SOG Specialty Knives & Tools PE14 Pentagon Elite

by SOG Specialty Knives

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From the Manufacturer

Since its debut, the Pentagon Elite series has achieved great popularity among the military and law enforcement community, as well as the general marketplace. The Pentagon Elite knives are impeccably balanced and feature ergonomic glass and Kevlar-reinforced Zytel handles, ambidextrous slotted thumb studs, machine screw construction, a low-reflective bead-blasted blade and clip, SOG’s Arc-Lock system, and a reversible military-style clip that enhances gripping. Spearheading the Pentagon Elite is a shark tooth tip that increases point strength.

Product Description

SOG PE14 Pentagon Elite Knife. A tactical blade built to last! Popular among law enforcement and military, the Pentagon Elite Knife is stocked with SOG innovation. From the impeccable balance throughout to the low-shine bead-blasted blade and clip, you'll be set for all types of duty. Has an ergonomic, glass-reinforced Zytel handle for easy handling. VG-10 steel blade is partially serrated and cut to a shark-tooth tip for maximum effectiveness. More: SOG Arc Lock system for secure closure; Ambidextrous slotted thumb studs; Machine crew construction for durability; Reversible military-style clip to increase grip; HRC: 59-60; Measures 8 3/4" open, blade is 4" long x .135" thick; weighs 4.3 oz.; Order your elite SOG Knife today! WARNING: You must be 18 or older to purchase Cutlery. Cutlery cannot be shipped to Marin, Napa, Ventura and Yolo counties, CA; CO; CT; TN; D.C.; MA; Miami-Dade & Sarasota counties, FL; Canada or Puerto Rico. Please check your State, County and City laws for restrictions before ordering Cutlery. SOG PE14 Pentagon Elite Knife

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00004U9J9
• Item model number: PE14
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,527 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Knife, February 11, 2004

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Pecos Bill (Gaithersburg, MD United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: SOG Specialty Knives & Tools PE14 Pentagon Elite (Tools & Hardware)

Great knife. I think it's skirting the lines of legality in my state because you can flip it open, but it's not a "gravity knife" -- it holds itself closed and it has a locking mechanism to hold the blade open, so it seems to fit within the letter of the law.

The "shark tooth" tip is a neat design idea that gives it a VERY sharp point, there are serrated edges towards the handle that help out if you're trying to cut through something like twine or wires, it has a belt clip if you're toting it around as a utility knife but is also small enough to easily fit within your pocket.

If you're looking for a good utility "buck knife" you might as well get something like this. The flipping action and one-finger lock disengage means you can easily use it one handed and it seems rugged enough for everyday use in the tool belt. No more dropping what you're doing so you can pry the blade out or safely close it, just a little wrist and thumb action will do it.

Edit:
I've had this knife for almost 2 years now and I still like it. I use it frequently (primarily for cutting open boxes from Amazon... *cough*) and can't get enough of the wrist action on it. It's so nice to be able to open and close it without having to pry the blade out 2-handed style like other utility knives. Can't say I can really comment on the whole "knife fighting" aspect other reviewers mention (don't do much knife fighting myself... you know... busy busy...) but as a simple utility knife, it's hard to beat. Still sharp, too.

Edit 2 (Dec 2007) --
Still have the knife. Still like it. Another reviewer said this knife was double bladed (I assume that means "sharp on both sides") but it's not. You might think it was from looking at the picture, but mine, which I ordered from this page a few years ago, is only sharp on the bottom, with the exception of the "shark tooth" tip, which is sharp on both sides, but only for a distance of like 1/8" or so (the very sharp tip is great for getting started on those highly annoying, nearly invulnerable hard plastic packages everything comes in these days).

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Knife!!!, June 6, 2002

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This review is from: SOG Specialty Knives & Tools PE14 Pentagon Elite (Tools & Hardware)

You can open it almost as fast as a switch blade and close it even faster. I have had it for about 6 months and it is still sharp. It is light weight and comfortable to use. This knife is perfect if you want a well built knife that opens fast and is legal.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Slick, very slick., December 28, 2002

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This review is from: SOG Specialty Knives & Tools PE14 Pentagon Elite (Tools & Hardware)

I was worried that the SOG PE14 Elite might be a bit large for "pocket clip" use, but it really carries well. Light weight and always handy, it's never in my way. The action is smooth and slick with the lock being sure, certain and quiet. Smaller one handed knives that I've used seem a bit fiddly, but the PE14 is large enough to be easily manupulated without having to look directly at it (to open or close it). It's a keeper.