Yeah, those are great EDC fixed blades. I've got the Seal Pup with the serrated edge. Took that floppy nylon strap off the sheath and added a tek-loc style lock. Aus8 is a great all-around blade steel despite what some people like to think because it is not their precious S35VN. My Taiwan Seal Pup has a 4.85" blade just like the Elite too. They are not .190 thick though, they are both .156 or 5/32". The digital calipers don't lie haha.
The buyers on Amazon approved. I don't like serrated edges except on tomato knives. My brother in law and nephew said they liked serrated edges to cut webbing. I can't remember ever cutting webbing so maybe that's it. I want that section of edge razor sharp.
My first sog and decent fixed blade I got in 2003 on active duty seki seal pup still carry it alot. Beat up no finish left used edc cp and hunting it's just a great overall fixed blade.
I got seal pup, and the full size one also. My pup came with A different sheath,probably a nylon material,and it rattles slightly. I added piece of leather to silence the rattle. My full size seal did come with the kydex sheath. I’ve skinned many a deer and hog with my seal pup. The powder coat finish is showing wear,but I’ve had them both 25 plus years , probably when they were available for public purchase.
I just ordered a seal pup last night, and now, after watching this review, I'm excited to finally own an SOG . I was going to use it as a dive knife , but it would get ruined in saltwater. This is a great review, and thanks for posting the video.
Have always liked SOG, I don't need expensive to be effective, SOG Salute is usually my EDC, lol at 9:50 you say, this is going to offend some people, lol it's difficult not to offend someone these days, we live in the United States of the offended, lol thx for the vids
I don't need expensive to be effective. A very wise/true statement BUT in MANY case's todays SOG knives [including your SOG salute] rise only to the level of a ''Walmart special'' that are more gimmick than anything else ! Having experienced the HORRIBLE ergonomics and multitude of ''hot spots'' on the SOG salute personally I have to wonder about how you actually use this knife effectively without discomfort OR it could be that you don't REALLY use the folder to the degree that it becomes uncomfortable ! Opening letters ,tape or possibly cutting open thin cardboard shipping envelopes is about the ONLY scenario where the SOG salute could be considered functional because just about ANY task/use beyond that it becomes so incredibly uncomfortable to hold on to that its unusable !
I have one. And for the money you get a great knife. You can beat the hell out of this knife and it wants more. Love it too bad it's made in Taiwan. But it's a great knife. Some of the USA knives do not even compare. Good video nice job. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts. Oh ya it will rust so oil it.
I have a seal pup, the original, that coating has really lasted through some stuff, I've had it maybe a decade now. Gutted at least 8 deer, a few rabbits, some ducks. It's not the best for that but I use all my knives to make sure they're good to go, and it is. That serrated part actually makes pretty quick work of a rib cage.
SOG has some of their Seal Pup Elite Knives made in Japan, and some are made in Taiwan. I believe the Taiwan made knives are to the specs of the regular Pup version and the Japan knives are longer and thicker. But it may be other way around.
are these easy to keep sharp, bought an Essee a few years back, arrived blunt out the box, and ive never been able to get it sharp. probably just me tho!
I have a old puppy came with the pocket sheath, I modified it to a green mountain, it's my constant companion, no complaints, we have been through hell together
Your co-star is a handsome fella. Kuma I believe is Japanese for "bear". At my age it probably won't happen, but I've always thought if I ever got an Akita I would name him Kuma. As for the knives, if they are actually used by the Naval Special Warfare types, it is probably more for cutting throats and burying in skulls than for survival, although they look like they could do that job fairly well.
I just bought my seal pup (not elite). I like it pretty well so far and fits well in my hand. Not sharp enough to shave, but it will be after I have it a few days. But I think you got the sheathes backwards 😂 the regular seal pup has the nylon sheath. I'm not really fond of the sheath though. Thanks for the info. PS: that "gimping" on the back of the elite (can be found on many knives) does a great job for fire starters and magnesium strips
I'm not a SOG fan, but those knives do look great for combative type situations as opposed to survival. My biggest gripe with SOG is for the money, I can get 1095 or for a little more 3V or S35VN. But thanks t BIG DADDY Unlimited for helping us with the lower prices 👍
1095 isn’t expensive. Good luck with all your “combative type situations”. It must be hard constantly training for and getting in knife fights when you’re trying to comment on TH-cam.
Goodevening Bryan. Im gonna do a more profound video just for you how to do curls with serrations with both left or right hand. with the right hand you get that fine curls that take flame and with the left hand you get thicker curls. Gonna juse my Prodigy and a Rangergrip 179. Hope i can do it on sunday becouse on saturday its rangetimefor me. GET SOME!!
