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SOG Bowie 2.0 Tactical Fixed Blade - 6.40" AUS-8 Stainless Steel Black Hardcased TiNi Clip Point Bowie Blade - Brown Stacked Leather Washer Handles (SOGS1TL)
Overview & Heritage: The SOG Bowie 2.0 (SOGS1TL) is a legendary, high-performance evolution of the original Vietnam War Studies and Observation Group military combat knife. Honoring SOG's historic founding roots, the Bowie 2.0 pairs classic mid-century combat geometry with modern surface coating technology and high-grade Japanese stainless steel. Purpose-engineered for military personnel, tactical purists, survivalists, and knife collectors, the SOGS1TL delivers extraordinary cutting performance, timeless aesthetic prestige, and rugged field durability in a perfectly balanced tactical footprint.
Blade & Performance: Featuring a versatile 6.40-inch clip point bowie blade forged from high-performance Japanese AUS-8 stainless steel, the SOGS1TL provides an ideal balance of razor sharpness, high edge toughness, and top-tier corrosion resistance. The blade is protected with SOG's Hardcased Black TiNi (Titanium Nitride) coating, which increases surface hardness, reduces friction, and shields the steel against extreme environmental oxidation while eliminating reflection. Engineered with a classic straight spine, deep hollow grind, and a sharp clip point tip, this blade excels at heavy slicing, piercing, cordage cutting, and detailed utility chores.
Handle, Lock & Ergonomics: Built on a broad, full-length tang chassis, the handle features compressed, grooved Brown Stacked Leather washers, meticulously epoxied and shaped for timeless comfort and shock absorption. Anchored by a double-barbed stainless steel cross guard and a heavy steel pommel cap finished in matching black TiNi, the handle keeps hands safely protected during high-impact thrusting or chopping tasks. The knife comes complete with a high-grade brown leather belt sheath equipped with a front sharpening stone accessory pouch and secure retention snap.
*Bench Notes & Field Care Guidance:*
AUS-8 is a proven, high-performance Japanese stainless steel offering great edge retention and natural rust resistance. While the Hardcased TiNi coating provides exceptional surface defense, the exposed plain cutting edge should be wiped clean and dried thoroughly after field use. Maintain the stacked leather handle scales and leather belt sheath periodically using high-grade leather conditioner or beeswax to preserve moisture resistance, flexibility, and richness over time.
Key Features
- Japanese AUS-8 Stainless Steel: High-grade stainless formulation engineered for supreme sharpness, high toughness, and easy field sharpening.
- Hardcased Black TiNi Coating: Ultra-durable Titanium Nitride coating increases surface hardness, prevents wear, and eliminates glare.
- Classic Stacked Leather Handle: Compressed, contoured leather washer rings provide an ergonomic, shock-absorbing, and comfortable grip.
- Double Cross Guard & Steel Pommel: Protective black TiNi steel guard prevents forward hand slippage, while the heavy pommel cap balances the blade.
- Historic MACV-SOG Geometry: Modernized military combat bowie profile based on the legendary original Vietnam-era unit design.
- Leather Sheath with Sharpening Stone: Premium brown leather belt sheath features a built-in accessory pouch containing a sharpening stone.
Product Specifications
- Brand: SOG Specialty Knives & Tools
- Series: Bowie Fixed Blade Series
- Model: Bowie 2.0
- MPN: SOGS1TL / S1T-L
- Clean MPN: SOGS1TL
- UPC/EAN: 729857990295
- Country of Origin: Taiwan
- Blade Length: 6.40"
- Cutting Edge Length: 6.15"
- Closed Length: N/A (Fixed Blade)
- Overall Length: 11.00"
- Blade Thickness: 0.230"
- Blade Steel: AUS-8 Stainless Steel
- Blade Hardness: 57-58 HRC
- Blade Style: Clip Point Bowie
- Blade Grind: Hollow
- Blade Finish: Hardcased Black TiNi (Titanium Nitride)
- Edge Type: Plain
- Lock/Tang Structure: Hidden Tang / Full Tang
- Handle Material: Stacked Leather Washers
- Handle Color: Brown
- Handle Texture: Ergonomic Ring Contour
- Accessories/Hardware: Brown Leather Sheath with Sharpening Stone
- Overall Weight: 11.20 oz (317.51 g) [Knife Only] / 16.80 oz (476.27 g) [With Sheath]
