wahoowad Posted October 2, 2009 Share #51 Posted October 2, 2009 Great looking knives, gentlemen! Here's my SOG Bowie. It has a dark blued 6" blade and no markings anywhere. I am trying to decide what to do with it since this is the only collectible military knife I own. I've kept it in a shoebox for the past 20 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy vs Spy Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share #52 Posted October 2, 2009 Great looking knives, gentlemen! Here's my SOG Bowie. It has a dark blued 6" blade and no markings anywhere. I am trying to decide what to do with it since this is the only collectible military knife I own. I've kept it in a shoebox for the past 20 years! Hey wahoowad. That is a nice Fat Guard SOG you have there. :thumbsup: My opinion on what too do with it, is too take it out of the shoebox and display it. Let it get some air. Its a great knife and deserve some "loving" -If you ever decide too part with it plaese let me know. Thanks for showing your SOG for us. Best regards,, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEM Posted October 6, 2009 Share #53 Posted October 6, 2009 Billythekid, I love that Recon knife! What color do you think the spacers on each end of the leather washers were? They look like they were white originally but have turned a yellow or reddish color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billythekid Posted October 8, 2009 Share #54 Posted October 8, 2009 Billythekid, I love that Recon knife! What color do you think the spacers on each end of the leather washers were? They look like they were white originally but have turned a yellow or reddish color. Thanks - I believe the spacers / washers were originally white, but have turned a uniform yellow over the years. Best regards Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy vs Spy Posted October 8, 2009 Author Share #55 Posted October 8, 2009 Thanks - I believe the spacers / washers were originally white, but have turned a uniform yellow over the years. Best regards Bill Hey Billy. I think they were originally cream colored. All the SOG Recon´s that I have seen all have same cream color, just like the 6" SOG Iron Guard Presentation ones usally have. Just my opinion. Regards,, M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellevance Posted October 24, 2009 Share #56 Posted October 24, 2009 Hello Collectors, Newbie here with an inquiry. At a pawn shop in Costa Mesa, Calif., back in 1973, I picked up a used SOG 5th Special Forces (ABN) Vietnam fighting knife, all original in very good condition, no nicks, with the sheath and stone (no box). Its plum color is about half visible and the engraving and Special Forces shield are clear. Because I am no collector of militaria, I might be interested in selling this knife to a collector, but I cannot estimate its value. Even without pictures (my camera is a poor one), I hope that someone here will have a ballpark figure. My knife is in much better shape than warpath's example here in this discussion. I will do my best to post photos if anyone has an interest. Thanks. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamper Posted October 26, 2009 Share #57 Posted October 26, 2009 Hello Collectors, Newbie here with an inquiry. At a pawn shop in Costa Mesa, Calif., back in 1973, I picked up a used SOG 5th Special Forces (ABN) Vietnam fighting knife, all original in very good condition, no nicks, with the sheath and stone (no box). Its plum color is about half visible and the engraving and Special Forces shield are clear. Because I am no collector of militaria, I might be interested in selling this knife to a collector, but I cannot estimate its value. Even without pictures (my camera is a poor one), I hope that someone here will have a ballpark figure. My knife is in much better shape than warpath's example here in this discussion. I will do my best to post photos if anyone has an interest. Thanks. Don sir i am interested in your sog knife if you can post some pics of it. looking forward to hearing from you and seeing the knife. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy vs Spy Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share #58 Posted October 26, 2009 Hey Bellevance. Send me an PM or email and we can talk. Im interested in your SOG. Best regards,, Martin Hello Collectors, Newbie here with an inquiry. At a pawn shop in Costa Mesa, Calif., back in 1973, I picked up a used SOG 5th Special Forces (ABN) Vietnam fighting knife, all original in very good condition, no nicks, with the sheath and stone (no box). Its plum color is about half visible and the engraving and Special Forces shield are clear. Because I am no collector of militaria, I might be interested in selling this knife to a collector, but I cannot estimate its value. Even without pictures (my camera is a poor one), I hope that someone here will have a ballpark figure. My knife is in much better shape than warpath's example here in this discussion. I will do my best to post photos if anyone has an interest. Thanks. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellevance Posted October 27, 2009 Share #59 Posted October 27, 2009 Thanks, Martin and Swamper. For some reason, I am unable to post personal messages. Until I can upload some worthy images of the knife, let me say that it's in very good condition. Recently (on Sept. 14), a similar knife sold on eBay. I will paste in a link to that item, below. The pictures the seller posted on eBay depict a knife similar to mine. The grip and brasswork on mine are in better condition, and mine still has the thong and the ivory-colored spacers. The plum color on mine is half gone, and the sheath is somewhat more scuffed than the one in the photos. http://cgi.ebay.com/VIETNAM-PLUM-PRESENTAT...id=p3286.c0.m14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamper Posted October 27, 2009 Share #60 Posted October 27, 2009 Bellevance said: Thanks, Martin and Swamper. For some reason, I am unable to post personal messages. Until I can upload some worthy images of the knife, let me say that it's in very good condition. Recently (on Sept. 14), a similar knife sold on eBay. I will paste in a link to that item, below. The pictures the seller posted on eBay depict a knife similar to mine. The grip and brasswork on mine are in better condition, and mine still has the thong and the ivory-colored spacers. The plum color on mine is half gone, and the sheath is somewhat more scuffed than the one in the photos. http://cgi.ebay.com/VIETNAM-PLUM-PRESENTAT...id=p3286.c0.m14 sir any idea on your asking price for your knife?. