TOPS has had the privilege of working with Compliance Edge Knives on his production runs of a knife he calls the V3. The versions sold by Compliance Edge were cut by TOPS, then everything else was finished by Compliance Edge from the heat treat, to the sheaths, to the finishes, and the sharpening. TOPS was given the opportunity to do 1 run of this model finished completely in-house by TOPS in collaboration with Compliance Edge. Here it is:

The blades are made with CPM 3V steel professionally heat treated. The finish is a distressed black and yellow Cerakote finish (TOPS Knives colors). The handles are Black G10 with some tread for added grip. The sheaths are carbon fiber pattern Kydex. They come with a couple of closed j-hook clips, but have eyelets and slots so that just about any other attachment of your choice could be used. This makes carry options that will work for just about anywhere or any way you want to take this with you.

SPECS
Steel: CPM 3V (59-60)
Steel Thickness: 0.20”
Overall Length: 6.63”
Blade Length: 3.13”
Cutting Edge: 2.88”
Finish: Distressed Black/Yellow Cerakote
Handle: Black G10
Sheath: Carbon Fiber Patterned Kydex