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RELENTLESS BY DESIGN FALL 2020 STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP 3 and Study , and through this, provide users with the tools to enhance to with the tools , and through this, provide users FROM THE FOUNDER FROM very started with goals. modest we SOG Specialty In 1986 Knives out Bowie knife the original MACV-SOG reproduce to wanted We highest quality the who carried it, create the men for of respect did that and We world. in the force products, and be a positive and respected one of the most innovative — establishing much more achieved We at the time. in the industry and tools brands knives for exceed aimed to and our users to listened we this mostly because their expectations. of pinnacle moments an example give to I am sometimes asked in the company’s history and capability potential where collided, SOG today has come full that now is one of those moments. I feel to continue our philosophy to circle and is on a mission Observe their potential. SOG’s future pushes into an even greater extension of greater an even into pushes SOG’s future their potential. but I cannot be prouder of founded, was when SOG the original intent what the company has grown into. Spencer Fraser Founder As we enter the third decade of the 21st century, the world world the of the 21st decade the third century, enter we As pace. New challenges, rapid is changing at an increasingly opportunities arise almost hourly in politics, and shifts seem to forced we’re it seems, day, and science. Each culture technology, weighty issues the address how best to re-evaluate to humankind. affecting be at SOG has been positioning itself to years, the past two For with an evolved We’ve of change. the leading edge on this surge been honing our mission of enhancing We’ve the future. on eye be an enabler of individual to determined and are human potential in this challenging, changing, environment. achievement of 2020 in our range found are of our efforts The manifestation on founded are of our new offerings Each and multi-tools. knives observe, apply and repeat. understand, the principle of study, of in the synthesis SOG for will establish a new standard This and function. form driven are we world, of the changing the realities SOG adapts to As with the seamlessly gear solutions that interface personal create to of maximum potential achievement enable your to want We operator. through boldly and confidently will deliver by providing products that flawless function. and faster, gets faster of human achievement the tempo As That’s evident in our up. keep SOG deepens our commitment to we’ll where the backbone of 2020, and forms new products for go. continue to Joe Mc Swiney CEO WELCOME MESSAGE WELCOME STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP 3 2020 AND BEYOND 7 5 6 8 11 16 19 31 10 13 37 27 24 34 43 42 32 23 40 28 20 Trident AT Trident AT Aegis Flash AT Pentagon XR Vision XR XR SOG-TAC XR Ultra MT Assist PowerAccess MATERIALS NEW FOR FALL 2020 NEW FOR FALL STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS STUDIES Our Mission Our Process by Design Relentless Solutions Situation-Ready Our Design Philosophy 2020 Packaging Conventions New SOG Product Naming XR Lock Technology Assisted XR Lock Compound Leverage Blade Steels Handle Materials of a Knife Anatomy STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP 5 Every leap in human achievement is defined by our resilience Every is defined by our leap in human achievement Our purpose adversity. grow stronger from to and determination the most confident of SOG users each generation make is to when Whether it’s on patrol, on the frontline, and capable yet. home or on the last train at the summit, the campsite the SHTF, advantage the ultimate world, In an unpredictable the night. for ready. live is to TO PROVIDE ENHANCED ENHANCED TO PROVIDE FOR HUMAN CAPABILITIES POTENTIAL OUR MISSION:
SOG was inspired by the code name of an elite U.S. Military of an elite by the code name inspired was group SOG Military Command Assistance War: Vietnam the during formed Vietnam — Studies and Observations Group. the studies and we’ve taken of the last year, the course Over part and guiding principle observations of our name as a directive to when it comes refinement more This means even our future. for engineering and deeper harder-working design, bolder innovations, dependability greater and performance, deliver to insights in order worked we’ve always our origin, Since especially under pressure. the complete to the tools they have ensure to with users closely apply our knowledge and looking to we’re mission at hand. Now, by driven who are those solutions for develop experience to purpose. a greater STUDIES AND STUDIES OBSERVATIONS GROUP
