SOG 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Bowie SOG-S40B-BX
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SOG 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Bowie was created to commemorate a significant milestone in the history of the SOG brand and to pay tribute to four decades of development, craftsmanship, and innovation. The design is based on the original SOG S1 Bowie from 1986, one of the iconic models that became the foundation for the current anniversary edition. The knife pays tribute to the legendary combat knives associated with the MACV-SOG units that operated during the Vietnam War.
The design follows the characteristic Bowie knife concept, combining a distinctive blade, robust construction, and practical ergonomics. The anniversary version retains the historical character of the original S1 Bowie while offering craftsmanship appropriate for a collector's piece. It is not simply another knife in the SOG lineup, but a tribute to a model that significantly shaped the identity of the brand.
The entire edition is limited to just 500 individually numbered pieces. Each knife bears its own serial number from 1 to 500, marked on the end of the handle. This gives every example a clearly identifiable position within the entire series. The limited production and individual numbering significantly enhance the collector's value of this anniversary model.
The package contains more than just the knife itself. The anniversary edition comes in an elegant pine wood presentation case with a glass lid, allowing the entire set to be displayed without removing the individual items. It also includes a special SOG 40th Anniversary Zippo lighter and documentation confirming the authenticity of the individual piece. The wooden presentation case, numbered knife, Zippo lighter, and certification documentation create a complete collector's set dedicated to the history of the SOG brand.
The SOG 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Bowie will appeal primarily to collectors of historically inspired knives, enthusiasts of American knife-making tradition, and fans of models with a distinctive story. The combination of the original S1 Bowie heritage, MACV-SOG history, and limited production gives this edition a distinctive character. The anniversary Bowie is a compelling collector's piece that connects SOG's history with one of the most recognizable types of combat knives.
Overall length: 27.2 cm
Blade length: 15.5 cm
Blade thickness: 6 mm
Blade steel: AUS-8 stainless steel
Blade finish: PVD
Handle: Brown leather
Sheath: Leather with sharpening stone
Lighter: SOG 40th Anniversary Zippo
Additional parameters
| Category: | Survival knives |
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| EAN: | 198954012627 |
| Blade material: | stainless JAPAN |
| Blade length: | 15 to 20 cm |
| Handle material: | leather |
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Our story begins in Vietnam, where members of a top-secret American special forces unit - known as MACV-SOG - carried a unique combat knife into the jungle on secret missions. Years later, in 1986, this knife inspired a young designer named Spencer Frazer to found SOG Specialty Knives. His mission was to reproduce the original SOG Bowie knife and pay tribute to the special forces unit that created it. What began as a single commemorative model soon became a complete line of innovative tools - vetted by U.S. Special Forces and even awarded as a Navy SEAL knife. Today, SOG knives are confidently carried into even the most challenging situations. Forged from tradition, hardened in the field, honed for you.
So whether you're protecting others or leading a spectacular hunting expedition, solving one of life's daily challenges or facing the most extreme conditions yet, lead with a SOG knife.
| Manufacturing company : | SOG Specialty Knives & Tools, LLC. |
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