SOG Survival Knife with Sheath - SEAL Pup Elite Fixed Blade Tactical Knife, Hunting Knife and Military Knife w/ 4.75 Inch Combat Knife Blade (E37T-K)

The box is well made, nice and sturdy. I am very pleased with the fit and finish of both the knife and the Initially, the edge grind was uneven, but I polished it on my Spyderco Sharpmaker after a few hundred strokes. The one I have comes with a Kydex Fitting the knife in firmly with a snap, but not too tightly, is important. I wore it for one day with the belt attachment that came with it, then began to look for an alternative. It hung too low fully extended, and when folded over in the high ride position, the lump under my belt was uncomfortably big. It disappointed me that the mounting holes did not line up with a tek-mount It is not possible to attach my molle attachments, my LOCK hooks (large or small), nor any of the belt clips / attachment hardware to any of the dozens of sheaths that I have built. In the end, I was able to use my Bravo Concealment OWB holster because the belt attachments The problem has been solved since I switched to them. In terms of overall quality, you would have a hard time finding a better knife for the price. A little work will result in a fine tool you can be pleased with if you're willing to do it yourself.

Salvador Brennan

| Oct 15, 2020

x 4 & 1/2 in. A 1" thick blade with a thickness of 3/16"
5. The 7oz knife's weight is 1. Sheath made of 3 Oz Kydex (without the belt loop or retainer plate) The pros are A LIGHTWEIGHT PRODUCT The search for a lightweight, sturdy, fixed-position shooting range has lasted for months I finally chose the SOG Seal Pup Elite with Kydex Sheath to use for backpacking, mainly due to its 9 and 7/8 inch size and compact construction The overall length is 3/8" and the weight is remarkably light at 5 grams. Approximately 7 oz. Due to my plan to lashing the knife to my pack (and due to how securely it fits in the sheath), I have removed both the belt-loop and the retainer plate from the sheath, leaving me with a total of 7 ounces. It's zero ounces! You'll find it here! SHARP & EASY A DURABLE DESIGN The blades on mine came sharp show you a picture), as well as cut through paper with ease Those are razor sharp words, in my opinion! Also, I get cut off right out of the box by the serrations, which I found after brushing them lightly. It is DEFINITELY not dull out of the box, so I ask, "Have you even touched this knife?" It is PERFECT. However, if it was true, what would be the point? The knives need to be sharpened from time to time, and yes, they can be sharpened out of the box. It wouldn't be good to throw away $160 worth of knife just because it was dull, would it? When you buy a blade from us, you don't pay for a razor-sharp blade. You pay for a very well designed blade you maintain yourself. As it is AUS-certified, the Seal Pup Elite can compete with other puppies in its class When you use SOG's EN 8 steel specially cryogen treated, you are getting a proven steel with the maximum edge hold. In terms of the edge, it is based on SOG's original Bowie design, which has plenty of belly to distribute the work load Unlike many other blades, this blade starts at 3/16" thick, making it almost The blade tip on this knife is jammed In the beginning, I used it to chip down branches of 2 inch diameter and baton the wood 4" thick for kindling with no ill effects. I've used it repeatedly into hardwood, and the tip is sharp and not damaged. After leaving it out in the dew for over a night, I have yet to see any sign of rust. This is due partly to the titanium nitride coating. Will it last? Check it out. The handle is great, very easy to grasp, and easy to operate. It feels great in your hand, is lightweight and grippy, and is In comparison to the original, the non-original A few inches longer than the Pro version, the Elite features a longer handle with a more curved It feels very maneuverable due to the balance point being right at the index finger. Rather than describing it myself, pictures will do a much better job of showing the texture molded into the Zytel, but overall just be aware that it has a very high grip factor considering how smooth and glossy Zytel is without texture. Zytel is an extremely durable yet light material if you haven't felt it before, you will be amazed at how light I couldn't tell the difference between plastic and this plastic because it's so hard, yet not too Based on what they say, it's a blend of nylon and There is no way to break whatever it is. My belt does not have a lanyard hole, but it is a plus. SHEATH,
Sheaths are essentially composed of three parts that can be easily separated In addition to the Kydex sheath, a retainer strap plate and Velcro loop complete the package. The sheath has a very stealthy presence when the belt loop and retainer plate are removed. The sheath is lighter and more compact than pretty much any other survival knife OEM sheath out there, and it is This knife can be mounted in just about any direction, is poked full of mounting options, and locks in so tightly there is no rattling. In essence, the sheath is shaped to fit the shape of the knife and hilt, with the hilt tapering It is necessary for the sheath to expand a little bit in order for the larger end of the hilt to pass through, ensuring adequate retention when the knife is mounted at a tip-up position It is best to remove the retention strap before getting up. The release mechanism doesn't need to be pressed, but there is a possibility (without retaining the retainer) it might come decided to go the extra mile and glue in the expanding part of the case to tighten the grip of the sheath on the hilt. It is secure enough to be mounted upside down and run with confidence. And don't forget to check out the It has an access hole for cutting the cord, but it's lame, so I'm going to keep it for the "Cons" section. Fight for the Elite! In contrast with Australia, we have 8 over 6) longer blade and shorter choil, longer spine rasp, and longer blade/shorter choil [which I do not particularly need, but it is great to know I can find one if I need "notch" wood. The main reason they're so cool is that they're clever This knife with the Kydex sheath is available on Amazon for $73 (down from $130 MSRP) as of the time of writing. It's a great deal when you consider what you're getting here! The following is an example of how to phrase the sentence There are some cons and limitations to this technology HACKING AND BATTERY CAPABILITY LIMITED The fifth is The 7oz blade with a 5" long overall length makes for a great compromise in cases where larger knives would be too heavy and bulky to bring along but with the cost savings and shortening of overall length you can only do limited shearing and hacking. The Seal Pup Elite will most likely not let you hack through branches thicker than 2 inches or baton through logs thicker than 5" in diameter (you gain the added 3/4" by going through the logs rather than straight through). In a survival or backpacking situation, that's still enough, but hard-core survivalists may want something that involves a bit more momentum and length, which isn't what this is. A LIMITED HAND HAMMERING EFFICIENCY In spite of its indestructibility, the Zytel handle is nearly useless for hammering, especially on tent-poles It's at stake. In their attempt for comfort, SOG rounded the innards of the knife, probably to save on weight. Had they left it a bit flatter, it would have been adequate, but as it stands, the rounded pommel either glances off your stake or strikes too softly. There is another con of a lightweight knife, such as its difficulty to balance but this is easy to fix with a nearby rock )Poor JIMMING is a thumb-up button in the corner. In addition to the ramp in the Zytel handle, which prevents the blade from slipping when thrusting, there are slight grooves as well, but they're not deep enough to be noteworthy. In addition, the first 34 inch of the spine isn't rasped, which makes absolutely no sense since if you were to ride your thumb high, that would be perfect jimping. Zytel's handles have enough finger grooves and texture to make this a non-issue. When combined with the thumb ramp, this makes for an amazingly comfortable grip. SHEATH,
Despite the sheath being placed in the Pros section, there are some things that need to be improved. Known for being lightweight, durable, and strong, Kydex is supposedly the highest quality It just seems cheap to me about this sheath, which, while still better than the nylon version, is better than none at all. In simplest terms, it's a sheet of heated plastic that's been folded and riveted in half around a mold. As a result of removing and reinserting the knife over the weekend, its tip has developed some sort of catching, holding point in the middle, and if you don't insert the blade straight in, it gets stuck on the way inside. There is an additional issue in that the retainer loop/plate and Velcro belt loop screw points are different widths, so you cannot attach the belt loop to the sheath without a retainer plate. Neither of them will be touched as I plan to avoid using them, but you might need to be aware of this. Additionally, there are a few quick notes to share. It's a joke to use an access rope cutter. Although it works (you have to pull pretty hard since you don't get a sharp slice like you would normally get when using a knife) but they way I would consider It will be quicker when it's time to unsubscribe Can you cut the cord that ties the sheath of your gear to your gear and then lash the cord back down the way you want? However, I've never gotten it caught on anything, but I still worry it could be a liability in the future. That's all there is to This would be the perfect knife for backpackers looking for a lightweight tool.

