Last week we went out and took some new action shots with some of our knives. We are going to be adding them to the product image galleries over the coming weeks. In case any one is interested here is a sampling of what we have done.
Enjoy and there will be more coming over the next couple weeks.
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to provide some knives for the production of the movie Shooter, starring Mark Wahlberg. The movies has been out for a while and I think it is on DVD now. They did end up using knives in the movie and they showed up on screen. Here is a picture of him with the SOG Daggert 2.
Enjoy
Here is a close up image of the Twitch XL thanks to one of the commentators below.
Mr. Matsuda is one of the foremost hand grinders in the world and resides in Gifu, Japan. Always pushing the envelope, he has conjured up some of the most unusual grinds that incorporate hollow, flat, and convex shapes……all in one knife. Spencer and Kikuo collaborated to produce an interpretation of both of their design styles. Kikuo was asked to interpret SOGs design philosophy. SOG was challenged to utilize Kikuo’s skill in a novel way. We think the marriage of ideas has produced something truly unique.
More info on Kikuo and his knives
We have coined the name ‘reverse collaboration’. This is where a manufacturer works closely with a custom maker to create a collaboration of ideas. The custom maker actually makes the knife for the manufacturer. In our case the knife is limited to 50 pcs. By using the manufactuers brand and tapping into its distribution, the custom maker reaches a larger audience. This allows him greater sales and name recognition. For the manufacturer, the relationship also can expand the visibility of its core products by generating interest and publicity (and maybe winning a Blade magazine award). There is also an advantage in developing new technology or ideas in working with the custom maker. Lastly, if successful, the knife can evolve to the standard collaboration, where the manufacturer produces the combined design in volume and at a significantly lower price.
I know everyone has been waiting patiently for more details on the SOG - Kikuo Matusda. So with out further ado I am posting the details and a couple more images.
SOG KIKU
Part #: KU-01
Retail: $2500
Overall Length: 12.5”
Blade Length: 7.5”
Blade Material: OU-31
OU-31 steel It is a Micro Fine steel made by Nippon Koshuha Steel Co., Ltd. It features high hardness, HRc 64 and is 3 times tougher than that of D2. Reported to have 10 times longer edge holding than ATS-34 according to the cutting test).
Handle Material: Green Canvas Micarta
Carrying System: Leather Sheath
Mirror polished blade with double bevel lines and grinds.
Limited to 50 pcs. Only 1-2 pcs are available per month.
Display stand included (not pictured)
Last week we got the first batch of SEAL Team Elite knives shipped out. We realize that this has been over shadowed by the iPhone launch and that is why it did not get all the media coverage we had expected.
If you have been waiting patiently for this knife it should begin arriving in stores very soon. Also, the SEAL Team Elite has received our new Croygenic Heat Treat process. See below for more infromation.
SOG’s unique cryogenic heat treatment process increases the toughness and wear resistance of our blades. Taking the knife slowly down in temperature to less than -300°F and then back to room temperature. This stress relieves the material on an atomic level and increases overall strength as well as edge retention. Knife edges stay sharp longer with significantly less micro-fracturing and edge-chipping. Its this dedication to making your knife SOG sharp that sets us apart from the rest.
Look for the new Cryogenic Heat Treated logo on selected SOG Knives that have received this process.
At the 2007 Blade Show SOG Knives presented a new concept in knife making the reverse collaboration. With this new concept we worked closely with custom knife maker Kikuo Matsuda of Kiku Knives. Spencer and Kikuo worked on the final design and Kikuo is going to produce the knife in limited quantities for SOG.
As a part of the Blade show there is a competition for several knife of the year awards. These awards are voted on by fellow knife manufacturers a select jury. This year SOG and Kikuo won the award for knife Collaboration of the Year.
I will be posting more details and images of the knife soon co check beck for more information.
Just received this week a copy of Leatherneck magazine and they did a nice knife round up/review. In it they included the SEAL Pup Elite.
They were kind enough to share their extra photos with SOG and we have placed them in online for everyone to see. So if you want to check them out here are a couple and the remainder can be seen here.
Just found a nice review on the Hunter Revolver on Bladeforums.com. Once again if you don’t have an account you won’t be able to view the review/ SO go ahead and register there and check out the review.
‘You can only lead from the front’ is one of our favorite expressions. If you are one of those people who covet the ultimate ultimate…then we have a surprise for you. The Team Leader reeks of the exceptional with incredible balance and streamlined aesthetics. What you might not sense when you first pick up this work of art is how exotic the steel is. This is one of the first production knives to be manufactured from Duratech 20CV, a powder metallurgy stainless tool steel. It contains a large volume of extremely hard vanadium carbides, which increase wear-resistance. How tough? Try 35% greater than S30V, a super steel in its own right (e-mail us for a complete test report).
Also available in 440 C stainless for a great combination of performance and price.
Length: 10.25”
Blade: 5” x .160”
Steel: Duratech 20cv - Rc. 60 or 440C Stainless - Rc. 56
Finish: Bead Blasted
Edge: Straight
Weight 7.4 oz.
Handle: Zytel
Comes with: Leather sheath
