SOG Specialty Knives & Tools
SOG Specialty Knives and Tools was named after an elite joint services military group formed for covert operations before the Vietnam War. Originally, SOG was an acronym which stood for Studies and Observations Group. Sanctioned to develop and purchase their own equipment, SOG created several knives for use in one of the harshest environments in the world. It was in the spirit of this elite group, and the quality equipment they commissioned, that SOG Specialty Knives and Tools was founded in 1986 by Spencer Frazer.
That same year, SOG introduced its first product - a fixed blade knife that retailed for $169 based on the original design of the MACV SOG Fighter. Shortly after introducing the Fighter, SOG introduced its first folding knife, the Tomcat, and its first multi-tool, the Toolclip. With the introduction of these products, and the many that followed, SOG established itself as the first knife manufacturer to expand its line to include a broad scope of folding knives and multipurpose tools, in addition to a deep assortment of fixed blades.
By the early 1990’s the company was winning industry awards and wide recognition for innovative products and designs. For example, in 1995 Mr. Frazer invented compound leverage multi-tools, a patented design which gives SOG tools vastly superior plier clamping strength.
In the late 1990’s and into the first part of the 21st century, SOG continued to introduce new products into a variety of markets, including Military, Industrial, Retail and Recreational. The combination of product innovation and quality, along with the strength of the SOG brand have enabled the company to continue to prosper.
In 2009, SOG partnered with MCC Capital Partners, a private equity firm specializing in the growth of micro and middle market branded consumer products companies. MCC will provide financial and management experience to the company, as well as access to capital, allowing Mr. Frazer to concentrate on continued new product design and development. This will give the company the foundation to efficiently and professionally service its growing list of customers, while preserving the SOG traditions of product quality, innovation, and strength of brand.
Visit their website here: http://www.sogknives.com/
That same year, SOG introduced its first product - a fixed blade knife that retailed for $169 based on the original design of the MACV SOG Fighter. Shortly after introducing the Fighter, SOG introduced its first folding knife, the Tomcat, and its first multi-tool, the Toolclip. With the introduction of these products, and the many that followed, SOG established itself as the first knife manufacturer to expand its line to include a broad scope of folding knives and multipurpose tools, in addition to a deep assortment of fixed blades.
By the early 1990’s the company was winning industry awards and wide recognition for innovative products and designs. For example, in 1995 Mr. Frazer invented compound leverage multi-tools, a patented design which gives SOG tools vastly superior plier clamping strength.
In the late 1990’s and into the first part of the 21st century, SOG continued to introduce new products into a variety of markets, including Military, Industrial, Retail and Recreational. The combination of product innovation and quality, along with the strength of the SOG brand have enabled the company to continue to prosper.
In 2009, SOG partnered with MCC Capital Partners, a private equity firm specializing in the growth of micro and middle market branded consumer products companies. MCC will provide financial and management experience to the company, as well as access to capital, allowing Mr. Frazer to concentrate on continued new product design and development. This will give the company the foundation to efficiently and professionally service its growing list of customers, while preserving the SOG traditions of product quality, innovation, and strength of brand.
Visit their website here: http://www.sogknives.com/
SOG Company Quick Facts:
- Started: 1986
- Boss: Spencer Frazer, Founder & Chief Designer
- Company Focus: Affordable, Camping, Military
- Product Range: Fixed Blades, Folding Knives, Multi-Tools
- Past Locations: Santa Monica - California, Edmonds - Washington
- Current Location: Lynnwood - Washington
- Other interesting facts: Supplies equipment to US & Foreign Governments. Has shifted production from Seki Japan to Taiwan and China. Offers Lifetime Warranty on all products. Recently was slammed by the knife community for following other companies' knife designs closely.
