The Banner is SOG’s flagship American made spring-assisted knife, proudly forged with American CPM-S35VN steel. The drop point blade has a slight recurve that provides a longer cutting edge for smooth, deep slices. Blade accesses is rocket-fast, thanks to the SAT spring-assisted opening. Stainless steel liners and a unique button lock provide convenient and reliable hold. The black TiNi finished blade and black anodized aluminum handle allow for discreet everyday use.

Why choose this knife?

• Fast SAT assisted opening
• Recurved blade allows for longer slices
• CPM-S35VN steel has great edge retention
• Black TiNi coating protects knife from corrosion
• Aggressive spine jimping improves blade control
• Discreet deep carry pocket clip

Why not?

• Pocket clip cannot be reversed for tip-down carry
• Aluminum handle is sensitive to extreme hot and cold weather
• Button lock requires two hands to use

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Pro tip:
Recurved blades have a second curve along the cutting edge, creating an S-shape in the middle. This added curvature effectively makes the cutting edge longer and provides a wider degree of cutting angles. This blade shape can be tricky to sharpen though, as it requires continual reorientation of the edge.