 Carbon Steel

• Blade Style: Drop Point

• Blade Length: 3 inches

• Grind: Flat Grind

• Finish: Tungsten Carbide Finish

The drop point blade is versatile and practical, making it ideal for everyday utility tasks, outdoor work, or general cutting. The tungsten carbide finish not only adds durability but also gives the knife a rugged, tactical appearance while helping protect the carbon steel from corrosion.

Size & Specifications

Let’s take a quick look at the full specifications for the TOPS Tick:

• Handle Length: 3.38 inches

• Blade Length: 3 inches

• Overall Length: 6.38 inches

• Handle Material: Tan G10

• Blade Steel: 1095 Carbon Steel

• Blade Style: Drop Point

• Blade Grind: Flat

• Sheath: Black Kydex with Ulti-Clip

The size places it squarely in the compact fixed blade category, making it ideal for everyday carry without being bulky.

Variants & Availability

At the time of this review, there is currently only one variant of the TOPS Tick available. The knife is available on our website starting from the release of this review.

Final Thoughts

The TOPS Tick is a great example of what a small fixed blade EDC knife should be. It’s compact, durable, and built with reliable materials like 1095 carbon steel and G10. Combined with the secure Kydex sheath and Ulti-Clip carry system, it’s a practical option for anyone looking for a lightweight yet tough everyday knife.

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