I don't mean to take attention away from spyderco in any way. I love spyderco and continue to try out and use their products day by day. I just paid for my Glasshartt special Dragonfly today. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
But I try to keep an open mind. I have benchmades; bucks; strider; sadly, crkt.
But I never really hear much about SOG. I trust everyone's opinions in here, and while this topic isnt about spyderco knives, i value what you have to say. So what do you think?
I was just imagining the novelty of owning an enourmous blade, i suppose, to put on the wall or something. SOG makes a 9 inch, "tigershark." now that's a long knife. i find that so cool for some reason. anyone else know of respectible companies that carry big blades like that? i looked at some busse's, but that's not for me.
Whats your take on SOG?
SOG makes good strong fixed blades. I had a SEAL 2000, which I found to be well-made. I gave it to a friend who was deployed after 9-11. A truly wonderful BIG knife, however, is a Bagwell Bowie. Someday, I want to get him to make one for me. Until then, I have a ****'s Belle made by Ontario to Bagwell's design. It is so well balanced, it seems to weigh ZERO ounces.
Hi midget,
I own a SOG government, and I don´t know why...! They look cool but I can´t seem to use mine for anything really.
If I were to get a big blade, I would get the Fallkniven Mod. NL1 (Their bowie with leather handle) it´s in VG-10. The quality of Fallkniven is outstanding, but I don´t think you´ll be able to leave it hanging on the wall...this one want´s to work!!
Vox.
Chek it out on; WWW.fallkniven.com
I own a SOG government, and I don´t know why...! They look cool but I can´t seem to use mine for anything really.
If I were to get a big blade, I would get the Fallkniven Mod. NL1 (Their bowie with leather handle) it´s in VG-10. The quality of Fallkniven is outstanding, but I don´t think you´ll be able to leave it hanging on the wall...this one want´s to work!!
Vox.
Chek it out on; WWW.fallkniven.com
i like the pentagon. double sided blades are nice. especially if ones plain and the others serated <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>. but <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> is better. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
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Hey midget ;
Wish SOG had been in operation when I was in the Army ( early 80's ) I've had their neck knife( forget the name though ) and passed it on to a young collector, their auto clip ( with the BG-42(?) tanto blade ) which I gave to a friend. I'm getting their "Blink" in November
( a belated birthday present from my family )
and want the Mini Pentagon, Pentagon Elite &
Tsunami <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> which would have been on my web gear if I were still serving. My overall opinion, fine blades! eknifeworks & www.1SKS.com have the BEST price(s) in my humble opinion. While I served, I carried the Gerber Command II <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>, other than that, try Ontario knives Spec Plus series, or any military surplus fixed blade(s). Check out www.sportsmansguide.com or www.atlantacutlery.com for the best deals on military fixed blade(s).
ATE <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
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Wish SOG had been in operation when I was in the Army ( early 80's ) I've had their neck knife( forget the name though ) and passed it on to a young collector, their auto clip ( with the BG-42(?) tanto blade ) which I gave to a friend. I'm getting their "Blink" in November
( a belated birthday present from my family )
and want the Mini Pentagon, Pentagon Elite &
Tsunami <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> which would have been on my web gear if I were still serving. My overall opinion, fine blades! eknifeworks & www.1SKS.com have the BEST price(s) in my humble opinion. While I served, I carried the Gerber Command II <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>, other than that, try Ontario knives Spec Plus series, or any military surplus fixed blade(s). Check out www.sportsmansguide.com or www.atlantacutlery.com for the best deals on military fixed blade(s).
ATE <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Edited by - ATE on 10/5/2002 7:55:19 AM
Edited by - ATE on 10/5/2002 7:56:36 AM
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Sword and Shield
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I can't speak for SOG, as I've never handled one. As for big blades, however, I can toss a few into the hat.
What's "big" to you? Let's say 7" or more.
Buck- General, 8"
Ka-Bar- Black Tanto, 8", any USMC/USN/USA Fighting Utility is 7"
Camillus- BK7, 7", BK9, 9", Patrol Machete, 14"
Cold Steel- SRK, 7", Trailmaster series, 9.5", kukris, 12-14"
Just a few I didn't see mentioned, in addition to the fine bladeware already postulated. If it were my choice, I'd grab the Fallkniven NL1 (10"<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> for show or the BK9 for work.
