SOG Government S 13 - Hoffritz; Seki, Japan

SOG Government Hoffritz model; Seki, Japan

The SOG Government, ancestor of the Government Agent is the 13th knife that SOG produced. A great all-around outdoors knife and 2/3 the weight of the Seki, Japan Seal Team Knife. The SOG Government features the same 440a Stainless steel as the Seal Team and a pommel designed to be used as a field hammer; handy for pounding tent stakes. As a combat or survival knife, it would do well. 

• Specifications:
• Blade Length: 6.25 in. x .180 in
• Overall length: 11.25 in.
• Blade Steel: 440A Stainless Steel
• Blade Hardness: Rc. 57-58
• Blade Finish: Satin-finished
• Weight: ~8.5 oz.
• Edge: Straight. 
  
  

This knife is used, shows some use and handling. Judge condition from photos. Overall in great condition. It was sold by Hoffritz for Cutlery, a specialty retail chain selling cutlery, primarily in the New York area. Hoffritz grew reaching a peak in the early 1990s of 110 stores in 33 states. This is an early model knife as the knife and the sheath both say EDM, WA and Hoffritz went out of business in 1994. This collectible knife is over 30 yrs. old. 

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