I would like to show some SOG knife pictures more

[Sergiusz Mitin]

No contest, I just would like to show somewhat more pictures with SOG knives

Top to bottom: X-42 Field Knife, Night Vision, my pretty old Jet Edge 2 and my new Jet Edge 1 (my prize in context “Show your SOG knives”)

X-42 Recondo (top) and X-42 Field Knife (bottom)

Top to bottom: X-42 Field Knife, Jet Edge 2, Jet Edge 1.

My main complaint about X-42 Field Knife is why SOG let us to wait so long on this knife!?

One crazy idea more – let’s ask SOG to make Vision knife with drop point or/and clip point blades.

 

[Krizzard]

Alright Sergiusz Mitin,

What wonderful shots. Dare I say good enough to grace a future SOG-K tabletop calendar at the very least. Keep it coming. What talent you have, indeed it makes me green with envy.


Krizzard, out.

"...Whoever kills with the sword must be killed by the sword... "
- The New Testament, Revelation 13:10

 

[Ron Andersen]

Wow, Serg! Great pictures. thanks so much for sharing them with us! You're more than welcome to so anytime you wish.

 

[Bobby B]

My main complaint about X-42 Field Knife is why SOG let us to wait so long on this knife!?

I agree! I prefer it to the Recondo, it is a great all 'round knife.

One crazy idea more – let’s ask SOG to make Vision knife with drop point or/and clip point blades.

I have asked Ron this before!!! I love the Vision (obviously!) but would LOVE to see it in a more "utilitarian" blade.

 

[Gator97]

Hey Serg, have you reviewed Fieled Knife yet?
Mine should arrive this friday, God knows it's been a loooong wait

I too join the idea of clip/spear whatever it is but non tanto points.

 

[Sergiusz Mitin]

Gator,
No, I didn’t review Field Knife yet but I have review already ordered by KOMANDOS (Commando) military oriented magazine here in Poland. So this moment I’m brandishing it somewhat and do some improvements. First of all – the sheath, certainly not the strongest point of design. I have possibility to order my custom leather one but I should make the project first and some paper models to know exactly what I want to have. I’ll post pictures when it will be ready.

Do you remember the fuss Cliff Stamp have made shattering Recondo blade about year or so ago? I don’t have any intentions to repeat so brutal and unscientific experiments but I have done somewhat less spectacular one. I have tried to bend very edge of Field Knife (my custom sharpening, pretty thin) pressing against SPYDERCO Sharpmaker’s hand guard brass rod and I have managed to band it clearly visibly and it wasn’t chip. Next I have pressed the opposite side of the wave I have done to straighten it and it was not chip again.

No comments, just results

 

[Gator97]

Originally posted by Sergiusz Mitin

.. I’ll post pictures when it will be ready...
I see. So it's rather coming soon

Do you remember the fuss Cliff Stamp have made shattering Recondo blade about year or so ago?
U're kidding right. I think that's unforgettable what was happening and still happens from time to time.

it and it was not chip again.
Hmm, I am gonna grind a relatively thin edge on mine as soon as it arrives. let's see.
P.S. Though I'd prefer 62 HRC

 

[Sergiusz Mitin]

Gator,

Though I'd prefer 62 HRC

I think now it is hardened just right for outdoors knife. Didn’t make any edge retention tests but going to do it. I’ll share results here when ready.

 

[frank k]

Serg,
Great pics! I would also like to see a SOG folder like the X42 field knife, with the same grind and BG42 steel maybe in the Flash format. I wonder if there is any chance of Field Pup option in BG42? Any way, the standard X42 field knife is on my wish list.

 

[Gator97]

Here's couple more. Arrived yesterday, finally That was a long wait. Man, that's a really nice knife, and definitely a user.

<a href="http://zvis.com/knives/knimgtmpl.shtml?/images/knives/fix/sogx42f1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://zvis.com/images/knives/fix/sogx42f1i.jpg"></a> <a href="http://zvis.com/knives/knimgtmpl.shtml?/images/knives/fix/sogx42f2.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://zvis.com/images/knives/fix/sogx42f2i.jpg"></a>

So far managed to resharpen the knife and take some pix.

Although don't have any complaints regarding the factory edge, came in shaving sharp. NIB edge measured 21 degrees on edge pro, which is lower/better than most of the factory edges I've seen so far.
Overall, the blade is nicely finished, much better that on the earlier pix I've seen. Edge grind was even from both sides and in short, it really cut. The only trouble is a thumbramp, very aggressive checkering. Most likely I'll try to smooth it with a dremel, and I do hope I wont screw up anything.

I've lowered the edge to 18 degrees. Now it can shave in both directions w/o irritating the skin and push cut through the free hanging paper. Earlier I've had very good results with Strider folder and Sebenza at that angle, therefore I think it's gonna be ok.

For a quick test I've made a few cuts on cardboard, linoleum and old carpet. Considering that I didn't do much there was no noticeable edge degradation. Finished up with some wire cutting, mainly to see how the thinned down edge would hod up. It did fine. No chips, no rolls.
I don't expect any heavy duty works with this knife, and for light cutting (my intended use for it) it's gonna work better this way

As of sharpenability, usual stuff, BG-42 at that hardness is rather difficult to grind. Considering that I've had to remove significant amount of metal, it took time, even with the Edge-Pro. I wouldn't advise reprofiling the edge on this one without a proper tool.

 

[Ron Andersen]

Hey Gator,

Aren't you the ambitious one? Reprofiling BG-42! Well done! Let us know what you think after you've "test driven" it a bit.

 

[Sergiusz Mitin]

Gator,

The only trouble is a thumbramp, very aggressive checkering

Really, I’m also going to “soften” mine somewhat at this place.
Nice pictures, BTW

 

[Bobby B]

Originally posted by Sergiusz Mitin
Gator, Really, I’m also going to “soften” mine somewhat at this place.

Me three, that was a comment I made to Ron when I got mine.

 

[Ron Andersen]

Hi Guys,

Originally posted by Gator97
The only trouble is a thumbramp, very aggressive checkering.

I've talked this over in detail with Spencer in the past. Some knives have no thumb ramps, some have a thumb ramp with no ridges, and some have a thumb ramp with "token" ridges.

The rationale for a thumb ramp and ridges are for knife control. In instances where heavy cutting is taking place, the aggressive nature of this knife's ridges assist in giving additional control and direction to the knife. Each person will differ in their personal preference in how much "grip" they desire from these ridges, but they really do offer the knife user some nice help.

 

[Gator97]

I did it, and surprisingly I did it fairly well, at least didn't damage neither the knife, nor the dremel and I myself seem to be intact too

Ron, I agree that checkering and the &quot;feel&quot; are personal things. Also, e.g if I was expecting working with gloves I would't touch the ramp.

In short worked out real good. At least to my preferences. Smoother ramp provides plenty of control yet isn't uncomfortable at all.
I do like the handle ergonomics and the ramp placement. It's very controllable and convenient even when you have to exert significant force to make a cut.