You don't know why the pivot screw is there? you can't be serious. Learn how to use the SOG as it destroys the Gerber... This review actually made me laugh out loud. I have the Seal XR and its unbelievably good and if you ever learn how to use it the way intended, you will as well. Also, you said you were worried it could fall out your pocket. You could hardly get it out.
Few things. The SOG Seal, and Seal Pup are two very different blades. The Seal Pup is cheap entry level, non American made. The seal XR and FX are American made, cpm s35vn steel, and 1/4in thick blade. The XR is not an assisted open or automatic and is not meant to be. It's an axis lock style that is super popular right now thanks to Benchmade. If you are scared of it, use the flipper. If you open it by the axis lock, the weight of the blade does the rest and is super simple and makes for a nice fidget aspect.
That point on the SOG knife that you thought was the spring loaded, blade release button, that's always refered to as the blade's pivot. Almost all folding knives have some sort of pivot hardware with some minor differences. Some makers or designers can have a hidden pivot where the knifes handle or scales can hide/cover the pivot but it has it. Also, not all knife designs use a spring, torsion bar for assisted opening. In different states and countries assisted and spring loaded opening knives are illegal, no bueno. The SOG Seal XR relies on the motion of hand to open while moving the lock mechanism. SOG calls the mechanism their XR lock plus it's a flipper design. No mention of assisted opening, or auto opening. The blade locking mechanism is similar/identical to kershaw/ZT flippers plus Benchmades once pattented AXIS lock design. Makes it super easy to open and close and doesnt make it illegal to own for many people. Advised, before you buy a unknown knife, gun or anything read up on it, watch others youtube videos so when you get it, you won't be disappointed or let down of how it functions... Not the knives fault, bad design or poor decision on the comapny who made it. You bought it thinking it was something else. When i buy a gun, a knife, a tool, a power tool, just about anything, i watch many videos to educate myself and see if i will like it beforehand and or it's what I want.
@knivesarecoolandaxestoo2946 Kershaw makes a lot of spring assisted knifes and many have the flipper index point too. Now that Benchmade has not/did not renew their axis lock blade lock mechanism, other knife makers and manufacturers can use the similar axis lock but call it something else. Kershaw now uses the Axis Lock on a few but I think they call there's dura-lock.
Wow! You have no clue. The Sog Seal XR is assisted by using the flipper with your finger. You can also use the thumb hole for assisted opening. It really is not fair to try and review a device you got used and you haven't taken the time to learn.
Right on. Some people do reviews and they have no business doing so. This is an excellent example of that. Get your advice from people who know knives not this. Very frustrating watching this video.
Guy is just clueless about many knives uses a garbage Gerber half there knifes are overpriced garbage CRKT way nicer in every way along with Sog and big name brands like benchmade but way too much for a guy like this idiot
You seem to be really new to knives... like really, really new. I'm not quite sure you grasp the basic differences in lock types, deployment, steel etc. You might want to spend several more years collecting and researching before making videos on knives. It seems like the aesthetics of that SOG just aren't for you personally... as in you alone and you what you alone are looking for in a knife. That is a very common knife type though. Also see Spyderco and Benchmade for manufacturers that make high quality production knives as research.
Okay... Through this whole video, I was trying to figure out if this guy was serious or making a comedy video. It was really hard to tell for sure but I feel like this was an honest video with his honest, but inexperienced feedback. I'll have to look at some of your other videos to know for sure. Maybe that is his goal...? In off chance this was an honest video, you are going to find that the 'XR Lock' (AXIS Lock, DuraLock, 'cross-bar' lock, etc...) is one of the most popular and preferred locks on the market today. Also, while an 'auto' is nice at times, but very different than just 'spring assisted', a lot of knife users prefer a manual flipper over a spring-assisted flipper. When you get used to the flipper tab or just using the lock button(s) to open and close the knife, this design will quickly grow on you. Also, there are a lot of places where you're not allowed to carry an 'auto' knife. I'm going to leave it at that and save a bunch of keystrokes in the event you already know all this and are just making a comedy video. If so, GOOD ONE! Lastly, the SOG Seal XR is an awesome BEAST of a flipper knife. If you're wanting to get rid of yours, I'll take it off your hands...
