Bought this knife (after watching this video a couple months ago) and it arrived today.....I absolutely love it. I've previously owned the SOG Jungle Primitive so I had an idea of what to expect, but as always SOG surpassed my expectations :) Thanks for the review! This baby is definitely on par with my Gerber LHR, LMF II and BG Ultimate :)
Those are serrations. They are used for the heavy ripping jobs when needing to get through tough, thick or fibrous material. In survival mode, it might be heavy vines or rope you need to cut to a certain length. In a utility use you may need to cut through a tire, carpet or strapping/webbing or leather. Serrations are great for that type of medium. They are a more aggressive cutting surface than the plain edge and having a combo edge give flexibility in what you can accomplish.
I just got the SOG FORCE which is a 6 in spear point version of the seal team elite which is a real tough bad ass blade i highly recommend both of them . the Force is very thick sharp and heavy duty and also now available in a plain edge version….
@PrinceAliification Its not really a saw but is used for the heavy ripping needed when cutting thicker, tougher or fibrous materials. Cutting carpet would be a good example of a serrated chore or perhaps heavy cardboard, thick rope, canvas, seatbelt or webbing, nylon, thick leather or polypropylene, etc...
Actually, that tire example is from a story a vet wrote to me to tell me about how he had used his knife to cut a tire off a jeep that had gone flat. I dont know the circumstances or what happened to the jack, but he used his folding knife to cut through a jeep tire in an emergency.
I have one and I'm not much into knives, but the quality is for sure very high. Everyone who sees it begs to have it. I guess I'm a knife failure because after getting one, I've never cut anything with it. I don't want to scratch it. very pretty and heavy knife.
the best knives for survival situations are the knives that are sturdy, have good grip, and will hold up in extreme weather and extreme stress, exactly what the AUS 8 steel is made for. Though the best survival knives are the ones that have a wide variety of possible uses, which in my opinion gives the partially serrated edge the...edge.. hehe
@TheWambofilms The name is taken from a covert ops unit that worked in Vietnam called Studies and Observation Group. They consisted of special forces, SEALS and CIA personnel who performed strategic missions, reconnaisance and basically carried on a secret war of dirty tricks, psychological warfare and "essential operations" against the North Vietnamese.
Most of the nylon tactical sheaths have a plastic insert which the knife blade sits in. This greatly minimizes any danger of transferring moisture. Leather though is more prone to promote early corrosion.
Yes! the serrations are of good use in the wild for survival situations. But if you want a knife for bushcraft then get a plain edge. The plain edge can be used to do some finer bushcraft work but for survival you should have serrations
@shawny142 I dont think saying the Team is just a larger version of the Pup would be an unfair statement. They are both AUS 8 steel and as far a the tang, I believe the width of the steel as it enters the handle at the finger guard is the width it remains through the handle. The Team knife does have a protruding pommel so you can see it doesn't go to a spike tang or something like that. Personally, I always recommend the largest knife one is certain they will use and can afford.
You can tighten up the top of the Kydex sheath, Just use a hot hair dryer or safe heat source and after heating, press together the top or entry part of the sheath as needed until desired results..
@87hevn it really depends on what you want it for. the tigershark is a very big knife. I see the seal team elite as much more of a utility/survival knife than the tigershark. The tigershark, with the hand guard and spike, is more of a specialized combat knife, one to keep by your bed at night
@D3athcricket This knife would work for that, but I would say it is not a pure camping/survival knife. This knife has some combat blood in it. It could do the job you are looking for, but if you want a purebred camp knife, you might look at the RAT series like an RC5 or RC6 or even a cold steel trailmaster.
@PrinceAliification i'm surprised no one answered you yet! ...i'm definitely no expert in survival-ism, but a nice serrated edge comes in handy if you have to cut vines, heavy ropes, or "saw" your way through small branches when you make shelter supports. I personally prefer the serrated edge for those situations (plus the raw intimidation factor for protection.) if you've got a few extra dollars to throw into it, it's usually worth it.
The kydex sheaths will be fine. Every knife should be dried prior to storage regardless of the sheath. The issue with leather and to some extent nylon is the material, if wet, can then transfer moisture to the blade while in storage. Kydex won't do this, so if you dry the knife the Kydex sheath will be fine. Materials like leather or nylon can also absorb moisture from the air in a humid environment and then transfer to the blade. This is the only knock on those sheaths.
