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SOG EDC Tactical Knife - Vulcan Tanto Knife

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Brand SOG
Model Name SOGVL03
Age Range (Description) Adult
Included Components Vulcan Tanto
Handle Material Glass Reinforced Nylon
Color Black
Blade Material Stainless Steel
Style Modern
Power Source AC/DC

About this item

  • TACTICAL KNIVES FOR EVERYDAY CARRY: The Vulcan is a high-quality, EDC folding knife with 3.5 inches of San Mai VG-10 Japanese knife steel; EDC knife measure 4.87 inches closed, 8.38 inches open; model number: VL-03
  • ELITE FLIP KNIFE AND LOCKBACK FOLDER: Engineered to be modern yet powerful, this tactical pocket knife cuts like butter and stabilizes open or closed with Arc-Lock technology, which can hold over 1000 lbs. of force; total weight comes in at just 5 ounces
  • SMOOTH ONE-HAND OPEN FLIPPER KNIFE: Use the Thumbstuds or “kick” to open this tactical folding knife with speed; locking knife makes a solid knife for men and elegant pocket knife for women
  • TANTO KNIVES WITH SHEATH AND CLIP: These superior tactical knives come in ballistic nylon sheaths and feature textured GRN handle grips; SOG folder knife carries easy with reversible EDC pocket knife clip
  • SOG KNIVES FOR LIFE: Take care of your VG10 Tanto folding knife and we’ll take care of you; every SOG folder knife is built to last, and we consider all repair and replacement requests
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Unique Grind: The Vulcan design carries a thick .16” spine closer to the edge for superior blade strength.

Field Notes:

'Incredibly light for such a meaty blade'.

Power features:

  • Superb Japanese knifemaking
  • Strong san mai VG-10 stainless steel
  • Superior edge retention

Ancient Japanese Knifemaking Meets Cutting-Edge Design

Max Corrosion Resistance + Superior Edge Retention

Trust the SOG Vulcan to exceed your expectations of quality, durability and bite. SOG, based in Seattle, WA, designed this knife in partnership with the finest Japanese san mai knifemakers using exceptional Japanese stainless steel.

  • Ultra-Thick San Mai Vg-10 Stainless Steel: This blade grind delivers the best balance of strength, sharpness and rust resistance
  • Easy One-Hand Open: The weighty Vulcan blade flicks out fast with a flip of the kick or use of the Thumbstuds on either side
  • Powerful Arc-Lock Tech: SOG Arc-Lock is tested to withstand 1K+ of force while offering blade safety
  • Satin-Polished Tanto Blade: Aggressive design pushes the Vulcan’s tip closer to the blade’s center for better control
  • SOG Commitment: Take care of your knives and we’ll take care of you; SOG tools are built to last, and we’re committed to making sure they do

Born + Based In The USA

SOG Strong. SOG, short for MACV-SOG, is a U.S. tool and knife company founded in 1986 and named in honor of the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam - Studies and Observations Group, a spec ops outfit that valued quick, quiet solutions.

SOG Support. Our knives and tools are built to last, and we always stand ready to assist you when needed.

U.S. Design + Quality Control

SOG Steel. Your SOG Vulcan is crafted in Japan with san mai VG-10 stainless steel. Meticulous layering in the time-honored Japanese tradition creates an exceptional balance of blade strength, edge retention and corrosion resistance.

SOG Straight Edge. The Vulcan features a satin-polished straight-edge blade with a unique grind that allows the spine thickness to travel closer to the edge for increased strength. Its aggressive clip-point design moves the point closer to the center line for better piercing-style cuts.

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  • SOG Vulcan Folding Knife (VL-03).
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Vulcan (VL-03) Tomcat 3.0 (S95-N) Pent Arc (PE15-BX) Targa (TG1001-BX) Zoom (ZM1018-BX)
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Blade Length 3.5” 3.75” 4” 3.5” 3.6”
Closed Length 4.87” 4.9” 4.8” 4.25” 4.7”
Weight 5 oz. 6.5 oz. 4.4 oz. 3.1 oz. 4.2 oz.
Steel Type San Mai VG-10 VG-10 VG-10 VG-10 S30V
Handle Type Glass-Reinforced Nylon Kraton Glass-Reinforced Nylon Stainless Steel Aluminum + Carbon Fiber Insert
Blade Shape Tanto Clip Point Spear Point Tanto Drop Point
Finish Satin Polished Satin Polished Bead Blasted Satin Polished Satin Polished
Assisted Opening No No No No No

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Look closely – can you see the steel layering on the Vulcan's cheek as your eye travels from the spine to the edge? The Vulcan is crafted in Japan with premium San Mai VG-10 stainless steel, layered to produce the best combination of edge retention and corrosion resistance possible. It represents hundreds of years of Japanese knife making skill and tradition, distilled into 3. 5” of cutting precision. We would like the above-written product Description to appear on the listing as requested.

