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Fixed Blade Vulcan
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Don't have one.
But was considering it previously
http://www.sogknives.com/media/resources/sellsheet/SOG_VL50-L_sellsheet.doc
The sog fixed blade Vulcan
It has a vg10 blade which made it a worthy consideration.
But I figure a synthetic sheath upgrade would have topped it.
I settled for The kiku sog fixed blade with a slight regret
But that's just me.
I still think the Vulcan has things going for it
But it seems a bit dated...
The strongest point is it's country of origin,
Ensuring its long term interest as a reliable product
With all the great expectations one expects from a Seki tang stamp.
But was considering it previously
http://www.sogknives.com/media/resources/sellsheet/SOG_VL50-L_sellsheet.doc
The sog fixed blade Vulcan
It has a vg10 blade which made it a worthy consideration.
But I figure a synthetic sheath upgrade would have topped it.
I settled for The kiku sog fixed blade with a slight regret
But that's just me.
I still think the Vulcan has things going for it
But it seems a bit dated...
The strongest point is it's country of origin,
Ensuring its long term interest as a reliable product
With all the great expectations one expects from a Seki tang stamp.
I have a chance to pick one up (satin) and didn't really give it much thought until I discovered
it on the discontinued list and read up on the specs. It certainly has a design that I think most
people will either love or hate. I prefer the more traditional (if we can call it that) tanto style but
admit to being drawn to it as a Seki knife and blade material. I happen to like my Vulcan Tanto Folder's zytel grip so I'm sure that this one won't phase me.
The Kiku fixed Blade is a better looking knife overall. But I am a bit annoyed that Frazer/Matsuda
went for Taiwan Production to keep it lower priced and marketable while Matsuda's own Japan made knives are kept in the "cost-a-fortune" category. Maybe it's just my wishful thinking but I can't help but think they could have produced a Seki made Kiku fixed Blade (without the OU31/Damascus) at a shade over the current Taiwan made models.
Not sure what you mean by "outdated", the chiseled tip tanto look?
it on the discontinued list and read up on the specs. It certainly has a design that I think most
people will either love or hate. I prefer the more traditional (if we can call it that) tanto style but
admit to being drawn to it as a Seki knife and blade material. I happen to like my Vulcan Tanto Folder's zytel grip so I'm sure that this one won't phase me.
The Kiku fixed Blade is a better looking knife overall. But I am a bit annoyed that Frazer/Matsuda
went for Taiwan Production to keep it lower priced and marketable while Matsuda's own Japan made knives are kept in the "cost-a-fortune" category. Maybe it's just my wishful thinking but I can't help but think they could have produced a Seki made Kiku fixed Blade (without the OU31/Damascus) at a shade over the current Taiwan made models.
Not sure what you mean by "outdated", the chiseled tip tanto look?
The vulcan's design reminds me of the period
which I see as the eclipsing of sog knives initial renaissance.
The dark age period, in which the sog knives brand was getting way ahead from its superb vintage sog namesake.
Some quirky stuff which at best were IMO, an acquired taste.
At such a price, I would have expected the Vulcan to be fitted with g10 scales.
Sadly, plastic based frn isn't what I would consider as prime scales material.
It's a good thing the kiku stands current
with the now trendy wide use of sculpted and milled micarta scales.
Details which I suppose would have been hard to replicate a couple of years back.
Thank goodness for technological advancements in manufacturing!
But seeing the less than perfect grinds finished on the Taiwanese sog kiku
Upsets me a little.
I am certain more equal precision grinds would have been executed equally
on either side of any blade's surface had it been from Seki.
But I suppose, that is the price to pay for the want of a more attractively priced product;
I imagine having high rejection numbers during quality control inspections
Would have overly skyrocketed the production price...
I think the Vulcan is entirely suitable for the long run though.
It has it's redeeming merits
But only if one has an acquired taste for it.
For me, I found the kiku nearly as exciting as when I first acquired
The benchmade nimravus tanto
which I see as the eclipsing of sog knives initial renaissance.
The dark age period, in which the sog knives brand was getting way ahead from its superb vintage sog namesake.
Some quirky stuff which at best were IMO, an acquired taste.
