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Reviews on the Seal 2000 vs CRKT F.TW.S
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The newer version of the SOG SEAL 2000 is the SEAL Team. It's an OK knife, but I think it's a bit overpriced for a Taiwan made AUS-8 knife. I'm not too fond of the part serrated edge and I find the tip a bit delicate (considering it's a big 7" blade). Not what I'd choose for hard use.
As for the CRKT FTWS, I've got no personal experience with it but it doesn't seem like a very good choice for utility work. I'm not a fan of double edged blades and I've had bad experiences with CRKT.
Honestly, I think there are better knives available in the $100 or lower price range. For instance, the ESEE 4 (a great knife with a kick ass warranty), Cold Steel SRK (around $80 for the AUS-8 version and $120 or so for the Japanese San Mai III model), just to name a couple.
As for the CRKT FTWS, I've got no personal experience with it but it doesn't seem like a very good choice for utility work. I'm not a fan of double edged blades and I've had bad experiences with CRKT.
Honestly, I think there are better knives available in the $100 or lower price range. For instance, the ESEE 4 (a great knife with a kick ass warranty), Cold Steel SRK (around $80 for the AUS-8 version and $120 or so for the Japanese San Mai III model), just to name a couple.
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Honestly, I think there are better knives available in the $100 or lower price range. For instance, the ESEE 4 (a great knife with a kick ass warranty), Cold Steel SRK (around $80 for the AUS-8 version and $120 or so for the Japanese San Mai III model), just to name a couple.[/QUOTE]
...Agreed. there are more suitable blades out there for your money. Hell, i'd take a ka-bar over either of these for real use, and you could buy two in case you lose one in the drink again. the SOG is a huge blade in person, too big to be a utility blade, too small for a big knife, and that CRKT has a sharpened rear "false blade" right where you would press your thumb for control or hit it to baton, and that takes it out of the running for me.
...Agreed. there are more suitable blades out there for your money. Hell, i'd take a ka-bar over either of these for real use, and you could buy two in case you lose one in the drink again. the SOG is a huge blade in person, too big to be a utility blade, too small for a big knife, and that CRKT has a sharpened rear "false blade" right where you would press your thumb for control or hit it to baton, and that takes it out of the running for me.
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I'm not a Cold Steel fan, but if I was looking for a simple beat-it-to-death field knife, you cant go wrong with the GI Tanto. I realize it isn't much more than a sharpened pointy slab a metal, but for $35 including a sheath, you can throw it in the swamp when you're done with it. There are also several of the Ontario Spec-plus or military knives that meet your needs.
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