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Like big knives like this and the shape. Just wondering if there are other knives that are of this shape, size and better steel quality? 
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Comments on SOG pentagon elite I/II
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Nutz about knives, sorry I missed this, there is not any that I know of from SOG of this shape.
The blade steel is AUS-8 which I think is excellent steel.
This is one smooth knife, and it's "Sharks Tooth" tip is like a needle !
http://www.sogknives.com/pentagon.htm
Robbie Roberson
The blade steel is AUS-8 which I think is excellent steel.
This is one smooth knife, and it's "Sharks Tooth" tip is like a needle !
http://www.sogknives.com/pentagon.htm
Robbie Roberson
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Thanks robbie for replying! I think this knife shape is only unique to the pentagon elite series. Was wondering if this blade is strong enough for prying and other heavy tasks...
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I have a PE I, and I wouldn't pry with it.
Actually, I wouldn't pry with any of my knives, except a few of the thicker fixed blades.
The great thing about the Pentagon Elites is the Arc-Lock. If you pull the lock back and give the slightest wrist flick, the blade just pops open. It's so easy I never even use the thumbstud. You can close the knife the same way. The thing locks up like a vault, although I think I've heard of some folks having faint side-to-side bladeplay. You can usually tighten the pivot to fix that, though. The handles are decent; I'd feel better about them if the liners (steel of some sort) were full rather than recessed. They will squeeze together a little without too much pressure, but still feel solid enough for my needs. The shape gives a great grip in a wide variety of positions. It's a solid knife overall, but if you're looking for a heavy-use folder you can use to pry with once in a while, you're going to have to spend a bit more money.
Actually, I wouldn't pry with any of my knives, except a few of the thicker fixed blades.
The great thing about the Pentagon Elites is the Arc-Lock. If you pull the lock back and give the slightest wrist flick, the blade just pops open. It's so easy I never even use the thumbstud. You can close the knife the same way. The thing locks up like a vault, although I think I've heard of some folks having faint side-to-side bladeplay. You can usually tighten the pivot to fix that, though. The handles are decent; I'd feel better about them if the liners (steel of some sort) were full rather than recessed. They will squeeze together a little without too much pressure, but still feel solid enough for my needs. The shape gives a great grip in a wide variety of positions. It's a solid knife overall, but if you're looking for a heavy-use folder you can use to pry with once in a while, you're going to have to spend a bit more money.
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OK, thanks for the advice!