It's here!

[Michael Bennett]

My SOG prize was waiting for me when I got home last night. What a beaut! You guys do great work and the contest was fun.

Ron, did you ever nail down the steel used for the blade. Is it AUS-8? It sounds from your letter that it is a carbon steel. If it's carbon steel, should I keep the blade oiled or just free from humidity and water?

Anyhow, thanks for the contest and the prize!

Mike

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[Ron Andersen]

Hi Michael,

You are very welcome for the knife! Yes, it is a "beaut!"

This knife is carbon steel (most likely SK-5). Humidity and water free is most ideal (and free of fingerprints, etc.), but a blade protectant would also be advised. Our strongest recommendation would be Marine Tuf-Cloth, by Sentry Solutions (www.sentrysolutions.com). These retail for about $10/each.

I had Steve (one of my Consumer Services Associates) prep your knife. I don't think he applied "Tuf-Cloth," but he may have oiled it. Tuf-Cloth has an odd (but not overpowering) smell. Take a whiff, if you smell nothing, it probably needs something.

If I'm able to nail down the exact steel type, I'll let you know.

Again, outstanding job on your parody of Poe.

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Ron Andersen
Consumer Services Manager
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, Inc.

Website: www.sogknives.com / Email: ron@sogknives.com

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[Ken Cook]

Congratulations again Michael!
I'll have you know I'm going to be jealous of you for a LONG time! (But still willing to admit you deserved to win!)
Good job!

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[The General]

I noticed the wierd smell of Tuf Cloth. The funniest comment from a friend was to ask why I put Marsypan on my blades

! It was the Tuf Cloth, it does smell a little like that sweet sweet candy... Drool!

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