From the Manufacturer

The General Electric M61A1 Vulcan is a 6-barrel 20mm cannon of the Gatling-type. It fires standard M50 ammunition at 6,000 rounds per minute and is integral part of the armament of modern fighters such as the F-15, F-18 and of course the F-16. Our Vulcan is also formidable with a powerful strength of construction. There is nothing weak about the Mini Vulcan. Take for instance our patented Arc Lock system. Or, the full steel liners encased in glass reinforced Zytel handles. The blade is a full 0.125-Inch thick san mai with tanto shape and includes our new kick deployment of the blade. Press on the back of the blade and the knife comes out fast. Reversible clip, Arc-Lock and double thumb studs make for complete ambidextrous use. Limited Production

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Customers say

Customers like the sharpness, quality, appearance and grip of the knife. They mention that it's a great heavy duty EDC knife, the laminated steel is tough and holds a razor's edge and that it is truly eye-catching. They appreciate the comfortable grip and ergonomics. Customers also say that it’s well worth the money.

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110 customers mention90 positive20 negative

Customers like the quality of the knife. They say it's well made, the laminated steel is tough and holds a razor's edge. They also say the knife is solid, the steel is flawless, and the handle is nearly indestructible. Customers also mention that the blade is spectacular, with a san-mai construction and a supremely functional shape.

"...Clip is deep carry and swap-able to either side. The handles are strong and have good traction. However the Zytel handles have a plastic feel...." Read more

"...I'm keeping the knife as I love the look of it, and the steel is pretty good, but for those on the fence, do not pay $110 for it...." Read more

"...It stays sharp and is durable. I feel that the price is about right even though im frugal and think that they could sell it for $20 less...." Read more

"...In my opinion it is the best knife steel out there...." Read more

109 customers mention101 positive8 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the knife. They mention that it is the sharpest out of the box knife they have ever bought, it holds its sharpness, and is very durable. Some love the laminate blade and unique blade shape. They also appreciate the high-end knife from SOG Knife and Tool, and the edge came shaving sharp.

"...WIthout getting to technical one benefit of this is you have have a sharp edge but the laminated blade makes the blade more durable for harder uses...." Read more

"...The blade is literally a thing a beauty and the edge came shaving sharp.* The blade is wide and the spine thick, it has a good heft.*..." Read more

"This is a high end knife from SOG Knife and Tool. One of the best features of the knife is the 3.5 modified Tanto blade with a swedge at the top...." Read more

"...edge is a very hard g10 steel that keeps an edge well and sharpens back up to hair pooping with a little work...." Read more

54 customers mention50 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the knife. They say it has a clean, modern look, and is a work of art. Some mention that the blade shape, grinds, and finish are all top notch.

"...knife is an excellent purchase for people that want to have a nice looking blade that is also sharp, functional, and strong...." Read more

"...I bought this as a third one, as I loved the look of the blade. The blade itself is absolutely gorgeous, but the sharpness is sorely disappointing...." Read more

"...The finish on the VG10 is superb with a great shine that makes it a fondling blade for me as much as an EDC blade...." Read more

"...the blade is super shiny and has a great look overall. the tanto point adds a unique touch to it also..." Read more

51 customers mention40 positive11 negative

Customers like the grip of the knife. They say it's comfortable, has a great feel, and fits the hand well. Some say the GRN scales feel good and don't feel cheap. Overall, most are satisfied with the grip and find it very comfortable for everyday carry.

"...While its not as nice as G10 the GRN scales do feel really good and to me dont feel cheap...." Read more

"...A Comfortable grip that feels strong enough.* The thumb studs are large, smooth, and open the blade easily.Tho Con:*..." Read more

"...The handles are strong and have good traction. However the Zytel handles have a plastic feel...." Read more

"...The grips are adequate, you will not slip under normal use in the slightest and the arc lock is quite strong and secure with no horizontal or..." Read more

43 customers mention39 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the knife. They say it's well worth the money, an excellent knife, and one of the best tactical folders in their collection. They also mention that it'll last a long time and is easy to resharpen.

"...This is a outstanding knife for the money. Sog Makes knives I do not care for. But the Vulcan has the quality you should get in a $100-ish knife...." Read more

"...It stays sharp and is durable. I feel that the price is about right even though im frugal and think that they could sell it for $20 less...." Read more

"...In conclusion, this Sog Vulcan is a pure joy to own and worth every penny. I am now conflicted on which knife to use for my EDC...." Read more

"...Amazon sells it at a very reasonable price an believe me it's worth every penny if you want a great knife that will serve you for a lifetime ." Read more

35 customers mention35 positive0 negative

Customers like the lock of the knife. They say the locking mechanism is solid, the axis lock is very strong, and the blade lockup is rock solid. Some say the curve of the arc feels more natural and easier to use.

