However, its stout profile and sturdy construction encourage repeated heavy use. I found the SOG Instinct Mini to be a little more heavy-duty than I needed: it weighs enough that I never really forgot it was around my neck, and its rough textures tended to catch my attention. The steel retains an edge moderately well and resharpens easily, but I found I had to give the SOG’s low-angled edge a lot of attention to make it as sharp as I wanted.Ī dog-tag-style chain and stout, serrated sheath (fitted with adjustable-angle clip) complete the Instinct Mini package. The SOG Instinct Mini uses 5Cr15MoV steel, which is corrosion-resistant and relatively soft. The lightweight G10 handle helps mitigate the knife’s weight. Its full-tang blade is thick, and its secondary bevel is robust. The small knife was noticeably heavy - that’s because it’s a substantial chunk of steel, even with its aeration hole. At a reasonable $35 MSRP, the Instinct Mini’s heavy-duty construction and solid feel were no surprise to me. I’ve never experienced a product failure or had a complaint in several years of experience with SOG. I’ve owned several SOG products: I always have one of their key knives on my ring, and I also have a discreet bottle opener/multitool. The brand builds the Instinct Mini to withstand the most demanding conditions, with a thick blade, robust edge, and stout fiberglass components. SOG is a tough guy’s brand, and the Instinct Mini is a tough guy’s neck knife.
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A strong, reliable Secure-Ex® sheath with bead chain lanyard completes this lightweight package.ĭespite its cutting and piercing power, the knife itself is a featherweight, weighing a meager 1.9oz!Īn awesome, affordable, lightweight double edged fixed blade that can easily be carried around the neck, tucked into a boot, attached to a belt or even carried in a pocket instead of a folder, the Hide Out sets a new standard for versatility.Imagine you need a knife immediately - let’s say you need to cut a seatbelt in a car accident or free a turtle stuck in a fishing net. And a generous lanyard hole is easily big enough to attach Paracord further aiding the knife's versatility. The handle swells at the butt to give the hand great purchase and security while enabling effortless transition between grips.
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It's full tang is encapsulated in a weather proof Griv-Ex™ handle that has been designed to be very thin and flat (so that it won't imprint on even the thinnest suit, dress slacks or uniform pants). It's high satin polished, double-edged Japanese AUS 8A blade is "Scandi" ground, which makes it very sharp and also very stiff, allowing for a strong point and effortless penetrative power. The new Hide Out by Cold Steel was designed with one clear goal in mind to produce a small, inexpensive and astoundingly functional neck knife - one that was just so good, so affordable and so light that there was simply no excuse not to carry one!
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