Help! I Need A New Knife - Info. Request

QKShooter · November 27th, 2005, 12:01 PM

I'm thinking seriously about buying this particular knife. (See Pic & Specs. Below)
Mostly because it sports a 5" blade.
So far....$59.00 Smacks plus Shipping is the best price I've found on this knife but, I've honestly not searched for a better price.

It's really not worth it for me to search the web for 3 hours to save $10.00 ~ I would lose $$$ by doing that as I can make better and more gainful/productive use of my time.

Anybody know of a better knife for the money?
Blade length is absolutely critical for me.
I am not interested in any knife with a blade length of less than 4.5" or 4.7"!!!!! ~ ~ 5" being the ideal blade length for me.
I could care less about serrations & can take take them...or leave them.
5" blade length (or VERY CLOSE to that length) would be my main determining factor coupled (of course) with good quailty.

There are LOTS of high quality knives that I look at & LOVE but, then I catch that blade length of 3.5" & then it's "out of the running" for me.

Any other knife suggestions?

SOG PENTAGON ELITE II FOLDING KNIFE w/ARC-LOCK PE18

Specifications:

ORIGINAL SOG BRAND
Overall Length: 10.75"
Blade: 5"
AUS8 Stainless Rc 57-58
Weight: 6.8 oz
CLIP- Reversible SOG BayoNet Clip
Patented line cutting Groove
Military style carry pocket clip
Partially serrated
Spear Point 8A stainless steel blade with a bead blast finish
Black zytel handle
Thumb stud
Tactical/General outdoor usage

san antone rr · November 27th, 2005, 12:45 PM

QK, I've got that particular knife and really like it. Workmanship is decent and it holds an edge well. Have used it for three deer seasons counting this one and it does well. Blade is heavier than I originally imagined it would be, but a beefier blade is rarely a bad thing.

Got mine from cutleryshoppe.com. Think I paid more than you found, though.

QKShooter · November 27th, 2005, 04:03 PM

Thanks for your input Steve. I value your opinion (based on your past posts in general) & if you carry the same one and you're happy with it....then that's good enough for me.

For me....the price is about right & the quality looks/sounds really decent.
I think I'm just going to go with it. The weight is about right also & I like that AUS8 Stainless.

I actually have a semi~antique 5" blade locking folder that is still in good shape but, it's old & it's extremely HEAVY.
It has Ebony wood handles & a ton of brass & I'd honestly have more use for another Colt .45 auto spare magazine...rather than lug that old knife around anymore.
It feels like a "ship anchor" in my pocket.

So...unless anybody has any other suggestions within the next couple of days....then I'm buying this one.

BlueLion · November 27th, 2005, 06:40 PM

Do it man, Do it....

QKShooter · November 27th, 2005, 08:36 PM

& Torture Test one for the forum.

Rock and Glock · November 27th, 2005, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QKShooter

& Torture Test one for the forum.

QKShooter - have you ever considered a 5" blade?

Looking forward to reading the "Torture Test too!

Hydra-shokz · November 28th, 2005, 02:27 AM

I owned that same SOG a few years back.I found the blade itself to be decent but the plastic handle seemed pretty flimsy for my liking.Got rid of it.I now only carry Benchmades and find them to be one of the best,IMO.However they can get pricey.For the price range of that SOG you could probably get a nice CRKT which I believe to be a better product.My $.02.

QKShooter · November 28th, 2005, 08:51 AM

Columbia River would be a great choice if they made a knife with a 5" blade but, I don't think they have any model close to that blade length.

November 27th, 2005, 12:01 PM	#1
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,493	Help! I Need A New Knife - Info. Request I'm thinking seriously about buying this particular knife. (See Pic & Specs. Below) Mostly because it sports a 5" blade. So far....$59.00 Smacks plus Shipping is the best price I've found on this knife but, I've honestly not searched for a better price. It's really not worth it for me to search the web for 3 hours to save $10.00 ~ I would lose $$$ by doing that as I can make better and more gainful/productive use of my time. Anybody know of a better knife for the money? Blade length is absolutely critical for me. I am not interested in any knife with a blade length of less than 4.5" or 4.7"!!!!! ~ ~ 5" being the ideal blade length for me. I could care less about serrations & can take take them...or leave them. 5" blade length (or VERY CLOSE to that length) would be my main determining factor coupled (of course) with good quailty. There are LOTS of high quality knives that I look at & LOVE but, then I catch that blade length of 3.5" & then it's "out of the running" for me. Any other knife suggestions? SOG PENTAGON ELITE II FOLDING KNIFE w/ARC-LOCK PE18 Specifications: ORIGINAL SOG BRAND Overall Length: 10.75" Blade: 5" AUS8 Stainless Rc 57-58 Weight: 6.8 oz CLIP- Reversible SOG BayoNet Clip Patented line cutting Groove Military style carry pocket clip Partially serrated Spear Point 8A stainless steel blade with a bead blast finish Black zytel handle Thumb stud Tactical/General outdoor usage Last edited by QKShooter; November 27th, 2005 at 08:03 PM..

November 27th, 2005, 12:45 PM	#2
san antone rr Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Look at my login Posts: 462	QK, I've got that particular knife and really like it. Workmanship is decent and it holds an edge well. Have used it for three deer seasons counting this one and it does well. Blade is heavier than I originally imagined it would be, but a beefier blade is rarely a bad thing. Got mine from cutleryshoppe.com. Think I paid more than you found, though. __________________ Steve December 9, 2005 (CNN) While interviewing an anonymous US Special Forces soldier on his sniper skills, a Reuters News agent asked the soldier what he felt when shooting members of Al Qaeda in Afghanistan. The soldier shrugged and replied, "Recoil."

November 27th, 2005, 04:03 PM	#3
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,493	Thanks Steve Thanks for your input Steve. I value your opinion (based on your past posts in general) & if you carry the same one and you're happy with it....then that's good enough for me. For me....the price is about right & the quality looks/sounds really decent. I think I'm just going to go with it. The weight is about right also & I like that AUS8 Stainless. I actually have a semi~antique 5" blade locking folder that is still in good shape but, it's old & it's extremely HEAVY. It has Ebony wood handles & a ton of brass & I'd honestly have more use for another Colt .45 auto spare magazine...rather than lug that old knife around anymore. It feels like a "ship anchor" in my pocket. So...unless anybody has any other suggestions within the next couple of days....then I'm buying this one.

November 27th, 2005, 06:40 PM	#4
BlueLion Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: It Changes... Posts: 830	Do it man, Do it.... __________________ Listen, Think and React.....Nuff Said.....

November 27th, 2005, 08:36 PM	#5
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,493	Maybe I'll Get Two & Torture Test one for the forum.

November 28th, 2005, 02:27 AM	#7
Hydra-shokz New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gonzales,Louisiana,U.S.A. Posts: 11	I owned that same SOG a few years back.I found the blade itself to be decent but the plastic handle seemed pretty flimsy for my liking.Got rid of it.I now only carry Benchmades and find them to be one of the best,IMO.However they can get pricey.For the price range of that SOG you could probably get a nice CRKT which I believe to be a better product.My $.02. __________________ Patrick

November 28th, 2005, 08:51 AM	#8
QKShooter Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off Of The X Posts: 23,493	Columbia River Columbia River would be a great choice if they made a knife with a 5" blade but, I don't think they have any model close to that blade length. __________________ Liberty/Tyranny ___________________________ Ain't That A Shame! Be Happy! *http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OG3u...1&feature=fvwp*

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