OVERALL SCORE:

3.85 / 5.00

Tester Review:

I was immediately impressed with how the Seal Pup Elite looked and felt in the hand. It has a comfortable grip with a nice weight. The blade is very sharp as you would expect and retained it's sharpness after some abuse. I repeatedly jammed the point of the knife into a dead tree with one hand then pried the blade to remove it. I did this until my arm tired then I switched to the other arm and repeated the action until I tired again. I also used the knife as an ax to chop small branches and as a throwing knife. The point held up as expected without any damage or dulling. The aggressive grip proved worthwhile and I experienced no slipping. The spine rasp ate away at wood almost like a saw. It worked as advertised for notching and filing.

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Cryogenic Heat Treatment

SOG's unique cryogenic heat treatment process increases the toughness and wear resistance of our blades. Taking the knife slowly down in temperature to less than -300°F and then back to room temperature. This stress relieves the material on an atomic level and increases overall strength as well as edge retention. Knife edges stay sharp longer with significantly less micro-fracturing and edge-chipping. Its this dedication to making your knife SOG sharp that sets us apart from the rest.

Fixed Blade User Guide

Download the fixed blade product information brochure, including maintenance instructions, warranty information, component lists, and included accessories (if applicable).

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