SOG E37TN-CP Seal Pup Elite-Nylon Sheath-black TiNi Partial Serrated

This knife was to replace a very, very, very very old camping Buck knife I've had since I was a kid. At a certain point, you just can't keep sharpening some things. And also - my fault - I may have trashed it gridding a bit much after I had to fix some too severe dings in it. Anyway, the main purpose for this knife is general outdoor use; cutting open fertilizer bags, cutting down boxes, general utility. I've found it really useful to have the partial serration. It's good a good balance. It does feel a bit light weight, which is fine. (E.g., compared to a similarly sized Ka-bar it's just not got the same heft.) But it's solid and has performed well for the short time I've had it. I've got the nylon sheath. The kydex wasn't available when I bought mine and that wasn't that important to me. Turns out the nylon with the plastic sheath is just fine. I don't use the little pocket for a stone, but it's there if I wanted it. I like the button snap on the sheath belt loop as this way you don't have to undo your belt just to attach it. My other SOG is the rescue/escape which I use for rescue work and has held up for years, so thought I'd go with SOG on this one. It's a solid choice. The old arguments of serrated vs. not? Mostly pointless here. If you think you need both, there's enough blade size here for both types to deal with different needs.

I’m a bit of a knife nut and while I own plenty of quality knives from different manufactures I prefer a SOG as they are simply great quality knives. My EDC is SOG folder and multiple fixed blades of various sizes. Blades are sharp and remain so for some time and they are extremely durable for both everyday use and in austere conditions….I’ve never had one break or bend, not the handle or the blade.

Bought this as a general purpose hiking knife. Works well-- strong and sharp. My son was interested in getting a new stick to carve for a walking stick, and he liked the cedar wood best. Found a broken cedar tree, with half of it dead. Had to hack the branch off with the knife-- had no problem hacking through a 3 inch thick branch. Cut it down to size by batoning. Overall, a great knife-- I really recommend it for general carry while hiking.

Having owned this knife for almost one year now, I definitely understand why the SEAL Pup Elite is such a fan favorite. Although there are better knifes out there, the SEAL Pup Elite meets all my requirements for a low maintenance, versatile, tactical knife. The flat edge of the blade came hair shaving sharp from the factory, and the serrated parts were just as keen. Now AUS-8A is not as tough as 1095, for example, however it is fantastic for those who want a strong semi-stainless blade that doesn't require much attention. It gets nice and sharp, holds an edge better than 440C, and you don't have to worry about it rusting...even in salt water thanks to SOG's surprisingly resilient black TiNi finish. I didn't bother trying to baton with my knife, because of the serrations, but I have put a lot of torque on it in various situations and it hasn't shown any signs of failing. The grippy rubber handle is awesome, with a great feel in the hand in both dry and wet conditions. It is also surprisingly tough, it still looks new! It is by far my favorite knife handle. The nylon sheath is well made, it secures the knife well, and the MOLLE attachments make it easy to attach to just about any backpack. The little front pocket is a great spot for a little multi-tool, flashlight, or compact sharpener. Overall, I couldn't be happier. It doesn't replace my bushcraft and batoning knifes, but it is my go-to for all other non-culinary cutting tasks.

I did a lot of research before deciding on the SOG Pup Elite knife as a birthday gift for my boyfriend, an ex-special forces member. It is the perfect size for him to wear on his thigh rig when he goes outdoors and it has a lot of different uses as a utility knife. It's sturdy, has an excellent reputation on survival and outdoor blogs, and is considered by some the one must-have knife. It was actually funny because a few days before I gave him his gift, he said he really wanted the SOG Pup Elite Knife to add to his collection. It made me feel really proud that I got him exactly what he wanted! :) When I gave it to him he was thrilled! He was impressed with the sharpness of the blade and all the different serrated edges. He said it felt good in his hands (he has big hands) and he was beyond happy! So ladies, if you are looking for a gift for your outdoorsman or ex-military man, this would be a great gift! It does come with a holder which has a place for a small (3 in) sharpening stone. I wish I knew that before hand because I would have added that to his gift, too. I guess I know what I'm getting him for a stocking stuffer for x-mas! :)

Das Seal Pup Elite ist ein äußerst scharfes Messer! Als ich es zuerst in der Hand hatte und es beäugte, dachte ich, die Klinge wäre von der Fabrik nicht genügend geschärft worden, aber die kahle Stelle auf meinem Arm beweist es: die Klinge ist wirklich rasiermesserscharf! Die Brünierung ist sehr gleichmäßig aufgetragen und der Griff ist durch die raue Oberfläche sicher zu packen. In der Öse, durch die man das Messer sichern kann, sieht man, dass der Stahl tatsächlich durch die gesamte Konstruktion geht. Direkt über dem Griff befindet sich die Aussparung für einen Finger, um präziser schneiden zu können. - Bei meiner Hand-/Fingergröße ist dieser Teil etwas klein geraten... Zudem finde ich es schade, dass man nicht die Full Tang Konstruktion dazu genutzt hat, einen Glasbrecher am Ende des Griffes einzubauen. Außerdem wunderte mich etwas, dass dieses Messer nicht wie zuerst angenommen in den USA hergestellt wurde, sondern in Taiwan. Die "lifetime warranty" spricht da natürlich wieder eine vertrauensvollere Sprache. Die Scheide macht einen ebenfalls robusten Eindruck, lässt sich durch die Schlaufen horizontal und vertikal transportieren. In der Nylonscheide befindet sich eine für das Messer exakt bemessene Plastikaufnahme, die es sicher (auch kopüber) hält. Der Griff wird durch Klettverschluss und einen Druckknopf gesichert, was ein Herausfallen gänzlich ausschließt. Die Vordertasche (nur durch einen Klettverschluss gesichert) nimmt gerne ein kleines Multitool auf. Alles in allem ist der erste Eindruck überragend, ob es den hoch gesteckten Erwartungen entspricht, wird sich in den nächsten Wochen/Monaten zeigen =)

This knive is perfect for me as needed for working in the wood. This a polyvalent tool, high quality and very well constructed. If you are looking for a good knive, I'll suggest this one!

dope af!

outstanding quality for a knife this size...I bought this more for hiking back in the bush...it fits nice on my backpack shoulder strap...I carry this and bear spray as a hope to survive encounter...the knife itself feels really nice in my smaller hands...If you want quality in a small knife this one has it...You pay for what you get hold true...

love this knife and dam its sharp!