The Elite has a cheaper quality sheath. Also, a knife with serrations on the sweet spot of a knife is pretty gimmicky. Whatever a serrated blade can do, a plain edge can do better. Except for cutting French bread.
Honestly, seems like they're good blades...but for the price. I'd say for half the MSRP they'd be excellent, but for the full price they are mediocre...P.S. I really want to hate the serrated edge but I can't, It is too functional to dismiss.
Nice review. I appreciate the info on the tang (the knife kind of feels to me like its full tang, but its so light and the handle material is already pretty hard, so its a little hard to tell). I also appreciate showing the baton test. It's a good knife and a solid choice imo (I've had one for a few years, but honestly, I've barely used it), though I might catch some hate here by saying in that size and price range, I think I actually like the Mora Garberg better, though I don't feel like anyone would go wrong with either choice.
Different strokes. Although I sort of inherited custody of Kuma. I love him as a pet but I would not have chosen him either. I had one husky years ago and once was enough. At least that’s what I thought ;-)
In a real survival situation. Since you obviously have a saw to cut 90 degree angles on your firewood before batoning. Wouldn't you use the saw to cut a v notch and use a sharpened piece of limb to use as a splitter or baton to save your knife ? Better yet, there are always enough twigs around if there is dead wood. No use for batonong unless you are trying to get sap wood to start a fire. And then all you have to do is shave a bit of it off. Just asking....have you ever spent time in the woods actually depending on this ? I have. I call your bluff dude.
These two knives are NOT the same thickness. The Seal Pup Elite has thicker blade than the regular Seal Pup. How do I know? I own both. How did you not notice the difference? It's clearly visible. Time for new glasses.
it may very well be time for new glasses but the SOG website lists the blade thickness on both as .19" I just assumed they knew the specs on their own knives.
The SOG SEAL 2000 was originally issued to BUDs trainees, and passed every test the USN subjected it to including gasoline immersion and soak testing to prove handle durability. The USN later switched to the CS SRK, well before CS decided it was time to earn the "gas station knife" scout badge😂. One of my Seal 2Ks was made in Japan, the other in Taiwan. Coatings were candy tough, basically for non reflective but the knives have never failed me. Just because the USN issued the knives does not mean the individual warrior carries a knife on campaign, he may carry it to his locker and store it in favor of a much better knife😂
Had one since Nov of 2004. It’s been on two deployments and it’s still my favorite carry knife.
so wholesome with the huskie in there lol. great review thank you for sharing this with us.
I have both. My wife uses the Taiwan model for kitchen duty lol. She loves it !
Bryan, Good video. These SOG Seal Pup Knives are good Knives
I love my Seal Pup. Mine is Taiwan made, and I know that a lot of service people prefer them for deployment. Great video!
Yeah, those are great EDC fixed blades. I've got the Seal Pup with the serrated edge. Took that floppy nylon strap off the sheath and added a tek-loc style lock. Aus8 is a great all-around blade steel despite what some people like to think because it is not their precious S35VN. My Taiwan Seal Pup has a 4.85" blade just like the Elite too. They are not .190 thick though, they are both .156 or 5/32". The digital calipers don't lie haha.
Always look forward to these weekend videos!
Really like this review great knives and video
The buyers on Amazon approved. I don't like serrated edges except on tomato knives. My brother in law and nephew said they liked serrated edges to cut webbing. I can't remember ever cutting webbing so maybe that's it. I want that section of edge razor sharp.
Great video I’m going to buy an elite seal pup. Best wishes
My first sog and decent fixed blade I got in 2003 on active duty seki seal pup still carry it alot. Beat up no finish left used edc cp and hunting it's just a great overall fixed blade.
I got seal pup, and the full size one also. My pup came with A different sheath,probably a nylon material,and it rattles slightly. I added piece of leather to silence the rattle. My full size seal did come with the kydex sheath. I’ve skinned many a deer and hog with my seal pup. The powder coat finish is showing wear,but I’ve had them both 25 plus years , probably when they were available for public purchase.
I just ordered a seal pup last night, and now, after watching this review, I'm excited to finally own an SOG . I was going to use it as a dive knife , but it would get ruined in saltwater. This is a great review, and thanks for posting the video.
You could still try it. I wouldn’t mind using a seal pup as my fish ender in the deep blue
@@Slimedone4evr I have used it last week on a dive and it didn't get rusty or ruined. It works with my bcd better than my ScubaPro knife.
@@ChristophScuba yeah the powder coating on it with that stainless blade is a beast
Just got the Seal Pup. Good little knife! Good review...
It's a cool knife
Great review Brian love it . I have an older Seal Pup Elite and its a wonderful blade. Mine made in Taiwan.