4 STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP GROUP OBSERVATIONS AND STUDIES STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP 7 The human spirit is restless — constantly trying — constantly The human spirit is restless new things and it is to with up truly keep to way The only pushing at boundaries. and of systems in our pursuit relentless we’re harness it. It’swhy push themselves faster, respond those compelled to solutions for our design It’swhy often. success more mission and ensure further, pooling the sum loop — each cycle approach is an ever-continuing expand and us to for of our users of experience and knowledge we done. It’sway is never the only work SOG our upon. At improve can enhance the capability both now and for of human potential come. to generations RELENTLESS DESIGN BY
Our process begins with a better understanding of real people of real understanding with a better Our process begins observe, understand, study, We solutions. real-world looking for the process, each time building on the apply and then repeat we’ve gained. Continuously designing, engineering insights It’sand innovating. these extraordinary in lengths that result Consistent, extraordinary capability. products of enhanced expectations and complete quality exceed gear designed to This process startswith completely ends and the task at hand. our users. understanding STUDY. OBSERVE. OBSERVE. STUDY. APPLY. UNDERSTAND. AND REPEAT. OUR PROCESS:
6 STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP GROUP OBSERVATIONS AND STUDIES STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP 9 . Honed for adventurers regularly regularly adventurers Honed for elements the natural exposed to conditions. and outdoor confident, self-reliant Designed for in being believe who problem solvers anything. for ready Engineered for professional users users professional for Engineered variety missions of and the broad they undertake PROFESSIONAL OUTDOOR DAILY
Each SOG product comes ready to perform, with the perform, to comes ready SOG product Each designed around specific additional benefit of being everyThis gives SOG user the abilityuse-case scenarios. for the task at hand, tool with the right outfit themselves to the create solutions to including mixing and matching and their needs. SOG’s systems for perfect system main types three around of use. focused solutions are SITUATION-READY SITUATION-READY SOLUTIONS
8 STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP GROUP OBSERVATIONS AND STUDIES STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP 11 With a refreshed brand and new product coming in Fall 2020, 2020, in Fall and new product coming brand With a refreshed this opportunity creating SOG has taken its packaging, update to product types between experience by utilizing uniform a more whilst using less material common parts, the look and feel, elevating and shipping. packaging for PACKAGING 2020 PACKAGING SYSTEMS FOR ENHANCED CAPABILITY SYSTEMS solutions, becoming a provider of mission-centric SOG shifts to As with work designed to on product systems deliver will increasingly we meet solutions to with end-to-end one another — providing users their mission needs. IT STARTS WITH PEOPLE IT STARTS All our solutions start experts, by engaging our subject matter militaryincluding elite medicine, emergency units, law enforcement, overlanders, adventurers, rangers, park trainers, responders, first and others. engineers photographers, designers, hunters, INTENTIONAL DESIGN tryingwe’re solve, problems to we’ve zeroed in on the real-world Once certain make principles to every implement a strict set of guiding we standards. our exacting up to design measures
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Our product range’s capabilities are as uncompromising as our deep- as uncompromising capabilities are Our product range’s human potential. provide enhanced capabilities for to drive rooted on it through deliver to this ideal, in order company lives Our entire put in users’we hands. the products utilize our three-stepwe process called this, achieve To by Design. Relentless OUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
10 STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP GROUP OBSERVATIONS AND STUDIES STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP 13 -for-2020 -for-2020
