Someone I follow on Instagram was selling a few blades, so I figured I'd pick up this SOG Snarl from them. I've always been interested in trying out the Snarl. The Brous Blades Silent Soldier has intrigued me since I got into knives, but it was way too expensive. When SOG came out with this budget collaboration of the Silent Soldier a few years ago, I knew I'd have to try it out eventually.
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My very first impressions are not the most positive. The ergos are weird, and I'm not really sure how I'm supposed to hold it. Am I just supposed to use the holes, not use the holes at all, or use a combination of the holes and handle? I'm sure as I get more use out of it, I'll find a way to hold it that is comfortable to me. This knife is also a lot heftier than I expected. The blade is super thick, almost too thick for me to carry. It's a pretty heavy knife, so I'm not sure how I'll like carrying it. The sheath is nice, and I dig the belt clip attachment thing. At first glance, I thought I might be able to move the belt clip attachment to do vertical carry, but I don't think that's the case. I don't like the idea of having to carry this knife horizontally. I've never carried a fixed blade like that before, so maybe I just need to give it a try. Other than those few things, it seems like a decent knife. I don't necessarily see it sticking out, but it should be a nice opportunity to try a smaller fixed blade. I'd like to pick up a few more small fixed blades, so maybe this purchase will jump start that. Stay tuned for some more posts on it in the future! Thanks for looking!
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