My EDC for the last 6yrs has been the Spyderco Manix 2XL & has been my favorite folder by far. I just picked up the SOG XR Flipper & it's now my EDC. I've only had it a week but so far this knife is AMAZING !!
Just got mine a few days ago. This is my third SOG. Love it so far. Easy ambidextrous one handed operation for both opening and closing. The xr lock on this better than those of benchmades. Got rid of a Cold Steel Code 4 because lack of ease of operation.
Allan Meyer , we both picked up the Seal XR Flipper around the same time. How's your knife experience going so far? I myself have only grown to like this knife the more it's broken in & the more I've carried it.
@@pauldayton5285 I like the SOG Seal XR so much that I just got myself the SOG Kiku XR blackout because it’s a little smaller therefore a bit more pocket friendly for me to carry daily.
The Seal XR is a Fantastic Blade , I bought mine as soon as they hit the market . I'm not a Sog fan but I bought 2 this year (the Terminus is the other) with no regrets. Sog did a Great job with their S35VN, it's some of the Best I've ever used and I've been collecting knives for a long time . I'm also don't like bearings especially on my hard use knives but Sog did it right , with the blade being so thick they were able to bury the bearings deep in the blade , and the liners sit nice and tight to the blade were as you can't even see the bearings, and that makes it harder for dirt and crap to get in there. I also love the grip and jimping on the handle , I have XL hands with fat fingers and the handle fits me perfectly, I love it , if you have small hands you probably won't like it . I'm a Huge Cold Steel Fan and the Recon 1 is one of my all time favorites, I own about 7 or 8 of them and IF this Sog had Washers I would put it right next to the Recon 1 , but it doesn't , maybe Sog will make a Bronze Washered version next year , Are you Listening Sog , but I doubt it , this knife still sits high on my list of hard use knives , it's the Best knife Sog makes imo and I would Highly Recommend It , it's a Fantastic Blade ....👍🛠🖖
Nice review, Bob! Have my eye on this one, even after picking up the new XR Pentagon and Tac. Definitely a heavyweight to match my Cold Steel AD-15. True, finger grooves on a knife handle, no matter which one, do constrain the user to particular hand sizes and grips. A single groove for the index finger and smooth the rest of the way is best!
@@TheKnifeJunkie Yeah , but nothing will give you that "locked in" feeling like well placed finger grooves ...... When that fear hits & the palms get sweaty or your hands are already wet from blood/rain ect. finger grooves are a definite advantage IMO.
I’ve been wanting to try the Seal XR, I do own the Terminus with the XR lock but one of my Omega Springs has broke in half 😫. I wish these companies that are using this type of lock would use a thicker or better Omega Spring. I have a Houge RSK and it has been a champ with no issues so far, but my Bugout and Terminus has both broke the Omega springs. Anyway just venting 😤, I honestly would still give this one a shot just because of the tactical beefiness of it 😁. Great video 👍 and love the Podcast 🤙 keep up the amazing work and thank you 🙏 for all your doing for the knife community. 🤔 maybe I should just start buying Emerson Knives and not worry about any of this.
I think it’s good looking and nice to see Sogs improvements because honesty I haven’t purchased a Sog in a really long time. There’s just one thing I’m not sure about. The gimping. Is it really necessary to rap the entire handle with it? Thanks BoB!
I just took a look and they are back in stock in a few of the usual online stores (BHQ, Knife Works, Optics Planet). I know they have been going very quickly and it may be discontinued, so if you can, jump on it now.
In hand how is the locking bar. Any chance of accidentally pulling the lever and unlocking it. Its been my only hang up. Running you’re hand up and down the handle during use and unlocking it.
My EDC for the last 6yrs has been the Spyderco Manix 2XL & has been my favorite folder by far. I just picked up the SOG XR Flipper & it's now my EDC. I've only had it a week but so far this knife is AMAZING !!
I hope it serves you as well as the Manix 2XL!
How has it held up?
Just got mine a few days ago. This is my third SOG. Love it so far. Easy ambidextrous one handed operation for both opening and closing. The xr lock on this better than those of benchmades. Got rid of a Cold Steel Code 4 because lack of ease of operation.
Right on!
Allan Meyer , we both picked up the Seal XR Flipper around the same time. How's your knife experience going so far? I myself have only grown to like this knife the more it's broken in & the more I've carried it.
@@pauldayton5285 I like the SOG Seal XR so much that I just got myself the SOG Kiku XR blackout because it’s a little smaller therefore a bit more pocket friendly for me to carry daily.