I just ordered one of these for 89.99 plus 7 dollars shipping from Westside Wholesale. Not sure what your selling price is but they are 180 plus S & H from the SOG manufacturers website. It should arrive in a few days.
The Seal Pup Elite can be had in plain edge and the Super SOG Bowie which is very similar in shape can be had in plain edge, but not the Seal Team Elite.
@metalfaust19 The SOG website states "... this is why the US Navy SEALs and other elite forces choose to carry SOG fixed blades on fronts around the world." It doesn't specify which knives though. Probably several of the models and it would make sense this is one of them.
its a real cool knife mate. i was thinking about buyin one but its expensive as hell. in swizzerland you pay 260.-CHF. for one.. then i bought a smith and wesson rescue knife for 80.-CHF.
i'm looking for a good knife for long backpacking trips. I need the knife to stand up to basic camping uses, and also splitting and cutting wood. Do you recommend this knife for those uses? it seems to be a great knife from your review, and I'm leaning more toward the seal team elite, because it is longer than the seal pup. any tips?
@lorderik237 It basically depends on what you're going to use it for. They're both are only different size-wise. If you need a smaller knife, get the SEAL pup. If you need a bigger knife, get the SEAL team.
@MilitantPIG The nylon is ballistic nylon which is a well known, widely used and proven rugged material that serves well without disappointing. In a contest of pure brute strength however, the kydex would win as it is even tougher still.
Well since you consider it a good survival knife, do you think I should buy this as a hunting knife? Maybe too much? Or could you suggest something a little simpler? Thanks!
Hey Bob, I have a KA-BAR USMC straight edge and a SOG SEAL team. With the KA-BAR I have a glass filled nylon sheath and SOG SEAL team has a Kydex sheath. Will they rust if i leave them in there? If they do what do you suggest I leave them in?
Isn't this knife just a bigger version of the SEAL Pup Elite? Is this knife full tang? I'm currently contemplating on which of the two to buy...The Pup is better to conceal, but the Team looks like it would be a perfect addition to my Fixed blade collection and a heavy duty utility knife. Knivestown, a little help?
I'll take that back. I paid 104.99 + 7 dollars S & H. In case anyone is wondering, I called SOG directly and here is the difference between the two knives. Other than a slight weight difference between the Seal Team and the Elite, The first has a grey powder coat and the Elite is black. The Elit also has the ribbed gripping along the back; the Seal Team doesn't. Call the direct and ask. They seem to be really friendly people on the phone.
The Sog Seal team Elite may be one of the best combat knives, used also by the navy seals. Would it be a better idea to buy a Sog Seal Team 2000, as a cheaper alternative to the Seal Team Elite ? And is the Seal Team 2000 as good as the Seal Team Elite ? Your answer will help me very much. Thanks.
@Kundvagnx I would not recommend any knife without an H1 blade as a primary duty diving knife. This knife could certainly serve on a dive easily, but you would want to give it some basic care & maintenance afterward (drying, maybe a light oiling). It can do the job, but without an H1 blade I will not call it a "Diving Knife".
@TheHumanpopsicle Since that is not concealed carry, the knife would not be subject to typical blade lengh laws. However you need to check with your state and local laws about being "armed" in public and regardless of what the laws say, you can probably expect attention from law enforcement if you walk around a Sears or Walmart with this on your side.
I just received my SOG Seal Team Elite Knife. I think I got screwed as mine came with a heavy plastic (Kydex Sheath). The sheath is loud, loose and the knife actually pushes the top of the sheath apart when seating the knife into the sheath. I couldn't imagine someone in a SOG group ever using this shealth. The knife actually 'rattles' in the sheath. Also, the knife WILL literally fall out if the snap isn't closed and the shealth is turned upside down. DON"T get the Kydex shealth!!!!
@fappometer14 You seem to be years behind.... People used to say that, until they realized it was good quality. Then they stopped dogging on Taiwan and began working on China. Now even that is beginning to quiet down as the quality has risen every year.
As a combat knife it s useless if its attached to your leg or belt, you're dead if you have to pull it out with the velcro's its like the M9 knife same story as a survival knife, top as combat knife, it'll suck
