Jake with multi-tool.org posted some nice images on flickr comparing the SOG PowerLock wire cutter and the SwissTool. Here are his comments and some pictures.

The wire cutter on SOG’s new PowerLock is wider and has a much better edge than the wire cutter on most other multi-tools. I was able to cut lamp cord with it whereas most other multi-tools make a mess of finely stranded wire.

This photo shows the SwissTool Spirit jammed on lamp cord (right panel). I can actually suspend the SwissTool Spirit by the wire. It didn’t take a lot of force but I did have to pry the SwissTool Spirit jaws apart. It had just mashed the wires rather than cutting them (left panel). The clean ends were cut with the new SOG PowerLock.

I just wanted to let everyone know that the SOG Kilowatt knives have begun shipping and they should be showing up in stores in the next two weeks.  If you have ordered one your wait is coming to an end.  We are very happy with this knife and think that it will be a great seller.  Any questions or comments let me know.

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)

Found this on youtube today. Apparently you can use a Flash II Tanto to open a safe. Pretty impressive.

By the way this is not covered under warranty.

Found a nice video on the opening action the SOG Spec Elite knife.

Enjoy

Came across a great list of the original SOG knives that were procured for the Studies and Observation Group during the Vietnam war. Many of these knives are the inspiration for SOG Specialty Knives and the direct influence for the SOG Bowie Commemorative. Actually, it is manufactured in one of the same factories as the Vietnam era knives. our version has some slight changes from the original but we tired to keep the spirit alive on our version.

So take a moment and look through the descriptions and images of the SOG knives on the Military Fighting Knives website.