As part of our product refresh, we’re aiming to make it easier to it easier to make aiming to we’re partAs of our product refresh, Startingproduct range. with our new our understand so that our naming conventions standardizing we’re products, every three-letter designation. similar type to of product has a two- NEW SOG PRODUCT PRODUCT NEW SOG NAMING CONVENTIONS
12 STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP GROUP OBSERVATIONS AND STUDIES STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP 15
Made specifically to meet the demanding to meet the demanding Made specifically this is the most needs of each of our users, yet. line-upadvanced of SOG products NEW FOR 2020 FALL
14 STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP GROUP OBSERVATIONS AND STUDIES ASSISTED TECHNOLOGY XR LOCK (AT-XR LOCK)
New for 2020, SOG is introducing Assisted Technology (AT) for the KEY BENEFITS OF AT-XR LOCK XR Lock — delivering a powerful and fast one-handed deployment on command. Assisted Technology open: • Powerful and fast deployment Debuting on the 2020 refresh of some of SOG’s most popular folding knives, Assisted Technology XR Lock knives are so precise • Easy open with gloves and easy to use, that it feels as fast and convenient as opening • Ambidextrous open an automatic. Spine mounted safety: The AT-XR Lock works through the balance of opposing high tension • Can feel position of safety without looking coil springs. As you initiate the opening action, the force propelling • One-handed operation your blade open becomes greater than the force keeping it closed. The result is a blade that springs completely open almost instantly • Fully ambidextrous once it is engaged. STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP
LOOK FOR THIS ICON ON PACKAGING FOR AT-XR LOCK = BLADE LOCKED + = BLADE READY TO OPEN Disengage by sliding thumb Rounded + red indicator, blade forward along spine ready to deploy STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP GROUP STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS 17 17 16 TO OPEN 1. Push out on the thumb stud
TO CLOSE 1. Pull lock back 2. Push blade back into closed position
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2 PROFESSIONAL TRIDENT AT ASSISTED OPEN FOLDING KNIFE
Trident AT is precision engineered as a solution for professional users. Optimized for critical response, Trident AT balances purposeful design with heavy duty performance and reliability. Featuring an ambidextrous rapid open AT-XR Lock, CRYO D2 steel blade and line cutter, Trident AT’s versatility is matched only by its aptitude to enhance each user’s capabilities in any critical situation.
$105.95 MSRP STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP
BLADE SERIES WEIGHT MK3 5.15oz/145g LENGTH 3.7in/94mm
CLOSED LENGTH 5.33in/135mm OVERALL LENGTH 9.03in/229mm
STEEL CRYO D2 HANDLE GRN FINISH TITANIUM NITRIDE
ASSISTED OPEN CRYOGENICALLY LINE AMBIDEXTROUS GLASS STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP GROUP STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS AT-XR LOCK HARDENED STEEL CUTTER DESIGN BREAKER 19
18 CONFIGURATIONS
BLACK + RED BLACK OUT
OLIVE DRAB
CLIP POINT
CLIP POINT PARTIALLY SERRATED
TANTO OUTDOOR AEGIS AT ASSISTED OPEN FOLDING KNIFE
Designed for outdoor users, Aegis AT features ambidextrous rapid blade open, with an ergonomic handle and grip pattern for comfortable use.
Aegis AT is easy to carry, with a highly functional 3.7 inch cryogenically heat-treated stainless steel blade. Its powerful XR locking mechanism also features solid built-in blade locking safety. The next evolution of the legendary Aegis.
$94.95 MSRP STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP
BLADE SERIES WEIGHT MK3 5.15oz/145g LENGTH 3.7in/94mm
CLOSED LENGTH 5.33in/135mm OVERALL LENGTH 9.03in/229mm
STEEL CRYO D2 HANDLE GRN FINISH TITANIUM NITRIDE STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP GROUP STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS
ASSISTED OPEN CRYOGENICALLY AMBIDEXTROUS
AT-XR LOCK HARDENED STEEL DESIGN 21 20
CONFIGURATIONS
INDIGO + ACID FOREST + MOSS
CLIP POINT DAILY FLASH AT ASSISTED OPEN FOLDING KNIFE
Designed for everyday users, Flash AT features ambidextrous rapid open and ergonomic handle design for enhanced grip and comfort. Flash AT is compact and easy to carry, with a highly functional 3.13 inch cryogenically heat-treated stainless steel blade. Its powerful XR locking mechanism also features reliable built-in blade locking safety. The next evolution of the popular Flash.
