SOG clone or rebrand?

jzmtl · **on:** June 19, 2009, 01:37:17 AM

http://www.awdirect.com/content/freetool.asp

Looks like a SOG rebrand to me, didn't know they make it for others.

cliosguy · **Reply #1 on:** June 19, 2009, 01:48:20 AM

Now you got me thinking....it does look like a rebrand

Hope someone can clarify this

toothrot · **Reply #2 on:** June 19, 2009, 02:05:41 AM

I was feeling brave so I snagged one, I'll let you know,
I can always give it to my brother if I dislike..I've been on the lookout for a deal for him

10.41 after shipping with a cheapie pair o' gloves

i would think it at least has to be licensed since they appear to be making use of their compound leverage component..

Tinnie · **Reply #3 on:** June 19, 2009, 02:13:18 AM

Looks interesting

SOG PPP??? Just with Torx and different file

Spoonrobot · **Reply #4 on:** June 19, 2009, 02:39:19 AM

Quote

SOG also had some of their tools double branded with the SOG logo and the Eddie Bauer logo (possibly others as well).

...and there were some SOG-like tools made for Harley Davidson and Stanley (possibly others as well) by United Cutlery??? that may be knockoffs or licensed products:

From this post in the "SOG Tool List" thread.

I don't know if anyone actually knows, best bet would be licensed copy. Hell, isn't there an SOG dude on this forum. Someone PM him!

toothrot · **Reply #5 on:** June 19, 2009, 03:22:41 AM

here's another picture and also a shot of the harley davidson one, which looks exactly the same.

Anthony · **Reply #6 on:** June 19, 2009, 04:23:52 AM

Looks legit to me...although I've never seen those torx pins holding together any SOG.

I'm going by things like the serrations on the blade and the look of the overall inner tools...nothing screams out FAKE at all...good deal if this is real!

J-sews · **Reply #7 on:** June 19, 2009, 04:24:43 AM

Both the Stanley Max Edge model and the Harley Davidson HD29 are made by SOG. Good find jzmtl!

toothrot · **Reply #8 on:** June 19, 2009, 05:58:48 AM

Quote from: J-sews on June 19, 2009, 04:24:43 AM

Both the Stanley Max Edge model and the Harley Davidson HD29 are made by SOG. Good find jzmtl!

That's good to hear...I was kinda second guessing the purchase. I was worried maybe the components wouldn't be swappable or something awful like that. I second the good find jzmtl. Thanks.

AndyTiedye · **Reply #9 on:** June 19, 2009, 12:04:23 PM

A SOG tool as a freebie? Seems too good to be true, but I couldn't resist.
I ordered a vest from them to get the free tool.

Nikos · **Reply #10 on:** June 19, 2009, 01:53:50 PM

Hrmph... IIRC there were rumors that the "Stanley SwitchPlier" would crumble to pieces at the sight of anything resembling "work"... I hope that's not true for the PowerPliers as well... $:-\$

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #11 on:** June 19, 2009, 03:20:38 PM

Stanley's version of the SwitchPlier wasn't made by SOG. It was Bob's Stanley tool that disintegrated, so it is a verifiable story, but I believe others have used theirs without problems.

SOG does lots of rebrands- look at the Paladin line as well.

Def

DaveK · **Reply #12 on:** June 19, 2009, 03:28:53 PM

Where are they made?

Gareth · **Reply #13 on:** June 19, 2009, 03:54:04 PM

Quote from: DaveK on June 19, 2009, 03:28:53 PM

Where are they made?

ALP? is that you?

Benner · **Reply #14 on:** June 19, 2009, 06:06:34 PM

Quote from: DaveK on June 19, 2009, 03:28:53 PM

Where are they made?

Oh dear.

AndyTiedye · **Reply #15 on:** June 19, 2009, 08:57:02 PM

They sell reflective vests for as low as $9, and any purchase qualifies for the freebie.
I spent a bit more to get a fleece-lined one.

Nikos · **Reply #16 on:** June 19, 2009, 09:00:21 PM

I hope you get it Andy, as it's a "while stocks last" offer... $:-\$

Pacu · **Reply #17 on:** June 19, 2009, 09:10:39 PM

we will expect a full review when it arrives

the vest too

toothrot · **Reply #18 on:** June 20, 2009, 12:31:16 AM

Quote from: AndyTiedye on June 19, 2009, 08:57:02 PM

They sell reflective vests for as low as $9, and any purchase qualifies for the freebie.
I spent a bit more to get a fleece-lined one.

I bought a pair of gloves for 2.70. I looked quite a bit and it was the cheapest thing.

I got a confirmation on the order which included the tool with the "lead" listed as "stock". In the space for a note on the order I made sure to write that I wished to be contacted if there were any problem with the order at all, but the thought that I might get a box with only gloves in it with a note that says sorry did cross my mind.

We'll see. I would hope that their system could keep up with stock levels, regardless of whether it was a promotional item or not.

Also I didn't see any post for this on slickdeals or any of the other deal sites so maybe that will help them from being bombarded.

It's an expensive pair of crappy gloves otherwise.

Pacu · **Reply #19 on:** June 20, 2009, 03:24:43 AM

Ok i bit the hook and ordered a pair of leather gloves for work. We will see i guess if this pans out.

J-sews · **Reply #20 on:** June 20, 2009, 05:10:51 AM

Alright, here's a picture for you non-believers:

toothrot · **Reply #21 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:18:43 AM

Nice snap, although it looks slightly different than the other ones pictured. How about that...it even says made in the USA.

Pacu · **Reply #22 on:** June 22, 2009, 06:42:32 PM

Got my order confirmation this morning. Has my gloves and the tool in the shipping order details. I might just get lucky yet

Pacu · **Reply #23 on:** June 22, 2009, 06:43:58 PM

oh and good find jzmtl

thanks for sharing!

Zack · **Reply #24 on:** June 23, 2009, 07:57:31 PM

I have found if you let the order sit for a day and don't do anything with it they will offer you 20% the order.

jzmtl · **Reply #25 on:** June 23, 2009, 08:17:51 PM

Quote from: Zack on June 23, 2009, 07:57:31 PM

I have found if you let the order sit for a day and don't do anything with it they will offer you 20% the order.

ha, I got the same email. But that's only because they don't tell me what shipping is up front and I'd rather not find out the hard way.

toothrot · **Reply #26 on:** June 23, 2009, 11:24:24 PM

Whoops. Too bad the code is dead. Where did you come across that jzmtl?

Pacu · **Reply #27 on:** June 23, 2009, 11:50:31 PM

I got an email today sayin my order shipped on the 22nd. Gloves and multi....but i'm not holdin my breath. I fully expect to get gloves and nothing else. But just maybe.....

jzmtl · **Reply #28 on:** June 24, 2009, 12:21:21 AM

Quote from: toothrot on June 23, 2009, 11:24:24 PM

Whoops. Too bad the code is dead. Where did you come across that jzmtl?

The code for free multi? Came across it on another forum.

toothrot · **Reply #29 on:** June 24, 2009, 12:53:56 AM

Yeah..I got my tracking number as well, mine went out on the 19th, and i'll get it the 25th. 1.6 lbs? is that how much cheap gloves, a multitool, and packaging weigh?

fingers crossed

come thursday... -->

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