The SOG groove sheaths, are they effective?

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Spearfish

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The Groove seems a great idea, but I wonder when you use the sheath for cutting rope since most of the time the sheath will be firmly attached. The Trident Folder´s handle rope cutting feature looks more practical since the knife is not stuck to anything.
Any experiences or thoughts?

Regards,

Spearfish :)
 
Spearfish, my understanding of the Groove is that it saves having to pull the knife out or the sheath to cut cord or rope while engaged in doing anything that a sharp blade could cause problems by being drawn from the sheath. I think the idea is to cut fairly loose rope or para cord, maybe what you might be working with that may be loose, or that which you could reach to your sheath to cut.
I don't think it was designed to try to cut fixed cord or rope that was out of reach of the sheath. I think It would really be handy if you were engaged in an activity where you needed both hands free, but also needed to cut rope or cord fast and safely.

Robbie Roberson ;)
 
Hi Robbie,

Yes, I can imagine having to use both hands pulling a tough cord which needs to be cut. The groove should be the solution in this case. Guess the groove is effective after all.

Thanks,

Spearfish :)

By the way, hope your foot is ok
 
I would like to add that most of the soldiers who have SEAL pups over here put a ziptie across the notch to keep from cutting everything else that came in contact with the sheath, especially Humvee seats. The one I had was too small to cut anything but 550 cord anyway. IMO its a gimmic feature with a questionable purpose.
 
well, i heard of a person who accidently cut off his own belt when he took off his Standard battle order after a field exercise
 
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