Have had my SOG Seal Pup for aver a decade and love it. I bought the Gerber for my brother who lost his fishing/hunting knife and he didn't want it. I sure wasn't going to throw it away! It took two weeks before I went on a few night camping/fishing/backpacking trip. I alternated knives. I like the Seal Pup better. It is a bit nicer to hold, sharp as could be. That being said, the Gerber was no slouch. If you are stuck between the two, try to hold each of them. The Gerber is a nice "bigger" feel to it. It would be better for hammering something in, like if you forgot you hatchet and need to hammer your tent stakes. Sheath is OK, I like it but I don't know if it will hold up. Anyways, awesome knife!