I need this in my life! That Bowie style blade shape has always been my favorite since I was a kid. Great review!🍻👊
I bought one a few months ago. It is a beast and cool as hell.
Really like the direction SOG is going in. I don’t own one yet, but the Pentagon XR is calling my name
Very nice rescue Rambo with gription!👍
The Seal XR is a Fantastic Blade , I bought mine as soon as they hit the market . I'm not a Sog fan but I bought 2 this year (the Terminus is the other) with no regrets. Sog did a Great job with their S35VN, it's some of the Best I've ever used and I've been collecting knives for a long time . I'm also don't like bearings especially on my hard use knives but Sog did it right , with the blade being so thick they were able to bury the bearings deep in the blade , and the liners sit nice and tight to the blade were as you can't even see the bearings, and that makes it harder for dirt and crap to get in there. I also love the grip and jimping on the handle , I have XL hands with fat fingers and the handle fits me perfectly, I love it , if you have small hands you probably won't like it . I'm a Huge Cold Steel Fan and the Recon 1 is one of my all time favorites, I own about 7 or 8 of them and IF this Sog had Washers I would put it right next to the Recon 1 , but it doesn't , maybe Sog will make a Bronze Washered version next year , Are you Listening Sog , but I doubt it , this knife still sits high on my list of hard use knives , it's the Best knife Sog makes imo and I would Highly Recommend It , it's a Fantastic Blade ....👍🛠🖖
And not for nuttin', but it's a damn fine looking knife too!
Nice review, Bob! Have my eye on this one, even after picking up the new XR Pentagon and Tac. Definitely a heavyweight to match my Cold Steel AD-15. True, finger grooves on a knife handle, no matter which one, do constrain the user to particular hand sizes and grips. A single groove for the index finger and smooth the rest of the way is best!
Agreed, all hands are different sizes so 4 finger grooves is a bit to restrictive.
@@TheKnifeJunkie Yeah , but nothing will give you that "locked in" feeling like well placed finger grooves ......
When that fear hits & the palms get sweaty or your hands are already wet from blood/rain ect. finger grooves are a definite advantage IMO.
I’ve been wanting to try the Seal XR, I do own the Terminus with the XR lock but one of my Omega Springs has broke in half 😫. I wish these companies that are using this type of lock would use a thicker or better Omega Spring. I have a Houge RSK and it has been a champ with no issues so far, but my Bugout and Terminus has both broke the Omega springs. Anyway just venting 😤, I honestly would still give this one a shot just because of the tactical beefiness of it 😁. Great video 👍 and love the Podcast 🤙 keep up the amazing work and thank you 🙏 for all your doing for the knife community.
🤔 maybe I should just start buying Emerson Knives and not worry about any of this.
Thank you for the kind words! On a different note, I have never had an Omega spring failure though I know it's pretty common.
Nice video. Seems more akin to the SOG Seal FX to me.
I think this knife could become as legendary and coveted as the original SOG Tomcat.
Good review bob
Thank you!
I think it’s good looking and nice to see Sogs improvements because honesty I haven’t purchased a Sog in a really long time. There’s just one thing I’m not sure about. The gimping. Is it really necessary to rap the entire handle with it? Thanks BoB!
Jimping Overkill, but would be great with gloves.
Thanks Bob. For someone w/ S/M glove hands, this one too large? Would the jimping be overkill on an EDC? 👍🔪
I'm not gonna lie.....I kinda like this SOG. Looks like a Beast!
It is indeed, I'd love to have one of my own!
If you how I can get one here in Canada, I would really like one!
I just took a look and they are back in stock in a few of the usual online stores (BHQ, Knife Works, Optics Planet). I know they have been going very quickly and it may be discontinued, so if you can, jump on it now.
In hand how is the locking bar. Any chance of accidentally pulling the lever and unlocking it. Its been my only hang up. Running you’re hand up and down the handle during use and unlocking it.
It is quite secure. It's difficult to conjure up a situation in which the lock would accidentally disengage from your hands gripping the handle.
When I get Seal XR, I'd definitely resharp it to convex edge..
Making an already robust blade, bulletproof!
How big are your non-operator hands?
Medium gloves fit me well, but I call 'em large if I'm around the ladies.
The finger groves could be more big due to people most likely wearing gloves using this knife in the right setting.
More beastly, and saves $50 (at the time of this writing) over the Benchmade Adamas.
And not for nothin’ it’s better looking too, in my opinion that is.
Sell me that XL recon 😬