Opinions and Comments about Tops Power Eagle and Tops Steel Eagle 111A!

[LostChance]

I own a couple of different Tops knives and they haven't failed me yet with all the abuse that I have put them through so I am looking to invest in another one.
One is the Hoffman Harpoon and the other is the Hawks Hellion 2020. Both a great knives. I also own the Buck Hoodlum. Another great knife. Both serve great for what they are and what I bought them to use for.

NOW HERE COMES THE FUN PART: I am getting ready to take a extended backpacking trip through Kentucky hopefully next summer. I am spending this one gearing up for it and training. I am looking to upgrade into more of a machete/chopping capable blade. Of course just about any blade is able to used for hunting so no problem there. The Hoodlum and Hellion are capable of both but not as suited for a long trip. I found out which one's I want but haven't made up my mind yet on what one I want to get for myself for the trip. So Feel free to be opinionated about the two.

P.s. I know people are going to recommend other blades also but these are the two that I intend to stick with for now.


Steel Eagle 111A Hunter's Point
Blade Length: 11"
O/A Length: 16"
Thickness: 1/4"
Weight: 33oz
Blade Color: Black Traction Coating
Steel: 1095 High Carbon Alloy RC-58
Handle Material: Black Linen Micarta®
Sheath: Combat Ballistic Nylon
Mfg. Handcrafted in the USA

POWER EAGLE-12
O/A Length: 17 5/8"
Blade Length: 12"
Thickness: 1/4"
Steel: 51-60 Spring Steel
Handle: Tan Canvas Micarta
Blade Color: Black Traction Coating
Sheath: Nylon
Weight: 1.6 lbs
With sheath: 2.0 lbs

 

[twl]

Way too heavy for a backpacking trip.

 

[LostChance]

Its lighter then carrying a regular Machete and knife combo or hatchet and knife combo or folding saw and knife combo.

 

[BlueFalcon]

It shouldn't be a problem, unless you are super weak that is . I have no experience with those two models. Though if I remember correctly someone did a pretty nice review on the power eagle here.

 

[LostChance]

I have seen that thread once. It is actually what I seem to be leaning towards but the two things that are holding me back is the hunters point and saw back on the SE and I think it would ride better on the build if I didnt bring the big back with me. I seem to be also getting that the 5160 hold a better edge after a good beating vs the 1095. I havent played with the 1095 outside of the harpoon in the field with big blades so I wouldnt know much about it.