TOPS Brakimo survival knife BRAK01
Description
The purpose of the Brakimo (pronounced BRAH-key-moe), designed by Joe Flowers, was to be a backup to a machete or to serve as a main camp knife. He runs a survival school of sorts called Bushcraft Global, which takes people of all skill levels into the Amazonian jungle to teach them survival skills. Not just skills specific to the jungle, but a mindset that will serve people regardless of location. He needed a knife that could be the flagship knife of the company and has designed the Brakimo to fit that need.
It has a fairly wide blade profile combined with TOPS’ modified Scandi grind that gives it great cutting and splitting power. The tip narrows dramatically to make it useful for drilling holes for bow-drill fires, blow gun mouth pieces, traps, etc. The simple design is perfect for many different uses. Made with 1095 high carbon steel, it’s easy to maintain the edge while out in the field. We found through testing on the 2015 Bushcraft Global trip that by keeping it dry whenever possible, rust was not an issue.
The word Brakimo comes from the Matis language (which is unwritten as far as we are aware). The Matis is a tribe found in Brazil that was uncontacted by the modern world until 1975-1976. The tribe has a unique way of life that would challenge the survival skills of any survival expert. If you’re lucky enough to participate in a Bushcraft Global adventure, odds are that you’ll get to meet one of these extraordinary people and learn a few of the skills they use to survive daily life in the jungle.
Specifications
Item #
TPBRAK01
Blade material
1095 Carbon steel
Blade hardness
HRC 56-58
Blade coating / finish
Tumble Finish
Handle
Micarta
Sheath
Kydex
Weight:
9.383 oz
Overall length:
10″
Blade length:
5.24″
Blade thickness:
0.2″
Country of origin:
USA
Other features
Full-Tang blade
Categories
Survival knivesBrand
TOPS Knives are tools, designed and built using the extensive knowledge and real life experiences of many professionals with backgrounds in the military, law enforcement and martial arts. Each year, TOPS makes interesting collaborations with designers from different backgrounds. All TOPS fixed blades are manufactured and hand-finished at the facility in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, USA.All TOPS fixed blades are manufactured and hand-finished at the facility in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, USA.
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