Some new photos of new SOG knives

Sergiusz Mitin

Sergiusz Mitin

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<a href="http://www.sergium.izet.pl/images/knives/sog/Field_Knife_06.jpg" target="_blank"><IMG align=right SRC="http://www.sergium.izet.pl/images/knives/sog/Field_Knife_06_tn.jpg" border="2"></a> <a href="http://www.sergium.izet.pl/images/knives/sog/Field_Knife_04.jpg" target="_blank"><IMG align=right SRC="http://www.sergium.izet.pl/images/knives/sog/Field_Knife_04_tn.jpg" border="2"></a>Here are some photos of new SOG knives. Top to bottom: X-42 Field Knife, Field Pup, Sculptura. Just to show them together – size comparison, etc.

<a href="http://www.sergium.izet.pl/images/knives/sog/Field_Knife_05.jpg" target="_blank"><IMG align=left SRC="http://www.sergium.izet.pl/images/knives/sog/Field_Knife_05_tn.jpg" border="2"></a>I have mentioned previously that I wasn’t satisfied with Field Knife factory sheath, so I have ordered the custom one after my own design. My leatherworker and gun holster maker made this one adding some his improvements to my design and here is our cooperation result. It is set up for cross draw carry and this tilting angle is forced by belt loop shape. To secure the knife in the holster we have used the pin similar to those what had II world war vintage military holsters instead of spring fastener. However when the work was over I saw that security strap should be placed tad lower. Next time I’ll try to make better design.
 
Serg,
That's a nice sheath, I like the pin closure.
I agree on the strap placement too: I would have had it go down to the main part of the sheat, similar to where the snap closure is on the original, allowing one motion to open and draw.
What is your opinion of the Field Pup?
It looks like a handy "camping" knife. Is it thin enough (as you once said) to peel a bucket of potatos?
Thanks,
Rob
 
Yes, the strap should hug the narrowest part of the handle, where we are placing forefinger gripping the knife. And – you are quite right – it should be slanted towards the blade, in this case it will hold the knife the most securely and will be the handiest to open intentionally.

Field Pup is really pretty handy little knife. I like it doesn’t have the choil between the handle and the edge, what is pretty redundant in both Recondo and Field Knife designs (it adds nothing but “eats” at least dozen millimeters of valuable edge length).
The handle is noticeably smaller than Recondo/Field Knife one but it has kept 90% of their handling advantages. Also pretty rough pattern on the sides seems to be just right for man’s field tool.
I like AUS-8 for field knives, it is pretty stainless in comparison with ATS-34/154CM and far less prone to chip. Also it’s easier to resharpen in field conditions.
The hollow ground blade has reasonably thin edge so it wouldn’t be any problem with potatoes ;)
However digging as always into “what I could improve in this design” I would propose:
  • to make the blade wider widening it in edge direction for at least 5-7 mm;
  • to turn to the flat high sabre grind like at Field Knife;
  • to get rid of recurve because it makes field sharpening significantly more difficult
  • to soften somewhat pattern at the thumb placement area
As to sheath – not too bad but far from ideal. I think since in fact this is the smaller version of Field Knife the sheath should have similar construction what I have proposed, with improved security strap of course :)
 
Sergiusz Mitin: Good job! For just a second there, I thought I was looking at some pictures lifted out from a new SOG brochure. Yeah, you're that good. Keep posting.

Only one question. If you were taking the pictures, who's holding up the X-42? Don't suppose you have 2 pairs of arms or something.

Krizzard, out.

"...Whoever kills with the sword must be killed by the sword... "
- The New Testament, Revelation 13:10
 
Making thousands photos yearly (hundreds are published) I should be complete idiot to do not learn some tricks so far :D
For example, the most difficult it to take a good shot of naked blades, especially multiple ones at the same picture (first photo). I have made at least dozen shots from different angles to choose one what satisfied me so-so. Sometimes no one is good :(

No, I don’t have more arms than God designed :)
But sometimes I use funny accessories like tripod, cable remote release of my camera, timer release :rolleyes:, etc. And sometimes my lovely wife Anne helps me, in fact the third photo is her work.
 
Sergiusz Mitin: Ahhh..so, its the fair hand of Mrs Ann Mitin. So it's not magic then?
I can't say how much I envy you for having such a talent in photography and an equally understanding and supportive Mrs.

Krizzard, out.

"...Whoever kills with the sword must be killed by the sword... "
- The New Testament, Revelation 13:10
 
While I can't compete with our professional Serg :grumpy:, but I still can't resist posting pictures...





Hey, everyone has to start somewhere!!!:rolleyes:

Rob :cool:
 
Bobby B: Dang! That's some real competition you've got going for our good friend Serg. Besides, I've always had a thing for warrior bladeware (read 7 inch bowie). You're still the man when it comes to taste, and a real classy one at that. Later ya'll.

Krizzard, out.

"...Whoever kills with the sword must be killed by the sword... "
- The New Testament, Revelation 13:10
 
Serg, you're right though...
It takes a number of shots to get the reflections just right as well.
I had many shots where I could see myself in the blades...:eek:
The nice thing about doing it digitally, is that you can erase all those shots, and look like the world's luckiest pro!!!;) :D :cool:
 
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