LionSteel M1 Fixed Blade Knife vs SOG Field Knife

As you can see, these knives are very similar in the overall size and design, slight differences being that the tre has a stonewashed finish versus th...

My first moment of opening this its sturdy so far. This item got delivered before the recommended Delivery Date.

I was looking for a 3” fixed blade to try out for EDC and this was the one I was recommended on Reddit. It’s blade shape and handle build fits about 85% of what I’m looking for in a fixed blade and I think I will definitely like it once I get to carrying it. The leather sheath it comes with is very nicely stitched and made. While I am not a fan of leather sheaths due to sweat absorption and increased wear over time, credit where credit is due with such a nice production leather sheath

Now the knife. I bought this for self defense, if ever needed it'll do the job intended. It doesn't come very sharp and in my opinion doesn't sharpen very well. Handle feels nice in the hand for intended purpose

A lynyard doesn’t replace the need for larger handle, no place for my pinky. A bit small blade for daily food cutting. I would prefer a kydex sheath since it try to cut the leather sheath if not careful when pulling it out or inserting it in.

always a plus. The handle is the most comfortable design ive ever held, even though it could be longer by a half an inch. (I have large hands) The rubberized handle is very grippy, and a joy to work with. At 30 bucks its a true bargain ! SOG ! if youre listening, please take this exact design and enlarge it to a 5 and a half or 6 inch blade, with the handle expanded to 5 or 5 and a half inches

The sheath should be the same quality as the knife because without It how can you carry the knife? Nobody buys this to keep in a drawer. For the price of this knife the sheath Should stay stitched longer than a week AND the maker should stand behind their products. No more lion steel for me ever.

Had this Knife almost (1) year. Have not used it for any outdoor/ bush/ camping activities yet so can't rate on that. Just been sitting in my Diving Backpack and considering to use it in my Diving activities but don't know if the steel will hold up (won't rust). At 1st glance, the knife feels like it's a Young Boy's knife (still feel that way)