SOG NW Ranger

[EmsRescueGuy]

I have been searching old posts but cannot find much difinitive info on this knife.

I like the feel and the weight But am not sure about the AUS 6 Blade.

If anyone has any comments good or bad on the knife I would like some. I intend it as a part of a hiking pack to do general camp chores.

 

[RescueRiley]

I have the same problem with the sog seal pup it seems good but the steel choice makes me a little worried. I've used it for some chores food prep, a little chopping and very little battoning the edge is still razor sharp after a few passes on my jeans leg. I've read that Sogs heat treatment is very good and that thier aus-6 blades have excellent edge retention but, those were all customer revies at retailers sights, and I'm sure they won't post too many negative ones.

 

[hikeeba]

I intend it as a part of a hiking pack to do general camp chores.

That considered, the AUS-6 will most likely serve you fine. I've handled the NW Ranger and considered buying one for quite a while - but I never got around to it. You know how it goes... So many knives out there Anyway, if all you're going to do is camp chores, the knife will work fine.

I think people are really getting hung up on steels lately. Sure, steel types and grades make a difference, but what really are you going to be doing with the knife? Camp chores? How often are you really going to use the knife? My guess is AUS-6 will be fine. 420J2 would probably work, too, you would just have to sharpen it up more often.

I say, if you like the knife and you have the funds, buy all means pick it up, use it, and don't look back.

 

[ashtxsniper]

Dont ever doubt the almighty SOG. Nah really they are some very good knives. I own 19 of em. 9 Tigersharks (2 carbon satin, 2 plain edge aus6, 1 midnight Tiger, 4 current serated aus6), 6 Sog Seal 2000's, 2 Sog flash II's, 1 sog field pup, 1 Sog auto clip. None of them have ever let me down and they are all of the best quality.

 

[tarmix101]

That considered, the AUS-6 will most likely serve you fine.

Hikeeba is correct. I used, carried a SOG NW Ranger for about three years. I ended up giving it to my Brother, but was fairly impressed it. Flat grind, took and held an edge fairy well, and the Kraton grip was good.

I will tell you I ripped the grip a little, and mine had serrations at the bottom 1/3rd of the blade. I hate serrations now, but it's a good outdoor blade in general IMHO.

 

[sherlockbonez]

My only SOG is the Seal 2000. Good working knives, but not going to knock your ass off performance or price.

I only had mine for about 2 weeks. I used it down at the Niagra Whirlpool last weekend. Made 2 walking sticks, and gathered some firewood with it, and it held up ok.

Only problem I have with it is that the grind isn't straight. When I first looked down the blade, I could see that the tip 1/4 of the blade is slightly bent. So works fine.