SOG SEAL Pup Elite: "Light Tactical Done Right" by Nutnfancy

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The SOG SEAL Pup Elite is a big upgrade over the original SEAL Pup. As previously reviewed, the original SEAL Pup came up short in the Nutnfancy review in July 2008: handle is too short, cutting edge terminates too far away from hilt, poor steel, abbreviated thumb ramp on top, and an abrupt grind that prevents ultra-sharpness (from the box). Enter the Elite where most of the shortcomings have been fixed: longer handle with deeper finger grooves offer better traction and balance, better AUS8 steel (vs the softer AUS6), hollow grinding allows for sharper edge, added spine rasp for wilderness notching (maybe finger placement too), and a thicker blade (.185" vs .155"). Quality is excellent. For its reasonable price it is a lot of knife that can function both as a tactical LBE blade and camp/utility knife. It, like its predecessor, retains the compact form and lightweight (about 9 oz total weight) that make it so carryable and likely to be on you when you need it. Some wilderness testing showed the Pup Elite to be a capable albeit light duty woodworking performer for firecraft preparation. The included Kydex sheath with 'American Sportsman' QD attachment is excellent though the cord cutting notch holds marginal utility. I prefer the Kydex sheath in the Elite over the also-offered ballistic nylon alternative. At its price point and carry weight it will be hard to top the SOG SEAL Pup Elite as a utility knife or close quarter defensive tool.
/////////////////////////// Nutnfancy LIkability Scale : 8.5 out of 10////////////// Music iicensed to TNP from 
R. Audette - (Socan), CC 2.5

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  • @WessexBladesHandMadeKnives
    @WessexBladesHandMadeKnives14 жыл бұрын

    From beginning to end pure class,,sound,visual clarity,editing,commentary and experience,,an awesome review and always wise to simply throw in a kabar as the benchmark...pure class!!

  • @entoptics
    @entoptics14 жыл бұрын

    Love how you stop the spider (12:05) cold in its tracks at with the older seal pup.

  • @gragrn
    @gragrn14 жыл бұрын

    Great production values as always, just to let you know the hard work you put in is very much appreciated. Well done!

  • @ppalla
    @ppalla14 жыл бұрын

    Love the SOG Seal Pup Elite, have added it to my collection. Thanks Nutn

  • @kentpublic
    @kentpublic14 жыл бұрын

    Another superb knife review. Thoughtful & thorough. Your reviews are without peer.

  • @JacksonParodi
    @JacksonParodi14 жыл бұрын

    Great job! Thanks for all the vids, Nutnfancy and crew.

  • @LonestarViz
    @LonestarViz11 жыл бұрын

    Dudes! Nicely done. Have been considering picking one of these up and I am so glad I watched your thorough review to understand the differences of the original pup before even having one in the hand. Keep up the good work!

  • @WebbsFliesNLures
    @WebbsFliesNLures12 жыл бұрын

    Just picked this knife up and it is amazing thanks for the great review as always

  • @mazzmari
    @mazzmari14 жыл бұрын

    Thorough review, keep them coming! Thanks.

  • @Piglip011010
    @Piglip01101014 жыл бұрын

    after days of research and recommendations from enough people who know what they were talking about, I have placed an order for one of these babies. But I have to say, TNP was definitely the most helpful when it came down to details beyond the box descriptions.

  • @fighting17chicago
    @fighting17chicago14 жыл бұрын

    I think this is the third time I've watched this video, I love that blade and can't wait to add it to my collection.

  • @GitcheG75
    @GitcheG7514 жыл бұрын

    Great review, nutnfancy! Thanks for posting.

  • @bewarethegreyghost
    @bewarethegreyghost14 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate your honesty about what your are and are not experienced with.

  • @BrianJacobson
    @BrianJacobson14 жыл бұрын

    Something about SOG knives I just dig. Their designs tend to be more of what I am looking for in a knife.

  • @gundude73
    @gundude7314 жыл бұрын

    yay a knife review. happy new year

  • @DS1150
    @DS115014 жыл бұрын

    Another good vid form TNP. Cheers and keep them coming.

  • @CampfireTalk
    @CampfireTalk14 жыл бұрын

    the elite looks to be an improvement overall, great review as always. plus I really like in these reviews that you're showing field use in the opening. awesome!

