SOG Team Leader Survivor

I think that Field Pup looks pretty good. I've been giving some thought to that one too.
 
mistwalker said:
It has a MUCH better wear resistance than 440C and 420 stainless. So, I'm guessing it's going to have great edge retention...but won't it be much harder to sharpen? Looking at these charts I would think so.
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That would be my first concern, actually wear resistance only partially correlate with edge holding but does correlate a lot with sharpening difficulties. That said there's not much diamond or ceramic can't sharpen.

About the saw:
* at least a sawback that seems functionnal,
but:
* doesn't solve generam ergonomic problems about double edged knives
* seems pretty short
* I'd still be concerned about rupture on those pretty acute notches
* notably with stainless steel
* not so sure about handle
yet:
* from pictures, I'd rate it miles above most of SOG line
* still on a better track
 
I think that this grind would likely be easier to sharpen than some other edge geometries in such a hard steel.

So far it has proven fairly resilient no signs of any fractures yet and I have given it some pretty good licks. However I would not want to pry with it unless I had no other option.

I do like this saw though yes it does preclude some common knife use techniques. It would still be great paired with a larger knife. However were I given the choice I'd much rather have this type saw on a larger thicker knife with a plain spine on a smaller one as a combo. That would be ideal for me and my purposes.
 
Great looking knife, it looks like the sog x-42 knife i have at home, you have a good looking hard wouring knife. Your friend at the post Donald S.
 
thesupersurvivalpost said:
Great looking knife, it looks like the sog x-42 knife i have at home, you have a good looking hard wouring knife. Your friend at the post Donald S.
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It does look a lot like the X42...I really wish I hadn't missed that one now.

It really is a good hard working knife, especially for it's size and weight. However I can understand people who have handled it but not used it having concerns...it is really light compared to most of my SOGs. When you are more used to their "sharpened pry bars" as a lot of people call them this one does seem thin and light. I think maybe I need to do a little video with it.
 
Mistwalker, great pics and review. Really good.

I am sure the saw works well because it is made like my SOG Revolver saw.

CWL ask, "I don't get it, what's the point of having a 4.5" saw?"

Making Tent pegs, lean to poles (smaller diameter, weight) Pack out poles, splint poles, cross support poles (smaller diameter, weight), freezing cold=smaller cuts faster (gaining access to dry fire staring tinder), faster warmth.

Any time less sawing is better if you are in a hurry.

Instead of cutting bigger logs for a quick fire, make 3 or 4 single cuts of smaller trees and feed/drag them to your fire..........then feed by sliding inward.

Big logs and wood is good, but smaller diameter gets you started quicker and gives you a little while to gather big stuff..........my opinion. :D

Robbie Roberson.
 
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Robbie Roberson said:
Mistwalker, great pics and review. Really good.

I am sure the saw works well because it is made like my SOG Revolver saw.

CWL ask, "I don't get it, what's the point of having a 4.5" saw?"

Making Tent pegs, lean to poles (smaller diameter, weight) Pack out poles, splint poles, cross support poles (smaller diameter, weight), freezing cold=smaller cuts faster (gaining access to dry fire staring tinder), faster warmth.

Any time less sawing is better if you are in a hurry.

Instead of cutting bigger logs for a quick fire, make 3 or 4 single cuts of smaller trees and feed/drag them to your fire..........then feed by sliding inward.

Big logs and wood is good, but smaller diameter gets you started quicker and gives you a little while to gather big stuff..........my opinion. :D

Robbie Roberson.
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Thanks Robbie, glad you liked the review, and good input. The saw is great for working with a lot of different materials and does do good at making tinder. It does make good fatwood dust.
 
I have used a Swiss Army Knife saw to cut saplings for hiking staffs. That takes a couple of minutes, is all. A knife like the Team Leader would rip through even easier. Not everything is a wild adventure in enemy territory. :)
 
Esav Benyamin said:
Not everything is a wild adventure in enemy territory. :)
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Not sure what you're saying here, but...I had my wildest adventures in my teens in jungles not made up of trees :D . While it is good for working with wood and bamboo there were still times I could have used a knife like this when making shelters from man made materials like PVC and fiberglass roofing panels.
 
What I'm saying is, most of us aren't looking for a superknife, heavy chopper. We can use a smaller, versatile knife like the Team Leader.
 
Here's a little video I shot earlier when I was messing around with some knives.

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I really like the review, thanks for taking the time Mistwalker!
The knife looks good, but in this configuration I think it's an accident waiting to happen.
I for one, sure would not want to use that saw in the dark, with cold hands. One's hand could so easily slip over the knife edge and get a serious injury. It's my 2 cents.
 
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