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Hello, all.
I’ve been a knife lover and collector for many years…mostly Randall, Case, higher-end folders, and a few customs from some Master Smiths. A week or two ago, I added my first SOG to my collection, a Seal Pup Elite. I’ve fondled it quite a bit, but haven’t used it yet. For what it is, I like it. It’s light, ergonomic, and a really nice size for treks in the woods. Since I got the Seal Pup, I started browsing this sub-forum and it seems everyone highly favors the earlier Japanese knives.
As a SOG newbie, I’d like to ask why you all think the Seki knives are more desirable than the Taiwanese versions? I did a search, but didn’t really find anything. Is the fit and finish better on the Japanese knives? Do people prefer AUS 6 vs. AUS 8? (Both seem to be rather run of the mill steel.). Is it simply because the Japanese knives are no longer available, so people want them for nostalgia?
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Brad
I’ve been a knife lover and collector for many years…mostly Randall, Case, higher-end folders, and a few customs from some Master Smiths. A week or two ago, I added my first SOG to my collection, a Seal Pup Elite. I’ve fondled it quite a bit, but haven’t used it yet. For what it is, I like it. It’s light, ergonomic, and a really nice size for treks in the woods. Since I got the Seal Pup, I started browsing this sub-forum and it seems everyone highly favors the earlier Japanese knives.
As a SOG newbie, I’d like to ask why you all think the Seki knives are more desirable than the Taiwanese versions? I did a search, but didn’t really find anything. Is the fit and finish better on the Japanese knives? Do people prefer AUS 6 vs. AUS 8? (Both seem to be rather run of the mill steel.). Is it simply because the Japanese knives are no longer available, so people want them for nostalgia?
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Brad