Fallkniven S1 or SOG Seal Pup Elite (streight edge)

[jdowell]

If you can spare the coin, get the F1 in micarta.
Either one is better than the SOG

 

[Jos]

falkniven.

better steel, ergos, and fit/finish. i dont care for the plastic sheath, but there is a leather available.

Exactly my thoughts also!

 

[Torm]

Definitely the S1.

 

[he who say]

not the sog

 

[Goemon1973]

Fallkniven.
It's a good knife.
I have the heavier A1, and it is useful,strong, and it holds the edge ( just a little hard to resharpen )

But, as someone suggested, look at the Ontario RAT series ( 1095 steel ).
Good knives, low prices.

 

[Wunderbar]

I have a satin finish SEAL Pup Elite. I ditched the cheasy sheath and picked up a leather Kabar one. It fits perfect. The Seal Pup has a nice edge and AUS-8A is always a good stainless steel to work with. I am not a SOG fan at all but I do like having an inexpensive 5" fixed blade around.

 

[SPXTrader]

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=540826. That should be enough to keep anyone away from Ontario. If you want a RAT, go directly to their site (found in their sub-forum or here: www.ratcutlery.com) and buy from one from their authorized dealers.

 

[s7brad]

I'd take the fallkniven over the two, you can also check out Entrek USA knives(never go into the woods without my Javalina)or maybe a custom piece by Chris Fisher

 

[ikiddp9]

Fallkniven

 

[johnu2]

The SOG is great for the price. The S1 will hold an edge better and is better if you plan to do things like chopping, batoning