SOG Agency or Cold Steel Military Classic?

[amati1543]

I really like the Randall Model 1, but I don't have nearly enough money to spend on a real one. The two knives I found which were modeled after it and are rather more affordable are The Cold Steel Military Classic and the SOG agency. I was hoping someone had handled one (or preferably both) of these knives and could tell me a bit about what they thought of them. Also, if anyone knows any other knives which are similar, let me know too. Thanks.

 

[richw]

I don't have an answer on those two for you, but if you want randall esque version of the model 1, you could also look at Blackjack Knives. I believe they are made by Bark River. They have the model 1-7 and the HALO. They are highly regarded.

Blackjackknives.com

here is the model 1-7
http://www.blackjackknives.com/?BISKIT=3455093128&CONTEXT=cat&cat=19

 

[2manyknives]

I have several versions of the Blackjack mentioned above and like them a lot. Owned the Cold Steel Military Classic for a while - nice enough knife but I think the Blackjacks are better. I don't have any experience with the SOG.

Here is a comparison I did between the Blackjack and the Randall a while back:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=675436

 

[cutter17]

The Blackjack is a KNIFE, no doubt about it. As far as the CS and the SOG goes, I would be inclined to say the SOG just because it has that flowing look to it that just catches my eye. The Cold Steel though, might be more of a heavy duty user.

 

[amati1543]

nevermind

 

[amati1543]

At this point I think I'm choosing between the Blackjack and the SOG. The Blackjack seems like a great knife and has lots of handle options. The SOG looks pretty (at least on the internet) and quite a bit cheaper. Does anyone know anything about it, though? I'll probably ask on their sub-forum.

 

[flak4af]

I have a recent (2010) CS military classic. It is custom-quality in fit and finish. Flawless. As a Vietnam-era vet, I like the design of both the CS and the SOG. It's really a more practical design than merely a "fighting" knife and works well for hunting/fishing and so-called survival uses. For a 7 inch blade it's lean and balanced. However, I believe the San Mai III steel, stainless hilt, and shape of the micarta handle on the CS military classic are superior ... to even the original. Yeah yeah, sacrilegious ... now I'm going to blade hell. Handle one and you may agree.