  • @johnmckinney9505
    @johnmckinney95057 жыл бұрын

    I got the gerber strongarm and love it.

  • @Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy
    @Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy13 жыл бұрын

    nicely done. I gotta pick up one of those!

  • @oroborusrider
    @oroborusrider14 жыл бұрын

    tnx for the great vid 5/5 and a happy newyear nutn

  • @paulie4x1
    @paulie4x111 жыл бұрын

    NutnFancy, there's always a DING DONG in the crowd, Thanx for your review on the S.P.E., Your my reference,and I'm buying one.

  • @CleverDjembe
    @CleverDjembe14 жыл бұрын

    Happy New Year's to Nutnfancy and kin! Enjoying your videos :)

  • @weerobot
    @weerobot12 жыл бұрын

    Another good review by Nutnfancy.

  • @ssstealth
    @ssstealth14 жыл бұрын

    NICE! Been eager to see this review, Nutn! Patiently waiting for that Fallkniven A1 review too. Keep them comin' bro-dawg! *****

  • @USNERDOC
    @USNERDOC14 жыл бұрын

    Nutn - Great review, thanks!

  • @m2luc0
    @m2luc014 жыл бұрын

    Nice video ... happy new year for everybody!

  • @knarkate
    @knarkate13 жыл бұрын

    I just bought the sog seal pup elite (partially serrated) and all I have to say is "wow" I was amazed that this knife straight out of the box was sharp enough to shave the hairs off my arm. I never thought I would buy a knife that sharp from the factory. going camping this weekend to test out how well it keeps it's edge under moderate use. I would most definitely recommend this knife if you are looking into getting it.

  • @mysciencenow
    @mysciencenow14 жыл бұрын

    awesome vid once again

  • @orcaluv
    @orcaluv14 жыл бұрын

    yes! SOG! Love sog and really like that knife.

  • @simplesuggestion6432
    @simplesuggestion64328 жыл бұрын

    I picked up a standard seal pup in OIF3 to attach to me LBE. I already had a seal pup back home so I knew that the weight and dimensions were exactly what I wanted. My second seal pup happened to come with the second generation kydex case, which immediately impressed me and bothered me for the very same reasons you mention. I simply unscrewed the belt clip and extremely tightly zip tied the sheath amongst my gear in an optimum location. The sheath itself holds the knife in well enough on its own. What I was left with was a profile that tucked in well behind anything else that could snag while moving or crawling, and the shortness made it hide out of sight and chance to snag against magazine pouches. So I find that both for close quarters options, and ability to move, the shortness is a plus, as you touched on, but leave out the general mobility.I agree with pretty much everything you say things anyway, basically just difference of POU which you also adress, but to mention two things that caught my attention... 1) The gap between the hilt and the beginning of the blade on the seal pup vs the elite is actually beneficial, first by adding a little overall strength, but second, in the instance that you happen to strike something that you anticipate will be soft, so your grip is a little looser, and then the blade hits a hidden solid object (bone), your hand will slip and your finger WILL get cut (unless you wear some cut proof gloves). Having that extra amount of blade for your finger to slide along could be the difference between a good amount of blood loss and nicking or severing the ligaments and tendons, thus reducing your effectiveness.2) The jimping on the blade adds resistance upon penetration and will reduce strike depth and I would guess greatly reduces the chance of reasonable penetration through Kevlar, which is possible after all.

  • @88GUNCR4ZY88
    @88GUNCR4ZY8814 жыл бұрын

    Great Video Nuttin! keep it up

  • @anon813
    @anon81314 жыл бұрын

    thanks for another great review!

  • @joe09mike
    @joe09mike14 жыл бұрын

    awesome review! keep them coming. these reviews just makes me wanna buy everything he reviews . 5*

  • @mout12
    @mout1214 жыл бұрын

    Nutnfancy, your vids have really inspired me to put down the Xbox controller every once and a while and get outdoors.

  • @chewy8807
    @chewy880714 жыл бұрын

    5/5 great vid. I want a seal pup elite now!

