Toor Knives

Toor Knives was founded in San Diego, California by Connor Toor, a US Marine Scout Rifleman, and his brother Cameron, an Army Ranger. The company started the way the best ones do -- out of necessity. Connor had the training and the field experience to know what a tactical knife actually needed to do, and the mass-produced options available to his teammates were not the answer. He built a forge in his backyard, started hammering out blades with a hammer and an anvil, and put them on his own gear before ever thinking about selling one. When teammates started asking where to get one, Toor Knives became a company.

Today, Toor operates a dedicated manufacturing facility in El Cajon, California -- just outside San Diego -- with a team of over 30 knife makers, machinists, engineers, and craftsmen. A large portion of that team are veterans, building blades for the operators still in the field. Every Toor knife is 100% handmade in the USA and backed by a lifetime guarantee on structural integrity. KnifeArt.com is an authorized Toor Knives dealer. All orders over $150 ship free within the US and include a 7-day inspection period. Call us at 800-564-3327 with questions.

What Makes Toor Knives Different

Most knife companies source steel, run it through a standard heat-treat process, and call it done. Toor does not work that way. Their proprietary Thermal Diffusion Technology (TDT) is a multi-stage metallurgical process that starts with oxygen-free thermal normalizing cycles -- removing impurities and flaws from the steel at the atomic level before a blade is ever ground. The crystalline lattice structure of the metal is engineered for uniform strength throughout the blade, not just at the surface. Tempering and cryogenic hardening then lock in a surface hardness that resists marring, chipping, and corrosion while holding a razor-sharp edge under sustained hard use. A final MicraCoat finish bonds a corrosion-resistant layer to the steel at the molecular level.

The result is a blade that has been engineered from the inside out -- not just shaped and sharpened. Every Toor model goes through repeated real-world field testing before it reaches production. What you buy is the knife that survived that process, not the one that looked good in a CAD render.

Toor is also the first knife company to take sustainability seriously at a manufacturing level. Steel scrap is separated from coolants and recycled at a 99.9% recovery rate, with proceeds donated to wildlife and conservation organizations. Handle wood is sourced from Forest Stewardship Council-certified forests. Coolants and lubricants are chosen for reduced environmental impact. For a company whose whole identity is built around hard use, the attention to what happens after production is notable.

Toor Knives Series

Toor organizes their lineup into purpose-built series. The SOF Series is the foundation -- tactical fixed blades designed specifically for special operations use, built to perform in airborne operations, maritime environments, close-quarters work, and sustained field use. The Outdoor Series covers adventure, hunting, and general field work. The Folding Series brings the same manufacturing standards to tactical folding knives for everyday carry. All series are made in El Cajon under the same roof to the same standards.

Toor Knives Models at KnifeArt

Toor Serpent -- SOF Series Tactical Fixed Blade

The Serpent is one of Toor's most proven tactical fixed blade knives, built for operators who need a reliable blade on their kit in the hardest environments. The Serpent S features a standard blade profile for general hard use; the Serpent T features a tanto for added tip strength in penetration tasks. Both are made in San Diego from CPM M4 steel -- a high-speed tool steel with exceptional edge retention and toughness that outperforms most stainless steels under sustained punishment. The DuoTone Kydex sheath offers easy retention adjustment and multiple carry positions with zero blade rattle.

Serpent S Specs · Overall: 8.25" · Blade: 3.75" · Blade thickness: .1875" · Steel: CPM M4 · Rockwell: 59-61 · Weight: 6.7 oz · Handle: G10 · Sheath: DuoTone Kydex, multi-position carry · Made in San Diego, CA · $325.00

Toor Field 2.0 -- Outdoor Series Fixed Blade

The Field 2.0 is Toor's purpose-built outdoor fixed blade, designed for everyday hard use from camp tasks to field dressing game. The blade profile combines a 2.75" straight section for fine control work with a 1.75" radius sweep to the tip for traditional cutting tasks -- a geometry that covers more jobs than most single-purpose blades. A KG Gunkote finish provides excellent abrasion and chemical resistance in the field. Handle options include G10 and Walnut, plus a limited Taylor Guitar Ebony version -- each piece of ebony sourced directly from Taylor Guitars in San Diego, making every handle unique.

Field 2.0 Specs · Overall: 8.75" · Blade: 4.5" · Blade thickness: .1875" · Steel: CPM 154 · Rockwell: 59-61 · Weight: 6.8 oz (G10 versions) · Sheath: Kydex · Made in El Cajon, CA · From $295.00

Toor Karsumba -- SOF Series Karambit

The Karsumba is Toor's karambit fixed blade -- a curved tactical blade with an index finger ring, purpose-designed for close-quarters grip, retention, and control. Built from CPM M4 steel to the same SOF Series standards as the Serpent, the Karsumba is one of the more specialized blades in the Toor lineup and one of the most capable USA-made karambits available today. Available in Micarta and G10 handle options.

Karsumba R · Steel: CPM M4 · Handle: G10 or Micarta · Made in El Cajon, CA · $315.00

Toor XT1 -- Tactical Folding Knife

The XT1 is Toor's flagship tactical folding knife, a frame lock folder built to the same hard-use manufacturing standards as their fixed blades. The Bravo version features a 3.25" blade in carbon fiber or G10 -- a serious everyday carry option for buyers who want a USA-made tactical folder with genuine operator credentials behind the design.

XT1 Bravo · Blade: 3.25" · Handle: Carbon Fiber or G10 · Made in El Cajon, CA · From $340.00

Toor Chasm XLT -- Tactical Folding Knife

The Chasm XLT is a hard-use tactical folder available in Stealth and Carbon G10, with Toor's proven locking mechanism and build quality throughout. A capable, no-compromise everyday carry folding knife made entirely in the USA.

Chasm XLT · Handle: G10 · Made in El Cajon, CA · From $279.99

Why Buy Toor Knives from KnifeArt?

KnifeArt.com has been an authorized dealer of premium American made knives since 1998. We carry Toor Knives because they represent something specific: a company started by people who actually used knives in the field, who knew the difference between a blade that performs and one that just looks the part, and who built their manufacturing process around that standard. Connor's philosophy -- People Oriented, Process Focused, Product Driven -- is not a marketing tagline. It is the reason every knife that leaves that El Cajon facility has been through a process most knife companies never attempt.

As an authorized dealer, you are buying a genuine Toor product with full manufacturer warranty support. Our team has handled and carried the knives we sell, and we are available at 800-564-3327 to help you choose the right model. All orders over $150 ship free within the US and include a 7-day inspection period.