If you love SOG Knives, you’ll love the SOG Sideswipe. It’s the same rugged build you’ve come to expect from SOG. It’s lightweight, has a fast deployment, is highly slip resistant, and features thumb stud actuated SOG Assisted Technology opening. Best of all, it’s available for a reasonable price in two different sizes: the Sideswipe Lockback and the Sideswipe Mini Lockback.
First, the only difference between the SOG Sideswipe and the SOG Sideswipe Mini is the size. The full sized version features a 3.439” clip point and the mini has a 3” clip point. The closed length on the full-sized is 4.38”, on the mini the closed length is 3.875”. Everything else is the same on these knives.
Each knife has a plain edged 7Cr15 bead blast finish clip point. There’s jimping on the spine of the knife, and a some really nice grinds on the blade itself. Once the blade is deployed, it is held in place a lock back.The handles are nearly slip proof and are contoured anodized aluminum with glass reinforced nylon inserts. There’s jimping throughout. Finally, the deep carry pocket clip is reversible.
SOG Sideswipe Details
- 7Cr15, Bead Blast Finish
- 3.4” Clip Point
- Anodized Aluminum Handle with GRN Inserts
- Lock Back
- Ambidextrous Thumb Studs
- SOG Assisted Open
- Reversible Tip-Up Pocket Clip
- 4.35” Closed
- 7.75” Overall
SOG Sideswipe Mini Details
- 7Cr15, Bead Blast Finish
- 3” Clip Point
- Anodized Aluminum Handle with GRN Inserts
- Lock Back
- Ambidextrous Thumb Studs
- SOG Assisted Open
- Reversible Tip-Up Pocket Clip
- 3.875” Closed
- 6.875” Overall
All in all, the SOG Sideswipe makes an excellent addition to any EDC rotation. If you’re interested in these knives, click any link in the article or simply click the button below.
All images courtesy of Smoky Mountain Knife Works – smkw.com.
