New edge on old SOG AutoClip

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kwackster

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Today one of my collegues handed me this older model SOG Autoclip, it was left by a customer for us to throw it away because he had never been able to put a good edge on it.
The edge was almost non-existant and it also had many nicks, so i put a new edge on it using my trusted Tormek T7 and brought it back to life.

AFAIK, SOG did two runs of their AutoClip model with a tanto shape using BG42, but there were chipping problems because of a hardness of 62 HRC.
In a second batch the hardness was lowered to 60 HRC which solved this.

In my opinion the steel is quite easy to sharpen, it just takes a little more time do to it right.

Here are some pictures of the AutoClip with it's new edge, which is now able to shave hair above skinlevel (treetopping) :D











 
That is a nice X-42 Autoclip! I have a special edition with a black blade and Red handle. That thing takes and holds a great edge. I've never had a problem keeping it sharp. The trick is, touch it up once in a while and it will maintain the level of sharpness longer. Thanks for sharing that story with us and the pictures. :thumbup:

Heber
 
"kwackster"
OMG! Yo've done it this time.
Pray, that customer doesn't see this.
Betcha he's gonna want it back...
BTW, nice "touch".
 
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