Help with Info on this SOG?

[j.h]

I am looking for some information on this big SOG knife.

I just took it in trade and am told it is 20+/- years old. It is a brute.

Its 12-1/8" overall, the blade is 7-1/8" long and a full 1/4 inch thick

It has a rubberized handle, brass hilt, and brass lined lanyard hole.

It looks to have a convex ground edge. There are very few markings on it.

Any information would be appreciated

 

[Robbie Roberson]

jhillas, your pics are not showing. Sounds very interesting though.


Robbie Roberson

 

[j.h]

lets try this!

 

[Fred from Prague CZ]

I think this a predecessor of Seal 2000 Knife or Tigershark (and too Pup) - have a this one type of blade as this knives. But is nicely I isn´t a expert of SOG but i my opinion is this probably a oldest Seal knife.

 

[Fred from Prague CZ]

Hey friend, check this:www.omegamanenterprises.com/images/...firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&sa=N

It is SOG-10 Tech 1 survival/bowie knife. And is probably still on market ! Here is price 100 bucks

 

[j.h]

Thanks Fred!

From what you found, I used Google and found that it may be this:

SOG12 Tech II

SOG TECH II, 7 ¼ " 440A S/S (RC 57-58) BLADE, CONTOURED BLACK KRATON HANDLE WITH BRASS GUARD AND LANYARD HOLE, HEAVY BLACK NYLON BELT SHEATH, 12 ¼" OVERALL.

Mine does have a leather sheath.

 

[Robbie Roberson]

jhillas, yes, it is a beauty !

Robbie Roberson

 

[New Pig Hunter]

7" blade: it is the Tech II model !! Way Cool, Great Knife !! I added one to my collection about 2 years ago and I like it a lot. As you say, a brute.

It is something of the "in-between" knife in the SOG line of 7" blades. As I understand it, first of all was the Nite Tech which had an SK-5 carbon steel 7" blade. Then the next design change was the Tech II with a stainless steel blade (I'm not sure which steel). Then next was the SEAL 2000.

All are great knives !!

Cheers,

Carl

 

[j.h]

Thanks for the info Carl!

 

[New Pig Hunter]

I just checked my archives......

the SOG ad for the Tech II says:
-- SOG Model SOG-12
-- the blade is 440A stainless.
-- hardness is RC 57/58.
-- blade length is 7-1/4".
-- length is 12-1/4" overall.

here is a picture of an old SOG ad flyer:
http://www.hunt101.com/showphoto.php?photo=286148


I am fortunate to have both the SOG Tech I (same knife with 6" blade) and Tech II in my collection and they are Keepers !!

Cheers,

Carl

 

[j.h]

Thanks for that info Carl, I appreciate it.

 

[Robbie Roberson]

Carl is becoming an expert (if not already) on SOG straight knives new and old...........seriously, I am very impressed .

Not only is he very knowledgable on SOG straights, he keeps good records and pictures to boot.

Robbie Roberson

P.S. I took a peek at your pig again, where did you sit to drive home ?

 

[New Pig Hunter]

oh stop..... all I know how to do is find information and pass it along, no original thought in that.

besides, I'm too biased and prejudiced toward SOG knives to offer an unbiased opinion. :footinmou I just have fun.


Cheers,

Carl

p.s. my pal Piggie was in the passenger seat......