  • @MrPainfulTruth
    @MrPainfulTruth11 жыл бұрын

    thank you, thats essential information - the limit for legal fixed blades in Germany for example is 12cm which is around 4" so this one is too long. The Gryphon, btw, fits in that limit perfectly :)

  • @AR15alltheway
    @AR15alltheway14 жыл бұрын

    nutnfancy makes another great review...(P.S.) I love the way the sog seal pup elite looks

  • @403patriot3
    @403patriot310 жыл бұрын

    i got the original seal pup, this year the grip is the same as the elite, as well as it was catalogued at aus8 steel as well. the jimping pised me off beyond belief on the elite, as well as the blade doesn't have the gap anymore. great review regardless, fuckin eh from canada

  • @andreas0741
    @andreas074114 жыл бұрын

    Good review !! Love your videos eviews Keep it up ;) Greetings from norway :)

  • @dabNtx
    @dabNtx10 жыл бұрын

    This is my kayak/boat knife. It rides on my life jacket next to my VHF radio

  • @Circu1t
    @Circu1t14 жыл бұрын

    5 stars for the spider walking through your review.

  • @fullyautoproductions
    @fullyautoproductions14 жыл бұрын

    Dude that's jack-balled! My favorite part

  • @KalConduitman
    @KalConduitman14 жыл бұрын

    SOG is getting better! I'm Digging my twitch 2

  • @jorgemunoz3484
    @jorgemunoz348411 жыл бұрын

    I Will Just Love That SOG offer a "SOG Seal Pup Elite, SAtin Finish, SERRATED knife. They dont offer this combination. They only offer with that combination in the Black Finish. Great Video.

  • @AussieMark909
    @AussieMark90914 жыл бұрын

    I got the Seal Pup Elite plain edge satin as seen here. I like it, good light all purpose blade. Mine came with the nylon sheath which I was OK with as I could wear it on the left side. The wierd thing was the sheath had a flap which clipped over the top of the handle totally hiding the knife. I've never seen this even on the SOG site. Before long I modded it, cut the flap and extra straps off and restitched the edges. Much better now, easier to get at the blade.

  • @j.t.mccarthy8739
    @j.t.mccarthy873911 жыл бұрын

    Great video love tnp

  • @Fretfeeler
    @Fretfeeler12 жыл бұрын

    The SOG Seal Pup Elite (satin finish without serrations) is a beautiful knife to hold and behold.

  • @UNDERST0RY
    @UNDERST0RY9 жыл бұрын

    I bought this recently with the new Kydex sheath. That sheath is much better than any of the old models. The TiNi blade coating was a waste of money since it doesn't last. The knife arrived dull as hell. It took an hour on my low grit Japanese water stones just to make a serviceable edge, then another hour making the edge properly sharp. I was really surprised. SOG usually delivers excellent edges out of the box. But now that I have put a proper edge on this knife, I can see the use of this knife. I prefer the large/small knife and a hatchet combination in the bush and this light, serviceable knife is an excellent small knife for the little tasks such as food, forage and game preparation. I am not sure whether I prefer it to my Becker BK17, though, which is almost as light and easily takes a razor sharp hone and has a better profile for a small woodsman's knife.

  • @PaulNStein
    @PaulNStein12 жыл бұрын

    I just realized, I piss away way too much time watching Nutnfancy vids.

  • @chavezc23
    @chavezc2313 жыл бұрын

    great vid. i have the original seal pup great knife but i should of got the strait edge. it came with the new american sportsman products sheath and while i was over seas i zip tied it upside down to my mtv armor on chest left side. worked great. no issues. blade never fell out. i unscrewd the belt compatible part. loved it!!

  • @navajovian
    @navajovian14 жыл бұрын

    great vid as allways. keep it up. and thanks for not killin the spider lol.

  • @cmonsterz
    @cmonsterz14 жыл бұрын

    As usual, great vid Nutn! I think that you are right. CQC application...the Seal Pup Elite should work exceptionally well. I have the original and it hasn't let me down.

  • @superassassin47
    @superassassin4714 жыл бұрын

    i got the original seal pup and i love it good vid

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy11 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!-- Veri

  • @jorgemunoz3484
    @jorgemunoz348411 жыл бұрын

    The thing is that SOG create this kind of blade for Penetration purpose (Fighting/killing), and not so well design for Batoning (part of the purpose , but not the main purpose). They thought so well all angles over this Bowie blade. I own the SOG S10b Tech Bowie. And it is great. So now i look for a Serrated pup SOG knife, for carrying & everyday use. Great Video.

