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I'm looking at buying either the SOG SEAL Pup Elite E37-N (non-coated, satin plain edge) or the Tops/Buck CSAR-T Fixed. I'm sure like many here I don't NEED either but I've had my eye on both, right now I'd be paying just $59 for the SOG and $83 for the Buck. The Buck appears to be a 1/2" longer and a few ounces heavier yet the SOG from the specs I've seen has a tad more cutting edge than the Buck. The Buck appears to be thicker but then the SOG is listed at .185" thick, I'm sure that's near the handle and then thinner out near the tip.
I guess what I'd love to know is has anyone here used both knives? Does the Tops/Buck slice really well or would you say its more of a hugged, handle just about any task type of knife? I've used the original SOG SEAL Pup a lot and always found the handle to be a bit short and I never liked the serrations but they now make the SEAL PUP Elite without a serrated blade and a longer handle than the original. I've been very pleased with my two SOG Tech Bowies which is what made me take notice of the SEAL PUP Elite.
IF you've used both which his more comfortable in the hand?
The Buck looks a bit more stout to me but I'd probably grab one of my longer knives if I had any chopping to do and I'm not sure how well the Buck (or the SOG) would chop since both are shorter fixed blades at 10" and 9.5".
Any opinions on either knife?
Thanks!
I guess what I'd love to know is has anyone here used both knives? Does the Tops/Buck slice really well or would you say its more of a hugged, handle just about any task type of knife? I've used the original SOG SEAL Pup a lot and always found the handle to be a bit short and I never liked the serrations but they now make the SEAL PUP Elite without a serrated blade and a longer handle than the original. I've been very pleased with my two SOG Tech Bowies which is what made me take notice of the SEAL PUP Elite.
IF you've used both which his more comfortable in the hand?
The Buck looks a bit more stout to me but I'd probably grab one of my longer knives if I had any chopping to do and I'm not sure how well the Buck (or the SOG) would chop since both are shorter fixed blades at 10" and 9.5".
Any opinions on either knife?
Thanks!
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