SOG NW Ranger: “Size Matters” by Nutnfancy04:33

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Published on June 24, 2017

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If SAWC are important (and they should be), the SOG NW Ranger should be a top consideration in the role of soldier and lightweight camp/survival knife. Its 5.2″ x .150″ AUS8 clip blade is perfectly executed: full flat ground, excellent and useful jimping on the spine, and it arrives razor sharp. It cannot be improved. The AUS8 steel is a great choice and upgrades the older NWRs that were in softer AUS6. The “NDubR” is offered in both blackened and satin finishes and both rock. For all around use, I’d prefer the Satin finished model; for solider use I’d go with the blackened one. The Kraton handle is properly sized and comfortable. While it does not have a hammering pommel, I don’t think it needs one. The stainless steel crossguard drops low to protect the index finger in a conventional hold and is milled for traction. Balance and speed are excellent. While its quality is high, the leather sheath disappoints. It is hard to affix onto LBE and is traditional. As such if it gets wet, it will stay wet, and it’s slow to extract. I would like to see a Kydex or plastic option direct from SOG, just like the Seal Pup Elite knives. Value is amazing on the NWR, made possible by overseas, tightly controlled overseas production. For a lightweight survival, camp, utility, or even tactical option, you will need a miracle to beat the value

Nutnfancy Likability Scale: 9 out of 10 (10 out of 10 if Kydex sheathed)

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