Hey Buzz! SOG Knives?

Keltin

Keltin

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Buzz, what do you think about this? Ever heard of SOG knives? They seem impressive. Any thoughts?

This high-speed composite photograph was taken at a millionth of a second and captures a .45 caliber bullet after being fired from point blank range. The blade shows up white where lead has been deposited after 17 shots. This is a testament to the durability of SOG edges. Nobody should ever try to split a bullet with a knife edge, but isn’t it nice to know that you could!
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The photo is a gimmick- I've seen demonstrations of bullets being split on no-name knives and cast iron plates. But SOG makes some superb knives, no question about that.
 
I'm no physics expert here by any stretch of the imagination but isn't lead softer than steel? Wouldn't a moving, heated lead bullet have to split when it hits hard steel that is stationary? Just wondering.....
 
Mama said:
I'm no physics expert here by any stretch of the imagination but isn't lead softer than steel? Wouldn't a moving, heated lead bullet have to split when it hits hard steel that is stationary? Just wondering.....
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Yep, lead is softer. The point of the pic is:

1. It’s damn cool!
2. SOG says that after the shot, the edge of the blade was undamaged.

I’m pretty sure my current Chef’s knife would become dull if I tried slicing lead.
 
Rob Babcock said:
Hahaha! Yeah, I don't use my Hattori on my lead cutting board anymore!:yum:
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That’s a good thing. You’re just asking for lead poisoning if you do. :tongue:

The point is, if an edge can withstand the impact of a lead object moving at 3500 to 4000 feet per second without dulling or being damage, then that’s an impressive edge.

Not that you could ever move your Hattorri at 4000 feet per second when chopping veggies on your more forgiving wodden cutting board.

Here’s info on one type of SOG blade.

san mai steel
SOG san mai blades are crafted from three layers of steel that are sandwiched together in the tradition of Japanese swords. This forging technique enables the blade to be constructed with a very hard center core (VG-10) and softer outer layers (420J2). San mai steel is the best combination of edge holding and blade flexibility making it extremely unlikely that breakage will occur. The tell tale visible line near the edge of the blade alerts you that you are in possession of a very elite SOG.
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Actually, Keltin, there's nothing special about SOG construction. San Mai is common in Japan as is VG-10 steel - eg Shuns. It's just advertising hype.
 
The Hiromoto AS you and I discussed - that's San Mai, except the cutting edge Hitachi Aogami Super Steel is much better than VG-10. :)
 
Yeah, but Hattori and Hiromoto don’t make Battle Axes, Multi-tools, machetes, and throwing knives like SOG.

Man, screw me running. I knew better than to post a knife topic. :pat:

Sorry guys. I just got a little excited about a new pocket knife and possibly a machete. I’m out.
 
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