?'s about thickness/lengths, widths on Sog knives

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darkseraphane

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I have questions toward the thickness, widths, and lengths of three SOG knife models--Seal Team Elite, Seal Pup Elite, and the Seal Tigershark (current models.) I would like to know the thickness of all three at the point, on the spine, and the tang. Also, I would like to know the thickness and widths of the tangs of all three knives. Also, a warranty-questions:The website tells that the extended or exposed portion of the tang (Seal Team & Tigershark) can be used for hammering & glass-breaking--I'm wondering if this voids the warranty if the item is used for either of those purposes. Answers from a SOG moderator would be greatly appreciated--and if the answers suffice, I intend to buy multiple pieces of each model.

I have seen a destruction-test video on the SOG Seal Team (although, this
was an older model, and I believe aus-6 rather than aus-8). It was surprising to say the least. Well, impressive actually. Although, I'm curious as to what could actually be hammered by the exposed tangs (other than glass), I imagine hitting a nail with it could prove painful..also, can the rasps be used in conjunction with a ferro-rod or magbar's striker? Also, how strong are the nylon sheaths? Do they include a protective insert? How strong are the pockets. Are the kydex sheaths well-made---are they quiet and strong, do they hold the blade securely and without it rattling around like other kydex sheaths have a tendency to do?

Also, at what degree are the edges beveled?

What I do know already:
Kraton(G?)handles--hard.
Full-length, though narrow, tangs.
Seal-Team/Tigersharks have exposed tangs for hammering and glass-breaking.
Aus-6 on regular models, aus-8 and a tini-coating on the elite models.
Comprehensive military-testing performed on them.
Rasped spine (Does that catch in the sheath?)
Thickly-pointed (as compared to many similar knives I have seen)
Thick stock (about .250 on the ST and TS?) right at a quarter of
an inch? .180 on the Pups?, maybe a little thicker than 3/16th's?




Thank you for your help,

Dark Seraphane

P.S.If you have a good story about any one (or more) of those models in using them, please share--I always enjoy a good story or two. Of if anyone has pictures of any of those knives that you have modified or used extensively, please share them--I'd very much enjoy them.

P.S. II--This is my first post on this forum, I'm new here, and I appreciate
any help I can get.
 
Nope, tried the website. It doesn't say anything at all about the tangs--but I can see that the Tigershark and Seal Team's have full-length tangs. I'm still trying to find out if the tangs are as thick as the spines. So far I've had no luck. Got a good close look at the points and up, and they're suprisingly thick and substantial (atleas in my own humble opinion). Say the Seal Pup Elite under X-ray..but couldn't tell the thickness. Darn it. It has a good, substantial tang though. If it's as thick as the spine, it'll be just fine. :)
 
The tang should maintain it's full thickness. At least it was on the Seal 2000 so I think it would be the same for the Seal Team Elite
 
Yeah, that's what I was told by customer service at a shop I by from frequently. I'd really like to know, though, how..ah..wide (or broad?) the tang is..I'm not sure how to explain it, though. I saw a destruction test of the Seal 2000 (and pictures of the knife, when the handles had been sawed off.. It seemed to be more around three-quarters (or a little more). If the elite's are like that one in terms of the tangs, they would suit my tastes just fine. (I've never been a big fan of narrow-tangs. Or rat-tangs..) Thanks for the reply :)
 
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