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SOG Knives is a fairly young company in the knife-making business since they`ve only been in operation for twenty or so years. Even So, their short-lived, yet productive, history has led them to turn out to be one of the most innovative blade-making companies in business today.

Company History

The tale of the SOG Knives Company starts 20 years before it was formed. During the Vietnam era, a select US military group with an original alias went looking for a newer knife. Called the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (or MACV-SOG for short), this group designed and authorized the production of an “untraceable blade”. The blade needed to be tough enough to withstand the bleak environments of Vietnam, and still needed to be plain and nondescript enough so as to be unnoticed concerning its manufacturer and nation of origin. Thus, the SOG Knife was born.

Twenty years afterward, when forming a new blade-making company concentrated on tactical knives, Spencer and Gloria Frazer looked to that knife for inspiration. SOG Specialty Knives was born in 1986 and has been producing top-quality knives from then on.

Naturally, SOG Knives has a lot more going for it than just its name. Founder and Chief Designer Spencer Frazer is a real renaissance man, having been employed as an sound engineer, a toy creator and an artistic director. When he ultimately got around to creating knives, his distinct background helped him bring fresh perspectives to an age-old industry. His designs have always been progressive and creative, earning SOG a reputation as a true ground-breaker.

SOG`s Knives

SOG is likely most well-known for its line of Navy Seal knives. Products here include the Seal Team, the Seal Pup and “Elite” models of each. SOG likewise manufactures a successful line of folding knives which include the best-selling “Twitch” and “Flash”. SOG also boasts multi-tools such as the “Paratool” and the “Powerlock”.

Lately, SOG has started manufacturing a modernized product line of knives that they call “Fusion.” Designs such as the “Spirit,” “Muscle Car,” and “Contractor” all implement this modern technology.

More Info

SOG Knives` home webpage is a great place to get more information concerning SOG. Another great resource is the Wiki site about SOG, although that one`s a little sparse.

About the Author

GK Roy is a SOG Knives buff who also happens to write a bunch on all types of knives. His recent musings on Gerber Knives and Survival Knives gained a bunch of attention, so find them if you too need to find out more on top-notch sporting tools.