River Jensen

| Nov 21, 2020

I purchased this knife recently and I am very pleased with it. is a solid device with a decent size of 4" ( 9. Approximately 75 blades) You can't slip it off your hands even if they are wet because it has a solid grip. The knife is more of a combat knife to me since I use it for protection in urban settings, so I haven't tried it as an outdoor survival.

Keira Rivas

| May 26, 2021

It is the best survival blade I have ever owned. My SEAL Pup was delivered to me several years ago as part of the SWCC boat-testing program (I retired a long time ago). During testing, the knife proved to be an excellent survival knife. A subsequent break-in led to the theft of this item, which unfortunately fell into the wrong hands My heart has missed it ever since I first stepped into it. After finally giving in and getting a replacement, I'm absolutely overjoyed with the feature additions that have been made since my first one. It's beneficial to have a kydex sheath rather than a I prefer kydex because it doesn't absorb water like nylon does, so it holds the razor sharp blades well. Despite the fact that the original pup comes with an awesome blade, the elite weighs more and is therefore worth the extra money. In terms of backpacking or use in the field as a survival knife, I prefer this size knife over the full-sized SOG SEAL knife, but any of these knives would do the job.

Rhett Terrell

| Dec 22, 2020

The cheap mainland China knives that look so cool, but are cast, not forged and have a thin easily brittle handle section, should never be trusted to do their job. It is made in Taiwan, which is nearly equal to Japan where they were making blades for a thousand years before Western Europe was developed. Is it going to be a field trip? Don't let the blade slip away from you,.

Maximiliano Werner

| Feb 07, 2021

As far as the knife itself goes, it is amazing. I needed a sheath that would not work for me. When I hiked or walked on trails, I preferred something that I could discreetly carry. My preferred method of dealing with pests is similar to that used by Gerber Strongarm. I am not a fan of Molle's style. My first complaint is that it is uncomfortable, and the edge of the sheath digs The final problem is that it is anything but discreet. Instead of using it as a car knife, I chose to use it as a pocket knife. In other words, the situation wasn't all that bad.

Maxton McBride

| Mar 23, 2021

That's something I appreciate about it. It came razor sharp right out of the box. Full-tang construction is both stylish and sturdy, making it a formidable weapon in self defense or as an everyday tool. Because of the coating on the blade, you won't have to worry about water or rust. It's worth noting, that if cared for properly, I think this knife can last a long time.

Brayden Vaughan

| Dec 10, 2020