SOG Quality Differences

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ASBOB

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Reviews of SOG folders on this forum have been mixed, with quite a few negative comments. My impression--nothing more than that--is that the fixed blades have a much better reputation. Is that accurate? If so, why? Why the difference?
 
"Never too sharp" made a valid comment. With less moving parts a fixed blade is less likely to be defective. Which is the main reason why I would choose a fixed blade any day over a folding knife for the "one knife in the woods".

SOG folders aren't that bad. I've heard a few having blade play, namely the Trident and Flash.

Best to do your research (type 'SOG xxx model reviews" and check out Amazon's customer reviews. If you hear any hint of blade play (even if it is 2 of 20 reviews) be wary of that model and best to handle that particular model in person before buying.

I always do my research. :D
 
Other than what has already been posted, in general, you're always going to hear more bad things about a product than good things.

You really need to please someone for them to tell other people how great a product and/or service is. You don't need to make someone very angry before they go off and tell everyone they know about their dissatifaction over something. That's why its important to make sure that every product you sell is the best it can be.
 
I've got a Twitch XL, Twitch II, two Stingrays, a Tomcat, and an Auto-clip, and all lock up great. I want to try the Aegis, Flash, and Trident if I get the chance, I know that these models have more of a reputation for blade play on occasion, but SOG has treated me great as far as customer service goes, so I'm not worried.
 
In all fairness the bit of blade play my aluminum flash 2 had (newer model with round stud in arch) did not affect the integrity of the lockup, I just find it very very annoying.
 
Let's just say I have a few Sogs, spyderco, benchmades, Chris Reeves, Cold Steel, etc. Sogs fixed blades are very good. Never experienced a problem or malfunction with any of my folders. On duty, I used to carry the Folding pentagon elite II full size. Never a problem. I'm playing with the Vulcan Tanto now. I'm using the Sog large pouch and wear it vertically iwb. Fit and finish is excellent. Cuts extremely well. Great knife fo SD
 
I like the fact that the Vulcan has a San Mia blade that is done right in my opinion. VG10 sandwiched between two layers of 420J2 steel. The cutting edge is a harder VG10 (VG10 is great for cutting) and the outer slabs are 420j2 a non premium soft rust resistant steel that is tough.

I can't understand why some choose to use two hard cutting steels in their San Mai configuration.

Correct me if I am wrong but the whole purpose of San Mai is to create a blade that has a hard (therefore more brittle) long lasting cutting edge that is reinforced by two outer layers of a softer tougher steel so the blade does not snap as easily when exposed to impact or stress.

Yet I see many knives out there that use equally brittle or close to equally brittle materials on the outer sandwich of their San Mai.

Kudos to SOG for the Vulcan Tanto I just wish they would make a few San Mai Vulcans with a regular blade shape
 
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