KIKU XR LTE

I almost lost another SOG I own that has sentimental value to me one day, so instead of continuing to carry that one I decided to get the Kiku XR LTE as the knife I'd always keep on me. Honestly I couldn't be happier with this knife.As far as the pros go and the specific reasons I bought this knife, there are very few other edc knives that meet all my requirements as perfectly as this one does. I wanted an EDC with a deep carry pocket clip, check. Guard so you never have to worry about what you're doing, your fingers won't slip up on the blade, check. Super high quality blade steel, check. Super lightweight, can barely notice it in the pocket, check. Great feel when held for any kind of use you could need an EDC for, check. Also I want to note that the grips feel really grippy and have a great feeling texture. The way they did the intentions really works well for holding it in any position with confidence.As far as the cons, they're only preferences of mine, but I do have a few. First off for my large hands the size could be slightly larger. It is near perfect but definitely on the smaller side, but I'd say it doesn't matter much as far as the overall practicality of using the knife. The only other slight complaint I have is that since the handle is so lightweight the heavy-ish blade makes it feel a little imbalanced. You might find yourself having to grab the handle harder than normal because if you flick it hard enough the handle can be harder than normal to keep ahold of. Now that I'm used to it though it's not much of an issue.Given that I already had a SOG edc beforehand I did a lot of shopping other brands, but ultimately SOG pulled me back in. In my opinion you can't find better designed knives from a usability standpoint than what SOG makes. Keep em coming!

I love this knife I bought 2 because I lost my first one at work I usually don't lose things so I was very upset with myself I almost forgot to mention that this knife is very sharp I love the flip action to open and to close this knife

That one's in the "Satin" color (sort of a greenish Linen Micarta grip and a soft "satin" finish on the blade) and I love it, it's one of the most beautiful knives in my collection. When I saw the LTE version, I wanted it, too but I wanted it to be in a different color/finish as my first one.This one is "Blackout". I already have a black SOG knife, the Seal XR but I have to say that I like the finish on this Kiku XR LTE more. It's softer, a bit more subtle, almost a matte satin finish dark charcoal grey on the modified Tanto blade. The Linen Micarta grip is earthier than a true black color, it's muted and, again, subtle. This is a great looking knife!The blade is every bit as gorgeous as the one on my Kiku XR, which makes sense as it's the same blade. Speaking of the blade, this modified Tanto blade was made by traditional Japanese blade smiths and it shows. The grip has the same great feel in the hand and the texture of the Linen Micarta scales makes the handle very grippy.Now to the part that I'm still making up my mind about. Yes, this is appreciably lighter than the Kiku XR due to replacing the steel frame with carbon fiber (which maintains the same strength and structural integrity as the steel). That being said, holding both versions, I see the point that some of the other reviewers have mentioned — that this knife isn't very well balanced (though I think that with enough handling, I'll get used to it). The original Kiku XR is an impeccably balanced knife and, honestly, if I didn't have that one, I may not have found this one to be as lacking in terms of balance.Like all SOG knives, and especially the Kiku XR knives, this knife has an impeccable finish and is extremely well thought out and executed.I've attached three photos, two of the knife closed with each side of the scales, including the clip. The third photo shows the Blackout Kiku XR LTE on the left next to the Satin Kiku XR on the right, both open so that you can see the gorgeous blades on both.Now, I think I prefer the Kiku XR to this knife but I'm keeping it. In fact, I'm going to buy another Kiku XR LTE just like this one to give to my brother for Christmas this year.

This knife had some surprises for me. It's far being functionally perfect, but still perfect for me. So much so, I have a satin/micarta on order.Aesthetically, 10/10. Superb design language. Big knife in a small package. Beautiful looking blade shape. Materials are also top notch. Blade is sharp and functional. Big belly boy!Warts: Action on mine was horrendous out of the box. Gritty. Noisy. Useless thumb/ finger hole. No matter how it looks, this is primarily a back-flipper.KPL and Tuff Guard, plus repeated opening and closing has loosened

Nice blade and style , open action still a little slow but might loosen after time.

This is by far my favorite edc, I've been carrying it for a month now and have been very happy. I love how light it is, but it's not so light that you forget it's in your pocket anymore. The handle is also extremely comfortable, and can still fit a full grip despite not being overly big. An additional benefit is the XR lock. This knife is very fun to open/close, and feels very "flowy" in the process. All in all, there is nothing bad I can say about this knife!

Amazing knife

This knife is not half of what it should be for that price!

Para ser un SOG es algo gruesa la hoja para variar, aun asi es ligero, tiene buen agarre, trae buen filo de fabrica, se atasca un poco al abrir y cerrar pero ya lo he remediado con otros SOG's antes lubricandolos los primeros dias, aunque no pesa en el bolsillo por sus dimensiones si lo notas a diferencia de otros SOG's, si ocupa su espacio pero eso era de esperarse, en general muy satisfecho con la compra, muy recomendable aunque el precio sea un poco alto

Excelente calidad y muy practico.