SOG Users United!

Viper · **on:** June 02, 2010, 04:41:34 PM

Hey guys! Well I was just thinking about how we have appreciation threads for a lot of tools and I thought that we should have a group here for guys who love their SOGs! So if you love your SOG(s), use this thread to post your battle stories and discuss SOG knives and tools!

Joey

yud · **Reply #1 on:** June 04, 2010, 01:23:24 AM

I guess I'll get the ball rolling when I went to Louisiana the people I was with used wire ties on the car top carrier, and the only thing we had to cut them was my SOG.

She saved the day (and the morons who did not think

).

Viper · **Reply #2 on:** June 11, 2010, 03:35:32 AM

Come on! Anyone else?

Pacu · **Reply #3 on:** June 11, 2010, 03:46:40 AM

I love my Paratool. The sheath is high quality, the tool is solid and well made.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #4 on:** June 11, 2010, 04:59:52 AM

I just ordered a BO Paratool tonight.

Pacu · **Reply #5 on:** June 12, 2010, 01:44:06 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on June 11, 2010, 04:59:52 AM

I just ordered a BO Paratool tonight.

ooo pics when you get it

DaveK · **Reply #6 on:** June 12, 2010, 01:53:50 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on June 11, 2010, 04:59:52 AM

I just ordered a BO Paratool tonight.

The BO on the Paratool is lovely GG - I'm sure you'll like it a lot

Gadget Guy · **Reply #7 on:** June 12, 2010, 07:48:38 AM

I'll post some pictures just as soon as she gets here.

I've decided to go about 90% SOG from now on. I've tried just about every major multi out there and SOG just makes sense to me.

Viper · **Reply #8 on:** June 12, 2010, 05:55:24 PM

I agree. SOG tools just work best for me right now.

The only thing is the Paratool. I think it is a smart design with the pliers and all, but I don't know... the tool just doesn't work for me as a whole.

David · **Reply #9 on:** June 14, 2010, 09:21:05 PM

Here is my favorite SOG P3

Gadget Guy · **Reply #10 on:** June 15, 2010, 12:54:31 AM

Quote from: David on June 14, 2010, 09:21:05 PM

Here is my favorite SOG P3

Did you add the clip?

eodtech · **Reply #11 on:** June 15, 2010, 01:47:52 AM

My complete EDC rotation is:

1 Spyderco knife that I carry everyday
AND
5 MT's: 4 SOG's and a Spyderco Spyderench that I rotate on a daily basis

That's it, and I guess it says a lot about how I feel about SOG's ( and Spyderco's ).

   SOG   Pocket PowerPlier   #S44
   SOG   PowerLock BO     #GSA
   SOG   PowerLock     # S63 EOD
   SOG   ToolClip   #S23
   Spyderco   Paramilitary   #C81GPBK
   Spyderco   Spyderench – USA made 2001   #T01S

David · **Reply #12 on:** June 15, 2010, 01:57:55 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on June 15, 2010, 12:54:31 AM

Quote from: David on June 14, 2010, 09:21:05 PM
Here is my favorite SOG P3

Did you add the clip?

Yes, it was eodtechs idea if I remember correctly. There is a thread around here somewhere about it.

eodtech · **Reply #13 on:** June 15, 2010, 02:16:37 AM

Quote from: David on June 15, 2010, 01:57:55 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on June 15, 2010, 12:54:31 AM
Quote from: David on June 14, 2010, 09:21:05 PM
Here is my favorite SOG P3

Did you add the clip?

Yes, it was eodtechs idea if I remember correctly. There is a thread around here somewhere about it.

Pocket clip LINK = http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,7176.0.html

Gadget Guy · **Reply #14 on:** June 15, 2010, 03:17:56 AM

Thanks guys, that looks easy!

lovenhim · **Reply #15 on:** June 15, 2010, 04:41:03 AM

Explain to me this whole SOG thing.

