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Since 1959, the M61 Vulcan and its derivatives is a 20mm 6-barrel Gatling-style rotary cannon that has been in service in many United States military aircraft through several wars. 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 F-16.
Built upon the M61 Vulcan’s reputation of speed, power, and versatility, the SOG Vulcan is also formidable with a powerful strength of construction. There is nothing weak about the Vulcan. For instance, our patented Arc-Lock™ can hold over 1000 lbs. of force. The full steel liners encased in glass reinforced nylon (GRN) handles give the knife rigidity and durability. The blade is a full .160" thick with drop point shape and includes a double thumb stud and kick for quick, ambidextrous deployment and use. Combining the usability and construction of the knife with a durable VG-10 stainless steel blade make this folder a great addition to the Vulcan name.
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Full Specifications
Overall Length 8.375" 21.27 cm Closed Length 4.87" 12.37 cm Product Weight 5.00 oz 141.75 g Blade Length 3.5" 8.89 cm Blade Thickness 0.16" 0.41 cm UPC 7-29857-99592-4 Product Type Folding Knife Country of Origin Japan Locking Mechanism Arc-Lock Belt Clip Type Reversible Low-Carry Packaging Presentation Box Engravable Yes Finish Hardcased Black TiNi Edge Type Straight Blade Steel Type VG-10 Blade Shape Clip Point Handle Material Glass-Reinforced Nylon Handle Color Black Hardness Rc. 59-60 - Technologies
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Technologies
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The Arc-Lock
With its ambidexterity - and all the other attributes knife enthusiasts so relentlessly seek - the Arc-Lock might just be the perfect lock.
Strength:
Tested at over 1000 lbs. of force (measured at the lock), far surpassing conventional lock strength.Speed:
Lightning-quick, one-handed opening and closing capability.Safety:
Spring-action securely retains blade closed, keeping fingers safely clear while unlocking.Durability:
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VG-10 Stainless Steel
VG-10 is well-known high-end Japanese steel and is considered premium. It contains vanadium which is known for its toughness. The steel is specially designed for high-quality blades used in cutlery. VG-10 can be sharpened to a fine edge that is very durable. It can maintain a hardness of Rc 60 without becoming brittle.
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- Reviews
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Vulcan is rated out of 5 by 24.Rated 4 out of 5 by Leonfrank from Great knife It's an amazing knife. Only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is a weak clip. It broke very soon after buying the knife. I swapped over a clip from another sog knife, and it's all good now.Date published: 2014-12-25Rated 2 out of 5 by Sp101 from Unable to carry I purchased this knife in late October 2014 (PO# 14889), but only after several weeks of wearing with jeans the clip which holds the knife in place lost all tension/pressure against the knife. Accordingly, it will not stay in place and falls out. Thus, I can't wear/use for fear of losing a $200 knife. It is only left to sitting in a first aid kit or backpack. With respect to the knife, it is a great knife. The quality, durability and functionality are awesome. Yet, I can't use it every day!Date published: 2014-12-21Rated 5 out of 5 by Robert from Fantastic Folder This is my third SOG knife and it has become my daily carry. I cannot say enough about the quality of this knife and the blade lock is safer than all my other knives. You cannot go wrong with this packet gem.Date published: 2014-11-23Rated 5 out of 5 by EvilWizard from Works great and fits my hand perfectly A while back I was looking for a knife. The first SOG knife I saw was the Vulcan Mini. Nice knife, but it was too small for my hand. I could only fit three fingers on the handle. Then I tried the regular Vulcan. Perfect fit. My entire hand fit nicely around the handle. No slipping or any fingers hanging off the end. I would recommend this knife to anyone that wants a full size, locking blade knife that easily fits in your pocket. Obviously, if you want spring assist opening, this is not the knife for you, but I thought this was a great alternative to having to use a safety or having it accidentally open in your pocket. One thing to keep in mind though. The blade does need frequent sharpening. Even with the super hard steel, it just doesn't hold an edge for long. Even still, I would buy another one of these in a minute.Date published: 2014-11-15Rated 5 out of 5 by AKGeo from Beast of a blade Purchased this knife 3 years ago and it's still my primary carry blade. Easy adjustment to make for the perfect flip-open action, it opens faster than any assisted-open blade I've used, and with a much more solid feel. The stout blade inspires the confidence needed to use this knife any purpose I've found for it yet. My only gripe is that the thumbstud comes off in the washing machine if I forget to take it out of my pocket, so it currently is lacking one. Not that I ever