  • @evolv76
    @evolv7611 жыл бұрын

    THX, very cool review. It convinced me to order new (aus 8) version of a Seal Pup. But in a close price range we have now knives like Mora Bushcraft Orange ( or Black) with 3.2 mm blade thicknes ( stainless or carbon), or even Gerber Prodigy.These are also good "do all" knives.

  • @dnasplice
    @dnasplice13 жыл бұрын

    getting one for my LBE. thanks for the review (i have SRK for USK)

  • @Schmidt54
    @Schmidt5414 жыл бұрын

    I cannot rate, but 5/5 of course! great review again!

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy14 жыл бұрын

    @04warrior350 Nutn says Seal Pup Elite, but why not an Ontario SPp43? -- Veri

  • @M4TT4TT4CK
    @M4TT4TT4CK11 жыл бұрын

    I just love how organized your videos are lol

  • @mikenc1515
    @mikenc151514 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks!

  • @noctis120
    @noctis1209 жыл бұрын

    when you see it 12:04

  • @Emu116

    @Emu116

    9 жыл бұрын

    #sadspider

  • @einsamall_varg

    @einsamall_varg

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Buck littleleaf #stuntspider

  • @nlesiak3
    @nlesiak38 жыл бұрын

    that slit in the new sheath for a belt cutter or whatever is so STUPID...who the hell got fired for that one...

  • @DarynRod
    @DarynRod14 жыл бұрын

    My buddy uses a Seal Pup for his field knife. I use my Rat RC4, desert tan. :) Keep it up.

  • @schnips074
    @schnips07414 жыл бұрын

    i got my brother the buck vantage pro for christmas and he loves it

  • @specialforces99
    @specialforces9914 жыл бұрын

    awesome video! I got this knife

  • @TheBlackknight120
    @TheBlackknight12012 жыл бұрын

    if you're strapping it on some molle gear, I'd suggest the Seal pup - in nylon sheath version. they nylon sheath is very durable (used it for 6 months in Afghanistan). What I liked was that it fits well onto your kit and doesn't get caught on things like a rigid kydex sheath. Also, the nylon sheath has a nice pocket for a hone or a multitool. That being said, it also hangs nicely off the belt loop. The only reason i switched knives was that the benchmade cbk i ended up with was smaller.

  • @jaredschrag
    @jaredschrag14 жыл бұрын

    Great review! Spider @ 12:06 ;)

  • @TheBlackknight120
    @TheBlackknight12013 жыл бұрын

    this knife fits my loadout perfectly. the gov tac was too big, the gerber mark II too bulky, the fixation bowie was just very impractically shaped/had a bad sheath. this will work, especially when placed on the vest or armor, as a sidearm makes carrying a fixed blade on the dominant side a tad awkward

  • @HunterRyngo
    @HunterRyngo14 жыл бұрын

    The spider was one of Spyderco's spy... Now you know for sure that they are watching TNP... :) Of course awesome video as always!

  • @yannchambrier
    @yannchambrier14 жыл бұрын

    Sweet Fallkniven A1, can't wait for the tabletop review. Better yet would be a review of the F1.

  • @menter555
    @menter55514 жыл бұрын

    great vid man keep em comin....... p.s. super cute ninja spider

  • @308bushmaster
    @308bushmaster11 жыл бұрын

    Getting one

  • @ShaggyOtis
    @ShaggyOtis13 жыл бұрын

    I really like this knife and also the Ka-Bar USMC knife. I like how this knife looks far more than the Ka-Bar, and I like the kydex sheath better, but would you recommend this or the Ka-Bar? I've found a site that has them both for roughly the same price, the Seal pup elite being only a couple bucks more because of the kydex sheath option. Thanks

  • @jblucchi2
    @jblucchi214 жыл бұрын

    The nylon sheath has a plastic insert and it can be attached to molle very easily.

  • @superassassin47
    @superassassin4714 жыл бұрын

    another awesome vid 5/5

  • @sevendays00
    @sevendays0013 жыл бұрын

    thats like a big brother to the sog trident!

  • @festol1
    @festol112 жыл бұрын

    Spider made the best animal featuring after allie, on tnp project. Tks for not killing it.