$83.95 MSRP STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP
BLADE SERIES WEIGHT MK3 4.49oz/114g LENGTH 3.13in/79mm
CLOSED LENGTH 5.01in/127mm OVERALL LENGTH 8.14in/206mm
STEEL CRYO D2 HANDLE GRN FINISH TITANIUM NITRIDE STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP GROUP STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS ASSISTED OPEN CRYOGENICALLY AMBIDEXTROUS AT-XR LOCK HARDENED STEEL DESIGN 23 22 CONFIGURATIONS
CIVIC CYAN BLACK OUT
URBAN GREY
CLIP POINT
CLIP POINT PARTIALLY SERRATED STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP 25 2 XR LOCK ON PACKAGING FOR ON PACKAGING LOOK FOR THIS ICON LOOK KEY BENEFITS OF XR LOCK KEY BENEFITS — has been tested past High lock strength than 3000 pounds on SEAL XR — stronger per model). (varies equivalents competitors adjust to open — allows users to ways Three situational requirements. to spring mitigates suck-back Safety or if dropped. inadvertent open in pocket open in the mechanism to wear No need to out of the box. smoothly — good-to-go of wear. lifetime over Self-adjusts
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3 Pull lock back close Push blade back into Flick the kick Push out on the thumb stud Pull lock and flick
TO CLOSE 1. 2. THREE WAYS TO OPEN THREE WAYS 1. 2. 3. XR LOCK the next mechanism to level a proven takes SOG’s XR Lock versatility. and safety that improves design with a patent-pending lock the blade to bar utilizes a sliding transverse This mechanism the blade closed in the handle. open or hold ambidextrous high lock strength, delivers SOG’s XR Lock locking mechanism as one-handed and a self-adjusting operation, products SOG Larger lock-up. of secure a lifetime deliver to wears it and professional for those intended especially XR Lock, featuring with the lock often feel, blade-like from fixed use, benefit hard able to withstand upwards of 2000 pounds of pressure. of 2000 pounds of pressure. withstand upwards able to the XR Lock Many next receiving SOG products are generation in the future of products coming wide range with a treatment, with this mechanism. 1
24 STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP GROUP OBSERVATIONS AND STUDIES PROFESSIONAL PENTAGON XR FOLDING KNIFE
Designed for defense, the easy to carry Pentagon XR features a 3.6 inch cryogenically heat-treated stainless steel, wide spear point blade and rugged G10 handle. SOG’s XR Lock enables smooth ambidextrous single-handed opening in three different ways with distinguishably solid blade-lock once open, with fixed-blade-like feel and confidence. The next level of enhanced capability backed by Pentagon’s proven pedigree.
$194.95 MSRP STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP
BLADE SERIES WEIGHT MK3 6.1oz/173g LENGTH 3.6in/92mm
CLOSED LENGTH 4.77in/121mm OVERALL LENGTH 8.38in/213mm
STEEL CRYO S35VN HANDLE G10 FINISH TITANIUM NITRIDE
G10 STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP GROUP STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS
CRYOGENICALLY AMBIDEXTROUS RUGGED 27 XR LOCK HARDENED STEEL DESIGN HANDLE 26
CONFIGURATIONS
OD GREEN BLACK OUT
CLIP POINT PROFESSIONAL VISION XR FOLDING KNIFE
The essential tool for professionals, Vision XR features a 3.33 inch cryogenically heat-treated stainless steel Tanto blade for increased strength and general purpose use, and ultra-grip G10 handle.
SOG’s XR Lock enables smooth ambidextrous single-handed opening in three different ways with innovative solid blade-lock once open, delivering fixed-blade-like feel and confidence. SOG Vision XR is at the peak of performance and capability.
$166.95 MSRP STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP
BLADE SERIES WEIGHT MK3 4.3oz/122g LENGTH 3.33in/85mm
CLOSED LENGTH 4.67in/118.6mm OVERALL LENGTH 8.00in/203.3mm
STEEL CRYO CTS XHP HANDLE G10 FINISH TITANIUM NITRIDE
STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP GROUP STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS G10 CRYO S35VN
CRYOGENICALLY AMBIDEXTROUS ULTRA-GRIP 29
28 HARDENED STEEL DESIGN G10 HANDLE
CONFIGURATIONS
BLACK OUT
TANTO
TANTO PARTIALLY SERRATED PROFESSIONAL SOG-TAC XR FOLDING KNIFE
The go-to solution for uniformed professionals, SOG-TAC XR features a 3.4 inch cryogenically heat-treated stainless steel D2 blade and ultra-grip G10 handle.
