Interesting new SOG field knife, with new steel.

I really like the blade shape. I wish the handle was something other than Zytel, but it looks pretty comfy.
 
Their selling point is superior toughness.

From the latrobesteel website 20CV at 58HRC compares in toughness with D2 at 62HRC. Since we can pretty safely assume that toughness decreases with higher hardness, and knife is at 60HRC...
On paper: not bad, but doesn't seem overwheelming to me.

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http://www.latrobesteel.com/products/DuraTech/images/toolsteelcomparison.gif

note: wear resistance is pretty high, which might make sharpening pretty annoying.
 
tknife said:
I really like the blade shape.
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Hey tknife,

Depending what you use the knife for, of course. For making depressions in wood, such as the starting hole for hand drills, I find the pointy tips are a PITA. Clip point, or drop points work much better, at least in my experience.

On the other hand, I guess it would be better for drilling holes, if that's something you find yourself doing.

Also I'm always a bit skeptical when they announce another new 'super steel'. I guess I'm more of a 'wait and see' guy.

Doc
 
DOC-CANADA said:
Hey tknife,

Depending what you use the knife for, of course. For making depressions in wood, such as the starting hole for hand drills, I find the pointy tips are a PITA. Clip point, or drop points work much better, at least in my experience.

On the other hand, I guess it would be better for drilling holes, if that's something you find yourself doing.

Also I'm always a bit skeptical when they announce another new 'super steel'. I guess I'm more of a 'wait and see' guy.

Doc
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In general, I agree with you. I am a fan of stout drop points with lots of steel at the tip. I like to be able to pound and pry etc without worrying about the point breaking off. I have also gotten completely away from stainless for my fixed blades, just plain like carbon tool steel better. But something about this knife appeals to me.
 
I really like this knife too....but not the price. If one can be found for around 100 I would want it. However for 170 I can buy a whole host of other knives with natural handle materials and good carbon steel. But still....I do like it.
 
covecutlery.com had it 45% off at $143 as their deal of the day the other day. They like to repeat their deals, so it might come up again soon, maybe even cheaper.
 
Ok I just talked to a distributer friend who sells them to me at the wholesale price he sells to knife dealers and it looks like it will cost me $125.00 and the 440c version $60.00 so I wouldnt expect to find one cheaper than that.
 
I have been watching for this knife for some time (Since blade last year). The chart seems to contracdict SOG's initial advertisement. "35% tougher than S30v". Chart shows it as less tough than 440C, and the same toughness as D2. Neither of those two steels are known as tough steels. For the price, I am starting to think my SOG field knife in BG-42 is looking better and better. I may wait for the 440c version of see how other's like this knife.
Ron Athay
 
I first saw the pics and specs on this knife about a month ago, on my way to NE, I stopped at smoky mountian knife works, and was at the SOG booth...a sales person was bothering me..telling me to buy one of SOGS knives. I am a big fan of SOG..for what they offer, I don't think I can think of another company that offers what they do, for the money...on the secondary market. I told said saleperson that I was into small and tough blades that would be used in the outdoors. They pulled a pamphlet, with the specs of this knife. I thought right away,...cool. SOG has over the years, alway been a good company..no BS, and not to much hype...I bet this knife is a good one, and I agree...it will be cheaper after a month or 2, as I don't see it being a BIG seller for SOG. Most of there base customers are RAMBO guys.
Gene
 
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