A relative newcomer to the knife-making game, SOG knives has been in business for “only” twenty some-odd years. But they’ve made up for lost time to become one of the most innovative companies producing blades today.
The story of the SOG Knives Company begins twenty years before it was formed. During the Vietnam war, an elite US military group with an awkward name went looking for a new knife. Known as the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam - Studies and Observations Group (or MACV-SOG for short), this group designed and commissioned the production of an “untraceable knife”. This knife had to be rugged enough to survive the harsh environments of Vietnam, and yet had to be unmarked and non-descript enough so as to be untraceable to its manufacturer and country of origin. Hence, the SOG Knife was born.
Twenty years later, when forming a new knife making company focused on tactical knives, Spencer and Gloria Frazer looked to this knife for inspiration. SOG Specialty Knives was born in 1986 and has been producing top-quality knives ever since.
Of course, SOG has more going for it than just a name. Founder and Chief Designer Spencer Frazer is a true renaissance man, having worked as an audio engineer, a toy designer and an artist. When he finally got around to designing knives, his diverse background helped him bring new perspectives to an age-old industry. His designs have been innovative and creative, earning SOG a reputation as a true ground-breaker.
SOG is probably best known for its line of Navy Seal knives. These include the Seal Team, the Seal Pup and “Elite” versions of each. SOG also makes a successful line of folding knives that include the best-selling “Twitch” and “Flash”. SOG also features multi-tools such as the “Paratool” and the “Powerlock”.
SOG has recently begun to market a set of knives referred to as “Fusion”. These blades combine futuristic designs with modern technology to produce a unique looking products. Such products include the “Muscle Car”, the “Spirit” and the “Contractor”.
Posted on: Dec 1
In Vietnam, American Special Forces soldiers soon learned a lesson their ancestors knew very well--a tomahawk is better than a knife for close combat. In spite of its popularity, my own opinion of the Vietnam tomahawk has always been that it's a wimpy little ax, with a head that's too small ...
Posted on: Oct 11
Here's another quality, heavy-duty knife to consider if you're employed in the fields of emergency or military service: the Trident by SOG.
The 3.75-inch blade is made from hardened AUS 8 stainless steel, and coated in a black TiNi finish. Since it features a lengthy drop point and a tanto-style cut, you'll ...
Posted on: Oct 2
The Daggert 2 is one heck of a military knife. Every little detail is thought out for maximum utility and durability. SOG really hit the jackpot!
First of all, let's take a peek at this rugged-looking blade. It's partially serrated, comes to a sharp spear point at the tip, ...
Posted on: Sep 17
The SOG Twitch series is a good product line to consider if you're a fan of precision and technology.
The knives in the series feature a few bells and whistles, so if you like things plain and simple, it might be best to steer clear of these for now. However, if you ...
Posted on: Sep 15
If you own a set of high-end Japanese kitchen knives and have ever wondered to yourself "hey these work pretty well, a lot better than my pocketknife, so what gives..." you'll be pleased to hear that the folks at SOG Knives had the same thought running through their minds.
That's one of the ...
Posted on: Sep 10
SOG's original, full-size Pentagon knife earned its name for being a leading military and law enforcement tool. Later on, SOG introduced the Mini Pentagon. It's smaller in size, but equivalent in every other aspect to its frontrunner namesake.
The Mini Pentagon is ideally suited for a backup knife, great to keep ...
Posted on: Sep 8
It would take a lot for a multi-function tool to ever surpass the standard that Leatherman has already set in place. So does SOG break the mold with the S-60 Powerlock? Maybe.
Let's take a look at the basic features: It comes with 15 different tools: an array of ...
Posted on: Sep 4
The futuristic masterminds behind SOG Specialty Knives met up with the exceptional craftsmen at Kiku Knives and created a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, seen here as the SOG Kiku Limited Edition Knife.
And yes, this blade is absolutely incredible. It's inspired by the iconic SOG design, but created as a "reverse collaboration" by Kiku's ...
Posted on: Jul 15
Headed to the jungle? Take this knife.
Why? Because SOG makes great knives and this is one of their excellent bushcraft offerings. It's also not that expensive so you can try it out without too much of an investment.
It features a nine-and-a-half inch blade available in a black, reflective-resistant or satin finish. ...
Posted on: Jul 10
SOG puts these knives through some pretty rigorous testing before they get to you. Among many others, the tests include a gasoline torch resistance test, a noise and reflectivity test and a two-week salt immersion test.
So, if you plan to spend two weeks hiding in a salt-water bog filled with flaming ...
Posted on: Jun 19
This Flash II knife from SOG is a cousin to the Flash I. The Flash II is a bit heavier and has a longer blade, but other than that they're quire similar.
The blade is 3.5 inches of AUS8 stainless steel, hardened to 56 on the Rockwell C scale. It is available with a standard ...
Posted on: Mar 18
The Winder Sogwinder I from SOG Knives features a drop point Bowie blade that is exceptionally thick for a folding knife. This ensures that you don't have to worry about strength and durability. But if you're looking for the lightest folding knife on the market, this is not ...
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