I'm a huge fan of the Tech 2 ..... I've always thought it to be in the Top 3 of the best looking of SOG's fixed blades. I like the handle material: not hard but not exactly squishy, very tactile. And the steel: Mr SOG got the metallurgy on it just right, it takes and holds a fantastic edge. I've used my Tech 2 a lot over the years.
I've never had a chance to use a NW Ranger ..... one of these days.
Cheers,
Carl