  • @fokaikid87
    @fokaikid8714 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @KimberTactical45
    @KimberTactical4514 жыл бұрын

    does it have a decent sized tang or a rat tail? cool review I have always wanted one of these and have never bought or seen any SOG in real life so I just never bought one. Might have to add one of these to my next set of purchases.

  • @brodies6
    @brodies614 жыл бұрын

    Hey Nutn, I am trying to choose between the SOG seal pup elite and the Gerber LMF II. Do they both have the same capabilities or would one win over the other? Cheers and Happy New Year!!

  • @AirForceAce3571
    @AirForceAce357112 жыл бұрын

    @SuperUltra64 Thanks for your service, brother and for the good data point on the SEAL PUP/Elite style blades!. And, for what its' worth coming from a "flyboy" SEMPER FI!

  • @madtoonage
    @madtoonage12 жыл бұрын

    "jackballed" ha, love it

  • @Uri24
    @Uri2412 жыл бұрын

    @Eagle10710 thanks. I triec it on a broom stick right now and,,,it did'nt do so well. I can see the point of it in the part closer to the end. but why do I need this traction in the part closer to the tip? im asking this cause im thinking about flatten it out

  • @MyDrummerjoe
    @MyDrummerjoe10 жыл бұрын

    brutal camera work, but a wicked knife!!!

  • @SuperNinjaleprechaun
    @SuperNinjaleprechaun12 жыл бұрын

    i want this now

  • @nutnfancy
    @nutnfancy14 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha! We definitely need more jimping! --Veri

  • @Doug6251
    @Doug62519 жыл бұрын

    Both knives are AUS-8

  • @jfnuyen
    @jfnuyen14 жыл бұрын

    Nutn, Maybe some time you could do another short (re-visited) video on your concept of mobility versus firepower as that issue relates to concealed carry. It has been very difficult for me to sell the idea (I know that is not my job. lol) that mobility is much more important than firepower to the civilian concealed carry people. It would be great if I could send a brief video of yours to these people. Maybe they would see the light. Your theory surely sheds light on the subject.

  • @CutleryNovice
    @CutleryNovice13 жыл бұрын

    @nutnfancy Hey Veri,did you ask Nutn what he thinks of the LMF II and Prodigy knives?

  • @jabara83
    @jabara8314 жыл бұрын

    i like the seal pup elite. ive been thinking of getting this knife for awhile. my other choice would be the cold steel srk. i can only get one, wat would u reccomend?

  • @zstephen1
    @zstephen111 жыл бұрын

    lmao 12:05 spider likes the knife too until you crushed him with it :P

  • @Eagle10710
    @Eagle1071012 жыл бұрын

    @Uri24 It's supposed to be for notching things such as tent stakes or hunting traps.

  • @kterris1
    @kterris113 жыл бұрын

    So I just got the SOG Seal Pup, but it's different from yours, it's got the thumb notch on the back of the blade, the serration starts closer to the handle, it's a longer handle. It's pretty much the same as the Seal Pup Elite you're showing, without the notching stuff on the back, I'm not sure if it's the 2nd generation or w/e, but I think the made improvements to the original Seal Pup

  • @Jonmeisterman
    @Jonmeisterman12 жыл бұрын

    Hey, I dislike the new style kydex sheaths and I'm wondering will the elite fit in the regular pups sheath? I know the blades are a little different but maybe there's some play room in there?

  • @Fretfeeler
    @Fretfeeler12 жыл бұрын

    @HairofSteel555 I believe that the Elite blade is a bit thicker, and has the option of no serrations. Other than that I think they are pretty much the same now.

  • @00masep00
    @00masep0014 жыл бұрын

    god i have to wait for the video to load

  • @mando515
    @mando51513 жыл бұрын

    I ordered a Becker BK2 as a batoning/camping/survival knife, but if I were looking for a second carry that I could use (will be minimal batoning unless zombies take my Becker), what would you recommend? SOG Seal Pup Elite or the Gerber LMF ii Survival? If the SOG...serrated or non?

  • @360chris88
    @360chris8814 жыл бұрын

    awesome video nutn and veri keep up the great work also do you plan reviewing any standard army survial knives or any knife sharpeners alright talk to ya later

  • @Kylef7735
    @Kylef773512 жыл бұрын

    @Uri24 Its partly jimping and partly so you can use it as a wood notching ish thing.

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