At such a price, I would have expected the Vulcan to be fitted with g10 scales.
Sadly, plastic based frn isn't what I would consider as prime scales material.
It's a good thing the kiku stands current
with the now trendy wide use of sculpted and milled micarta scales.
Details which I suppose would have been hard to replicate a couple of years back.
Thank goodness for technological advancements in manufacturing!
But seeing the less than perfect grinds finished on the Taiwanese sog kiku
Upsets me a little.
I am certain more equal precision grinds would have been executed equally
on either side of any blade's surface had it been from Seki.
But I suppose, that is the price to pay for the want of a more attractively priced product;
I imagine having high rejection numbers during quality control inspections
Would have overly skyrocketed the production price...
I think the Vulcan is entirely suitable for the long run though.
It has it's redeeming merits
But only if one has an acquired taste for it.
For me, I found the kiku nearly as exciting as when I first acquired
The benchmade nimravus tanto
I understand. I can not fault SOG for following the path of most major knife companies. Cost control is equal to design, marketing and quality to survive in an ever competitive market. Unfortunately that includes carrying some lesser quality, and sometimes outright ridiculous models in the product line, aimed for a different buyer market than the ones who have bought SOG products from the 80s/90s/right through 2005.
The Benchmade 140 is a beautiful knife. The Tanto version, like the Kiku, is what I consider to be an evolved Combat
Blade. The Tanto roots are there of course.
Another example is the Kikuo Matsuda J-Defender, a now discontinued D2 combat knife designed for the Japanese military. I may pickup a Vulcan just for collection purposes. If SOG hadn't made a bit of a mess with the Forge, I may have even picked up one of those as well.
The Benchmade 140 is a beautiful knife. The Tanto version, like the Kiku, is what I consider to be an evolved Combat
Blade. The Tanto roots are there of course.
Another example is the Kikuo Matsuda J-Defender, a now discontinued D2 combat knife designed for the Japanese military. I may pickup a Vulcan just for collection purposes. If SOG hadn't made a bit of a mess with the Forge, I may have even picked up one of those as well.
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Omg! Yeah, the j defender is awesome
The details on those scales are sweet!
And The blade is intimidating to say the least
I appreciate the fact that it has serrations placed topside.
Which IMO, makes perfect sence.
The j defenders has a blade grind profile similar to the discontinued buck taclite
All in all, the defender makes an ideal next collaboration for sog knives.
But I digress,
Time will tell if the Vulcan would have a cult following someday...
Best part is that it's still early in the game
And finding one now, wouldn't make it an epic grail search.
I hope you get to decide decisively.
And To all Vulcan owners out there in the universe,
"Live long and prosper!"
The details on those scales are sweet!
And The blade is intimidating to say the least
I appreciate the fact that it has serrations placed topside.
Which IMO, makes perfect sence.
The j defenders has a blade grind profile similar to the discontinued buck taclite
All in all, the defender makes an ideal next collaboration for sog knives.
But I digress,
Time will tell if the Vulcan would have a cult following someday...
Best part is that it's still early in the game
And finding one now, wouldn't make it an epic grail search.
I hope you get to decide decisively.
And To all Vulcan owners out there in the universe,
"Live long and prosper!"
I own a few SOG's. The Vulcan in VG10, a X42 in BG42 and a Team leader in 20CV (soon for sale).
The X42 wins hands down but the Vulcan is no slouch. I think its a great knife in a great steel. I wont buy anything in AUS6,8,10 or 12CR whatever steel. So many of the SOG's are off my radar.
Still you cant go wrong with the Vulcan.
The X42 wins hands down but the Vulcan is no slouch. I think its a great knife in a great steel. I wont buy anything in AUS6,8,10 or 12CR whatever steel. So many of the SOG's are off my radar.
Still you cant go wrong with the Vulcan.
Well I did find a fixed blade Vulcan at a price I could live with. Ordered it and arrived today.
Opened the box and.....it's a folding Vulcan. ....
Here I go on the return merry go round.
I guess I should have bought at the price I COULDN'T live with. LOL
Opened the box and.....it's a folding Vulcan. ....
Here I go on the return merry go round.
I guess I should have bought at the price I COULDN'T live with. LOL