Sog multi-tools hex bolt construction-easy to take apart/modify?

[delbert ealy]

Hi guys,
I'm a damascus guy and I usually post in shoptalk.
I recently came into some funds and I thought I would get myself a new muti-plier.
I have a leatherman wave, but like others I am dissatisfied with the blades, I have carried it for years and the sheath is dead too.
My first choice was a Vic, but I thought I would look at all the choices available. I looked at the SOG pliers and in the ad I saw this" Hex bolt construction has become their trademark, enabling the user to adjust, dismantle or even customize their Crosscuttm."
I wouldn't mind putting a damascus blade in my multi-tool, and this looks like a good choice.
So, having said all this, has anyone modified or taken apart their SOG?

Thanks,
Del

 

[DH1]

Yup, it's all held together by hex bolts. You can take the tools out and even the plier head out to clean them/re arrange them. A big plus is that you can adjust the tension of the whole tool.

There's a few new designs by SOG, but the old Powerlock should be the easiest to work with. And by "old" I don't mean it's obsolete, but newer designs have recently been released. I carry the "old" Powerlock frequently:thumbup:

 

[supratentorial]

I use two Wiha #265 1/4" drivers for disassembly but any 1/4" wrench or driver should work fine. Here's a list of the components available from SOG: http://www.sogknives.com/store/components.html

So.... are you going to have any "extra" damascus blades available for other Bladeforums members. I just might happen to know "someone" who may want one!

 

[delbert ealy]

supratentorial,

I may offer extra blades, but I'll mod my own to see how bad I can screw my own up first(hehe) Who knows by the time I'm done all the tools and the plier jaws may be damascus, but I will start with blades. thanks for the links.

Dh1
Thanks for the confirmation.


Thanks,
Del

 

[supratentorial]

...Who knows by the time I'm done all the tools and the plier jaws may be damascus...

Whatever the outcome please post photos!

 

[superduty truck]

supratentorial,

I may offer extra blades, but I'll mod my own to see how bad I can screw my own up first(hehe) Who knows by the time I'm done all the tools and the plier jaws may be damascus, but I will start with blades. thanks for the links.

Dh1
Thanks for the confirmation.


Thanks,
Del

If it works I want in on the next one you make.

 

[Steely_Gunz]

Whatever the outcome please post photos!

Seconded!

Also, as others have said, the SOG is a relative breeze to take apart, clean, and put back together. It remains of my top tools because of this feature. I can't tell you how frustrated I get trying to get all the gunk and crap out of LM tools wishing that I could just easily take the thing apart.