SOG Models (alphabetical):
Access Card
Access Card 2.0
Access Card 2.0 (Tactical Black)
Aegis
Aegis (Black TiNi)
Aegis (Digi Camo)
Aegis Tanto (Digi Camo)
Aegis Tanto - Serrated (Black TiNi)
Agency
Agency (Black TiNi)
Air SOG
Arcitech
Arcitech (Damascus)
Arcitech CF
Aura (Camping)
Aura (Hunting)
Aura - SEAL (Black TiNi)
Autoclip
Autoclip - Mini
Blink
Blink (Rainbow)
Blunto
Contractor 2x4
Creed
Creed (Black TiNi)
Crosscut
Crossgrip
Desert Dagger
Desert Dagger (Leather)
Daggert 1
Daggert 1 (Black TiNi)
Daggert 2
Daggert 2 (Bead Blasted)
Daggert 2 (Black TiNi)
Duo
E-Clips
Facet
Facet (White Micarta)
Fatcat
Fatcat (White Micarta)
Fielder
Fielder (Assisted)
Field Pup
Fish On
Flash I (Aluminum Handle)
Flash I (Aluminum Handle - Black TiNi)
Flash I (Black TiNi)
Flash I (Partially Serrated)
Flash I (Straight Edge)
Flash II (Aluminum Handle)
Flash II (Aluminum Handle - Black TiNi)
Flash II (Black TiNi)
Flash II (Camo Handle)
Flash II (Camo Handle - Black TiNi)
Flash II (Digi Camo 1/2 Serr - Black TiNi)
Flash II (Partially Serrated)
Flash II (Straight Edge)
Flash II (Tigerstripe)
Flash Rescue
Fusion Battle Axe
Fusion Fixation Bowie
Fusion Fixation Dagger
Fusion Jungle Primative
Fusion Revolver - Hunter
Fusion Revolver - SEAL
Fusion Throwing Knives
Fusion Tactical Tomahawk
Government
Government (Leather)
Government Agent
Gov-Tac
Gov-Tac (Bead Blasted)
Kiku
Kiku Tanto
Kilowatt
KOJI
Magnadot
Meridian - Topo
Meridian - Topo (Black TiNi)
Meridian - Topo (Drop Point)
Micron 2.0 Tanto
Micron Tanto
Midnight Tigershark
Mini Pentagon
Nite Tech
Northwest Ranger
Northwest Ranger (Cocobolo)
NW Ranger
NW Ranger (Black TiNi)
Outline
Pendulum
Pentagon
Pentagon (Cocobolo)
Pentagon (Taiwan)
Pentagon Mini (Taiwan)
Pentagon Mini (Tigerstripe)
Pentagon Elite
Pentagon Elite II
Recon Bowie
Recon Bowie (Damascus)
S1 Bowie
S1 Bowie (Sterile)
S1 Bowie (Tigerstriped)
S1 Bowie (Commemorative)
S1 Bowie (Damascus)
Salute
Salute (Black Oxide)
SCUBA/Demo
SCUBA/Demo (Damascus)
Sculptura
Seal Pup
Seal Pup (Taiwan)
Seal Pup Elite (Black TiNi)
Seal Pup Elite (Straight Edge Black TiNi)
Seal Pup Elite (Straight Edge)
Seal Pup Elite (Tigerstripe)
Seal Knife 2000
Seal Team
Seal Team Elite
SOG Bowie 2.0
SOG-Tac Auto (Half Serrated Black TiNi)
SOG-Tac Auto (Tanto Black TiNi)
SOGzilla (Small)
SOGzilla (Large)
Spec Elite I
Spec Elite II
Stingray 2.0 (Carbon Fibre)
Stingray 2.0 (Mino Paper)
Stingray 2.0 (Mother of Pearl)
Stingray 2.0 (Stingray)
Super SOG Bowie
Swedge I
Swedge II
Swedge III
Team Leader (Folder)
Tech
Tech II
Tech Bowie
Tech Bowie (Black TiNi)
Tech Bowie (Monogram)
Tigershark (SK-5)
Tigershark (Powdered)
Tigershark 2.0
Tigershark Elite
Tomcat
Tomcat (Cocobolo)
Tomcat II
Tomcat 3.0
Tomcat 3.0 (Carbon Fibre)
Tomcat 3.0 LTD (Carbon Blade)
Toolclip
Toolclip 2.0
Toothlock
Trident - S2 Bowie
Trident - S2 Bowie (Sterile)
Trident 2.0
Trident (Black TiNi)
Trident (Desert Camo)
Trident (Monogram)
Trident (Straight Edge)
Trident (Tigerstripe)
Trident Tanto (Black TiNi)
Trident Tanto (Desert Camo)
Tsunami
Tsunami (Taiwan)
Tsunami (Black TiNi)
Twitch I
Twitch I (Black Tie)
Twitch I (Rainbow)
Twitch II
Twitch II (Rainbow)
Twitch XL (Black handle)
Twitch XL (Black TiNi)
Twitch XL (Graphite Handle)
Vision
Visionary I
visionary II
Vulcan
Vulcan Mini
Vulcan Mini Tanto
Vulcan Tanto
Woodline Folding Knife
Woodline Small Fixed Blade
Woodline Large Fixed Blade
X-42 Recondo
X-42 Recondo (Black TiNi)
X-42 Field Knife
X-Ray Vision
X-Ray Vision Mini
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