SOG’s XR Lock enables smooth ambidextrous single-handed opening in three different ways, with extremely secure blade-lock once open. The next generation of designed and engineered performance.
$88.95 MSRP STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP
BLADE SERIES WEIGHT MK2 4.8oz/136g LENGTH 3.4in/86mm
CLOSED LENGTH 4.64in/118mm OVERALL LENGTH 9.03in/229mm
STEEL CRYO D2 HANDLE G10 FINISH TITANIUM NITRIDE
G10 STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP GROUP STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS
AMBIDEXTROUS ULTRA-GRIP XR LOCK CRYOGENICALLY
HARDENED STEEL DESIGN G10 HANDLE 31 30
CONFIGURATIONS
BLACK OUT OLIVE DRAB + BLACK
CLIP POINT
CLIP POINT PARTIALLY SERRATED DAILY ULTRA XR FOLDING KNIFE
Lightweight, slim and discreet, SOG Ultra XR is designed for understated everyday carry. With its super-slim pocket profile, Ultra XR features a CRYO CPM S35VN Titanium Nitride coated stainless steel blade, carbon fiber handle and smooth ambidextrous single-handed opening. Its titanium pocket clip doubles as a money clip, making Ultra XR the ultimate in versatility.
$138.95 MSRP STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP
BLADE SERIES WEIGHT MK2 1.2oz/34g LENGTH 2.8in/71mm
CLOSED LENGTH 3.61in/92mm OVERALL LENGTH 6.4in/163mm
STEEL CRYO S35VN HANDLE CARBON FIBER FINISH TITANIUM NITRIDE
CRYO S35VN STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP GROUP STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS CRYOGENICALLY AMBIDEXTROUS XR LOCK LIGHTWEIGHT HARDENED STEEL DESIGN 33 32
CONFIGURATIONS
CARBON + GRAPHITE CARBON + GOLD
CLIP POINT STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP 35 LEVERAGE COMPOUND COMPOUND ON PACKAGING FOR ON PACKAGING KEY BENEFITS OF KEY BENEFITS LEVERAGECOMPOUND of equivalent the power Twice multi-tools competitor cutting and grip power Increased One-handed open Smooth opening action deployment and convenient Fast LOOK FOR THIS ICON LOOK
Anyone can take a multi-tool and cram it with as many with as many it and cram a multi-tool can take Anyone to multi-tool your want as possible. But if you components do more for you, it needs a more substantial improvement. improvement. substantial needs a more it you, for do more SOG granting on that improvement, delivers Compound Leverage it counts: grip and cutting power. where power more multi-tools by works technology SOG’s proprietary Compound Leverage handle greater points that generate employing multiple pivot plier movement. to in relation travel twice the of approximately advantage is a leverage The result every makes which cut multi-tool, of a conventional power easier. smoother and stronger grip COMPOUND LEVERAGECOMPOUND
34 STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP GROUP OBSERVATIONS AND STUDIES DAILY POWERACCESS ASSIST MT MULTI-TOOL
PowerAccess Assist MT is the ultimate daily use multi-tool. With one- handed assisted open access to multiple frequently used knife blades and tools that lock securely in place once open. SOG’s patented gear-driven Compound Leverage mechanism features twice the cutting and gripping power of conventional pliers, with a center axis magnetic hex bit driver for enhanced capability. STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP
STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP GROUP STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS $99.95 MSRP 37
36 BLADE SERIES MT WEIGHT 6.4oz/181g LENGTH 2.74in/70mm
CLOSED LENGTH 4.54in/115mm OVERALL LENGTH 6.82in/173mm
STEEL 5cr15MoV HANDLE N/A FINISH STONE WASHED OR BLACK OXIDE
ASSISTED-OPEN COMPOUND ONE-HANDED MAGNETIC 1/4” 21 TECHNOLOGY LEVERAGE OPENING HEX BIT DRIVER TOOLS
CONFIGURATIONS
BLACK STONEWASHED STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP 39
Every material used on every has been SOG product the rigorous that it meets or exceeds to ensure specified use-cases the and users specific of demands been has it deliberate Steel and material choices are designed for. right balance of function and the by design, providing of the product. the lifetime for performance MATERIALS
