SOG Super Bowie SB1TL

Vendor:SOG

SOG Super Bowie SB1TL

Sale price$224.99Regular price $319.99
Description

The Super SOG Bowie is a 12 3/4" fixed blade knife with a 7 3/8" AUS-8 stainless steel clip point blade in a hardcased black TiNi finish. It has a stacked brown leather handle, a black-finished steel guard and pommel, and a black leather belt sheath that carries a sharpening stone and a black cord lanyard. SOG introduced it in 2006 as a larger take on the original SOG Bowie, the knife that launched the company.

Short and Sweet

  • Super SOG Bowie (model SB1T-L)
  • 12 3/4" overall with a 7 3/8" blade
  • AUS-8 stainless steel, 57 to 58 HRC, clip point with hollow grind
  • Hard-cased black TiNi finish on blade, guard, and pommel
  • Stacked brown leather washer handle
  • Black leather belt sheath with sharpening stone and black cord lanyard
  • Condition: New

The Knife Behind the Name

During the Vietnam War, the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observation Group (MACV-SOG) ran classified cross-border missions, and its operators carried a distinctive Bowie knife made in Japan for the unit. In 1986, designer Spencer Frazer founded SOG Specialty Knives to reproduce that Bowie as a tribute, and it became the company's first product. The standard SOG Bowie 2.0 keeps the original's 6.4" blade. The Super SOG Bowie scales the same design up to a larger, heavier blade while keeping its signature details: the sculpted crossguard, deep hollow grind, faceted tip, and stacked leather handle.

Black TiNi, Stacked Leather, and AUS-8

The blade is Japanese AUS-8 stainless steel, hardened to 57 to 58 HRC for a balance of toughness, edge holding, and easy sharpening. SOG coats the blade, guard, and pommel in hardcased black titanium nitride (TiNi), which resists scratches and corrosion and gives the steel a dark, gun-blued look. The handle is built from stacked leather washers set in epoxy, the same traditional construction used on the original, and it gives a warm, secure grip. The black leather sheath has a front pouch for the included sharpening stone, following the pattern of the original SOG sheath, and the pommel has a lanyard hole.

Big Blade, Real Work

With a blade over 7 inches long, the Super SOG Bowie has the reach and weight for camp chores like trimming branches, cutting brush, and processing kindling. It also handles large-game work at hunting camp. Owners of the SOG Bowie line praise how good the leather handle feels in hand and how closely the knife captures the look of the Vietnam-era original. For many buyers, it's the centerpiece of a military knife collection. Weighing about a pound, it's more than most people want for everyday carry, so treat it as a field and camp knife. Keep the leather handle dry and give it an occasional coat of leather conditioner to keep it from drying out.

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Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

 

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

14"-15" PtP = XXS

16-17" PtP = Extra Small

18"-19" PtP = Small

20-21" PtP = Medium

22-23" PtP = Large

24-25" PtP = Extra Large

26-27" PtP = XXL

28-29" PtP = 3XL

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Surplus Condition Guide

  1. Unissued
  2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
  3. Issued; Good / Issued
  4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
  5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
  6. Grade 2
  7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
  8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning

All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:

“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”

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