The TOPS Badger Creek Bowie is a full-tang Bowie fixed blade designed by Leo Espinoza and handcrafted in Idaho — a 6.00″ clip point blade on a 11.00″ overall package built around a high full flat grind and Böhler N690Co stainless steel that sits at a practical hardness range for field use rather than the harder, more brittle end of the spectrum.
The blade is Böhler N690Co — the cobalt-enhanced variant of Böhler’s N690 stainless, hardened to 56–58 HRC. The cobalt addition improves wear resistance and toughness at this hardness range compared to standard N690. At 6.00″ on a clip point Bowie profile with a high full flat grind and 0.190″ spine thickness, the blade is built for a wide range of cutting tasks — the high flat grind keeps the geometry efficient for slicing while the Bowie clip point provides a strong, usable tip. The tumbled/stonewash finish resists surface marking and gives the blade a matte field appearance.
The handle is contoured black canvas Micarta with tan liners — a combination that provides a secure, non-slip grip in wet conditions while the tan liner contrast gives the handle a layered visual reference at the edge of each scale. The full tang construction runs the steel the full length of the handle for maximum strength. The knife ships with a black Kydex sheath fitted with a leather dangler clip — a carry configuration that positions the knife lower on the belt for a more accessible draw angle under a pack or coat.
Designed by Leo Espinoza. Handcrafted in Idaho by TOPS Knives.
- Blade: 6.00″ clip point Bowie, Böhler N690Co at 56–58 HRC, high full flat grind, tumbled/stonewash finish, 0.190″ spine, 5.88″ cutting edge
- Handle: Contoured black canvas Micarta, tan liners, full tang
- Sheath: Black Kydex with leather dangler clip
- Weight: 10.10 oz knife / 15.40 oz with sheath
Ideal for outdoorsmen and hunters who want a full-size Bowie fixed blade in a stainless steel with practical hardness for field maintenance. A natural choice for TOPS Knives collectors who want a Leo Espinoza design in N690Co on a Bowie platform. Works well for buyers who want a leather dangler Kydex carry system that positions the knife accessibly under outerwear or pack straps.
Specifications
| Product Type | Fixed Blade |
|---|---|
| Product Brand | TOPS Knives |
| Item Number | TPBRCK01 |
| Model | Badger Creek Bowie |
| Designer | Leo Espinoza |
| Overall Length | 11.00 in |
| Blade Length | 6.00 in |
| Edge Length | 5.88 in |
| Blade Thickness | 0.190 in |
| Blade Material | Bohler N690 |
| Blade Hardness | 56-58 HRC |
| Blade Style | Bowie |
| Blade Grind | High Full Flat Grind |
| Blade Finish | Tumbled |
| Handle Material | Micarta |
| Handle Color | Black with Tan Liners |
| Handle Finish | Contoured |
| Handle Length | 3.75 in |
| Tang | Full Tang |
| Sheath | Included |
| Sheath Material | Black Kydex |
| Sheath Attachment | Leather Dangler Clip |
| Weight | 10.10 oz |
| Weight with Sheath | 15.40 oz |
| Origin | USA |
| Blade Range | 6-6.99 |




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