SOG Pillar Fixed Blade Knife- Full Tang 5 Inch S35VN Steel Blade Survival Knife, w/ Linen Micarta Handle and Kydex Sheath, Made in the USA (UF1001-BX)

Love this knife. Carry it almost every day with me. The case it comes with is also very cool because you don't have to slide your belt onto it before putting it on your pants. The case pops open from the back allowing it to be attached on to anything. The knife is mad a out of a great steel that hold an edge for a long time. I would highly recommend this item to anyone that wants a high quality knife with a cool sheath.

The knife comes razor sharp from the box. It is made from exceptionally good stainless steel, great for bushcraft, batoning, and a tip almost impossible to break. I’ve put it through it’s paces, and the tip has held up, but don’t get stupid and baton with a rock or something. The handle is micarta, doesn’t slip, and I haven’t noticed any hot spots. I have rather large hands, so it would have been nice to have a bit more bulk in the handle, but it really doesn’t bother me much. Excellent product. Plan on buying another one for my bug out bag. EDIT: my second Pillar was delivered yesterday afternoon. It’s truly a well-rounded knife that will serve campers, bushcrafters (and I suspect tactical purposes). The steel ( CPM S35VN) is one of the newer “super steels”. It exhibits the hardness and stain/rust resistance of typical stainless steel, but is far less likely to have the edge roll/chip or the tip break when under stress. It is definitely a bit more difficult to sharpen than high carbon steel, but with regular maintenance and stropping, the edge holds up for a looooong time between required heavy sharpening. A good high carbon blade is still good to have, but if you’re going to be in an extremely humid environment or are near salt water, having a solid stainless knife like the Pillar is just smart. It can take a beating, holds an edge, and has a durable micarta handle that can tolerate any environment/lots of abuse. Oh, and the spine is a sharp 90 degrees, so it strikes a ferro rod easily. Highly, highly recommend.

Excellent blade not much to say great steel comes sharp easy to get sharp again just by just by stropping and very affordable

It’s hard to know where to begin. I have been eyeballing this knife for several weeks due to its perfect size(5 inch blade), its CPM S35VN steel, and attractive blade design. As you might have guessed, I am a knife lover and avid collector, though I tend to shy away from the super pricey ones due to the fact that I would become homeless rather quickly if I purchased all the ones I want. When the price of this one dropped by nearly $40, I was willing to gamble on it since there was no guarantee that the price would remain that low for long.The arrival of the blade was much anticipated and I quickly opened the box upon arrival. I was quite apprehensive about the color of the micarta handle since the product description showed it to be black but several reviews mentioned the coloring to be grey. I was happy to see that for the most part it was black with only a little bit of grey mixed in. The handle feels solid and comfortable, although I have felt better on some less pricey knives. The blade steel is excellent, with a mixture of stonewashed and satin finishing, the look is awesome. The S35VN steel is razor sharp and high quality. As far as the knife itself goes, it’s 5 stars.The sheath, on the other hand, left something to be desired. Despite the fact that it comes with adjustable fittings to accommodate a variety of carrying options, the knife doesn’t snap in place or even sit firmly when sheathed. I found that it wobbled and would probably fall out if carried sideways or blade up. At this price point of a knife normally near $200, I would expect a better quality sheath to match the excellence of the blade. I have included in the provided pictures some of the other knives and sheaths that are of similar size that I have purchased for comparison. None of those blades cost me more than $50.I am still giving this knife a five star rating because the blade is good enough to make up for the shortcomings of the sheath, and it’s easier to find a better sheath at a reasonable price than it is to find such an excellent knife and quality sheath together for a cheaper price.If you’re on the fence about this one, the knife itself is worth it. Just be prepared to find a quality sheath or use the one provided in tip down configuration only as you will not want to drop or lose a knife in this price range.

this SOG Pillow is a beautiful knife Made in USA! it will turn heads. when i hold it in my hand it doesn't feel cheap. i can feel the quality. it's well balanced and feels very good wielding it. imo this is a hybird combat/surival/utility knife. it has many uses. i used this knife for a week now and it does everything i wanted it to do. it came w/a good sheath and a belt clip. this setup imo is much more comforable. the knife locks tightly into place when you push it in and it won't fall off. i wore this on my belt w/the knife upright, sideways, and upside down. i ran and walked, i bent over and the knife never fell off the sheath. imo all sheaths should be like this. i wore the knife all day and i didn't even feel i had a knife on me.only issue i have w/the knife is the high price. i would have never bought it if it didn't went on sale and when it did i wasted no time buying it.the Pillar is a good knife and i will put it in my rotation.