Seal Pup

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My brother has apparently bought me a seal pup(Christmas) and I was wondering what you SOG fans thought of the knife. The only SOG I've owned was a Flash 2, so I'm not very knowledgeable regarding the brand and it's offerings. Is the texturing grippy when wet? Will the knife do well for light/medium camp duty(I'm not abusive with knives but like sturdy tools).
 
well, when leaving the house for a walk I open a drawer and there I find an ESEE 4, a Grohmann, a Fällkniven S1 and a Seal Pup. I ALWAYS pick the Seal Pup.
 
I have owned many many knives. I have owned multiplues of very few knives. The SOG Seal Pup is one of them. :thumbup:
 
That's quite an endorsement. What is it about it that makes you lean toward the seal pup over the others? If I were to pick out of your drawer, I'd likely go with the ESEE 4 or the Fällkniven S1 myself. :thumbup:
 
ac1d0v3r1d3 said:
I have owned many many knives. I have owned multiplues of very few knives. The SOG Seal Pup is one of them. :thumbup:
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Sounds like, barring ergo issues, I'll like the knife then. Did you get the nylon sheath; if so do you think a leatherman wave would fit in the pocket?
 
a2d2 said:
That's quite an endorsement. What is it about it that makes you lean toward the seal pup over the others? If I were to pick out of your drawer, I'd likely go with the ESEE 4 or the Fällkniven S1 myself. :thumbup:
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ESEE 4: I don't like the ergonomices of the handle, too heavy for its size.
Fällkniven: really like the knife, picking the Pup is more an emotional decision.

Pup: light and sturdy, I personally like the serrations even for outdoor use.
the Seal pup is a keeper, the ESEE will go.
 
ml100 said:
ESEE 4: I don't like the ergonomices of the handle, too heavy for its size.
Fällkniven: really like the knife, picking the Pup is more an emotional decision.

Pup: light and sturdy, I personally like the serrations even for outdoor use.
the Seal pup is a keeper, the ESEE will go.
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The serrations don't bother me too much. I've used partially serrated blades for camp use in the past and had no problems; if I have a choice, I'll usually go plain edge though. Does the thumb ramp/guard get in the way if you place your thumb on the spine of the blade?
 
a2d2 said:
Sounds like, barring ergo issues, I'll like the knife then. Did you get the nylon sheath; if so do you think a leatherman wave would fit in the pocket?
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My powerlock fits into it nicely. I think the wave is smaller than a powerlock right?

For those of you with the nylon sheath, how are you attaching it to your belt? Using the middle molle loops or the top?
 
I can honestly say that I have sold lots of them and never ever heard a complaint or had one returned. Me personally though, would grab the ESEE-4 every time over the others.
 
darkdan said:
My powerlock fits into it nicely. I think the wave is smaller than a powerlock right?

For those of you with the nylon sheath, how are you attaching it to your belt? Using the middle molle loops or the top?
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I'm not 100% sure but I believe the Powerlock is bigger than the Wave. Thanks for the info.
 
According to leatherman.com the wave is 4 inches in length and according to sogknives.com the powerlock is 4.6". So as long as it's not terribly thicker you'll have no problem.
 
I love my Seal Pup. I think you will love yours. Scary sharp, well balanced, and feels like an extension of your hand. Yes, your Wave will fit. I think you will have a Merry Christmas.
 
You guys were right, the seal pup is a pretty nice knife. I have not had the chance to really test it out but I can pretty much tell from handling it that it will do what I ask of it. Did SOG change the blade a bit? That long flat choil that I've seen in all of the pics of the pup online is absent on mine.
 
I believe it's the seal pup, as the the spine of the blade doesn't have the rasp/ridges and the word elite isn't written on the blade.
 
Seal Pup is a solid user blade! I owned one in college and sold it to the mailroom guy who was getting into camping with his family and was looking for something tried and true. I was honored to sell it to him, but I do miss that knife. This is all over 10 years ago by the way and the knife was Seki-Japan origin.
 
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