38 STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP GROUP OBSERVATIONS AND STUDIES STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP 41 TOUGHNESS /10 4
/10 /10 4 3 CORROSION RESISTANCE EDGE RETENTION /10 8 EASE OF SHARPENING
ON PACKAGING FOR ON PACKAGING LOOK FOR THIS ICON LOOK CRYOGENICALLY TEMPERED STEELS AUS-8 HIGH-END STEEL with chromium Japanese steel high-grade is a heat treated, AUS-8 and strength its toughness known for low carbon content, a relatively by its edge holding ability and characterized resistance. and corrosion hardness. more the steel give to which is renowned vanadium, It contains is 56-58. hardness Rockwell Typical TOUGHNESS
/10 4
/10 /10 5 7 CORROSION RESISTANCE EDGE RETENTION /10 6 EASE OF SHARPENING
It contains vanadium, which is renowned for its toughness. its toughness. for which is renowned vanadium, It contains for high-quality blades used in is specifically designed The steel very a fine edge that is durable can be sharpened to VG-10 cutlery. without becoming brittle. of 60 hardness and can maintain a Rockwell HEAT CRYOGENIC TREATMENT SOG has and tools, used in our knives the steels optimally temper To unique cryogenic developed processes that slowly treatment heat heat treatment after of the blade steel the temperature decreases in a highly controlled procedure. degrees -300 to This process typically the temperature lowers This treatment room temperature. and then back up to Fahrenheit resulting level, on an atomic in the blade material stresses relieves wear-resistance. and heightened in toughness increase in an overall cut sharpness right out of the box, is prolonged first The result a and demonstrate edges staying sharper longer, with SOG knife and edge-chipping. in micro-fracturing significant decrease VG-10 HIGH-END STEEL Japanese steel. high-end premium well-known, is a VG-10 TOUGHNESS TOUGHNESS
/10 /10 6 6
/10 /10 /10 /10 7 4 7 8 CORROSION RESISTANCE CORROSION RESISTANCE EDGE RETENTION EDGE RETENTION /10 /10 3 5
EASE OF EASE OF
SHARPENING SHARPENING
D2 HIGH-END STEEL high-chromium, air-hardened high-carbon, versatile is a Steel Tool D2 high attainable hardness by a relatively that is characterized steel tool chromium-rich alloy carbides in the microstructure. and numerous large contact sliding from wear to These carbides provide good resistance D2 provides an effective materials. with other metals and abrasive performance and price. toughness, resistance, wear combination of CPM S35VN PREMIUM STEEL by developed stainless steel CPM S35VN is a powder-made Crucible Materials Corporation, known for its corrosion resistance its corrosion resistance known for Corporation, Crucible Materials Its chemistryand toughness. and even the formation promotes and more harder which are carbides, vanadium distribution of vanadium at cutting than chromium carbides. In addition, effective very that further a grain the steel refined to the adds carbides give of its edge. sharpness and toughness
TOUGHNESS TOUGHNESS /10 6 /10 6
/10 /10 4 6 /10 /10 6 9 CORROSION RESISTANCE CORROSION RESISTANCE EDGE RETENTION EDGE RETENTION /10 6 /10 5 EASE OF EASE OF SHARPENING
SHARPENING
under pressure. When it comes to relentlessly redesigning the boundaries of of the boundaries redesigning relentlessly to When it comes use only we That’s why error. no room for there’s resilience, we’ve observed that steels selected able as being strategically compromising or yielding without head on adversity embrace to 8CR13MOV is a Chinese stainless steel known for its edge holding its edge holding known for steel is a Chinese stainless 8CR13MOV ability carbon content It has an increased and corrosion resistance. and vanadium and added alloying elements such as molybdenum, and toughness. resistance wear its