Knives are an essential part of any life-saving kit and are great for use in an emergency. Not only because of possible self-defense but because they can help the user of the knife for far more practical purposes.
Need a high-quality knife that is portable and can be accessed in a potential emergency? Then trust in reliable and proven SOG knives from Yier City.
The Birth of a Legend
The SOG knife was first developed by Ben Baker during the Vietnam War. At the time, Baker was the Deputy Chief of the U.S. Counterinsurgency Support Office, a government office tasked with the support of removing potential allies of the Viet Kong. Baker developed the knife specifically for the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam — Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG). Obviously, no one had the time to say the name of this top-secret military unit, so it became colloquially known as the SOG.
Baker named the knife after this acronym, and it persisted even after the commercial development of the SOG knife. In 1986, Spencer Frazer founded the SOG Specialty Knives & Tool, Inc. company and specialized in the recreation of the iconic SOG knife. Subtle changes have been made to the design of the knife over the years, including materials, blade design, and manufacturing methods. But the SOG knife remained as a vital piece of military gear as well as a civilian favorite for tactical equipment.
What Is An SOG Knife?
An SOG knife is a tool that should be in any survivalist’s kit. It’s probably worth having one on hand in a pocket, so you’re sure a knife is available.
The SOG knife is foldable, meant for quick access, and intentionally designed for outdoor scenarios. While they can be used as a self-defense device, it’s a standard tool in survival scenarios because of their durability. These knives are made to last, which means that they can withstand the multiple kinds of possibilities that someone in a survival situation may go through.
Cutting
In a survival scenario, an SOG knife can be used to cut almost anything. Need to quickly escape or help someone escape from straps or a seat belt? Pull out one of these knives to promptly make the necessary cut and remove the strapping.
That’s just one of many potential survival scenarios that a knife would be necessary. These versatile survival tools are perfect for quick responses, thanks to how fast someone can pull out the blade. At the same time, they’re designed in a way where the blade will never slip out and cause an injury.
We offer a large variety of knives. They can either be flip-out knives or held in pocket sheaths. Whatever is preferential and valuable for the most likely survival scenario someone may find themselves in.
Portable
A survival knife isn’t handy if it can’t be portable now. All of our knives will fit perfectly among someone’s person or in a kit. This portability ensures that there is never a scenario where someone can’t bring a knife or is without one in an emergency.
Our knives are lightweight, essential for someone that may need to carry a lot of gear, but that doesn’t make them flimsy. They will stand the test of time and, if taken care of properly, should handle constant use. Essential for any tool.
Who Buys Our Knives?
t goes without saying that military enthusiasts would love this piece. Having a Vietnam-era SOG knife is like having a basketball used in the NBA playoffs or an Olympic medal. Just because there are tons of SOG knives on the collectibles market does not mean they’re not valuable. This is a piece of iconic military history that is only bettered by its practical history.
But, history enthusiasts would live this piece as well. The Vietnam war is history that many people have lived through. Having a piece of that history, whether you lived during the Vietnam War or not, is incredible. It’s like buying old cigarette machines even though you don’t smoke. It’s not about your individual participation with the piece so much as the piece’s past significance.
Genuine, authenticated, Vietnam-era SOG knives are by no means cheap. Their historical significance alone often commands prices upwards of $500, even into the thousands. Without any form of authentication, I would be very hesitant purchasing any Vietnam-era SOG knife priced lower than this. Because these knives are often sold privately, price does vary quite a bit. It’s possible that someone may have no idea that their knife can sell for over $1,000 easily. Replica knives are much cheaper, as they have no historical significance outside of copying an original design. The earliest replications, such as the S1 manufactured by SOG Specialty Knives, are often the most expensive replicas, with newer ones progressively decreasing in price. The rule of thumb for SOG knife pricing follows a basic rule: the older it is, the more it can sell for.
Finding The Perfect Knife
There’s a perfect knife for every situation. Finding the ideal knife can be difficult, but that’s why we try to help our customers find it through accurate descriptions of each blade. Every page explains what makes that knife unique, and it will be up to the user to find a knife that works for them.
Some of our knives are serrated, while others have incredibly sharp blades. There may be a variety of knives, but they all meet the same goal. They ensure the user can survive any scenario they may end up in.
Any of our winning options are quality knives that will serve you well, but selecting the perfect one is about your preferences and ideal price point.Want more recommendations for the SOG knife? Check out our guides to the yier surival knife.
Why choose YIERCITY?
We do professional knife set retail and wholesale business. We hope to be your stable global supporter and partner.
We are an enterprise integrating factory and trade, specializing in the design, manufacture and sales of high-quality knife sets.
We always make every effort to ensure the quality of each set of knives.
