SOG TIGERSHARK Tiger Shark Knife Seki, Japan Orig Sheath

Description

Original SOG "THE TOMCAT" Folding Knife late 1980s MIB
SOG TIGERSHARK Tiger Shark Knife Seki, Japan Orig Sheath
Up for is a SOG Specialty Knives Tigershark from around the year 1999. Powder coated, serrations,
blade is marked with square SOG Specialty Knives EDM.WA and stamped Seki-Japan on the back.  Kydex sheath is marked with square SOG Specialty Knives Inc. Lynnwood WA. Light sheath marks on the blade.
From SOG Knives Collectors:
This is the largest model SOG has created to date. What originally started as the SK-5 steel satin-finished Tigershark slowly transformed into the powder-coated (SK-5 steel) plain-edged Tigershark in 1997, followed by the powder-coated AUS-6 plain-edge Tigershark and finally the addition of serrations to the current Tigershark model in 1999. The Tigershark is the big brother of the "Seal 2000", which the US Navy SEALs used. This knife is lauded as a good chopper but some have commented on the use of AUS-6 steel which, though more resistant to rust, does not match up to SK-5 steel in terms of edge-holding properties and slicing ability. The serrations were not welcome by some too.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 9 in. x .250 in.
Overall length: 14 in.
Blade steel: AUS-6 (older production knives in SK-5)
Blade hardness: Rc. 56-57
Blade finish: Powder coated (for both Aus 6 and sk-5)
Weight: 17.1 oz.
Edge: Partially serrated (Newer models only. Older models had plain edge)
Carry System: Kydex sheath
Handle Material: Black Kraton handle
Knife Type: Fixed Blade
Country of origin: Japan
Rarity Details:
Last Known MSRP: 5
Production dates: 1999-2008 (models with serrations)
Production numbers: ?
Limited run?: No.
Other things of interest: Newer models have the new "split bullet" logo vs old models with "square SOG" logo. Plain edge powdered Tigersharks are a little hard to find.
Rarity index: 6.5/10
(10 being the most rare)
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