hardness, improve to nickel 8CR13MOV UPPER MID-RANGE STEEL of 56-58. hardness a Rockwell to It is tempered PREMIUM STEEL by Carpenter developed stainless steel XHP is a powder-made CTS equal to corrosion resistance, its increased and known for Steel of hardness. and high level stainless steels, medical grade The chemistry distribution of the even promotes of the steel at cutting effective and more harder which are carbides, vanadium the carbides give vanadium than chromium carbides. In addition, veryfurther that a grain steel refined to the sharpness and adds of its edge. toughness CTS XHP CTS BLADE STEELS
40 STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP GROUP OBSERVATIONS AND STUDIES STUDIES AND OBSERVATIONS GROUP 43
POMMEL Cap at the end of the knife
CLIP Flexible fastener Flexible fastener onto hook knife to or belt pocket
BUTT Back end of the knife TANG Part of the blade encased in the handle
HANDLE
LOCK Unsharpened part of the handle the blade before RICASSO
KICKER Lever for deploying for Lever the blade with thumb or finger pressure
FINGER GUARD
THUMB STUD Allows the blade to be Allows the blade to swung open with a thumb or finger pressure
End of the cutting edge. Flat and smooth, no sharp point to edges. Provides control for apply pressure CHOIL
THUMB RAMP BLADE PIVOT JIMPING Notches on the spine better grip or tang for
BOLSTER Added weight in the in weight Added the blade between area and handle HEEL Widest part of knife partedge. Strongest of the blade BLADE GRIND BLADE FLAT typicallyFlat ground, parallel portion of the spine FLAT SERRATIONS
GRIND LINES
SPINE The side of the blade opposite the sharpened edge
EDGE GRIND Sharpened part of the blade
Separate grind, can be sharpened or not. the cross Reduces section of the blade FALSE EDGE FALSE POINT Most convex and sharpest Most convex part of the blade BLADE BELLY ANATOMY OF ANATOMY A KNIFE
NATURAL MATERIALS NATURAL look. traditional a more and offer leather, wood, include often materials Natural of the knife. typically the liners These are onto directly applied ALUMINUM It has good mechanical propertiesAluminum comes in many grades. use, general-purpose for and is one of the most common alloys Aluminum is typicallyweight. anodized for primarily based on its light superior anodized coatings offering with hard extra and color, protection resistance. scratch LINEN MICARTA then of linen cloth in resin, Linen Micarta soaking layers from is created ofWhen machined, the edge exposes the strands them together. pressing Linen Micarta is somewhat in the hand than G-10. feel linen, providing a softer time. use over patina from an elegant absorbent, developing
While blade steel often gets all the glory, handle material is as if not more is as if not more handle material gets all the glory, often While blade steel can be You important,with our products. as it’sinteract directly how users selection as does handle material goes into much care that as assured choice. steel into we why uses and SOG regularly Below is a list of some of the materials and tools. use them in our knives
G-10 soaked that is made up of fiberglass material very reinforced is a durable G-10 it imperviousThis process makes and baked. then highly compressed in resin, fluctuations. stable under extremeG-10 temperature liquid and is physically to and typically colors various includes in is most commonly black but is available a non-slip finish.
GLASS REINFORCED NYLON and abrasion, weight, a high-strength, is Nylon (GRN) light- Glass Reinforced more of the family formulation thermoplastic polyamide impact resistant varyingfrom — with of glass fibers degrees commonly known as nylon. Often to chemical resistance extra GRN also offers stiffness. 60%, added for 13% to fluid and methanol. GRN oil, transmission common chemicals, such as motor allows little thermal expansion. HANDLE MATERIALS
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