"...Its the same principle but the curve "Arc" of the lock feels more natural and easier to use...." Read more

"...The locking mechanism is solid and when held open is very difficult to activate, yet possible.*..." Read more

"...The tip is very strong and pierces well.The lock is there upgraded ARC lock. Its very strong and works well...." Read more

"...The cutting edge is a very hard g10 steel that keeps an edge well and sharpens back up to hair pooping with a little work...." Read more

31 customers mention31 positive0 negative

Customers find the knife to open and close very easily. They say it opens smoothly and snaps open in a flash. Some customers also mention that the studs are large and smooth, making the knife easy to open. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and ease of use.

"...The thumb studs are large, smooth, and open the blade easily.Tho Con:*..." Read more

"...well when i opened the box and a few months later all the parts are still moving fluently...." Read more

"...The arc log is rocksolid and the opening mechanism is so smooth it almost feels like there’s fluid involved...." Read more

"...Also, while the knife opens and closes very smoothly, they have very thin nylon teflon washers...." Read more

29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

Customers find the opening of the knife very smooth, easy to open and close. They also say the action on the knife is as smooth as butter, extremely smooth, and as smooth a glass. Customers also mention that the handle is very comfortable and the flipper action works well for blade deployment.

"...The thumb studs are large, smooth, and open the blade easily.Tho Con:*..." Read more

"...I have mine for years and never a problem with it. The knife is as smooth as glass when it comes to its action with no blade play...." Read more

"...I found that with a simple flick of the wrist, the blade on the Sog deployed exceptionally smooth...." Read more

"...The blade action (made even better with a little TUF-GLIDE) is very smooth, taking a minimal effort to open...." Read more

Very good bang for the buck. A good self-defense EDC carry knife.
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Very good bang for the buck. A good self-defense EDC carry knife.
This is a really fun night that looks and feels much more expensive than it is. I have to say SOG hit it out of the park with this one. The arc log is rocksolid and the opening mechanism is so smooth it almost feels like there’s fluid involved. This baby pops out like a switchblade.The scales are amazingly grippy and tough and yet the knife maintains a classy elegant look and feel. Even with wet and oily hands I’ve been able to maintain a very solid grip on this knife.Now there are a couple of issues with the knife both I’ve read about it and some I’ve had personally. But these issues are fairly easy to overcome using a little ingenuity.Yes the clip is a bit soft mine hasn’t broken but it bends a bed I just take it off and reboot it and put it back. If it ever breaks I would assume that saw SOG would send me a new one. I’m not usually a fan of pocket clips as I typically don’t use them very often. I usually carry my knives in the utility pouch or let them ride in the bottom of my pockets. I feel the clip adds unnecessary bulk and gives you more points to snag on. At the same time I do recognize that many people are very dependent upon their utility clips.Attend a point isn’t very useful for bushcraft tasks, but I knew it was a tanto point go again and bought this on purpose there is a non-tanto version of this knife if you would rather have that one. So if your people complaining about the tanto point is a non-issue.The tanto was originally made to penetrate Japanese armor. Piercing about the only real practical use for it that makes this night primarily a self-defense knife. The rather long belly on this tanto also makes it useful for scraping but I’ll be darned if I’m going to use my fancy knife for those kind of mundane tasks. It’s there in a pinch though. Also there’s an elegant re-curve along the blade that also makes it a little easier for cutting tasks adding more versatility to the knife if it’s going to be your EDC.That recurve makes it virtually impossible to hone using a classic hanging strop. The recurve also makes it quite difficult to sharpen as does the fact that it’s San Mai VG10. This is the primary complaint I’ve seen on reading the reviews of this knife.I solved this issue by creating some custom strops. I made them very narrow like some of the sharpening tools for serrated knives or the stones in our Lansky system. I basically glued some thick leather on to paint mixing sticks. One narrow and one very narrow which lets me Strop along the inside of the curve the keeping my knife razor sharp.And the pics you can see the strops that I made as well as a close-up of the laminated edge of the knife. You can also see where I rolled the edge a bit being a little overzealous in my sharpening. I’m cleaning that up now.
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IG-88
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best folders I have ever owned
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2014
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I received this from Amazon. The SOG Vulcan tanto folder is a heck of a knife. I had the Sog Vulcan Mini with the drop point blade that I regretfully sold a while back So I finally got the fullsize that I wanted. Keep in mide I own or have owned many brands of knives from inexpensive (like Cold Steel) to very expensive (Chris Reeeve, etc)

The SOG Vulcan Tanto sports a laminated San Mai VG-10 blade. WIthout getting to technical one benefit of this is you have have a sharp edge but the laminated blade makes the blade more durable for harder uses. It has GRN (Glass Reinforced Nylon) scales with full stainless steel liners. While its not as nice as G10 the GRN scales do feel really good and to me dont feel cheap. Having owned several SOG's that used GRN I can tell you its extremely durable. Out of box it is extremely sharp.

