I'm buying one based on your great, comprehensive review. I have not been too impressed with SOG in the past, but this one definitely checks all of the boxes. I agree with your critique of the billboarding on the blade, but it's not a deal breaker for me. You're one of the best knife reviewers on UA-cam! Keep 'em coming!
The billboarding on the blade seems to make a little sense as I think SOG is trying to go for a rebranding of sorts to coincide with their improved designs.
I've had my terminus xr in s35vn for a while now and have been VERY pleased with it. I didn't have a big issue with the curved clip, but I had another SOG sitting in my collection with a compatible clip with 90 degree corners and a flat carry profile. Switched it out on a whim and it made a great knife an excellent knife. No hotspots at all, quick in and out of the pocket, and no catching the curve of the clip on anything.
I think SOG may have made some minor tweaks before the rerelease that's in the video - my example has much more mild jimping on the flipper and spine than I was expecting. It's so much different than I was expecting I have a hard time chalking it up solely to the individual finishing work.
I have it in red G10 with D2 steel and I love it. What most people dont realize is how small this knife is. I have small hands and this knife feels small. That's not a bad thing i really love everything about it.
SOG is like “oh you hate the billboarding all over this hideous pocket clip...we’ll take care of that in the next model” **silently moves the hideous billboarding to the show side of the blade** 😂
I understand whwre you're coming from, but they've toned it down in a lot of their lineup. I like the way it looks. At least it's not obnoxious like Microtechs. That shit is out of hand, I think. Like I gaf about the S/N? 🤷♂️
@@Alexander210 Serial numbers or product id codes suck if they are all the same. Individually serialized knives are cool though, makes them more collectable.
@@Alexander210 I hope they update the clip and he breaks his then orders a replacement and it's 3 inches wide with big flashing SOG. Other one? "Sry discontinued!"
@@towatchvids meh, I understand the collector aspect, but it's something I don't do. I really do use my knives. I have no safe queen in my collection despite price. Except one that I only use for weddings. I get it tho.. I do.. I just dont follow the same suit.
Just ordered this knife! Was torn on if if it was worth the extra like $55 for the upgrades but you sold me on it! Can’t wait for it to get in! Thanks for the review
wish you had been able to compare the xr with the lte next to each other. The lte has a lot more material cut out of the handle on the outside wich makes the thumbstud a lot easier to handle. And somehow screwholes on both side of the pivot. I love this knive.
Well, at least they replaced the cheese grader pocket clip and they didn't stamp their name all over the handle. That's the feature that made me nope out on a lot of SOG knives. And I would rather have the small font print on the blade than have one big obnoxious "tacticool" logo on the blade. Also, I like the fact that it has no stupid lanyard hole, we need more knives like that.
I have tried all of the new SOG XR Manual Folders, except the Kiko. And, the Vision, Pentagon, and Seal are my SOG favorites. But, I do like my Terminus and Tac, too... Great Video! Peace, Stiletto :-)
Really good review. Totally agree on the billboarding especially the show side. I wish knife companies would make their clips look more like pens. Remove all the lettering. For that much money I want a cleaner blade than that.
Before for around $80 g10 with cf laminate is fine but now asking full $135 we deserve full cf handles not some cheap g10 with cf laminate and cf liners make it all on piece of cf
Here I am carrying my original terminus xr and I'm like well this is a piece of crap now. Lol no carbon fiber liners no good clip thank Wayne now I got to go buy a new one lmao. Glad to see these improvements I do really enjoy my terminus xr and think I would enjoy this one even more. Great review buddy 👍
I own one, the older one in s35vn, and the pocket clip ids horrible, the way it bends and catches your pocket, and you can't get it out. They changed the look, but it'd still rounded and looks like it would still catch. They need to fill in or flatten the tip of that clip.
Do u have a problem getting the knife out of your pocket cause of the way the clip is. My pocket gets caught under the clip on top? Sorry if I missed u talking about this in ur video....
From what I understand the liners are true Carbon Fiber, but the scales are carbon fiber overlay on G10. Still great for the price given the other features. I keep coming back to wanting one. lol Probably just gonna grab one and call it a day.
I actually really like the lettering. They're clearly trying to position their newer higher end products as a highly "engineered" product. This kind of lettering is common to what you find on blueprints, CAD designs, and a lot of scientific and engineering tools, and the fact that they're leaning into the much spiffier sounding Studies and Observations Group instead of just SOG shows what they're trying to do with their branding. I also prefer the small, precise, sciencey lettering to the big SOG and certainly over the skull with beret logo found on other SOG products (including the original Terminus XR). Very nice review, I think SOG is killing it lately and this is my second favorite SOG knife of late - I still really like the super duper crazy light Ultra XR even though it's less fun to fidget with.
