I tried while we were there, and you can't reel the blade in with the little reel I was disappointed
I think Sog should have stopped with the Kilowatt knife. That was actually a good design and functional for electricians but their other theme knives seem to be nothing more than novelties for collecting, not really useful IMO. Sure there's a blade but other than that the handles are just too busy to be comfortable, no ergonomics. I've worked as a carpenter and can think of a dozen knives I'd rather use than their "contractor 2X4". It doesn't even come with a proper sharpener for the flat contractor pencils.
Quote from: Nutznboltz on January 24, 2009, 05:42:37 AMI think Sog should have stopped with the Kilowatt knife. That was actually a good design and functional for electricians but their other theme knives seem to be nothing more than novelties for collecting, not really useful IMO. Sure there's a blade but other than that the handles are just too busy to be comfortable, no ergonomics. I've worked as a carpenter and can think of a dozen knives I'd rather use than their "contractor 2X4". It doesn't even come with a proper sharpener for the flat contractor pencils.I agree entirely. Gimmick knives like these just take away from SOG's reputation as a serious knife maker. It's like they have a 9 year old in charge of their design department or something.
Quote from: J-sews on January 24, 2009, 03:19:10 PMQuote from: Nutznboltz on January 24, 2009, 05:42:37 AMI think Sog should have stopped with the Kilowatt knife. That was actually a good design and functional for electricians but their other theme knives seem to be nothing more than novelties for collecting, not really useful IMO. Sure there's a blade but other than that the handles are just too busy to be comfortable, no ergonomics. I've worked as a carpenter and can think of a dozen knives I'd rather use than their "contractor 2X4". It doesn't even come with a proper sharpener for the flat contractor pencils.I agree entirely. Gimmick knives like these just take away from SOG's reputation as a serious knife maker. It's like they have a 9 year old in charge of their design department or something. So Bob you have one on the way then
Quote from: MultiMat on January 24, 2009, 03:56:18 PMQuote from: J-sews on January 24, 2009, 03:19:10 PMQuote from: Nutznboltz on January 24, 2009, 05:42:37 AMI think Sog should have stopped with the Kilowatt knife. That was actually a good design and functional for electricians but their other theme knives seem to be nothing more than novelties for collecting, not really useful IMO. Sure there's a blade but other than that the handles are just too busy to be comfortable, no ergonomics. I've worked as a carpenter and can think of a dozen knives I'd rather use than their "contractor 2X4". It doesn't even come with a proper sharpener for the flat contractor pencils.I agree entirely. Gimmick knives like these just take away from SOG's reputation as a serious knife maker. It's like they have a 9 year old in charge of their design department or something. So Bob you have one on the way then All they need to do is strap on a big ol' gaudy set of pliers to the side and I'm all over it buddy!
Quote from: J-sews on January 25, 2009, 05:42:26 AMQuote from: MultiMat on January 24, 2009, 03:56:18 PMQuote from: J-sews on January 24, 2009, 03:19:10 PMQuote from: Nutznboltz on January 24, 2009, 05:42:37 AMI think Sog should have stopped with the Kilowatt knife. That was actually a good design and functional for electricians but their other theme knives seem to be nothing more than novelties for collecting, not really useful IMO. Sure there's a blade but other than that the handles are just too busy to be comfortable, no ergonomics. I've worked as a carpenter and can think of a dozen knives I'd rather use than their "contractor 2X4". It doesn't even come with a proper sharpener for the flat contractor pencils.I agree entirely. Gimmick knives like these just take away from SOG's reputation as a serious knife maker. It's like they have a 9 year old in charge of their design department or something. So Bob you have one on the way then All they need to do is strap on a big ol' gaudy set of pliers to the side and I'm all over it buddy! Silly of me Bob , I forgot even a knife with a bit exchanger & bottle opener (like E series LM knives ) aint a tool in Bob land . what if the SOG had a spring loaded net & a harpoon attachment would that get into "Club Bob"
Well, I don't care what anyone sez. I think that this one is neat.Dtrain