Mini X42 thoughts

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Koot

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Hello group,
Bought my first SOG, by mail order, last month a Mini X42 AutoClip plain edge. What a beautiful blade! I was a bit skeptical about the AutoClip idea but have become quite comfortable with it, should keep the knife secure in my pocket. One concern however, when folded closed the handle does not completely guard the point. I'm a lefty so the SOG is in my left pocket and the edge of my hand is taking some damage, mostly when I go to town and am fishing for coins in my pocket, or standing with my hands in my pockets which apparently from the cuts on my hand I do a lot in town.

My proposed solution is this, by hand with abrasive papers on a flat surface work the shorter (3/4") leading part of the blade back down a few thou to lower the point, this making it safe when it rests in the closed position. I plan to start at 100 grit for stock removal then work up to 1200 grit for finishing.
I think this will work, but I have never done anything with BG-42 steel, so I would appreciate any comments on my plan and working with this steel.
thanks,
Koot, Kootenay Lake, BC
 
Koot, sounds like you have a problem with the knife. If you can email SOG about this and talk with them. The tip on my X-42 Autoclip rests with in the handle and am pretty that mine is the correct way. I'm sure there is something wrong with yours if the tip is exposed. So contact SOG for help.

Heber

P.S. Welcome to the forums and congrats at getting a knife from a great company. I have about 11 SOGs and love them. :D
 
Thanks for the reply and the welcome Wildmanh.
Contacting SOG is what I should do, I know, but it means dealing with the Canadian customs office.
Koot
 
Just thought I would post a follow up and include a thank you to SOG customer service. They not only dealt with the exposed point problem as a warranty issue but they also went that extra yard in making sure the knife passed through Canadian customs without a hitch. Well done SOG! :)
 
Koot, thats Awesome! And they way SOG does things. Thanks for keeping us updated. :) Enjoy the Mini X-42 AutoClip. I've had mine for a year and a half and it's still giving me great service. :)

Heber
 
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