SOG TL-19 Teamleader

[ThePsychologist]

Would someone please discuss and describe the TEAMLEADER. All I know is SAT assisted Arc -Lock.

 

[Ron Andersen]

Hi Psychologist,

Thanks for visiting the SOG Forum.

I'm sorry to say, but SOG does not have such a knife in production (or any serious form of pre-production). We have an experimental knife that meets your general description (with the exception of that part number...we don't issue part numbers for experimental knives; nor prices and expected shipping dates). It may or may not go into production in the next several years. It looks doubtful at this time and we are most certainly not receiving serious orders.

 

[ThePsychologist]

Thanks Ron. Good thing I found this site otherwise I'd be calling my supplier asking " Is it in yet?"

 

[ThePsychologist]

Oh I found the segment where you discussed the Teamleader. See below...
"Blink...and you'll miss it!
SOG is plowing into the assisted opening knife market with assorted knives and technologies. We're launching the Flash Series within a couple of months. This is an assisted opener featuring a piston action lock. Later this year, or even the first of 2003, we'll be introducing a tactical folder called the TeamLeader (see image one and two, courtesy of Equipped.com; something's wrong when I don't have my own images!) featuring an assisted opener with SOG's ArcLock.
But, the purpose of this thread: We're coming out with a small assisted opening gentleman's folder called the Blink. Here it is:


I don't have my stats sheet here at home, but I'll try to give the stats a close as I can (Edited):
Blade length: 2.125"
Weight: 2.0 oz
Blade Steel: AUS8
Handle Material: Graphite gray colored anodized 6061 T6 aluminum
Clip: bayonet style, reversible
Lock: Lockback with safety
MSRP: $39.95
Release Date: Summer 2002
Edited to fix and confirm all stats as accurate as of 04/03/02, 7:05pm.
We originally announced this knife as a series of two: one aluminum, one stainless steel. We're only going to be making the aluminum model.
I like this knife so much, I already have a multiple piece order placed!
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Ron Andersen
Consumer Services Manager
SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, Inc."

I knew I had read one of your posts about it but couldn't remember where it was. Thanks again.

 

[Ron Andersen]

Anytime we have an "experimental model," things grossly change. My statement was:

Later this year, or even the first of 2003, we'll be introducing a tactical folder called the TeamLeader...

Edited for today:

Maybe (but doubtful) in 2003, we'll be introducing a tactical folder called the TeamLeader...

Oh, how time clarifies things! Sorry for any confusion.