Tops HOG Hunter of Gunmen

Product detailed description

The HOG Taps was designed by Sergeant Dave (Norseman) Williams. 
HOG is the name earned by a certified U.S. Marine Corps Reconnaissance Sniper. HOG stands for Hunter Of Gunmen because we hunt men with guns. We HOGs are a force multiplier for any commander who chooses to employ us. The design of this blade began somewhere in my history that I can't fully trace. It began in the early years of my career as a young Marine. After days or weeks spent in a field environment, it seemed my hands would always hurt. Eventually I traced this pain to the knives I carried and used. All the Tacti-cool handles of these knives had rough edges and sharp corners. They did not have the comfort I needed for long term use in the field. After this realization, I decided to design the best knife handle I could in my limited experience. Little did I know at the time that it would take the better part of my career to do so.
The beautiful lines of this knife were an unintended feature that proves the adage "form follows function". Another important feature I built into the knife is that the tip of the blade is laid out right in the middle of the handle. This is important because it gives the user awareness of the tip much like an ice pick.

Total size 9.75" (24.8 cm)
Blade made of 1095HC steel with black finish
Blade length 4.5" (11.43 cm)
Handle made of black linen micarta.
Full tang.
Supplied with TOPS survival whistle and sharpener.
Belt holster.
Designed by Sergeant Dave (Norseman) Williams.