SOG Tech Bowie Fixed Blade Knife for Warfighters & Outdoor Enthusiasts | AUS-8 Steel Blade & Kraton Rubber Handle

OMG this is one beautiful blade! I am a fan of EDC fixed blade carry, and this one is a perfect size for that. The blade length, width, and light weight make it a breeze to carry. For better concealability I always take off these soft belt loop attachments and add a tek-lok style clip or a Cold Steel C-clip or similar to raise the whole package up higher. The small c-clip fit the Sog sheath holes perfectly - the tek lok did not line up. The kydex/plastic sheath blade retention is perfect, and the snap strap is not needed.It's Aus-8 Japanese stainless steel with Sog's heat treat is a very good steel. It won't rust and is easy to sharpen when need be. At .228 inches thick, and with it's hollow grind blade, this is a great strong slicer. It has a full encapsulted tang and a rubbery grip with finger choils that feels great in my XL size hand. And I am in the minority because I actually really like the cool SOG branding on the grip. Just buy it and you will thank me later.

one of the first knives i bought after subscribing to nutnfancy on youtube a couple years ago, i have never been unhappy that i bought the tech bowie. everything he said in his review is true.starting at the handle, it's great. the finger grooves fit my own perfectly, unlike the seal pup elite (which are a bit wider and more spread out). the molded kraton is super comfortable and it's not too long or too short. the butt cap is nicely done, big enough so you know it's there, but not ridiculous. hammerable and has a lanyard hole too. the cross-guard is steel and all the metal pieces are finished with the tini coating.the blade has a choil larger than that of the gov-tac and easily accommodates my forefinger for choking up. it's a great bowie design, needle sharp tip with the faceted point and great belly. it came out of the box razor sharp, only slightly sharper now that i touched it up on a steel rod honer. it competes with my gov-tac for sharpest knife i have. the stock is .24" and is full thickness for 3.5". it tapers very gently, unlike the gov-tac, into that thin point. the grinds are smoother and all the edges are softened, also unlike the gov-tac, making this a prettier knife. i do worry about abusing the tip because it tapers to that fine point, no doubt it'd be great for penetration. so i label this knife as a fighter and not exactly an outdoors knife. the tini finish is not so much a 'coating' but is instead more of a process done to the outermost layer of metal, kind of similar to bluing on guns. it's very sleek, glossy, and wear resistant and to keep it looking its best, use oil and wipe off the excess or wipe it down with a silicone gun cloth.the sheath is great, kydex so no water damaging it, no rotting or soaking up to rust the knife because it's got a drainage hole. i like more compactness with my knives, so i usually leave off the button clasp and belt attachment. the sheath is very form-fitting and sleek.as with all my sogs, this tech bowie had amazing fit and finish, pretty much perfect quality control and it's just a cool blade imho. sharp, strong, and so far, AUS-8 has been proving itself pretty well. i would highly recommend this for any collector or knife enthusiast, along with anyone wanting a capable medium sized, perfectly made fixed blade. i would classify this knife more of a hunter/fighter than utility and outdoors survival, but that's just my take.

Listen the price tag on this is beyond worth it, I’ve had these tools for quite a long time. Highly durable, workhorses, and great weapons if needed to be. From the Bowie to the Hatchet I couldn’t be happier after years of abuse. If you’re in the military and need a knife stop waiting and get you a weapon that will hold up to everything and help you through, get this SOG knife and enjoy hero!

Thick, SHARP blade. Very durable. I've used this knife for everything from splitting small logs for the campfire, to carving pumpkins, to hammering tent stakes. Perfect combination of functionality and looks. BEAUTIFUL TiNi finish on the blade, which also adds to the durability (I store my knife out of the sheath with a thin layer of gun oil and it has remained spotless even with hard use). Regarding the sheath, I opted for kydex and have been very happy. It offers flexibility in how you carry the knife, whether sideways, upside down, etc. and the plastic retention clip is secure enough to easily hold the knife upside without even using the strap...though, I'd recommend using the strap.The blade itself is very similar (nearly identical) to SOGs "SEAL Team", but I think the handle really sets this knife apart. It's thicker and heavier, with a slightly sticky rubberized surface that securely and perfectly fits into my hand.On backpacking trips, I opt for my SOG SEAL Pup knife because it is substantially lighter weight and a more manageable size, but the Tech Bowie is truly a backcountry knife. Its size and durability make it capable of almost any task you could ask of it.

This knife just shouts quality. Well made with a little heaft to it, balanced and just seems to know what you are asking of it. Dressy looking as well.Adendum: One of the Sog stainless tags in the handle just fell out. Fortunately I located it, removed the other side and epoxied them in position. Not a big deal but a good looking knife like this wouldn't look good at all with two gaping slots in the handle.

Very disappointed in this knife. It looks very pretty considering I am a woman, but I did alot of research and decided to go with this knife for when me and my son go camping on the weekends. I love the sheath seems very heavy duty and as I said the knife of coarse looks good and of good quality but it's the dullest thing I have ever seen. I expected right out if the box for it to be kind of sharp but oh I was so wrong. No I'm not a collector or anything just bought this to play around with and start a few fires and chop a few limbs here at there and no this knife is not gonna do it. I tried to do a few feather sticks as soon as I got it and no luck just to dull. My husband laughed when we saw it and thought I obviously wasted alot of money on that thing. He could not even shave the hair on his arm or cut a piece of paper with it. He pulled out his cheap walmart knife and it did the job. I'm so disappointed in this knife.