Got this knife around 10 years ago, still my favorite knife
Always great reviews. As for the knives, if offered in 154 CM - it’d be a winner.
or s35vn
They are comfortable!
I have the seal pup in my collection and enjoy it. I keep it in my Jeep as a just in case knife.
Have always liked SOG, I don't need expensive to be effective, SOG Salute is usually my EDC, lol at 9:50 you say, this is going to offend some people, lol it's difficult not to offend someone these days, we live in the United States of the offended, lol thx for the vids
I don't need expensive to be effective.
A very wise/true statement BUT in MANY case's todays SOG knives [including your SOG salute] rise only to the level of a ''Walmart special'' that are more gimmick than anything else !
Having experienced the HORRIBLE ergonomics and multitude of ''hot spots'' on the SOG salute personally I have to wonder about how you actually use this knife effectively without discomfort OR it could be that you don't REALLY use the folder to the degree that it becomes uncomfortable !
Opening letters ,tape or possibly cutting open thin cardboard shipping envelopes is about the ONLY scenario where the SOG salute could be considered functional because just about ANY task/use beyond that it becomes so incredibly uncomfortable to hold on to that its unusable !
@@cottonmouth71 all true
Sog seal pup is a excellent knife every one should have one, and yes I can smell that beautiful fatwood. I enjoyed your first review. THANKS
I have one. And for the money you get a great knife. You can beat the hell out of this knife and it wants more. Love it too bad it's made in Taiwan. But it's a great knife. Some of the USA knives do not even compare. Good video nice job. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts. Oh ya it will rust so oil it.
I have a seal pup elite and a husky pup elite like you have!
I have a seal pup, the original, that coating has really lasted through some stuff, I've had it maybe a decade now. Gutted at least 8 deer, a few rabbits, some ducks. It's not the best for that but I use all my knives to make sure they're good to go, and it is. That serrated part actually makes pretty quick work of a rib cage.
Had mine for about a decade as well. Good all around knife.
SOG has some of their Seal Pup Elite Knives made in Japan, and some are made in Taiwan. I believe the Taiwan made knives are to the specs of the regular Pup version and the Japan knives are longer and thicker. But it may be other way around.
True mine is from Taiwan and has the serrated edge but it is stamped as a seal pup elite
are these easy to keep sharp, bought an Essee a few years back, arrived blunt out the box, and ive never been able to get it sharp. probably just me tho!
Almost bought one but got a bk2 instead
I have a old puppy came with the pocket sheath, I modified it to a green mountain, it's my constant companion, no complaints, we have been through hell together
I really like SOG designs 👍
Kumo pup steals the show.
Always
You should do a review on the Cold Steel G.I. Tanto, I love that knife and it throws great!
Both are great looking knives
Not a huge fan of the handle but that blade shape is awesome. Still love the Cold Steel SRK though
Some pictures I have seen show two different kydex sheaths. Did they change the sheaths through the years?
Maybe?
I'm sure you have the knives in the wrong sheaths. Switch them for the correct sheaths.
Beautiful dog.
I love the sog seal pup nylon sheath
Currently you can get the SOG Pillar from Midway for $99.99 and it’s the best version of the Seal Pup by far.
Great home defense knife .
Your co-star is a handsome fella. Kuma I believe is Japanese for "bear". At my age it probably won't happen, but I've always thought if I ever got an Akita I would name him Kuma. As for the knives, if they are actually used by the Naval Special Warfare types, it is probably more for cutting throats and burying in skulls than for survival, although they look like they could do that job fairly well.
Thats the "Seal 2000" knife. Its got a 7" blade i believe.
Yup! Great Dog!😍
Your dog is cute
I just bought my seal pup (not elite). I like it pretty well so far and fits well in my hand. Not sharp enough to shave, but it will be after I have it a few days. But I think you got the sheathes backwards 😂 the regular seal pup has the nylon sheath. I'm not really fond of the sheath though. Thanks for the info.
PS: that "gimping" on the back of the elite (can be found on many knives) does a great job for fire starters and magnesium strips
I thought the same thing about the sheaths but not with these two. Actually, I think they offer this in a very confusing mix of packages.
Great video, I like these series of knifes, I have the Seal Strike tactical, and love it. I want to get the elite also. Alan R.
I think they are talking about the non serated part of the knife
I'm not a SOG fan, but those knives do look great for combative type situations as opposed to survival. My biggest gripe with SOG is for the money, I can get 1095 or for a little more 3V or S35VN. But thanks t BIG DADDY Unlimited for helping us with the lower prices 👍
SOG is always been hit or miss. More miss for me.
@@Beastro777 Fan boys! So many of them!
1095 isn’t expensive. Good luck with all your “combative type situations”. It must be hard constantly training for and getting in knife fights when you’re trying to comment on TH-cam.