Hats off to the knife community. I was bracing myself for the most insulting cruel comments the internet could come up with. I was pleasantly surprised. Aus8 is a much cheaper blade steel than s35vn. In the future take a look at review videos before making a purchase. It’ll help make a more informed purchase. Take care
It looks like you need more time with Manual Folders. :-) That SOG is way better than your Gerber Auto. :-) If the lock accidentally comes un-locked, does that Auto, with it's weaker, Plunge-Lock, lock type, cut your fingers up if it accidentally folds in on your hand. :-( Everything you say you don't like about the Seal is just Operator Error. You just need more time with the Seal, to learn how it functions; the SOG XR-Lock is an excellent version of the Benchmade Axis-Lock. What makes I so great is that it includes a Flipper for fast and dependable deployment. And, if the lock ever gives out and it folds while you have a proper grip on it, it won't cut up your digits. The Seal is an exceptional, heavy-duty folder. It's a great design for those that know how to use a "Modern, Manual Folder!" Assisted Folders are not my personal favorites; I prefer a good Modern, Manual Folder over any Auto or Assisted Side Opening Folders. Most Autos have very weak Folding Knife Lock Types. If you want a super strong Side Opening Folder, you need to get into the Modern Manuals. I would take your XR-Lock SOG Seal over your Gerber, all day long... But, that's just my opinion. Great discussion. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
I've carried mine everyday at work for 4 years . Never came out of my pocket . Absolutely fantastic knive & I've carried many over my 27 years in the construction industry.
If you like the OTS (Out the side) Autos, get a benchmade Casbah or Benchmade Claymore. The Sog Seal XR is a great knife. It’s a flipper knife. You’re supposed to use that tab on the back to flip it. Kershaw makes a bunch of OTS Autos as well. They call them the “Launch” series.
If the clip seems really hard to put on your pants, I’m not sure how you wouldn’t feel secure with it. Why would someone feel more secure with a clip that slide on easy
Need to know about types of opening knives : push button, thumb stud, flipper, nail nick opener, thumb hole, etc. Also need to know the difference between manual, gravity, spring assisted, automatic and OTF knives. And don’t forget locking types : back lock, frame lock, liner lock, axis lock, xr lock etc.
Its wild you sepnt minimum of 10 mins to make this video but couldn't spare anytime researching the knife prior to purchasing or putting this on the internet. Ill buy it from you if you are being real here.
Might cut you.... yeah it's a knife you don't put your fingers in front of the blade like you did in the video. This knife has a completely finger safe operation... you could even see that in a YT short, There is no way you made a RU-vid channel dedicated to a topic you are so misinformed on. this is a troll for hate clicks.
Recently bought one. Great knife steel and geometry, but terrible pocket clip. Because the handle is completely textured, including where the clip makes contact, it will tear up your pants pocket unless you gradually open the clip so that it doesn't attach aggressively. I've used folded paper to do this and it now works fine. To your point though, the clip would have been so much better if it deep carried. The handle texture and aggressive jimping makes using the knife for any period without gloves annoying. I'm also a fan of the Emerson wave design for rapid knife deployment. The thumb hole on the XR allowed me to attach a "mounting cable zip tie" through that hole that works perfectly like the Emerson wave. For this knife, I'd recommend it.
That tab on the top of the knife that when you open turn to the bottom of the blade , Is the Flipper tab and you open it with one hand using that Flipper Tab and the pivot point is what you thought was a push button, yes ,, That's the pivot point that the blade turns on 🎯🤺
I believe you need to learn a little about knives, perhaps you should look at a few knife videos on RU-vid. You might figure out how they work. Better still, stick with fixed blades they are pretty self explanatory.
It seems like the only problem with it is that u didn’t know what u were buying and wanted it to be the same as a knife u already owned and loved. It’s a damn good blade and deserves a proper chance. Only issue it actually has is it’s price.