Never underestimate the impossible.
What's "big" to you? Let's say 7" or more.
Buck- General, 8"
Ka-Bar- Black Tanto, 8", any USMC/USN/USA Fighting Utility is 7"
Camillus- BK7, 7", BK9, 9", Patrol Machete, 14"
Cold Steel- SRK, 7", Trailmaster series, 9.5", kukris, 12-14"
Just a few I didn't see mentioned, in addition to the fine bladeware already postulated. If it were my choice, I'd grab the Fallkniven NL1 (10"<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> for show or the BK9 for work.
Never underestimate the impossible.
sad about crkt because i love the designs, but they really ruin the blades up with the steel and sheaths, IMO. i hate to see something cool like that go to waste.
i base my opinion on the Ryan Plan B, which is a really ergonomic knife, great feel and balance. but i would never carry it b/c the sheath is awful and the steel isn't ideal for utilitarian use. same goes for the bear claw, cool knife, could use some better steel.
i base my opinion on the Ryan Plan B, which is a really ergonomic knife, great feel and balance. but i would never carry it b/c the sheath is awful and the steel isn't ideal for utilitarian use. same goes for the bear claw, cool knife, could use some better steel.
thanks for the input everyone.
my desire for a huge blade is wearing off some, it was a spontaneous thought resulting from a tired, late night.
i think the novelty sparked my imagination when i saw a mick strider short sword on the stider forums.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/attac ... id=1837907
nonetheless, i can't afford a new knife right now anyway, because i just ordered the Spyderco story! anxious to get it in the mail.
my desire for a huge blade is wearing off some, it was a spontaneous thought resulting from a tired, late night.
i think the novelty sparked my imagination when i saw a mick strider short sword on the stider forums.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/attac ... id=1837907
nonetheless, i can't afford a new knife right now anyway, because i just ordered the Spyderco story! anxious to get it in the mail.
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I have *ONE* from Cold Steel, the Ready Edge, with a NeverSharp edge(the <font color=black>f</font>ucking 'serrations' that CD uses)...
I have *ONE* CRKT, my BearClaw with 8A steel, though it's <font color=black>s</font>hittier than my el-cheapo SAK knockoffs for heat treat... takes a nice edge, but try using it.
I've had *ONE* Gerber... the Gator, and it broke on me. I was in the bush with cadets, and whittling with it. The pivot gave out. It's in the bush somewhere on the officer's property... might have been the same one his son(my age also) was using this spring...
I have only handled SOG knives before, the Seal, Seal Pup, and Pentagon(as I sharpened them for a guy at school)... SOG is nice, but $$ and I don't know about heat treat.
*Our greatest triumph comes not from NOT falling down, but from getting back up every time.*
I have *ONE* CRKT, my BearClaw with 8A steel, though it's <font color=black>s</font>hittier than my el-cheapo SAK knockoffs for heat treat... takes a nice edge, but try using it.
I've had *ONE* Gerber... the Gator, and it broke on me. I was in the bush with cadets, and whittling with it. The pivot gave out. It's in the bush somewhere on the officer's property... might have been the same one his son(my age also) was using this spring...
I have only handled SOG knives before, the Seal, Seal Pup, and Pentagon(as I sharpened them for a guy at school)... SOG is nice, but $$ and I don't know about heat treat.
*Our greatest triumph comes not from NOT falling down, but from getting back up every time.*
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SOGs?...Yah, I have a few of 'em:
A pair of Tridents (SOG's top-o-the line)
A Seal Pup (Tigershark's little brother)
A Tigershark (SOG's largest, baddest knife)
A Tomcat (one heavy-duty folder)
A PowerLock (SOG's best multi-tool)
A ParaTool
I have a Seal 2000 on the way from a recent trade (I should have it on Monday), and I'm sending-in a $50.31 Money Order for a CrossCut, and a CrossGrip (for my wife) on Monday.
