{"id":47322,"date":"2015-11-18T10:27:24","date_gmt":"2015-11-18T15:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=47322"},"modified":"2015-11-18T10:27:24","modified_gmt":"2023-08-19T03:27:19","slug":"sogs-micron-ii-25-keychain-knife","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/sogs-micron-ii-25-keychain-knife\/","title":{"rendered":"SOG&#8217;s Micron II: $25 Keychain Knife"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_47621\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIontheChain.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sogs-micron-ii-25-keychain-knife\" title=\"SOG's Micron II: $25 Keychain Knife\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47621\" title=\"SOG's Micron II:  Keychain Knife\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIontheChain-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"The SOG Micron II on my keychain.  It's heavy enough to notice, but not too heavy where it becomes a pain.  \" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-47621\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The SOG Micron II on my keychain. It&#8217;s heavy enough to notice, but not too heavy where it becomes a pain.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As I\u2019ve said in the past, I\u2019m a knife snob. I like high-end, over-built, prohibitively expensive blades. I don\u2019t know why. Maybe it\u2019s because I can\u2019t afford to splurge on luxury automobiles or vacation homes that I choose to spend big bucks on blades. After all, a man has to have his hobbies.<\/p>\n<p>My dad knows I like knives and guns. He\u2019s not really a \u201cgun guy\u201d or a \u201cknife guy.\u201d He is more of a \u201cbook guy\u201d or \u201ccomputer guy\u201d (that\u2019s not to say that one can\u2019t be a combination of two, or really all four for that matter). For my birthday, which was a few weeks ago \u2014 thanks to James M. and the other GunsAmerica readers who wished me a happy bday \u2014 my dad bought me a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sogknives.com\/catalogsearch\/result\/?q=micron\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sogs-micron-ii-25-keychain-knife\" title=\"SOG's Micron II: $25 Keychain Knife\">SOG Micron II pocketknife<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I decided I\u2019d share my thoughts on this little nifty keychain knife, despite the fact that it\u2019s really something I would never buy myself. I\u2019ll get into it more in a second, but in a nutshell, it\u2019s a $25 knife that looks and feels like a $25 knife.<\/p>\n<h2>Specs:<\/h2>\n<p>MSRP: $25.00<br \/>\nProduct type: folding knife<br \/>\nFinish: hardcased black<br \/>\nBlade shape: tanto<br \/>\nEdge type: straight<br \/>\nBlade steel type: 420<br \/>\nHardness rc.: 51-53<br \/>\nOverall length: 5\u201d<br \/>\nClosed length: 2.75&#8243;<br \/>\nProduct weight: 1.40 oz<br \/>\nBlade length: 2.25&#8243;<br \/>\nBlade thickness: 0.05&#8243;<\/p>\n<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_47623\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIintheHand.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sogs-micron-ii-25-keychain-knife\" title=\"SOG's Micron II: $25 Keychain Knife\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47623\" title=\"SOG's Micron II:  Keychain Knife\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIintheHand-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"What the MIcron II looks like in the hand.  Trust me, it's a small knife!\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIintheHand-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIintheHand-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIintheHand-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIintheHand.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-47623\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What the Micron II looks like in the hand. Trust me, it&#8217;s a small knife!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Before I get to the knife, a little bit about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sogknives.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sogs-micron-ii-25-keychain-knife\" title=\"SOG's Micron II: $25 Keychain Knife\">SOG Speciality Knives, Inc<\/a>. SOG\u2019s been around since 1986 and they\u2019ve built their reputation on producing knives for elite military units, most notably the United States Navy SEALs. The obvious sales pitch being: if it\u2019s good enough for the warrior class, it\u2019s good enough for Joe consumer. And there\u2019s no doubt that it\u2019s worked over the years. With over 200 employees, SOG is one of the bigger knife manufacturers around.<\/p>\n<p>In full disclosure, one of the first knives I bought was a SOG SEAL Pup Elite, a real menacing looking knife that I think I still have today, somewhere (I\u2019ll see if I can dig it out from wherever it might be for a review). So yes, I was sold on the SOG corporate ethos. If the SEALs have it, so must I!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_47620\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIBladeShot.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sogs-micron-ii-25-keychain-knife\" title=\"SOG's Micron II: $25 Keychain Knife\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47620\" title=\"SOG's Micron II:  Keychain Knife\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIBladeShot-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"A shot of the tanto-style blade.  Note the jimping on the spine to improve grip.  \" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIBladeShot-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIBladeShot-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIBladeShot-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIBladeShot.