Overview
Having a martial arts background, Joshua Swanagon has done some training with the karambit and is a fan of ring style knives and their prowess in combative applications. However, also being an avid outdoorsman, he has found them to be less than ideal as field utility blades. So he set out to make a knife that could combine those disciplines and decided to call it the C.U.T. 4.0 (Combat Utility Tool).
It is a combative, ring-knife with a utility style blade for field use. The curved handle and ring of a karambit provide superior comfort during combative use, and a traditional drop point blade profile is ideal in the field. The aggressive tip provides for maximum penetration during combat, allowing the C.U.T. 4.0 to penetrate body armor and heavy clothing much easier, while also being useful for drilling chores during fieldcraft tasks.
The C.U.T. 4.0 was designed with professional personnel in mind, but will also make a great EDC for civilians and martial artists who like the diversity of a dual purpose knife.
Bio: Joshua Swanagon has studied survival in both urban and wilderness environments in Colorado and Michigan for most of his life, while also adding experience in harsher terrains abroad. He utilizes his experience and years of diverse martial arts and combatives training and real world application as a self-defense/combatives instructor, published freelance writer and Field Editor for various magazines in the fields of knives, survival, self-defense and tactical subject matters.
Specifications:
- Blade Length: 4.25"
- Cutting Edge: 4"
- Overall Length: 8.5"
- Blade Material: 1095 Carbon Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.19"
- Blade Hardness: 56-58 HRC
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Finish: Black Traction Coating
- Handle Material: Tan Canvas Micarta
- Sheath Material: Black Kydex
- Weight: 6.3 oz.
- Weight w/ Sheath: 9.0 oz.
- Designer: Joshua Swanagon
- Made in the USA
The Tops CUT 4.0 Combat Utility Tool Knife combines martial arts inspiration with practical outdoor functionality. Designed by Joshua Swanagon, this 4.25" fixed blade features a distinctive ring-style handle for optimal grip during combat, while its drop point blade excels in field tasks. Crafted from durable 1095 Carbon Steel, the aggressive tip allows for effective penetration, making it ideal for various scenarios. Weighing only 6.3 oz., this knife is lightweight and versatile, perfect for professionals or anyone needing a reliable everyday carry. With a sleek black traction coating and a sturdy Kydex sheath, the CUT 4.0 is a seamless blend of utility and combat readiness.
