SOG SEAL Pup vs. Camillus Pilot Survival Knife / Ontario 499 ASEK

Which knife is better, the SOG SEAL Pup or the Camillus Pilot Survival Knife?

They're similar in size but differ greatly in weight and blade material. The Camillus is much heavier due to the awesome butt cap on the handle, and the SOG's serrations are far superior to the saw teeth on the ASEK.

The Camillus blade is 4-7/8" long and is made of 1095 tool steel, which is easy to sharpen. The saw teeth on the spine work well on wire and nails, but fall short on cutting metal and plastic sheeting.The size of the blade and the protective metal casing on the sheath make this a safe choice for all skill levels.

The Camillus Pilot Survival Knife is on the "must have" list of many survivalists for three simple reasons: It's a comfortable, safe, and reliable survival tool.




The SOG SEAL Pop is light, balanced, and tough. The blade is made of AUS 6 S/S, which makes it hard to get a good edge in the field. That said, it maintains an edge better than a softer blade.

I'd recommend the SOG SEAL Pup knife to anyone looking for a decent camping/utility knife. A straight edge would be better for bushcraft, but for urban survival applications, the serrations will gnaw right through metals, plastics, nylons, and other synthetics with ease. The protective sheath and managable size make this a safe knife for all skill levels.

Which knife proves best? Watch the video and find out. Be sure to leave comments and a rating.

I just sold my Camillus 499 to survival instructor Paul Tarsitano of http://www.savealifeca.com. I'll miss it, but I know Paul will put it to good use.

I've also since sold my SOG SEAL Pup to a friend. He's going to have it sharpened then we'll get him to review it.

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[ciora1980]

It's a fecking file! - the serrations on the Cmillus knife! Thank's for an otherwise nice vid. But frankly, you look stupid trying to saw through the tin with it! Just look at the width of it - really doesn't take a genius to suss it out.

[envirosponsible]

@ciora1980 I was just trying it out, and since I didn't have a fuselage handy I had to use whatever was handy. It's not a file though, it's for cutting through aircraft aluminum.

[ZedStone1]

if i ever came upon someone cutting nails with a knife.....i'd eat him first!

[awhite89012090909]

u should have compared them with the kbar but still good vid

[ShadowCompanySW]

crazyc i love you

[envirosponsible]

@ShadowCompanySW Come on guys, it's just a couple of knives and a goofy video.

[ShadowCompanySW]

@crazyc515 nawh fuck your ugly mother

[crazyc515]

fuck u

[KorumEmrys]

Great Vid..I would be very happy with either and would not complain with either, though I could have two or three Camillus Knives for the same price as the SOG,..thus I'd prob choose the Camillus..Well Done!!!  =)

[thawkmoonhawk]

They are both good knives but I would pick the seal pup.They sell at walmart for 59.00

[SHTFSurvivalist]

Dude that made me cringe when you sawed through that can with the SOG Seal Pup.

[3zonker8]

I prefer a heavy, thick blade knife. I carry a sharpener. And I like the "hammer" butt end of a heavy knife. More durable over time.