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-47620\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A shot of the tanto-style blade. Note the jimping on the spine to improve grip.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Of course, SOG makes a whole bunch of other knives besides those specifically designed for combat. The Micron II being one of them. Where to begin on the Micron II? Well, aesthetically the matte black finish on the blade and handle is cool. It\u2019s sleek looking, and functionally speaking it won\u2019t stand out. I like the tanto-style blade, it gives it a special touch that adds to its cool factor. However, the edge \u2014 a simple flat grind \u2014 was dull. I mean, really really dull. I like my knives to be hair splitting sharp and this little blade wasn\u2019t even close!<\/p>\n<p>The stainless steel handle on the Micron II has \u201cSOG\u201d chiseled out on one side, which gives it a corporate flair that I just don\u2019t care for. Plus, one could argue it weakens the integrity of the handle. At the butt of the knife, there is a hole that is aptly suited for a key ring.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_47619\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIKeyChainKnife.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sogs-micron-ii-25-keychain-knife\" title=\"SOG's Micron II: $25 Keychain Knife\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47619\" title=\"SOG's Micron II:  Keychain Knife\" class=\"size-large wp-image-47619\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIKeyChainKnife-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;SOG&quot; skeletonized in the handle.  Not a big fan of it, but whatever.  \" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIKeyChainKnife-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIKeyChainKnife-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIKeyChainKnife-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIKeyChainKnife.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-47619\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8220;SOG&#8221; skeletonized in the handle. Not a big fan of it, but whatever.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Probably the best feature of the knife is its strong longback locking mechanism that locks the blade firmly into place with zero wiggle or rattle. It\u2019s exactly what one wants in a folder, any folder regardless of the size. I\u2019m not going to test the lock to failure, but during the light cutting, slashing (cardboard boxes), stabbing and prying I did with the Micron II it held up nicely.<\/p>\n<h2>Utility<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_47617\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIISpineShot.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sogs-micron-ii-25-keychain-knife\" title=\"SOG's Micron II: $25 Keychain Knife\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47617\" title=\"SOG's Micron II:  Keychain Knife\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47617\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIISpineShot-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"Spine shot.  It's thin.  Don't want to stress this baby too much.  But the locking mechanism is great, strong -- no wiggle!  \" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIISpineShot-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIISpineShot-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIISpineShot-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIISpineShot.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-47617\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spine shot. It&#8217;s thin. Don&#8217;t want to stress this baby too much. But the locking mechanism is great, strong &#8212; no wiggle!<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Micron II is not a primary utility knife. I\u2019d argue that it\u2019s too small, too weak of a knife to sustain day-to-day use in any real or demanding capacity. In other words, I wouldn\u2019t depend on it for all the tasks one typically needs a knife for: hunting, camping, backpacking, kitchen work, tactical endeavors, search and rescue, industrial use, self-defense.<\/p>\n<p>What it is then, is a backup knife, a keychain knife, a novelty knife; a knife that is there for menial, non-demanding tasks: cutting tags off of clothes, slicing tape on cardboard boxes, removing plastic wrap from stuff wrapped in plastic, etc. It\u2019s there in a pinch, and because of its conceal-ability and diminutive size, it\u2019s easy to carry on one\u2019s person in any number of ways: around the neck, in a pocket, on a keychain, in a purse (or man bag), in a backpack, in a glovebox.<\/p>\n<p>You know, they always say that the best knife is the one you have on you and because the Micron II is so easy to carry, well, there\u2019s a good chance that it\u2019ll be on you when you need a knife. Just don\u2019t expect it to perform as well as your main every day carry knife.<\/p>\n<h2>Drawbacks<\/h2>\n<p>Well, there\u2019s no other way to say it, but 420 is cheap steel. To SOG\u2019s credit, it\u2019s not something they hide from consumers. In their Buyer\u2019s Guide, they rank their steels in three categories: \u201cGood,\u201d \u201cBetter,\u201d and \u201cBest.\u201d 420 falls into the \u201cgood\u201d category, which contains the following description:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>These entry-level, rust-resistant stainless steels are typically made in Asia and offer good value. Compared to higher grades, they tend to be softer and require more frequent sharpening to maintain the best performance, but do adequately hold an edge. Examples: 420, 440A, 7CR13MOV.