By the time Laci designed the Express he had been carrying large folders for self-defense in his waist band for years, sometimes overseas for security details, where firearms were not allowed. His goal was to bridge the gap between a large folder and a small fixed blade. In his words: “After attempting to use my folder in several emergencies, and having to use both hands to open the blade, even though I could open it with a flick of the wrist at home… I realized I needed to design a fixed blade. Don’t get me wrong, I am not trying to bring everybody down to my martial arts level. I’m sure there are badasses out there that can flip open a butterfly knife in a life-or-death situation… not me. I need to rely on gross motor skills every time. A fixed blade knife is inherently stronger and more reliable than a folder, especially for combat. It does not require fine motor skills to be deployed. This is with that state of mind that I designed the Szabo Express.”
The Express was designed as a fighter, not as a utility knife. It is not meant to pry a door open, or to dig a trench. The width of the blade is necessary to provide adequate wound cavity from a thrust. The ergonomic handle ensures proper grip retention in both saber and reverse grip, and the thickness of the blade, 5/32”, makes the Express extremely sharp while maintaining its strength.
“I had been carrying the Express on and off duty for years until I showed it to Leo at TOPS Knives who immediately liked it. TOPS did a great job with the Express, it is safe to say the TOPS Express is at least as good as the custom version.”
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Knife Type | Fixed Blade |
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Overall Length | 10.38" |
Blade Length | 5.63" |
Cutting Edge | 5.25" |
Blade Thickness | 0.160" |
Blade Steel | 1095 RC 56-58 |
Blade Finish | Tan Cerakote |
Handle Material | Black Canvas Micarta |
Knife Weight | 7.5oz |
Weight w/ Sheath | 10.4 |
Sheath Included | Yes |
Sheath Material |
Black Kydex |