used it anyway. Perfect fit for my hand, which is average-to-large. Handle texturing is perfect without being too abrasive. Sharpening the blade takes a bit of finesse to have an even hone along the complex profile, but that hasn't stopped me yet. the beveled spine makes a clamp-style sharpener difficult to use, but a freehand diamond sharpener, whetstone, or a simple v-rod sharpener does well enough.Date published: 2014-11-14Rated 5 out of 5 by JW1880 from Awesome Knife This knife is amazing! Great speed, and solid lock up.Date published: 2014-11-13Rated 5 out of 5 by Koinonia_92 from Incredible Another SOG that I initially bought as a gift and had to have one! Well made and tough. Gets a lot of attention when I use it from knife fans. Quality components, durable steel maintains edge a fits well into your palm.Date published: 2014-11-13Rated 5 out of 5 by Johnny5 from Well built, nice lines, and versatile shape to the I have owned this knife for some time, and it feels great in the hand. The spear point tip and the re-curve in the mid blade, make this a very versatile blade. There is great heft to the blase and the handle texturing promotes a firm grip at all times. I highly recommend this blade. Only draw back is the weakness in the pocket clip due to the overall length, however, it should not deter anyone from owning this knife.Date published: 2014-11-12
- Warranty
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Warranty
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SOG Warranty Information
All SOG products are guaranteed against defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the original purchaser. This guarantee is voided (as determined by SOG) by misuse, abuse, improper maintenance, or alterations of the product and does not cover any normal wear or tear that might occur. Using your SOG folding blade or fixed blade knife for any purpose other than cutting or puncturing is considered abuse and may void your warranty.
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Guarantee Claims
All guarantee claims should be directed to the factory. U.S. claims should be sent prepaid and insured. For international claims: call, write, or email SOG's Warranty Dept. for information.
We are not responsible for lost or stolen packages that do not arrive to our facility.
SOG reserves the right to the repair or replacement of a product at our discretion. Products that are discontinued and not repairable will be replaced with a gift certificate of the last MSRP value, as determined by SOG, which can be used for a future purchase.
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Examples of Non-Warranted Items
Rusted/spotted/stained blades or handles (coated or not), broken or bent knife tips, worn tool components, dull/chipped knife blades, scratched blade/tool coatings, worn/loose Kraton slabs, sheaths and pouches (if brand new sheaths are determined to be defective they are replaced separately from the knife/tool), and broken/lost thumb studs.
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SOG Unconditional Pocket Clip Warranty
Pocket clips can be broken if they are accidentally caught on foreign objects while wearing. To help prevent such occurrences, SOG recommends that you wear your knife in your front pocket, with the knife inside your pocket. If, for whatever reason, your clip bends or breaks and you would like to receive a replacement, fill out the Clip Request Form, or email/call SOG's warranty department. Damage to a knife handle because a clip has snagged is not considered "normal," and any such damage will be assessed under warranty. Learn more about replacing pocket clips in Knife & Tool Care.
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Sharpening
SOG offers a sharpening service for our products at the minimal charge of $12.00
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Broken Blades
In the unlikely case that your knife blade breaks, we will do a hardness test on it to see if it is within specs and therefore eligible for replacement.
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Costs
SOG will pre-determine the cost of repair or replacement of non-warranted items and communicate the estimated cost to the customer before any work is performed.
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Returning a product for replacement
Include a brief note inside your package stating what you are returning, the claimed defect and how it failed. Also, include inside the package, your name, address, daytime phone number and email address to reach you in case we have any questions.
If the item has sentimental value, please state that in the note. In some cases, items are replaced.
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Warranty claim address & contact information
SOG Specialty Knives, LLC.
Attn: Warranty Dept.
6521 212th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036
USAFor any other questions, either call, fax, or email SOG’S warranty department at
Phone: 425-771-6230
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Toll Free: 1-888-40-KNIFE (405-6433)
Fax: 425-771-7689
Email: warranty[at]sogknives.com
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