Sog Tech II

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Badowski

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Hi everyone!
What do you think about this knife?
I like very much the look, the finish and the feeling of this knife but there are some point that I don't like.
First of all the thickness at the edge, it seems too thick for every kind of cutting.
The steel, seems very hard to sharpen more than the new aus 8.
I've always heard that the Sog made in Seki are made much better than Taiwanese Sog, and I think the same but, in this case, the Taiwanese blades seems to win in the real use of this knife.
There is someone that have used both?
 
Hello, Badowski:

I own both of the Seki-Japan Sog Techs. However, they are part of my Sog collection -- I do not use them.

Looking at the blades on them, I believe they are "tactical" in nature. I would not used them to, say, dress a deer because of their blade length and thickness. In an emergency, yes, I would used them to dress game, but I have other non-Sog knives which are better suited for those applications which are in the four-to-five inch lengths.

I do not own a modern version Sog Tech.

Regards,
d-1
 
First of, I don't have an answer to this post.
But what I would like to add is that, where possible,
any of the older Seki sog models in mint or great condition are better off as collectables.
This is not to say that old is outmoded as a knife,
But simply a case of having a styling and design more suited for growing collector value.
The thing is, new technological advances in design and manufacture
Would have probably included advance features and general improvement to the overall product.
So, it's no surprise that newer stuff are generally "product improved"
if "research and development" takes customer feedback into consideration.
Just my 2 cents.
 
Thanks for your answers and opinions!
I was looking for the perfect compromise between a fighter and an utility knife, a Ka-bar! of course you would say!
But I wanted a bit of style, so what more stylish than a classical trident blade? It used to be in my dreams when I was younger, anyway now I changed my mind.
However, it is not a problem as I have enough utility knife in my drawers.
 
The Classic Vietnam era type SOG knife patterns are bad to the bone!
http://www.sogknives.com/productattachments/index/download?id=19
It has an eye catching profile.
I don't know if those rakish swedges help in utility performance areas.
It has been said that it produced a bit more damage during penetration...
Having said that, I would have loved to go with the sog knives agency model
But, I must admit that it's something far too rich for me.
Guess, the seal pup would have to do.
 
I already knew that link, very interesting!
But now, I think I'm going to re-sell that knife, I don't really like collectible knives unless they are very good users.
 
I'm a bit late to this party, but I have both the Tech I and Tech II ..... they make great users. Superb edge holding, great feel in the hand, I like the softer gooey texture of the handle material. I've used mine plenty in the field, and at home.

Cheers,

Carl

SOG_TechII__TacticalTableware__FEB2011___6.jpg
 
New Pig Hunter said:
I'm a bit late to this party, but I have both the Tech I and Tech II ..... they make great users. Superb edge holding, great feel in the hand, I like the softer gooey texture of the handle material. I've used mine plenty in the field, and at home.

Cheers,

Carl

SOG_TechII__TacticalTableware__FEB2011___6.jpg
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I love that picture. It makes me hungry, thirsty, and knifey all at once!
 
A superb piece of Tactical Tableware can do that !!

So, holding to that theme ......

SOG_ReconBowie__tacticaltableware__10MAY2013___3.jpg


Cheers,

Carl
 
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Carl loves his SOG's and good food. And he loves sharing the pictures with us. :D he he he.

I used to own a Tech I. It took and held a good edge. Was used on a few campouts. But I ended up selling it because the blade felt to short for my needs/usage at the time. I don't have a SOG Tech Bowie to compare it to, but would love to have one. Some day maybe. Handle was comfortable, blade needed to be longer for me.
 
Oh yes! It's a beauty in effect I haven't resell it, maybe I'll try to rebevell the blade especially in the tip area (is really thick in my knife) and resharp with a diamond stone and than I'll try again if it works...
 
Keep for a while. Work on the edge and give it that razor sharp edge it can take and hold. Then give it a good workout.

Cheers,

Carl
 
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