The only time that lock should be touched is for closing it. Your trying to use this knife in a way its not supposed to be used. Just use the flipper or the thumhole to open it
If you watched this video, watch some others and form your own opinion. For those of you that like heavy duty, built like a tank, high quality, flipper knives, this knife is amazingly good.
ive been carrying this knife in a moderately hostile enviornment this knife is superior blade steel to the gerber it is by far more robust and once you master the action the deployment is amazing spring assist knives fail and can deploy in your pocket this knife will never deploy in your pocket and i strongly suggest trying to hit your gerber with a hammer to split wood in a survival setting sog seal xr is a professional knife for very hard use the only drawback that i can see is the set screw on the clip not sure what will happen if that fails s35v steel is premium to 154cm if you dont want it i know many many people here that would love it for christmas u can literally hammer keys into motor shafts and chip welding slag with it all in alll we love it
I think your disappointment can be avoided if you determine if its an an automatic, assisted opening, or manual knife before buying. If i buy a manual knife with the expection that its an automatic im going to be disappointment...
Man. Jeez....ive always wondered why knife conpanies still make crappy assisted opening knives, thinking theres no possible way they could be so popular. But now i see it. They make them for guys like this that have no idea what they are talking about. Truly. You thought the bearing pivot, what the knife runs on, was a button....youre trying to open the knife with the lock like its assisted....youre trying to use the flipper tab with your thumb? This thing can be faster than a automatic knife with one day's worth of practice. If you actually use it like most other flipper knives on the market. Im talking thousands of knives are designed just like this. The assisted knives are made for people that dont really know what they are doing i guess. Imagine buying a kayak and being upset that you have to manually paddle it and it didnt come with a motor. Thats what youre seeing right here, folks.
Sir, with all honesty. How many knifes are out in the world that use the same technique to open it very quickly ? Can not understand that you are standing at that table for that long and keep talking about if it should have a spring. Why not using RU-vid or Google before making this video ? I can tell you that it is a real good and strong knife. So good that i bought a second one and have it in a bugout-bag. It is very strong and durable. And i would advice this knife to everyone who wants an everyday carry knife for getting home in a SHTF situation and does not want or can not carry a fixed survival blade.
He doesn't know what the pivot screw is there, what an axis lock is and he's comparing an automatic knife with manual flipper.... like wtf??? And the seal pup is more than 60$ many years now...
also maybe get relevant and try a microtech socom elite auto or a benchmade presidio 2 auto axis lock ram lock and xr lock is far more superior to gerber button lock just looking out for your fingers here
Gerber that’s a baby knife for beginners you just cause it’s Auto you still take twice as long as the SOG to put it away. If you’re gonna do a review do your homework. Dont take a side first ad foremost. Grerber Baby knife fellow you🤙🏾
You had no idea this knife had a flipper to open it. This was maybe one of the worst knife review video I’ve ever seen. The talker did nothing but insert his foot in his mouth about everything he pointed out. The option he seemed to be most impressed with were the matching little stripes on the handle. He doesn’t even know what a pivot screw is. A button to open the knife .
It's a flipper, u use your index finger it does not have a spring. It's one handed open and closing u just don't know how to use it. Fingers are not in the way opening or closing. And I'm not a sog user and i still know how it works.
It doesn't need spring loaded assist. It has a FLIPPER! And the lock release does not need to be used to open it. That's for closing. And you use your index finger for the flipper. Also, the flipper is beneficial for carry in states where a "switch blade"... a.k.a. "assisted opening" knife is not legal. Geez... understand what you are reviewing before publishing!!!
One is Taiwanese made junk and the other is USA made quality. You decide which is which mate. I can open mine 5 different ways and the clip holds on everything I've attached it to. No it's not an auto! Go on RU-vid and you will see actual men using this knife absolutely perfectly, try learning from them.
The more you learn knives the more you'll dislike Gerber😂...but that SOG is an XR lock simular to the Axis lock on Benchmades. So you don't like it because you thought it was an auto🤣...SOG doesn't really know how to make a knife either, they're like Gerber😁
Sir you carry a Gerber daily…. Anyone who loves Gerber isn’t someone I wanna take knife suggestions from. Your disappointed in the seal xr because your clueless
Seems this person doesn’t know why the knife is more expensive doesn’t know how to use an axis lock and doesn’t even look into the gear they are getting. Making a video bashing a knife that isn’t an automatic knife when clearly if you would have spent 2 seconds reading it never says automatic or spring assisted. 1. Reason its more expensive its made in the USA and the type of steel seal pup is made out of garbage. 2. Try just using the axis lock to close it and use the flipper or thumb hole to open. 3. Try reading what’s on the box first before dropping a couple hundred dollars on something that has features you don't want.
