SOG High-Performance Duty S35VN Steel Ambidextrous Carry EDC 3.9" Sharp Blade Seal XR - USA Made Folding Knife, black

I don’t usually consider pieces from SOG when I’m looking at a dedicated knife. I have had a few of their multi tools and love the compound leverage pliers, so when I saw a USA made, overbuilt, XR lock flipper for 140 bucks, I figured it was worth a shot. I was correct, it was worth the shot. Sharp out of the box, decent blade geometry, insanely good flipping action, and a hydraulic, smooth, satisfying drop shut that sounds like you’re loading artillery. It’s a behemoth. I wish the clip was deeper, but it’s a purpose built tool and its purpose is satisfying to use. It’s not lightweight, it’s not slim, it’s not that perfect EDC, and that’s what I love. SOG went for a folder with a fixed blade feel and this achieves that in a way I’ve only ever experienced with Cold Steel. By the way, AMAZING action, yet when I crank on the blade to look for any movement, it’s SOLID. Every folder has a little give if you really crank on the blade towards the tip. This one locks up like a bank vault. I’ve only experienced that kind of feel on a triad lock. Good on you SOG. Keep this good stuff coming.

Excellent hard use knife, especially if you have to wear gloves. There are some complaints about the gimping, but I find it useful as the purpose intends. It’s there for grip, specifically with gloves. I myself find no problem gloves or not, just know that they are there and don’t expect to not feel them. This knife completes any job I need it for, with a bit of extra concentration needed for detailed task. Easy opening, stays sharp, and pretty simple to disassemble and clean. The glass breaker chisel point is useful without being so sharp it snags clothing or your hand when reaching for it or other items in the pocket. Kinda reminds me of another big black polymer tool low on looks but completely reliable to get the job done in any condition, which is also dead simple to disassemble and clean. One of SOG’s best next to the Kiku. I’ve had the micarta/carbon fiber one for years and it has been a solid performer in the daily carry. Not sure if they offer a deep carry clip? But it works for me as is, sooo… The Seal XR is a beast of a knife in size and build. This will take some room in the pocket but works. Great value for the money, I bought a used one, one complaint when received is that the pivot was dripping in what smelled of bar/chain oil??? A good cleaning and recondition solved this. Looks amazing, locks up solid, steel is CPM S35VN, don’t see a need to go another $100 for magnacut, easy deployment and trusted tool in the EDC carry. If your looking for a sleek beast of a knife this could be for you. Fit and finish is smooth, no lines or nubs to remove upon arrival. Carry on all…

Razor sharp out of the box. Outstanding build quality and perfect centering. QC is top notch for my first SOG knife. Extremely impressed and will be looking at other SOGs in this price point (not the cheapies at Academy). Not laughably large but still a very big knife, thick and huge chunk of s35vn steel. This is a true apocalypse/SHTF knife and I absolutely love it. Jimping everywhere but it doesn’t bother me in the least. This is a serious working knife. Also, it’s so nice looking and feels great in the hand. You can feel the premium quality. Home run from SOG!

As an owner of ten zero tolerance flipper knives, for me to try another manufacturer was a stretch. SOG got this one right. Great balance, sharp and built well, with no play in the blade when deployed. The blade release button for closure is really nice too. Yes it is large and a bit heavy, but the feel is welcome and solid, with a confident grip. I have large hands so the size is not a problem, the jimping on the handle and deployment is a bit coarse, but not a problem. I guess if you have small soft hands don’t buy this knife, otherwise it’s a winner

Great knife. Easy one hand operation using the flipper feature. Incredible quality tactical knife. Built like a tank. There are finger grooves and the knife is very ergonomic. Also, there is plenty of gimping across the spine of the handle as well as the blade. A bit heavy, but that goes with an extremely durable ɓuild quality.I Highly recommen this knife.

Super sharp, feels good in the hand, cuts cardboard like a champ.

This SOG folder is a tank. One of the best toughest and well-made tactical folding knives on the market. The blade is exceptionally thick and heavy the chinking around the edges and across the handles guarantee a sure grip on any conditions. Be sure to get this model that’s made in America. There is an almost identical model made outside the US that should not be confused for the one made in America. This American made folder is battle ready and is my absolute favorite go to EDC knife.

To start, the knife is an absolute unit. It is an absolute tool and machine. That being said, it’s quite heavy and bulky. The blade shape and coating is top tier for a knife even with the flat glass breaker at the bottom. If you have large hands like myself, the actual handle is pretty nice and grippy to hold.HOWEVER: This has to be the dumbest and worst placed locking mechanism I’ve had on a knife. I am a pretty tall and big dude but the locking mechanism is painful to reach to open and close the knife. Cut myself a couple times because when you hit the locking mechanism, your finger kind of falls in the way. And if you do two handed closing, it catches a little bit and is pretty awkward.If you need this for tactical situations and need something to be a fast opener, this knife is not it, at all.If you want a workhorse of a knife that’ll serve you as a solid tool all around, this is definitely it.