www.sog-knives.net The SOG Gov-Tac flaunts quality no matter what angle you look at the knife. This SOG S21B model has a thick bead blasted AUS 8 stainless steel blade. The bevels and grooves have been precision ground to make the Gov-Tac one of the finest pieces of cutlery on the planet. The handle is made of checkered Kraton for good grip, and a Kydex sheath is included with this model.
The SOG Fusion Fixation Bowie knife achieves quite a lot for its reasonable price and will connect with a lot of knife enthuisasts. SOG has wisely answered the trend of high value, high quality blades with their Chinese-produced “Fusion” line of blades. The Fixation Bowie is a favorite of mine in the series. Measuring out at the same as a KaBar Combat knife (7″ blade), the Fixation looks to be a good choice as a deployment, light survival, or all-around outdoor blade. The 8Cr13Mov steel, similar to AUS-8, should hold an edge adequately (like the Spyderco “Byrd” models do), be easy to sharpen, and offer some rust resistance. Other upsides include: a hammer-capable pommel (love those!), nice long handle, excellent jimping on the thumb ramp, good quality Cordura nylon sheath with a sharpener pocket, and excellent fit and finish throughout. All this weighs in at a very packable 12.8 ounces… great job SOG! Downsides might include a delicate tip, less-than-sharp factory edge, and a handle material that is reminiscent of vinyl (but has sharp checkering). Nevertheless, the SOG Fixations -ish pricetag makes it a steal and it will attract cash-strapped knife addicts like Rosie ODonnel to free donuts. ////////////////////Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 9 out of 10 (price considered)
www.sog-knives.net The SOG Gov-Tac, model S21T, has an AUS 8 stainless steel blade with a black non-reflective coating. The handle is made of textured Kraton with grip lines and a pommel that can be used as a hammer. The Gov-Tac comes included with a sturdy Kydex sheath that should last as long as the knife, a lifetime.
