SOG SEAL Knife 2000

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SOG SEAL Knife 2000

Manufacturer: SOG Speciality Knives
Blade Length: 7 in (17.8 cm), Serrations 1.5 in (3.8cm)
Overall Length: 12.25 in (31.1 cm)
Weight: 12.8 oz
Blade Hardness: 56-68 Rockford Hardness Scale

The SOG SEAL Knife is currently the standard knife of the US Navy SEALs. It had to pass a very extensive testing program in order to be accepted. The test included the following events:

Tip Breaking Strength

Blade breaking toughness

Sharpness and edge retention

Handle twist off limits

Two week salt water immersion tests

Gasoline and acetylene torch resistance

Chopping

Hammering

Prying

Penetration

Cutting six different types of rope and nylon line

Low noise and reflectivity evaluation

Intense hands on competition in the field

The SEAL 2000 Knife passed all of the tests with flying colors. The knife is issued with all-weather Kydex sheaths. The sheaths are jump rated, quiet, without rattle, contain rub strips to minimize wear, have ridged belt loops for one handed extraction, ambidexterous, and compatible with the standard military pistol belt.

The blade is 7 inches long. The famous Ka-Bar Marine Combat Knife also has a 7 inch blade. It is said that having a blade 7 inches guarentees that when the knife is stabbed into the torso from any angle, it will penetrate deeply enough to stab a vital organ, no matter where the knife is stabbed from.

I recently got the chance to handle one of these knives. They feel sturdy, and they look marvelous. However, in my opinion, the handle is a bit too slim to be comfortable in my hand. However, I'm used to the thick, circular grip of the Ka-bar knife, and not the slim, rectangular grip of the SOG SEAL Knife 2000. I came close to purchasing the knife, but I decided to hold off on it for now.

Realism Issues with the SOG SEAL Knife 2000

Most real-world knife fighters would recommend against holding the knife in the position depicted within Counter-Strike. Although it looks cool, holding the knife upside down limits the movements that are available to strike at the enemy - you can only slash downwards easily. Also, if someone pushes on the fighter's arm, it is very easy to wound oneself. However, the stance does allow one to conceal the knife from the enemy. It is also easier to use the knife as a tool to move the opponent's body once the knife is stabbed in. When the knife is used point down, the sharp edge must be facing away from the body!

Holding the knife right side up allows for more versatile strikes, and better protection against harming the user.

One point of contention that is often brought up is that counter-terrorists may not always use a knife as a fighting tool. Although one would probably be carried along on a mission in order to cut anything that may get in the way, they are rarely used to kill someone.