Yah, I like my SOGs...In-fact, the Trident IS my all-time favorite fixed-blade knife!, but I still like my Spydie Chinook & (Massad) Ayoob as the best folders.
Dann Fassnacht Aberdeen, WA glockman99@hotmail.com ICQ: 53675663
A pair of Tridents (SOG's top-o-the line)
A Seal Pup (Tigershark's little brother)
A Tigershark (SOG's largest, baddest knife)
A Tomcat (one heavy-duty folder)
A PowerLock (SOG's best multi-tool)
A ParaTool
I have a Seal 2000 on the way from a recent trade (I should have it on Monday), and I'm sending-in a $50.31 Money Order for a CrossCut, and a CrossGrip (for my wife) on Monday.
Yah, I like my SOGs...In-fact, the Trident IS my all-time favorite fixed-blade knife!, but I still like my Spydie Chinook & (Massad) Ayoob as the best folders.
Dann Fassnacht Aberdeen, WA glockman99@hotmail.com ICQ: 53675663
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I've told this story before on here but 2 years ago i gave my oldest sone a Mini Auto clip with the 440-A.
He does cable work and digital modem installs for a living, i had never considered this to be what i'd term as a tough knife until i saw the way he uses/abuses it.
This thing has been through **** daily for 2 years now and just today he asked me to resharpen it, what surprises me is the way the edge doesn't take more than a few swipes per side on a Tri steps ceramic sharpener to make it shaving sharp again.
I like the Pentagon elite also(he isnt getting this 1) can't fault anything about it except the wire pocket clip.
And iv'e never been dissapointed by any CRKT products either Jazzman but honestly i think they are headed in the wrong direction now with all these cutesie models out now. Ron
He does cable work and digital modem installs for a living, i had never considered this to be what i'd term as a tough knife until i saw the way he uses/abuses it.
This thing has been through **** daily for 2 years now and just today he asked me to resharpen it, what surprises me is the way the edge doesn't take more than a few swipes per side on a Tri steps ceramic sharpener to make it shaving sharp again.
I like the Pentagon elite also(he isnt getting this 1) can't fault anything about it except the wire pocket clip.
And iv'e never been dissapointed by any CRKT products either Jazzman but honestly i think they are headed in the wrong direction now with all these cutesie models out now. Ron
The steel used in the SEAL 2000 has very good quality control, and had to pass very rigourous tests. When I gave mine to Carlos when he went to war, I was not getting rid of a knife I did not like; I was giving him a knife that just might be needed to keep him alive. Is there a higher compliment to pay to a knife? My wife and I use a SEAL Pup, made of the same steel.
I own SOG (sogwinder2) for a while but have done absolutely nothing to maintain it.
It is very blunt en dull.
I got a few remarks about it:
1, I used it for general purpose: opening cans, cutting everything that comes around etc (standard military uses, short of abuse)
2 The little opening button (?) for the lefties has fallen of...(I'm right handed)
3 the 2 rubber grips (How do you call them) have fallen of. Only with a very strong glue have I been able to put them back on. They are ok now, but it is not a pretty sight.
4 Despite the lach of maintenance there is no rust what so ever! (I believe it is 440C)
So far, I am not all to happy with a knife of about 160 dollars, but I have learned a lot from a forum like this concerning sharpening and maintenance. Despite the lack op proper use, I think it is a well made knife.
But for SOG, I think their multitools kick @ss. (By design that is)
Bohr
It is very blunt en dull.
I got a few remarks about it:
1, I used it for general purpose: opening cans, cutting everything that comes around etc (standard military uses, short of abuse)
2 The little opening button (?) for the lefties has fallen of...(I'm right handed)
3 the 2 rubber grips (How do you call them) have fallen of. Only with a very strong glue have I been able to put them back on. They are ok now, but it is not a pretty sight.
4 Despite the lach of maintenance there is no rust what so ever! (I believe it is 440C)
So far, I am not all to happy with a knife of about 160 dollars, but I have learned a lot from a forum like this concerning sharpening and maintenance. Despite the lack op proper use, I think it is a well made knife.
But for SOG, I think their multitools kick @ss. (By design that is)
Bohr
