Racy new blade shape and longer cutting edge, Extended Tang for glass breaking and hammering * 7-inch partially serrated powder coated AUS8 stainless steel blade * Rugged and durable Zytel handle * Hard side Kydex sheath * Overall length: 12.3-inches, Weight: 10.3-ounces WINNER of one of the most extensive testing and evaluation programs ever undertaken by the US Government for the NAVY, the SOG SEAL Knife surpassed all others to receive the highest performance honors and become the chosen blade of the US NAVY SEALs.The US Navy SEALs are one of the most elite specialized military groups in the world. SEALs must undergo a rigorous training program devised to create the consummate warrior. Only a select few endure and are given the right to wear the SEAL Trident.The knife needed to accompany a Navy SEAL must be just as worthy. The US Government's knife evaluation program included incredible tests that evaluated the following: tip breaking strength, blade toughness, sharpness and edge retention, handle twist-off limits, two-week salt water immersions, gasoline and acetylene torch resistance, chopping, hammering, prying, penetration performance, cutting ability for six different types of rope and nylon line, low noise and low reflection factors, and intense hands-on training in the field.You can be assured that on this extraordinary knife, the SEALs have done their homework, so you don't have to!SPECIFICATIONS:- Blade: AUS6 Stainless Steel, Powder Coated, Rc 56-58- Blade Length/Thickness: 7" x .250"- Overall Length: 12.25"- Weight: 12.8oz- Sheath: Kydex
Whoever said "Never bring a knife to a gun fight" obviously never carried one of these bad boys. This knife is just plain mean. The balance is awesome. The blade is shaving sharp (literally, there's a bald spot on my arm). Most would say it's an all around knife. However, after playing with it and toting it around on a few backpacking ventures, I would say it's more of a defensive/tactical blade. Sure, the knife gnaw it's fair share of wood (I've used it on vines, branches and small trees), but it hungers ..
SOG knives are generally great, the SEAL Team knife I recieved was superb. I had ordered it as a gift for a co-worker who is leaving. She is a dive instructor, hiker, and camper ao I wanted to get her a good quality knife that could handle difficult demands. I was so impressed with the knife that came in I ordered one for myself, enough said. Both orders were on time with no problems.
I was fairly impressed with the SOG Seal team knife. It has a very rugged and sturdy construction; definitely able to handle any task. The sheath is nice, and rugged like the knife. There were minor manufacturing errors on the knife, such as small scratches on the handle. If it matters, the knife was also made in Taiwan. In addition to that, the blade came somewhat dull, and needed to be sharpened to meet my expectations. It is a very large knife to carry around or to attach to a belt which makes it somewha..
