They also produced the SCUBA/Demo knife, which is a replica of one of the rarest military knives to date (only 1 of the original 39 knives produced has survived till this day). SOG Bowie Ĭhanges were made to the original design of the MACV SOG Fighter, like resin-impregnating the leather handle, utilizing thicker stock and new grind lines, Spencer and Gloria launched their product and company with a one-page, black and white ad in Soldier of Fortune magazine for the S1 Bowie, a replica of the SOG Knife used by the SOG groups operating in South-East Asia. Their factory in Lynnwood, WA was closed. In December 2021 SOG was acquired by GSM Outdoors. The company was founded in 1986 by Spencer and Gloria Frazer and was inspired in its choice of name by the Joint Services Special Operations unit known as the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) who developed their own knife during the War in Vietnam. The company also produces its own line of multi-tools. SOG manufactures a variety of knives other than the original military inspired designs, many designed for everyday carry (EDC). (commonly known as SOG) is an American knife and tool manufacturing company famous for their reproduction SOG Knife from the Vietnam era. Source: This product was purchased with my own funds.SOG Specialty Knives, Inc. Where to buy: SOG Website and you can find some SOG gear on Amazon I reached out to the SOG email address on their contact page to inquire about the knife issue, and I must, unfortunately, report that after more than a week – there has been no response. I think it’s fair to look past issues in the name of innovation, and I was hopeful that the acquisition of SOG by GSM Outdoors may signal a turning point. Lastly, I would be remiss to not mention some of the issues with customer service and quality control SOG has faced in recent years. Instead, we have a tool that looks pretty but functionally misses the mark.
SOG MULTI TOOL KNIFE DRIVER
If SOG broke away from the Flash lineup and opted for a standard knife deployment, rounded off some edges in the handles, and found a way to lock the driver bit securely – they would easily contend at the top of this market segment. It is unfortunate that a worthy supporting cast could not be assembled around the pliers, which is where this tool truly shines. The SOG Flash MT is an attempt at something new, and this should be applauded. Because some decisions are being made along the way.” “Some mistakes will be made along the way.
On the other side of the tool, the knife lock and hinge area also create pressure points. When working with the pliers the squared off lines of the bit-holder-handle, and the bit holder cover itself, dig into the palm. The wire cutters made quick, clean cuts on CAT6 and 12/2 Romex wires.įrom the perspective of ergonomics, this tool is tough to love. The plier tips come together symmetrically and bite easily. The compound leverage pliers and wire cutters are fantastic. Some excess oil is found in the plier hinge, and it cleans up easily. This color choice brings some personality to the typically monochromatic options offered in multitools.
The cyan and black accents on the grey steel are refreshing. Out of the box, the SOG Flash MT looks inviting, with clean lines and even color application. Hex Bits Included: 4mm Philips and flathead.Components: Compound leverage pliers, wire cutter, magnetic bit holder and bits, bottle opener, assisted open clip point blade, flat head screwdriver.Offering seven tools and selling for $70 as of this writing, the SOG Flash MT is a direct competitor to the Leatherman Skeletool in the compact multitool segment at this price point. A SOG branded deep carry clip sits the tool comfortably in the pocket, and the bit driver promises compatibility with standard ¼” hex bits. The SOG proprietary Compound Leverage pliers and an assisted opening blade are presented in a format that is smaller and lighter than the competition. On paper, the SOG Flash MT is very exciting.
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