-
The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is$300$250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/ - Order as many as you like, we have plenty.
Benchmade TSEK vs SOG Pentagon Elite II
- Thread starter AxeReaver
- Start date
- Joined
- Sep 17, 2001
- Messages
- 1,218
I'm not a big fan of the Pentagon Elite for a few reasons:
#1 It's comboedge only
#2 It's zytel handled
and #3 SOG's proprietary lock really doesn't impress me that much (sorry, SOG!)
On the other hand, I own a TSEK AXIS and it is a fantastic knife (especially for the $87.50 it goes for at www.newgraham.com *wink*). It is incredibly smooth, sharp, ergonomic, and downright sexy. 440C is one of my favorite stainlesses and all 4" of it on the TSEK is quite well done.
Moral of story? I vote for TSEK.
#1 It's comboedge only
#2 It's zytel handled
and #3 SOG's proprietary lock really doesn't impress me that much (sorry, SOG!)
On the other hand, I own a TSEK AXIS and it is a fantastic knife (especially for the $87.50 it goes for at www.newgraham.com *wink*). It is incredibly smooth, sharp, ergonomic, and downright sexy. 440C is one of my favorite stainlesses and all 4" of it on the TSEK is quite well done.
Moral of story? I vote for TSEK.
- Joined
- Apr 16, 2002
- Messages
- 2,413
They reall are 2 different knives altogether so its hard to make a direct comparison.
The PE 2 is a lot bigger than the TSEK so if you need the size for whatever reason then that would probably be the better knife for you.
For me personally though I'm a big fan of BM's AFCK in any of its forms. The TSEK has the same handle but diff blade shape. So for me the TSEK would win this battle.
The PE 2 is a lot bigger than the TSEK so if you need the size for whatever reason then that would probably be the better knife for you.
For me personally though I'm a big fan of BM's AFCK in any of its forms. The TSEK has the same handle but diff blade shape. So for me the TSEK would win this battle.
- Joined
- Dec 11, 1999
- Messages
- 78
I vote for the SOG Pentagon Elite II because I own one and believe it to be a decent knife in its price range. I hope you like big folders.big
glockman99
RIP Dann, you were a good guy.
- Joined
- Jun 12, 2000
- Messages
- 21,269
How about a Spyderco Police model? Or an Endura?
If you need a BIG folder, how about a Cold Steel 2X Voyager or a Vaquero Grande?
If you need a BIG folder, how about a Cold Steel 2X Voyager or a Vaquero Grande?
- Joined
- Apr 14, 2003
- Messages
- 184
Between the Pentagon Elite and TSEK - I'd pick the TSEK.
But I also agree with glockman99... you may want to check out the Endura (Although, between the Endura and TSEK, I'd still go with the Benchmade TSEK).
But I also agree with glockman99... you may want to check out the Endura (Although, between the Endura and TSEK, I'd still go with the Benchmade TSEK).
Bobby B
No more Mr. Knife-guy
- Joined
- May 18, 2001
- Messages
- 3,053
I'll leave out the obvious plug...
... and say handle them both.
I have Arc locks and Axis locks, and like both. Some Axis I like better than some Arcs, and some Arcs more than some Axis. They are similar yet different.
Try them both out, then decide.
... and say handle them both.I have Arc locks and Axis locks, and like both. Some Axis I like better than some Arcs, and some Arcs more than some Axis. They are similar yet different.
Try them both out, then decide.
- Joined
- Nov 16, 2002
- Messages
- 9,948
Vaquero Grande
- Joined
- Jan 29, 2003
- Messages
- 321
I do not have a Pentagon, but I do own a Sog X-Ray Vision (Arc Lock), used to own a Night Vision (Arc Lock), and regularily carry a TSEK AXIS.
For me, both locks were equal - different approaches to a similar concept, but equal in function. The Arc lock operation made "flicking" the knife open a tiny bit easier, but not enough to make a practical difference.
I really appreciate the TSEK as an EDC/utility knife. Feels sturdy, tight lockup, no blade play, and a very functional design in both handle and blade. The steel liners under the G10 scales make for a solid feeling handle. Plus, the later models let you position the clip for any carry configuration you prefer. I set mine for tip-down carry, and it carries fairly deeply. Given the price one can be found online, a pretty good bang for the buck.
For me, both locks were equal - different approaches to a similar concept, but equal in function. The Arc lock operation made "flicking" the knife open a tiny bit easier, but not enough to make a practical difference.
I really appreciate the TSEK as an EDC/utility knife. Feels sturdy, tight lockup, no blade play, and a very functional design in both handle and blade. The steel liners under the G10 scales make for a solid feeling handle. Plus, the later models let you position the clip for any carry configuration you prefer. I set mine for tip-down carry, and it carries fairly deeply. Given the price one can be found online, a pretty good bang for the buck.