The Arc Lock (similiar to Benchmade's Axis Lock) works great. Easy to deploy and close even with one hand. I actually prefer the Arc Lock over the Axis Lock in how it operates. Its the same principle but the curve "Arc" of the lock feels more natural and easier to use.

The pocket clip is the one thing I dont like. I think its frankly not very well done. Yes its deep carry and thats great but the triangular cutouts look cheap and the clip doesnt feel very durable. I will probably remove it. However I should not the clip on my Vulcan Mini never broke or failed.

This is a outstanding knife for the money. Sog Makes knives I do not care for. But the Vulcan has the quality you should get in a $100-ish knife. Dont hesitate. Besides if you dont like the tanto blade you can get it in drop point.
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Joe!
5.0 out of 5 stars You will not find a commercial blade like this anywhere else
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2012
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Overall this knife is an excellent purchase for people that want to have a nice looking blade that is also sharp, functional, and strong. My hands are very large and filled up the handle fully if not just a tiny bit over the pommel, but I expect this from most knives.

The Pro:
* The blade is literally a thing a beauty and the edge came shaving sharp.
* The blade is wide and the spine thick, it has a good heft.
* The locking mechanism is solid and when held open is very difficult to activate, yet possible.
* A Comfortable grip that feels strong enough.
* The thumb studs are large, smooth, and open the blade easily.

Tho Con:
* The weight of the handle is far too light for the weight of the blade.
* The locking mechanism slides a little inside itself when pushed down on, not a big deal but I expected this to be more solid.

While I knew the handle was made of zytel and would feel lighter in weight to other materials I was taken aback by the stark contrast in weight. At first I thought the handle to be weak or cheaply made but so far it has taken light prying and my weight on the locking mechanism without failure. I am going to inquire with a few knife makers I know to make me a handle of slightly higher weight to get the feeling perfect.

Knowing this about the handle would NOT have changed my purchase of this knife. I still believe this to be a five star knife for 95% of the people out there. If you know what you are doing in a knife fight or have very high expectations you already know that SOG's quality is slipping and should stick to custom made knives; another reviewer pointed this out and it bears repeating.
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Jack R
5.0 out of 5 stars It's all about the blade
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2019
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This is a high end knife from SOG Knife and Tool. One of the best features of the knife is the 3.5 modified Tanto blade with a swedge at the top. This is a San-Mai steel blade. The blade is sandwiched betwween A softer steet probably 420J with a VG10 core. This is done because the softer outside steel will flex with forcing the blade from side to side during hard use. It's also a very rust resistant steel. The VG10 is a harder steel that has been well heat treated and holds and edge reasonably well. The modified tanto blade has alot of belly with a light recurve and boy does it cut.The tip is very strong and pierces well.

The lock is there upgraded ARC lock. Its very strong and works well. I have mine for years and never a problem with it. The knife is as smooth as glass when it comes to its action with no blade play. The lock is also as easy to use for lefties as it is for the right hand.

Clip is deep carry and swap-able to either side. The handles are strong and have good traction. However the Zytel handles have a plastic feel. Pleny of room for large hands on this handle.

This is a classic in my opinion and strongly recommended. If you like to flick your knives this is a fun knife to have. Oh and the last thing you do need to use a light wrist flick to get the knife open with the flipper. Some may a big deal out of this but for me its second nature.
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Lazaro Pozas Iglesias
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Reviewed in Spain on January 17, 2019
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TAXI Muriel
3.0 out of 5 stars Aucune assistance à l'ouverture de la lame
Reviewed in France on February 18, 2020
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C'est un très beau couteau mais je regrette vraiment qu'il n'y ait pas d'assistance pour l'ouverture de la lame comme sur certains couteaux sog
Je m'attendais vraiment à ce petit détail au vu du prix quand même relativement élevé
Mise à part ça très bon produit et livraison très très rapide bravo
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TAXI Muriel
3.0 out of 5 stars Aucune assistance à l'ouverture de la lame
Reviewed in France on February 18, 2020
C'est un très beau couteau mais je regrette vraiment qu'il n'y ait pas d'assistance pour l'ouverture de la lame comme sur certains couteaux sog
Je m'attendais vraiment à ce petit détail au vu du prix quand même relativement élevé
Mise à part ça très bon produit et livraison très très rapide bravo
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