SOG TL-01 Team Leader, Zytlel Handle, Duractech, Plain

Comments about SOG TL-01 Team Leader, Zytlel Handle, Duractech, Plain:

While a SOG knife wasn't high on my list of premium knives, the SOG Team Leader in Duratech 20CV steel met all of my requirements and specifications compared to other premium knives of comparable prices. It is razor sharp out of the box, has a point like a needle, a grippy zytel handle and a super hard 20CV steel blade. It will serve as a great big game hunting knife as well as bushcraft duties. The duratech steel is amazing. Sheath is leather, but seems like it's made of mediocre quality. Highly recommend this knife for big game processing (in the field), tactical use, and bushcraft. The extra cost for the duractech 20CV steel seems like it's worth the extra expense, but I have yet to process a big, tough, wild boar with it. I'm sure it'll hold an edge under gruelling conditions. The zytel handle is a very hard composite material with sharp, scraping checkering on it. A little fine sanding of the grip scales and the handle became more comfortable while maintaining it's gripping properties. All in all, a surprisingly versatile and durable knife.