Actually the only reason I have any of their blades is because my kids would buy them as gifts for me. Wasn’t big on folder but you might have sold me on this and I like they put some quality steel on it not D2. Great review and I believe your spot on with markings on blade! 100% should’ve been on box
Owning both a Bugout and one of these Terminus XR LTE's, I can tell you the XR lock on this knife is nowhere near as smooth as the Axis lock. I am positive the issue is that, because the XR lock is riding on a carbon fiber surface, instead of steel, it is just a little bit sticky. I also believe the XR "omega" springs are a little stiffer, and the overall result is that it just isnt as smooth as the Axis lock.
@@WaynesSharpWorld Yep, I do like them both as well. My observations were based on only owning 1 Terminus XR LTE, but I do have 10 Benchmade Axis lock knives (and all of those are really smooth). Guess I got lucky 10 for 10 :)
I legitimately thought the guy was going to cry because they put their name on the knife they made. Sounded like his mom just said he couldn't play XBOX
Can't wait for "Best Tactical Ties for 2021"! There probably may be tactical ties out there on the Dark Web. Oversized box and Swiss Graphics does not do justice to the knife it holds. Will await your long term review on this one.
Damnit. Why does everybody like these lightweight child's toy feeling knives? I like some weight. That branding is unfortunate but it seems like a winner regardless
@@joshwhitesell6778 unfortunately I have yet to get a Pintail in hand. Being a Civivi, I’m sure it’s great. Would definitely make for a great comparison!
Meh. I’ll stick with my Skaha 2. I respect that SOG is making much better knives than the Walmart blister pack trash they ruined their reputation with. But they’ll have to stop outsourcing their labor before I buy one.
Right when they started shaking off the dust we’ve still got ridiculous branding, absurd packaging, high pricing for a Chinese made product of these materials, and no options for a non-coated blade.
I'm really excited for mine to arrive in the mail. I do agree with you on the over-marketing on the blade. I don't even like the letters on the clip. Some marketing person at SOG is insecure and thinks they will get ignored if their name isn't splashed all over the place. Too bad. Just make a good product and people will buy it!
It’s awesome when manufacturers listen to the critiques and make the adjustments. Thanks for the review man !
@11:23 They added the Studies and Observations Group on the blade in dedication to the group operating in Vietnam from 1964-1972.
I’m a lefty so the blade branding is perfect for me lol
Lol!!!
Love how they replaced the THUMB STUD lock with a gun safety button.Will be buying this knife for this reason. Thanks.
I'm buying one based on your great, comprehensive review. I have not been too impressed with SOG in the past, but this one definitely checks all of the boxes. I agree with your critique of the billboarding on the blade, but it's not a deal breaker for me.
You're one of the best knife reviewers on UA-cam! Keep 'em coming!
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The billboarding on the blade seems to make a little sense as I think SOG is trying to go for a rebranding of sorts to coincide with their improved designs.
I've had my terminus xr in s35vn for a while now and have been VERY pleased with it. I didn't have a big issue with the curved clip, but I had another SOG sitting in my collection with a compatible clip with 90 degree corners and a flat carry profile. Switched it out on a whim and it made a great knife an excellent knife. No hotspots at all, quick in and out of the pocket, and no catching the curve of the clip on anything.
I think SOG may have made some minor tweaks before the rerelease that's in the video - my example has much more mild jimping on the flipper and spine than I was expecting. It's so much different than I was expecting I have a hard time chalking it up solely to the individual finishing work.
I love this one. Would love to pick it up. I couldn’t possible care less about writing on the blade. Perfect for my wood work.
I have it in red G10 with D2 steel and I love it. What most people dont realize is how small this knife is. I have small hands and this knife feels small. That's not a bad thing i really love everything about it.
Really love the lines on this knife would love to see some afternarket micarta scales for the regular version.
Micarta scales would be 🔥🔥🔥
I picked up the gold version. Nice vid, you sealed the deal for me.
Glad you enjoyed it bro! I thought long and hard about the gold one! I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine! 🙌🏼🔥
SOG is like “oh you hate the billboarding all over this hideous pocket clip...we’ll take care of that in the next model”
**silently moves the hideous billboarding to the show side of the blade** 😂
I understand whwre you're coming from, but they've toned it down in a lot of their lineup. I like the way it looks. At least it's not obnoxious like Microtechs. That shit is out of hand, I think. Like I gaf about the S/N? 🤷♂️
@@Alexander210 Serial numbers or product id codes suck if they are all the same. Individually serialized knives are cool though, makes them more collectable.
@@Alexander210 I hope they update the clip and he breaks his then orders a replacement and it's 3 inches wide with big flashing SOG. Other one? "Sry discontinued!"
@@towatchvids meh, I understand the collector aspect, but it's something I don't do. I really do use my knives. I have no safe queen in my collection despite price. Except one that I only use for weddings. I get it tho.. I do.. I just dont follow the same suit.
