SOG "Sculptura"

[Will.223]

The Russell E-mail thing just came in and they have an appealing pocket knife made by SOG called the "Sculptura". Does anybody have one and do you like it? Best place to buy?

Thanks,
Will

 

[Ron Andersen]

Here's either a shameless plug or a public service announcement!

SOG's webpage for the Sculptura.

Here's the picture (thumbnail).


They have been shipping for a month or so. I've heard from a couple of forumites who have one.

I have one of these on my desk. Really cool! [But you'd expect me to say something like that.]

 

[Bugs3x]

Frankly, I think they're one of the cooler looking knives out there. I don't know why, but the idea of the transluscent scales that let you see inside the knife seems to me a real kick. I think it might help some sheeple re-think things a bit, if they can see inside the knife, and how the lock works, etc.

I do have to say that I am beginning to get peeved at the manufacturers of Zytel who for so long have made it only in black. SInce I became acquainted with Spyderco, I know it comes in several colors. But after reading the web page on the Sculptura, I now know it can be transluscent also. In various colors of that too. Thankfully, somebody is able to think a bit for themselves, and try something new. I intend to buy one if for no other reason than they made it the way they did! Course, I do happen to like its looks also.

 

[KWG]

I bought a Sculptura a few weeks ago after running across one for a very good price. I was pleasantly surprised by the weight of it. Since it has translucent Zytel scales, I expected it to be a real lightweight, with plenty of flex in the handle. Instead, I found that the scales are overlays to what looks like steel liners, and thick ones at that. The blade steel is on the higher end (AUS 8)of what most companies are putting in their watchpocket knives these days, and the Arc lock and pivot are exceptionally smooth and aligned well. If the locking button is held back, the blade can be swung open or closed with remarkable ease, really just a wrist roll. The only (and very minor)nits I had to pick were:

The locking studs seem to have some sharp edges that wear on the thumb after a while.

The cutouts in both handle scales look like they were designed with an ambidextrous clip in mind but there are only screw holes on one side, making an otherwise ambi knife right-handed only.

The blade is seated just deep enough in the handle to prevent me from easily thumbing it open.

On the positive side, the blade came sharp enough to cut circles in a hanging sheet of paper, the clip is inset into the handle, making for a more comfortable grip, and the clip screws thread directly into the liner. The overall construction of the knife, including the security of the lockup, lack of blade play, and heftiness of the liners, inspires more confidence than its size would lead you to believe. It's strangely cute, putting me in mind of a jellybean, and the color and shape seem to make others forget that it's a "dangerous weapon". Kudos to SOG for a great showing in this arena!

 

[Elvislives]

The specs on the site say

Specifications
Blade 2" x .120"
Overall Length 7"

That little sucker can't be 7" overall can it?

Looks great. Great blade/handle ratio which is what made me curious about the OAL.

 

[Will.223]

When the Sculptura is in the folded position,
is the knife small enough to be considered a "gentleman's knife"? Does it hide well when used as a money clip? I'm always a little apprehensive regarding a knife that must pass through airport security. (Especially in Europe.)

Will