SOGFixed Blade Knives with Sheath - SEAL Pup Tactical Knife, Survival Knife and Hunting Knife w/ 4.75 Inch Blade and Knife Sheath

So on reading the reviews I was very hesitant to buy because I wanted a great reliable EDC knife. But I held out and I got exactly what was advertised. I bought the nylon sheath. I feel bad for the folks who got plastic butttons on the sheath, poor blade tips, and BIG LETTERING.***UPDATE 1-20-22 Nylon sheath is GARBAGE. The grip from the handle is rubbing the nylon to pieces. Also the paint from the button is rubbing off on the handle. Handle is fine, just looks like gold paint. Once I get the kydex sheath will update again. The knife itself is great!***Pros: As you can see I received a quality knife as advertised. My pictures prove it. If you have XXL hands like me dont be scared it will fit your hand! It is nice and light for EDC belt carry.1 con, if you dont know how to take care of a knife. Is that the edge of the blade has not been honed. Looks like they hit it with the pull through sharpener. But I will hone it later after some use and update once the true quality test comes.For some this might not be an issue, but it's not a big enough issue for me to knock a star. Personally, I prefer honing my own knifes, that way I know it's done 100%.

I added this Knife to my bug out bag, it is made in Taiwan, but at least it’s not made in CHINA! This is my second one, it arrived in secure packaging, came sharp, feel solid and comfortable in my hand, great handle, great grips. To be honest I haven’t put it through a stress test and more than likely I will not, but the this tools feel really solid has good weight in my opinion and should be able to assist me in harvesting an animal, or defend myself, or be able to handle being forced into small pieces of wood for splitting purposes without it falling apart. Everything has its limits so I am sure if you abuse this tool it will eventually give in; but for basic outdoor use this thing feels it will last forever. I am no knife expert, other than issued Ka-Bar in the USMC which I was able to hack down small trees to build an A-Frame shelter, but that knife was a bit beefier than this but that is why in my bug out bag I will also have a small Ax and Machete attached so this knife will have a specific purpose. I recommend.

This knife is exactly as represented on Amazon and by SOG on its website, so I won't go into detail. It is a perfect size for carry when hiking or camping. It is too light and too small for chopping wood or batoning, but it is perfectly suited for all the smaller tasks in setting up camp or on the trail. I recently purchased a Seal Pup Elite for a gift and find there are four obvious differences between it and this Seal Pup. The Elite has a TiNi coating on the blade which is arguably more durable than the powder coating on the Seal Pup. The Elite has a straight edge option while the Seal Pup seems to offer only a partially serrated blade. Depending on the purpose, each edge feature has it's advantages. The Elite has a rasp-like spine whereas the Seal Pup has a smooth spine. Finally, the Elite is made in Taiwan whereas the Seal Pup is made in China. Other than the intentional differences as noted, I see no difference in the fit or finish of the Elite vs. the Seal Pup. Apparently the Elite may be shipped with the nylon "molle" compatible sheath or the molded "kydex" type sheath, so be sure you get the one you want. The regular Seal Pup is shipped with the nylon sheath. Both sheaths are well made. The kydex sheath will probably be a little more durable, but it doesn't have a vertical strap that allows the knife to me mounted on a "molle" compatible pack. A "kydex" sheath can be purchased separately, so if you get the nylon and later want to purchase the other, they are available. If money is no object I'd recommend the Elite, but for the difference, there is nothing wrong with the standard Seal Pup. If the size and weight of the Seal Pup is what you want you can't go wrong with either.

The only reason I'm not giving this knife a 5 star review is because it doesn't have a solid piece of metal on the end of the handle nor does it look like it was designed to be used to hit anything at that end. I.e.- tent stakes, etc. If after my field test it holds up then I will upgrade to 5 stars. The end of the handle has a perfect opening for the placement of my homemade 550 cord lanyard. I was a little disappointed about the sheath. The design of which is outstanding...it has plenty of different mounting options, however one of the straps was frayed by the manufacturing process on one side because one of the rivots cut into it rendering that strap useless. I cut it off entirely and so far do not miss it. You can literally strap this to your leg, arm utilizing the many holes along the outside edge. If mounting to a pack, it has several straps running the width of the sheath, and it has one long strap that buckles at the bottom of the sheath much like molle gear. If those aren't enough, you can utilize the belt loop and carry like a hunting knife. The accessory pouch is big enough for a sharpener and fire starter. The handle fastens securely utilizing a button, and Velcro on the very end to keep the edge from snagging on anything. The entrance into the sheath is lined with a plastic polymer keeping the material safe from cuts. The only cons to this knife is the absence of a striking plate at the end of the handle and I was hoping for a rubberized type grip. That being said, the handle seems to be slip resistant and has a lot of raised dots...I don't think this knife will be slipping out of my hands anytime soon. The blade came out of the package flawless and very....I do mean VERY sharp! And as much time as I spend in the field I do believe the only way I'm leaving this behind is if a bear attacks and it runs away with this knife in its hide! This knife is like all other S.O.G. knives, very high quality, long lasting, easy to sharpen, highly useful! I would reccomend this knife to anyone who needs a replacement to their trustworthy go to survival knife!

Light weight but very stong Designed and built well