Just ordered this knife! Was torn on if if it was worth the extra like $55 for the upgrades but you sold me on it! Can’t wait for it to get in! Thanks for the review
Glad you enjoyed it, Zain! I think you’ll really like it! I still love mine! 👌🏼👌🏼🔥
Sog is killing it. Kiku XR is a wet dream
I’m excited to get that one on the review table as well!
S.O.G.: Please don't call us sog, you have to say each letter!
Ontario: Haha RAT and R2D2 go brrrrrrrrrrrrr
wish you had been able to compare the xr with the lte next to each other. The lte has a lot more material cut out of the handle on the outside wich makes the thumbstud a lot easier to handle. And somehow screwholes on both side of the pivot. I love this knive.
Well, at least they replaced the cheese grader pocket clip and they didn't stamp their name all over the handle. That's the feature that made me nope out on a lot of SOG knives. And I would rather have the small font print on the blade than have one big obnoxious "tacticool" logo on the blade. Also, I like the fact that it has no stupid lanyard hole, we need more knives like that.
I have tried all of the new SOG XR Manual Folders, except the Kiko. And, the Vision, Pentagon, and Seal are my SOG favorites. But, I do like my Terminus and Tac, too... Great Video! Peace, Stiletto :-)
Thanks bro! 👊🏼
Really good review. Totally agree on the billboarding especially the show side. I wish knife companies would make their clips look more like pens. Remove all the lettering. For that much money I want a cleaner blade than that.
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Before for around $80 g10 with cf laminate is fine but now asking full $135 we deserve full cf handles not some cheap g10 with cf laminate and cf liners make it all on piece of cf
SOG is really moving in the right direction except with their prices. Too much to soon. I agree with you on the bill boarding.
great video, I actually liked the branding on the blade but I understand your view.
If text on the show side of the blade is the issue, ok then... I'll take two, please.
Thank you for your review. Very helpful.
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The box is way too big. Good things come in small packages. Save thee landfill.
I think the billboard looks great
Give it some crisp acoustics and it’s a gem.
Great video Wayne. I’m a lefty so the show side for me is blank lol. Love my original terminus xr and might upgrade to this one day. 🤙🏼
Thanks bro, glad you enjoyed it! Have a great weekend! 🍻
not bad - a few big improvements over the last version, (but still carries a few of the old SOGisms that will always turn me off to buying.)
All I want is the SOG Terminus XR XL. A 3.5-4in blade.
Here I am carrying my original terminus xr and I'm like well this is a piece of crap now. Lol no carbon fiber liners no good clip thank Wayne now I got to go buy a new one lmao. Glad to see these improvements I do really enjoy my terminus xr and think I would enjoy this one even more. Great review buddy 👍
Always nice to have a reason to upgrade 👌🏼😁😂
Ive never seen any knife like this before. Very nice ,excellent but the price is damn too high for me
Take a look at either the XR or SJ versions, less than half of the original MSRP with nearly all the performance and easier to sharpen steel.
Its 104 on Amazon
I own one, the older one in s35vn, and the pocket clip ids horrible, the way it bends and catches your pocket, and you can't get it out. They changed the look, but it'd still rounded and looks like it would still catch. They need to fill in or flatten the tip of that clip.
Yep I agree I have 3. The cts bdz1.the d2. And the s35. I got all the old models. Now I need a new model. Haha
Hey SOG, can we get satin or stonewash tho?? I’m not into that gray Ti nitride look. 🤢 and the gold is even uglier imo.
Do u have a problem getting the knife out of your pocket cause of the way the clip is. My pocket gets caught under the clip on top? Sorry if I missed u talking about this in ur video....
No not really. It goes in and out pretty well for me.
@@WaynesSharpWorld ok thank you!
From what I understand the liners are true Carbon Fiber, but the scales are carbon fiber overlay on G10. Still great for the price given the other features. I keep coming back to wanting one. lol Probably just gonna grab one and call it a day.
Hey brother, good review. I've been contemplating picking one up. I think I'm gonna give them a shot on this one. 👍
Well, at least they finally changed that fugly clip. I want to sell my old one to get this. Thanks Wayne!
Also, that action becomes amazing with time.
A flipper delete on this one makes the choke up position much nicer.
It would... but I don’t feel myself wanting or needing more, personally.
@@WaynesSharpWorld that's why there are so many different knives right? I just like the choked up hammer grip without the tab jabbing my finger.
so the biggest issue you have with the blade is a complete non issue with lefties because the show side changes sides. I think i found my new edc.