Have you thought about reviewing the Harbor Frieght 6inch Bowie knife?
Not bad!!
Does anybody have an idea of the purpose behind the serrated spine?
Você conheço o modelo Faca Sog Seal Pup Edição Rpb , sabe me dizer se esse modelo realmente é raro de se achar e tem uma qualidade boa ?
Cool video Sr.
Thanks!
Weird mine is stamped as a seal pup elite but it has a serrated edge
They offer both models with or without serrations. I have an elite with the serrated edge as well
It looks like the Elite is thicker. I miss when reviews were more than just reading the package.
Such a cool dog!
cool knife's :) Kuma rocks :)
Yes he does
Good knives. Please be careful as the tips broke easily on older versions.
This knife would shave a yak made me smile
I carried the seal pup during my 2nd deployment.
Goodevening Bryan. Im gonna do a more profound video just for you how to do curls with serrations with both left or right hand. with the right hand you get that fine curls that take flame and with the left hand you get thicker curls. Gonna juse my Prodigy and a Rangergrip 179. Hope i can do it on sunday becouse on saturday its rangetimefor me. GET SOME!!
The seals used the seal elite 7" blade
P.s. both sheaths are ambidextrous.
Don’t know if I should call him Gary Oldman or Eric Clapton.
The Elite has a cheaper quality sheath. Also, a knife with serrations on the sweet spot of a knife is pretty gimmicky. Whatever a serrated blade can do, a plain edge can do better. Except for cutting French bread.
Or cordage or straps or belts.
@@talisikid1618 plain edge cuts all of those better and faster
It's the other way around bro the elite has the serrated edge I'm looking at mine right now
I promise I got it right. The elite is available with either serrated or non- serrated edge. Mine happens to be non-serrated.
Honestly, seems like they're good blades...but for the price. I'd say for half the MSRP they'd be excellent, but for the full price they are mediocre...P.S. I really want to hate the serrated edge but I can't, It is too functional to dismiss.
Thank you for sharing the review. Brian has seal team elite been discontinued?
I have no idea
Nice review. I appreciate the info on the tang (the knife kind of feels to me like its full tang, but its so light and the handle material is already pretty hard, so its a little hard to tell). I also appreciate showing the baton test. It's a good knife and a solid choice imo (I've had one for a few years, but honestly, I've barely used it), though I might catch some hate here by saying in that size and price range, I think I actually like the Mora Garberg better, though I don't feel like anyone would go wrong with either choice.
Got the sheaths backwards
Yeah I got the elite with the kydex sheath.
I grew up in Alaska. I will never have a husky, malamute, or lab.
Different strokes. Although I sort of inherited custody of Kuma. I love him as a pet but I would not have chosen him either. I had one husky years ago and once was enough. At least that’s what I thought ;-)
In a real survival situation. Since you obviously have a saw to cut 90 degree angles on your firewood before batoning. Wouldn't you use the saw to cut a v notch and use a sharpened piece of limb to use as a splitter or baton to save your knife ? Better yet, there are always enough twigs around if there is dead wood. No use for batonong unless you are trying to get sap wood to start a fire. And then all you have to do is shave a bit of it off. Just asking....have you ever spent time in the woods actually depending on this ? I have. I call your bluff dude.
Merry Christmas Kent.
Show a video of you actually out in the woods using this stuff instead of your backyard.
Yeah, I would much rather be in the woods. Although I am pretty sure the laws of physics are the same either way.
I like you and your dog
I think Brian's arms are overcompensating for the hair he shaves off of them all of the time.
American knives are so expensive here.
They cost double in europe.
These two knives are NOT the same thickness. The Seal Pup Elite has thicker blade than the regular Seal Pup. How do I know? I own both. How did you not notice the difference? It's clearly visible. Time for new glasses.
it may very well be time for new glasses but the SOG website lists the blade thickness on both as .19" I just assumed they knew the specs on their own knives.
Sadly the days of quality above quantity for the SOG knife co is gone !
I don’t know. Both of these seem pretty solid
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Click away. My son made that bracelet for me. I care much more about making him happy than you.
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The SOG SEAL 2000 was originally issued to BUDs trainees, and passed every test the USN subjected it to including gasoline immersion and soak testing to prove handle durability. The USN later switched to the CS SRK, well before CS decided it was time to earn the "gas station knife" scout badge😂. One of my Seal 2Ks was made in Japan, the other in Taiwan. Coatings were candy tough, basically for non reflective but the knives have never failed me.
Just because the USN issued the knives does not mean the individual warrior carries a knife on campaign, he may carry it to his locker and store it in favor of a much better knife😂
I've got the 2000 also good knife