SOG mini-pentagon

[Steel Dragon]

I have a Seki-Japan version mini pentagon which i'm keeping & never sell. I also got the new version from Taiwan today. A quick check & the Taiwan blade felt thinner.
Has anyone noticed any difference in the two performance wise? Torture tested?

[philco]

Hi Steel Dragon,
Sorry, but I can't help with any performance results on your knife.
I have a couple or three SOGs but mine are all folders so far. (Hope to pick up a Gov Tac some day soon).

I'm curious as to whether both your knives has the same steel or if they are made from different types of steel. If so that may account for the difference in thickness.

One of my SOG folders is the Trident model. I think its blade is a bit on the thin side, at least for my taste. Overall though, I'm a big fan of the SOG line of knives.

Phil

[johnnierotten]

I have a SOG Seal Pup made in Seki-Japan and a friend of mine has the same knife but his was made in China.....theres a very noticeable difference in weight and quality.

[Steel Dragon]

Is this right?
I think that a knife stamped made in Taiwan will use Japanese steel or some other kind of steel except Chinese steel.. China has some high tariffs or taxes or something like that on steel going to Taiwan from China. So basically there are no knives made in Taiwan with Chinese steel. Those two countries don't like each other anyways.
Am i right on this. I was tired when i was listening.

So i guess the new Taiwan mini pentagon has steel other than Chinese(could be Japanese steel still) & the specs of the blade profile obviously changed.

[justold52]

I am a Sog fan and have never seen a Sog made in China yet.

Could you show us a photo of it with the China stamp?

[johnnierotten]

Could you show us a photo of it with the China stamp?

Ken,I'll get a pic as soon as I get out of the hospital...probably 2 more weeks.

[Steel Dragon]

I am a Sog fan and have never seen a Sog made in China yet.

Could you show us a photo of it with the China stamp?

The SOG "FUSION" line is Chinese.

[Dave O]

I haven't been keeping in touch like I should, but J Rotten, are you gonna be OK ?

[johnnierotten]

Yeah Bro...I'm still here...alive and kick'n!!
Thanks for asking!!

[johnnierotten]

sorry guys..but I won't be getting a pic of the China made Seal Pup...He sold it and bought mine thats made in Japan.
He's a lot happier with it...much better quality..IMHO!!