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellevance Posted November 7, 2009 Share #61 Posted November 7, 2009 Swamper, I will sell my SOG for $1K, shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted November 7, 2009 Share #62 Posted November 7, 2009 Swamper, I will sell my SOG for $1K, shipped. Sent pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkr02 Posted December 11, 2009 Share #63 Posted December 11, 2009 Anyone know anything about a repro SOG bowie that was made by Utica Cutlery for the Special Operations Association? Have chance to pick up one for a good price, but haven't seen it . Opinions? Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamper Posted December 12, 2009 Share #64 Posted December 12, 2009 Anyone know anything about a repro SOG bowie that was made by Utica Cutlery for the Special Operations Association? Have chance to pick up one for a good price, but haven't seen it . Opinions? Rick sir if it is the repro sog i am thinking of you can find them for $30 to $40 on ebay brand new. i have 2 still in the package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK101 Posted January 25, 2010 Share #65 Posted January 25, 2010 I never thought I would find one of these I could actually afford..... I will get some pics together of it w/ some ZigZag Tigers, a K-50M, RPG2 and whatever else cool Vietnam related I might have access to. I think I'm about ready to chop one of the RPDs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK101 Posted January 30, 2010 Share #66 Posted January 30, 2010 Any tips on sheath care? I live in a fairly dry area and wish to avoid it drying out and cracking.... THANKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy vs Spy Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share #67 Posted January 30, 2010 Hey Thats a nice SOG :w00t: , congratulations to a great find AK101 . About the sheath care, I think there are some instructions of sheath care in the start of this thread. Otherwise I know we have some very knowledgeable people on this forum that can help you with that question. Im posting a photo of one of my Brass Guard Presentation SOG, a USER. Sorry for bad focus, the camera just didn´t want to cooperate with me :ermm: . Regards// Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK101 Posted March 14, 2010 Share #68 Posted March 14, 2010 I see posts refering to 6" knives being "TYPE II" etc... How many types of blades are there for the 6" and what are the differences? Does it only refer to the finish? Blue/Plum?Chrome? THANKS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy vs Spy Posted March 14, 2010 Author Share #69 Posted March 14, 2010 Hey AK101. That is another great find you have done, congrats to you mate. :thumbsup: :w00t: Is it a Presentation one or numbered? Looks like blue blade? Yes there are 3 different type of the 6" Blade that can be found on the SOG knife. These types can be seen in the book by Tom Clinton. I will try find the book and take a photo of the three types that are drawn in the book. Blue, Plum and Chrome only refer to the blade´s finish. Again AK101, GREAT SOG :thumbsup: and thanks for posting it. Regards,, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK101 Posted March 14, 2010 Share #70 Posted March 14, 2010 Is it a Presentation one or numbered?Looks like blue blade? Martin, Thanks for the kind words, I look forward to the info on blade types. The blue bladed knife has no markings at all that I can find.... My plum is an unnamed 5th Group presentation model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy vs Spy Posted March 15, 2010 Author Share #71 Posted March 15, 2010 AK101 I found the book that we talked about. Its by Tom Clinton and titel is: KNIVES OF THE U.S. SPECIAL FORCES. There are 3 Type of Blades used on the 6" SOG. 4 different Type of Sheath were used. Regards,, Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outtair Posted June 11, 2010 Share #72 Posted June 11, 2010 I am new to the forum and site and I am so happy to find it so I can share and learn with you experts. I am posting pictures today of 2 knives 1 SOG and 1 Nguyen Dan carried by the late Captain Robert M Jewell. I knew Capt Jewell for less than 45 minutes as I had the sad duty of transporting him to the hospital where he later died. I did befriend his wife and was able to help her and get many of his items through purchase and gift. Capt. Jewell was 2nd Ranger Battalion WWII and survived the D Day landing. He was an original member of the 10th and 77th SFG. He did 2 tours in Vietnam from 1964 to 1967. From what I understand his expertise was as an interrogater and the use of the lie detector. After his retirement he worked with the Sherriffs Dept as a lie detector operator. I did not get any of his uniforms but did get a pair of black pajamas. In the pictures I have of him I can only find a picture with a jet pilots knife and a Mark II. The Mark II was on a list of his possessions and it and his uniforms went to a friend in Minnesota. I wish I had known him before his last day as I would have loved to hear his stories. Enjoy these pictures as we honor him and others who did make sacrifices for our freedom. Any questions I will do my best to answer. Tim More pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhk Posted June 24, 2010 Share #73 Posted June 24, 2010 Any comments? There is also SF crest but i dont have any picture from it yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy vs Spy Posted June 30, 2010 Author Share #74 Posted June 30, 2010 Hey Mikko. Nice to se that you got your first SOG knife. A Presentation piece :thumbsup: Thanks for posting it. Regards,, Martin Any comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted August 14, 2010 Share #75 Posted August 14, 2010 A REAL SOG Bowie Knife! Not one of the standard issue and gift knives...This one is quite large and in keeping with its heroic proportions it has the biggest stone I've seen on a knife! Damned thing's big as a brick...I'll take photos next to the usual SOG knife later. Ed Link to thread 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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