Noted writer Jerry Van Cook, wrote in Tactical Knives Magazine: "Tactical Operational Knives (TOPS) have a distinctive look about them. When you see one, you immediately know it's from TOPS because their very essence shouts "ALL ABOUT BUSINESS."
On a trip to the Peruvian Amazon, Jerry carried the Dawn Warrior and wrote: "La Selva (THE JUNGLE), however, was a real proving ground. The Dawn Warrior was my only blade and it was constantly wet with a combination of rain, humidity, and human perspiration. It cut everything from paracord, rope, and vines to the sleeves off of two long-sleeved T-shirts. Upon Jerry's' return from the jungle, he called TOPS and said "I think it might be even better suited for self-defense" and so the story went on.
| Knife Type | Fixed Blade |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 9.75" |
| Blade Length | 5.50" |
| Cutting Edge | 4.25" |
| Blade Thickness | 0.190" |
| Blade Shape | Hunters Point |
| Blade Steel | 1095 RC 56-58 |
| Blade Finish | Black Traction Coating |
| Handle Material | Black Linen Micarta |
| Knife Weight | 9.4 oz |
| Weight w/ Sheath | 12.6 oz |
| Sheath Included | Yes |
| Sheath Material | Black Kydex |
| Sheath Clip | Rotating Spring Steel |
| Designer | TOPS Team |