Hi! You and I are on the same page with regards to honestly admitting that the Terminus can go at it with the Benchmade Bugout
Sure can I have 3 of them they're cheaper. A little heavier. But amazing. These new ltes are maybe a little lighter
Great minds think alike.... right? 😂🙌🏼👌🏼🔥
I actually really like the lettering. They're clearly trying to position their newer higher end products as a highly "engineered" product. This kind of lettering is common to what you find on blueprints, CAD designs, and a lot of scientific and engineering tools, and the fact that they're leaning into the much spiffier sounding Studies and Observations Group instead of just SOG shows what they're trying to do with their branding. I also prefer the small, precise, sciencey lettering to the big SOG and certainly over the skull with beret logo found on other SOG products (including the original Terminus XR). Very nice review, I think SOG is killing it lately and this is my second favorite SOG knife of late - I still really like the super duper crazy light Ultra XR even though it's less fun to fidget with.
Actually the only reason I have any of their blades is because my kids would buy them as gifts for me. Wasn’t big on folder but you might have sold me on this and I like they put some quality steel on it not D2. Great review and I believe your spot on with markings on blade! 100% should’ve been on box
Tactical Tie? Did I hear that right. Lmao. Love it.
I got it in gold really happy only thing the knife lock gets stuck
Maybe some lube?
Pretty good. I like some of sog's fixed blades.
LTE does not stand for lite, it represents the Limited Edition version of the Terminus XR.
Owning both a Bugout and one of these Terminus XR LTE's, I can tell you the XR lock on this knife is nowhere near as smooth as the Axis lock. I am positive the issue is that, because the XR lock is riding on a carbon fiber surface, instead of steel, it is just a little bit sticky. I also believe the XR "omega" springs are a little stiffer, and the overall result is that it just isnt as smooth as the Axis lock.
Yea it does boil down to the individual user. I find my Bugout to be not nearly as smooth as other bugouts. Love them both though! 👌🏼
@@WaynesSharpWorld Yep, I do like them both as well. My observations were based on only owning 1 Terminus XR LTE, but I do have 10 Benchmade Axis lock knives (and all of those are really smooth). Guess I got lucky 10 for 10 :)
I legitimately thought the guy was going to cry because they put their name on the knife they made. Sounded like his mom just said he couldn't play XBOX
*PS2
Looks ok, except the billboarding. But I had two SOG knives and returned them both within a few days of getting them. I can't throw $140 on a SOG.
@Richard C Yet you did "throw $140 on a SOG" you just returned them
Can't wait for "Best Tactical Ties for 2021"! There probably may be tactical ties out there on the Dark Web.
Oversized box and Swiss Graphics does not do justice to the knife it holds. Will await your long term review on this one.
Unfair pricing on these big brands. Hate that.. China rules
Dude, That was a total rant on the info on the blade. I personally think it looks cool. I agree they could have toned it down for sure
Damnit. Why does everybody like these lightweight child's toy feeling knives? I like some weight. That branding is unfortunate but it seems like a winner regardless
I just wish they had a serrated model
Wow someone that wants serrations
Civivi Pintail would be a better comparison as it's CPM-S35VN
It would be, I just don’t have one.
@@WaynesSharpWorld what's your thoughts on Civivi Pintail vs SOG Terminus XR LTE?
@@joshwhitesell6778 unfortunately I have yet to get a Pintail in hand. Being a Civivi, I’m sure it’s great. Would definitely make for a great comparison!
Meh. I’ll stick with my Skaha 2. I respect that SOG is making much better knives than the Walmart blister pack trash they ruined their reputation with. But they’ll have to stop outsourcing their labor before I buy one.
Well that’s not even a close comparison
The Skaha II is $200 ( I have the CF version) it’s a MUCH better knife.
Sold
"billboarding"
???
THAT is your gripe??
heck... that's not a big quibble
I think it looks fine
I'm buying it...
Enjoy it, bro! 👊🏼
@@WaynesSharpWorld - just came in the mail yesterday :))
Really wish this wasn't made in China.
Doesn't look like a hollow grind looks like a flat grind on camera
Yea it’s nots the best hollow grind ever.
The bugout, omg what a piece of crap. That damn spring that keeps on breaking...
Right when they started shaking off the dust we’ve still got ridiculous branding, absurd packaging, high pricing for a Chinese made product of these materials, and no options for a non-coated blade.
Lol. They took more light out of the carbon scales
How does someone talk for 21 minutes about a knife? I mean seriously
Just like that.
Made in CHINA, come on SOG!!!!
If this is one of the best edc’s for 2021 then it’s going to be a pretty disappointing year
I should rephrase that, one of the best in its price range ($100-$150)
You talk too much!
Why you keep listening? 😘
I'm out...this guy is just WAY too arrogant and annoying sounding.
Goodbye, my love.
I'm really excited for mine to arrive in the mail. I do agree with you on the over-marketing on the blade. I don't even like the letters on the clip. Some marketing person at SOG is insecure and thinks they will get ignored if their name isn't splashed all over the place. Too bad. Just make a good product and people will buy it!
Yeeeaaa buddy! 👌🏼👊🏼