[SOG] Altair XR - Squid Ink, 154CM TiN Blade
£169.95
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Overall Length : |
18.20 cm |
7.17" inches |
Closed Length : |
10.00 cm |
3.94" inches |
Blade Length : |
8.00 cm |
3.15" inches |
Cutting Edge Length : |
8.00 cm |
3.15" inches |
Blade Height : |
2.00 cm |
0.79" inches |
Blade Thickness : |
1.80 mm |
0.07" inches |
Blade Coating : |
TiN (Titanium Nitride) ![Titanium nitride (TiN; sometimes known as Tinite) is an extremely hard ceramic material, often used as a physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating on titanium alloys, steel, carbide, and aluminium components to improve the substrate's surface properties. Applied as a thin coating, TiN is used to harden and protect cutting and sliding surfaces, for decorative purposes (due to its golden appearance), and as a non-toxic exterior for medical implants. In most applications a coating of less than 5 micrometres (0.00020 in) is applied.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Blade Finish : |
Satin |
Blade Shape : |
Drop Point |
Type of Edge : |
Plain Edge |
Way of Sharpening (Grind) : |
Hollow, Secondary V-Edge |
Lock Type : |
XR-Lock ![Inspired by the Benchmade Axis Lock. The XR lock is a simple, yet incredibly strong mechanism from SOG Knives that uses a sliding transverse bar to lock the blade securely and effectively. It is used on a variety of SOG folding knives due to its highly effective and user friendly design.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Opening Function : |
Manual |
Opening System : |
Thumb Stud (Dual) |
One Hand Opening : |
Yes |
Pivot Assembly : |
Ball Bearings ![Ball Bearings allow for extremely smooth operation when deploying & closing a blade. They feature ball bearing washers that allow the blade to open smoothly around the pivot point with the help of a blade flipper on the tang of the knife. They work in an almost identical way to spring assisted knives, except there are no springs! This makes blade deployment extremely fast & is now, generally speaking, the most widespread popular method used by most knifemakers in the world today.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Blade Material : |
154CM [Stainless] |
Blade Treatment : |
Heat Treated ![Heat treating is a part of the knife making process that is designed to help harden the steel of the blade for use. Heat treating can be accomplished in four steps: normalize, quench, temper, and sand. Water is one of the most efficient quenching media where maximum hardness is desired, but there is a small chance that it may cause distortion and tiny cracking. When hardness can be sacrificed, mineral oils are often used. If you don't heat treat a blade the blade will not remain sharp or straight. It is prone to chipping and bending. Essentially, you'll have a knife-shaped metal piece. Even if the blade steel is good, it is useless until it is hardened.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Handle Material : |
FRN (Fiberglass-Reinforced Nylon) ![A nylon polymer is mixed with glass fiber and then injection molded into formed and textured lightweight high-strength knife handles. "FRN" (fiberglass-reinforced nylon), sometimes called "GFN" (glass-filled nylon), is a high-strength plastic especially well-suited to the handles of folding knives. Specifically, FRN is a nylon polymer mixed with glass fiber and then injection-molded into the desired shape. It's available in a variety of colors and textures.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Handle Length : |
10.00 cm |
3.94" inches |
Handle Height : |
2.57 cm |
1.01" inches |
Handle Thickness : |
1.07 cm |
0.42" inches |
Handle Finish : |
Satin |
Handle Texture : |
Holey, Grippy |
Color : |
Silver/Grey, Blue, Turquoise |
Pocket Clip : |
Yes (Right/Left) |
Pocket Clip Position : |
Tip-Up |
Pocket Clip Material: |
Titanium ![Titanium metal is a very durable metal for engineering applications because this metal is corrosion-resistant and also this metal is very strong and very light. It is 40% lighter than steel but as strong as high-strength steel. The biggest pro for titanium knives is that they are more corrosion resistant than steel. This is especially useful for divers, who will carry the knife of long periods of time in highly corrosive ocean water. Another pro is that titanium is lighter than steel. Reducing weight can help reduce strain during knife use. As the ninth-most abundant element in the Earth's crust, titanium is relatively rare. Research shows the strong and lightweight metal only accounts for roughly 0.63% of the Earth's crust. Titanium is obtained from various ores that occur naturally on the earth. The primary ores used for titanium production include ilmenite, leucoxene, and rutile. Other notable sources include anatase, perovskite, and sphene. Ilmenite and leucoxene are titaniferous ores.](https://duncansgunmakers.co.uk/catalog/media/info_icon.png) |
Left/Right Handed Lock : |
Ambidextrous |
Left/Right Handed Usability : |
Ambidextrous |
Lanyard Hole : |
Yes (Pocket Clip) |
Weight : |
55.00 g |
1.94 oz. |
Made in : |
Taiwan |
Warranty : |
Lifetime |
Rockwell/Hardness : |
57-59 HRC |
This Knife Can't Be Engraved ✘ |
Description:
The SOG Altair XR Squid Ink is a tough pocket knife. Suitable for EDC, but also for camping trips. Thanks to the GRN handle, the knife is lightweight yet very strong.
The Altair XR, as the name might suggest, is enhanced with the XR-lock. This is a great locking mechanism for both left and right-handed use. The great thing about the XR-mechanism is that the blade slightly sticks out from the handle when you pull the lock back. With a slight movement of the wrist you can easily release the blade from the handle. So that's another way to open the knife, besides the thumb stud.
In terms of materials SOG clearly thought about how this knife will be used. The handle is made from GRN. This is a strong type of plastic, reinforced with glass fibres. The blade of this SOG knife is made from 154CM steel. This is a good stainless steel with great sharpness retention. 154CM is also easy to sharpen.
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Duncans offers a sharpening service in store (just ask)
[prices vary depending on size of blade, condition and type of steel]
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MANUFACTURERS SKU: 12-79-01-57