Review: E37-N SOG Specialty, best knife you can buy
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best knife you can buy
ive used this knife for 2 years now and it has never dissapointed me. i love how it feels in your hand, how it cuts, and the size and looks of it. i go primitive camping twice a week for 3 years now and this is the only knife i take with me. i dig holes for fire pits or number 2 if you know what i mean, i have opened countless cans with this knife and have split wood via batoning hundredes of times.this is hands down the strongest knife out there. the sheath is perfect. its so hard to find a sheath that matches the quality of the knife going in it, but this one is! the knife fits perfectly and doesnt wobble around. it has both a snap and velcro so you know the knife will not fall out. the blade is also very easy to get out of the sheath. this is good if you need to get it out in a emergency. it also has an outside pouch with a velcro flap. you can put alot of useful things in there such as a folding knife, multitool, sharpener, lighter, firesteel or even a compass. i personaly carry a bic lighter and a smiths sharpener.the items in there will not fall out by accident either.the handle is made of a very hard plastic that is very comfortable. dont be afriad to use the handle to bang in tent spikes. it does that very well. the knife is also easy to sharpen and holds its edge well. the tip looks delicate but is very strong. you can hammer the knife tip into a tree about an inch or so, then step on it and the tip will not break! i have tried this, and frequently try to break the knife and cant. you will not be dissapointed with this perchase and the price shown here is by far the best around. i also have given this knife to 2 marines i know who went to iraq. both loved them and are very proud sog owners.
Update (9/9/2010): This item is currently on sale here for the lowest price I’ve seen.
The featured review for this product, SOG Specialty Knives & Tools E37-N SEAL Pup Elite, Straight Edge, Satin Tools & Hardware, was written by M. Rogan.
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Tags: blades, camping, fixed blade, nylon sheath, razor blade, seal pup, sog, straight edge, survival, utility knives
Posted on: March 3, 2010
Filed under: Reviews
Reviews (3)
Cougarbait33
January 21st, 2010 at 3:58 am
Backcountry workhorse
This is a great blade. Good hard steel that holds and edge. Excellent grip and balance. A little big for some, but I only carry this knife when I am in the backcountry. It is surprisingly light, and it is nice to have a big, solid blade to use for food preparation, general survival use, and pig stickin.
NH
February 6th, 2010 at 5:38 am
Impressive knife for the price…
I am truly impressed by the quality of this knife and sheath in relationship to the price. I opted for the straight edge with the satin finish, because the TiNi coating wasn’t worth the additional cost to me. The coating definitely adds the “cool factor” and has some functional advantages, but for casual camping/backpacking, I did not find it necessary.
The product arrived sharp with a light protective oil on the blade. Upon examination, I was unable to find any quality issues or blemishes. The blade has a nice, smooth surface finish. I would not classify it as a satin finish though. It is reflective, so if that is an issue for your application, go with the TiNi coating. I like the fact that this knife is full tang, yet still lightweight, and the sheath has many mounting options. For this reason, it’s great for backpacking. I added a couple of small D-rings to the back of the sheath and clipped the knife upsidedown to my left pack strap allowing for quick crossdraw accessibility.
The sheath, in it of itself, is just as nice as the knife. It features a MOLLE style attachment system and a functional front pocket large enough to accommodate a multitool, small flashlight, sharpener etc. The sheath features a plastic insert to guard the nylon from accidental cuts and gives some retention to the blade in case the handle strap isn’t clasped. The handle strap consists of a button snap and velcro to ensure that everything is secure. Also, I read one review stating that their knife came with a sheath that did not match the photo. I believe the reviewer was referring to an older model sheath SOG once issued. Thankfully, mine was shipped with the pictured sheath. This model is much improved and I can appreciate that customer’s disappointment.
Overall, I’m pleased with this purchase and would highly recommend it on a visual inspection basis. I’m looking forward to the field test. 4 out of 5 stars due to the manufacturing location, but that is becoming more and more common these day. In my opinion, the SOG quality policy has been implemented in their lower-cost manufacturing facilities abroad, and this is still going to be a reliable product.
M. Rogan
February 16th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
best knife you can buy
Rated 5 stars.
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