Knives and tools
SOG makes folding knives, fixed-blade knives, multi-tools and outdoor gear for everyday carry, field tasks and general outdoor use. Founded in 1986 by designer and toolmaker Spencer Frazer, the company offers a broad mix of practical designs rather than a single construction style. Blade steels, handle materials, opening systems and carry options vary by model and configuration.
The SEAL Pup is a fixed-blade knife carried in a sheath, while the Terminus is a folding knife suited to pocket carry. PowerPint adds pliers and other functions in a compact multi-tool format. These families cover everyday cutting needs as well as jobs where several hand tools are useful.
Choosing a SOG knife or multi-tool
The SEAL Pup is a fixed-blade knife for customers who want a blade carried separately in a sheath. Sheath options vary by configuration, with SOG listings including ballistic-nylon and hard-nylon versions; its sheath guide also lists nylon and Kydex options. A fixed blade does not fold into its handle, so compare the blade and sheath combination with how you plan to carry it.
The Terminus is a folding knife for pocket carry and everyday cutting. The range includes different versions, so check each listing for its particular blade steel, handle and lock. For example, the Terminus XR LTE Walnut configuration combines a walnut handle and carbon-fiber liners with an S35VN blade and XR Lock. Those details apply to that configuration, not automatically to every Terminus.
PowerPint takes a different approach: it combines pliers, cutters, blades, scissors, drivers and other implements in one compact multi-tool. Its stainless-steel construction and 18-tool layout suit customers who want several hand-tool functions together for small repairs and routine tasks. The knife blade is only one part of its toolkit, unlike the SEAL Pup or Terminus, which are primarily knives.
Materials and model differences
SOG does not use one material set across its range. Blade steel, handle material, finish, opening system and sheath or pocket-carry details depend on the model and configuration. These choices affect the knife's weight, grip and carry style, so compare the specifications of the exact version rather than assuming that models in one family share every feature. PowerPint's stainless-steel tools and the selected Terminus XR LTE Walnut materials illustrate that range of construction.
Company background
Designer and toolmaker Spencer Frazer founded SOG in 1986. The brand now offers knives, multi-tools and other outdoor gear. Manufacturing origin varies across products; some SOG automatic knives are made in the United States, while the company also identifies products made in Japan, Taiwan and China. Check individual product details for a specific model's origin.