I am a newbie to this and yet it sure seems that SOG multi tools have a very loyal fan base, why is that? Why would you pick a SOG over a Leatherman for example? What is the deal with the gears and the pliers on a SOG?

yud · **Reply #16 on:** June 15, 2010, 04:50:31 AM

The big draw to me being able to switch out tools, the gears aside from having a great look they put more power into the plyer head

eodtech · **Reply #17 on:** June 15, 2010, 04:55:03 AM

Quote from: yud on June 15, 2010, 04:50:31 AM

The big draw to me being able to switch out tools, the gears aside from having a great look they put more power into the plyer head

+1 - check the mods / customization that is possible with the interchangeability of the tools / implements - can't do that with a LM using a 1/4" wrench !

Gadget Guy · **Reply #18 on:** June 15, 2010, 05:25:35 AM

Quote from: lovenhim on June 15, 2010, 04:41:03 AM

Explain to me this whole SOG thing. I am a newbie to this and yet it sure seems that SOG multi tools have a very loyal fan base, why is that? Why would you pick a SOG over a Leatherman for example? What is the deal with the gears and the pliers on a SOG?

There are always trade off's when finding a tool that works for you. Don't follow what other people do, do what works best for your needs.

For me the compound leverage and the fact that you can easily trade out tools is more important than sexy looks or overall fit and finish. A perfect tool for me would be a LM Charge with compound leverage and easy to change tools.

resaw · **Reply #19 on:** June 16, 2010, 02:34:51 PM

I agree fully with Gadget Guy. For my work I use pliers and tools more often than knives, so the quick access of a great blade like the LM Wave was not utilized to it's full potential. The Wave's pliers are however, crap. By design, by default. Not their fault! As with all multitools (except for the obvious soggy exception), they lock in the closed position (requiring a strong poky object to lever them open) when cutting some materials, and are weak in grip. SOG solved all of this, providing a design that stops the lock down and also allows the pliers to operate in a reverse fashion, with spreading power. The negative to the compound leverage is that it means twice the distance travelled by the handles, so the stroke is smaller than a conventional multitool. If I'm dealing with a bolt that large, I need a wrench anyway! The SOG excells in gripping bolt heads, where as my Wave failed in most cases.

And of course SOGs feature easy tool swaps. I went as far as to customize a hacksaw and carbide saw to go in my Powerlock. I also mounted the V-cutter on the outside of the handle, since it doesn't need to be locked and is still safe out there.

I carry a LM folding blade in my pocket on a clip, and it serves all of my cutting needs. If I'm using a knife, I want a real knife, not a rectangle (even a sexy smooth one like the Wave) with a blade sticking out. Once I order a wirestripper and customize a file, I will be replacing the two blades in my Powerlock. A new philosophy for me, as my multi's have always had a blade. But I'll give this a try.

So, yes, we all have individual needs in a multitool, so investigate what works for you, and decide. And switch it up if you want to. I'd recommend trying out a Powerlock, see how it feels.

lovenhim · **Reply #20 on:** June 18, 2010, 05:03:32 AM

I have my first ever SOG anything. I got a PowerLock multi in a trade. I love it. The fact that you can change out tools to make the multi whatever you need or want is just nice. I for some reason prefer a full size multi over a pocket or keychain model.

x86Daddy · **Reply #21 on:** June 19, 2010, 12:15:03 AM

Quote from: resaw on June 16, 2010, 02:34:51 PM

And of course SOGs feature easy tool swaps. I went as far as to customize a hacksaw and carbide saw to go in my Powerlock. I also mounted the V-cutter on the outside of the handle, since it doesn't need to be locked and is still safe out there.

Got pics? These sound like great mods!

Edit: found the threads... neat!

diabolicturtle · **Reply #22 on:** June 19, 2010, 12:24:31 AM

today i used my powerlock to fix my bike, and i want to see that mod too

Hello Lurker! Remove this ad and much more by logging in.

SOG Users United!

Donations

Community Links