SOG Tigershark: 9" SK5 Carbon Steel Blade, Seki, Japan

 SOG Tigershark (SK-5) steel

 The SOG Tigershark (SK-5) was the 5th model that SOG produced. It is one of the first few iconic models that SOG rolled out - which means that it forms the basis of the SOG company history.  The Tigershark also features flat ground bevels, faceted reinforced tip and a special rolled edges and 9 inches of sharpened SK-5 carbon steel.

 Specifications:

• Blade Length: 9 in. x .250 in.
• Overall length: 14 in.
• Blade steel: SK-5
• Blade hardness: Rc. 56-57
• Blade finish: Satin-finished
• Weight: 17.5 oz.
• Edge: Plain edge
• Carry System: Leather sheath
• Handle Material: Black Kraton handle
• Knife Type: Fixed Blade
• Country of origin: Japan

The SK-5 Tigershark is also the iconic knife used in the new "SOG split bullet logo", of which the picture of it cutting the .45 pistol round can be found at the bottom of this page.

 This is the early Seki, Japan model with the SK5 blade, no serrations and the original leather sheath. Knife is in excellent condition, may show handling. Judge for yourself. Comes in a padded knife case. 

"Information taken from an excellent on-line reference source:” http://www.sogknivescollectors.com"

ADDITIONAL SOG Knives