2 Questions:1: What blade steel is this?2: In the 6th pic where it shows the box, why does it say "Folding Knife Snarl"? just confused.thanks
1827562
http://www.sogknives.com/snarl.html lots of info you asked and much more about the knife. I use it daily for out and about. Love it.
1831081
i assume its 410 steel. its a fixed blade snarl, I found it hard to sharpen also
1831082
If you go to the sog website, all the answers are there. From the site, BLADE STEEL TYPE9CR18MOV. Pictured is the knife. One piece, solid steel. Hope that helps.
1831083
1) I don't know what steel it is.2) it is not folding. It Is exactly as on picture
1820476
i hear they all ship with plain blades since last year. A few people have put that in the reviews that it is in fact a plain blade . SOG stopped shipping then in 2012. Its a great knife . I also like the ZT 170 there are some deals out there for 100 shipped. check it out.
1707655
I'm using Amazon app on my phone, I dint have the same view you have. My knife came dark hickory handle and the blade has grooves in it. When it came the blade was shinier and almost silver, after wash and oil with veg oil it looks more like traditional carbon steel. This is the knife my grandma had.
1747685
If the text says plain edge then I would assume it is the plain edge version. I got the serrated version and am bery happy with it. If your getting h1 steel, get the serrated.
1628752
Hey Chbby-J, mine got some rusty color on it, but I think it may have been the Dye from the leather sheath...I sprayed WD-40 on the blade and wiped it down and keep it with a nice layer and it is fine...I love this knife! It keeps it's sharpness a long time...I found out they are made in Europe, but the weird thing is that there is no stamp anywhere on the knife...maybe cuz it is fake Damascus steel as Patrick B said. I never took it to get looked at by a pro...hope I was helpful...
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Same thing happened to me. I called Victorinox and they unconvincingly told me it is the same knife just with a different SKU#. I am a little upset because I bought the 47520 because it had German Forschner blade and here it shows up with a Swiss blade and no Forschner logo. Not sure how I am going to proceed. Have you used yours yet? What do you think?Victorinox 47520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife
136147
i dont know, it's a Chinese steel. very tough . i would buy it again. unless you live in a area that gets down past -10. then the blade might chip. but for the rest of us it's a awesome knife.
652023
"rust-free steel" - one blade is serated, the other is not. Cutting wrapping paper, the plain side just slid right along w/o my having to work my fingers! :-)
1701703
I don't know why they show the trainer knife or the d2 description. I have bought three of these knives over the last three years with the drop point and they have all been 154 cm. I like this steel for this knife. It is a lot easier to sharpen than d2 but still has good edge retention. The description on the knives I bought only show 154cm. The blade is the same all the way and is a full tang that is cut out the same as the aluminum handle scales. The only negatives on this knife with me is the sheath, which is probably just my preferences, and handle scales have sharp edges and should have been blended and more curved around the edges for comfort.
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I have one with the number on the blade next to the handle. I don't remember, if the one I bought is the one I currently have. The one I bought through Amazon was recalled because of the sheath, so, I sent it back (maybe it was just the sheath???), and they put some more metal rivets in it or sent me a new sheath??? I had heard that one or more persons had tried to holster the blade upside down and it cut the stitching out of the sheath. Unless there is more than one recall, this is the only one I have heard of. They reinforced the stitched side with the metal rivets, so, you couldn't cut yourself or let the blade drop out and cut your toes off??? I have one with the number on the blade next to the handle. I don't remember, if the one I bought is the one I currently have. The one I bought through Amazon was recalled because of the sheath, so, I sent it back (maybe it was just the sheath???), and they put some more metal rivets in it or sent me a new sheath??? I had heard that one or more persons had tried to holster the blade upside down and it cut the stitching out of the sheath. Unless there is more than one recall, this is the only one I have heard of. They reinforced the stitched side with the metal rivets, so, you couldn't cut... » Read More I have one with the number on the blade next to the handle. I don't remember, if the one I bought is the one I currently have. The one I bought through Amazon was recalled because of the sheath, so, I sent it back (maybe it was just the sheath???), and they put some more metal rivets in it or sent me a new sheath??? I had heard that one or more persons had tried to holster the blade upside down and it cut the stitching out of the sheath. Unless there is more than one recall, this is the only one I have heard of. They reinforced the stitched side with the metal rivets, so, you couldn't cut yourself or let the blade drop out and cut your toes off??? « Show Less
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The quality of the blade appears to very good. The tip is extremely sharp and the knife is well balanced. I dont have the knife handy right now so i cant answer your question about the alignment. If it was mis-aligned it wasn't enough to notice. The sheath appears to be made of tough thick leather (a little stiff) and the stitching looks sturdy. Hope this helps
14601
My knife has the same markings on it. No indication of blade steel on the blade. I don't have the box with me to look for any indications on there either. So far sounds legit.
1516554
This isn't really an appropriate question for this service. I've not found the quality of the steel to be dubious, but I do find the assumed inferiority of *all* Chinese products vaguely racist.A shorter blade - like that of a folding knife - doesn't need to be as strong as 1095 or D2 steel. The maintenance of such steel is prohibitive for a lower-cost blade and doesn't provide enough benefit for most users to overcome this objection. A fixed blade, however, is typically longer and has more stringent demands on it.
1746434
Sorry. I have no idea. All I can tell you is it is the nicest knife I've ever seen or owned. Love it.
1884958
Hi. I'm from Victorinox. There are variations in the mold used by the factory for the handle. The handle is the same though and still made in Switzerland. Could you tell me more about what is different on the blade? They are phasing out the Swiss emblem at the factory, so you will start to see just "Victorinox" on the blade. I believe the item number should still be there too though. Not all 3rd party sellers on amazon are "authorized" sellers, meaning they are not buying their knives directly from us. It is best to buy directly from amazon or an authorized 3rd party seller.
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In this case (as J. Mullen posted) the smaller figure is obviously a misprint. If you buy many knives *online* though, you'll see this (two different "weight" figures) quite often. In *many* cases--NOT this one--the smaller figure is the weight of the actual knife, and the larger one is likely the "shipping" weight--which may include not only the knife, but maybe a little plastic bag, care and use instructions, warranty info, some advertising for their other products and a BOX. All stuff you might want to hang on to, incidentally, in case you need to return it or possibly re-sell it in the future. Original packing materials are always appreciated. :) In this case (as J. Mullen posted) the smaller figure is obviously a misprint. If you buy many knives *online* though, you'll see this (two different "weight" figures) quite often. In *many* cases--NOT this one--the smaller figure is the weight of the actual knife, and the larger one is likely the "shipping" weight--which may include not only the knife, but maybe a little plastic bag, care and use instructions, warranty info, some advertising for their other products and a BOX. All stuff you might want to hang on to, incidentally, in case you need to return it or... » Read More In this case (as J. Mullen posted) the smaller figure is obviously a misprint. If you buy many knives *online* though, you'll see this (two different "weight" figures) quite often. In *many* cases--NOT this one--the smaller figure is the weight of the actual knife, and the larger one is likely the "shipping" weight--which may include not only the knife, but maybe a little plastic bag, care and use instructions, warranty info, some advertising for their other products and a BOX. All stuff you might want to hang on to, incidentally, in case you need to return it or possibly re-sell it in the future. Original packing materials are always appreciated. :) « Show Less
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It is, and when you get it all the proper markings will be in the correct places. I think it's just a ripped image of the knife. But all in all its a good knife has replace my buck folder as my new edc. Great ergonomics, great fit n finnish, good steel