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Now, let\u2019s be real and fair, at the $25 price point one shouldn\u2019t expect premium steel. \u00a0You should expect steel that will need frequent maintenance and upkeep, and with the Micron II, that&#8217;s what you get.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_47624\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIICover.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sogs-micron-ii-25-keychain-knife\" title=\"SOG's Micron II: $25 Keychain Knife\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47624\" title=\"SOG's Micron II:  Keychain Knife\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-47624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIICover-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"Like I said, it accidentally deployed when I pulled it from the pocket in my hooded sweatshirt.  Was it merely a one-time fluke?  Time will tell.  \" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIICover-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIICover-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIICover-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIICover.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-47624\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Like I said, it accidentally deployed when I pulled it from the pocket in my hooded sweatshirt. Was it merely a one-time fluke? Time will tell.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Another drawback that I experienced when carrying the knife on my keychain is that it deployed when I pulled it out of the pocket of my hooded sweatshirt. I don\u2019t know how it happened, I\u2019ll I know is that I was getting the mail and as I turned the key to unlock the mailbox I was poked in the hand by the tip of the knife. Good thing it\u2019s as dull as it is, otherwise I\u2019m sure I would have been cut. While there is a thumbnail groove on the blade to help one open it, I\u2019d argue that the knife really takes two hands to open, but that said, the fact that it opened on its own while being drawn from a pocket suggests that it opens too easily. Maybe it was an aberration, but if it happens again I\u2019m taking it off my keychain.<\/p>\n<p>Now, I guess I can also complain about the factory edge and how dull it is. I kinda already did. \u00a0I&#8217;ve noticed this problem not just with SOG but with a bunch of other knife manufacturers. \u00a0I would say that more often than not I&#8217;m underwhelmed with the sharpness of new knives I purchase. \u00a0It&#8217;s an easy fix, obviously. \u00a0You just sharpen it. \u00a0But I&#8217;m wondering if you&#8217;ve experienced this same phenomenon? \u00a0Why do knife makers send out dull blades?<\/p>\n<h2>Warranty<\/h2>\n<p>I always bring up the company warranty when discussing knives. I think it illustrates how much faith the manufacturer puts in their products. An obvious rule of thumb, the better the warranty, the better the product. SOG states the following:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>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.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>They then give these examples of non-warranted items:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll let you make of it what you will.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_47618\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIFront.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sogs-micron-ii-25-keychain-knife\" title=\"SOG's Micron II: $25 Keychain Knife\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-47618\" title=\"SOG's Micron II:  Keychain Knife\" class=\"size-large wp-image-47618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIFront-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"The Micron II.  \" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIFront-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIFront-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIFront-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/SOGMicronIIFront.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-47618\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Micron II.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>I suppose I\u2019ve been a bit hard on the Micron II. But all things considered, it\u2019s not a bad buy. I looked on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SOG-Specialty-Knives-FF91-CP-2-25-Inch\/dp\/B0049MI250\/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1446669895&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=micron+II\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"sogs-micron-ii-25-keychain-knife\" title=\"SOG's Micron II: $25 Keychain Knife\">Amazon<\/a>, and the Micron II retails there for around $12. I don\u2019t know what my dad paid for it, but for $12 \u2014 probably with shipping and taxes it\u2019s closer to $18 \u2014 it\u2019s not going to break the bank. Would I buy it, which is the quintessential question that a reviewer addresses (often tacitly)? No. As I mentioned, I&#8217;m a knife snob. \u00a0That said, I\u2019m not going to re-gift mine or give it away. I\u2019ll hang onto this little nifty knife, both for sentimental value and the fact that, who knows, it may come in real handy one day.<\/p>\n<p>I should also say that my critical review shouldn\u2019t turn you away from SOG. They got some pretty cool knives that I\u2019d really like to get my hands on. And if I find my SEAL Pup Elite, I\u2019ll write up an overview on that as well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need a small, affordable and compact keychain knife?  SOG&#8217;s Micron II is exactly that.  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