| When SOG came out with the original Tomcat | | | | of cake. |
| folding knife in 1988, it won the award for Blade | | | | 4. The handle is very well designed and feels |
| Magazine's knife of the year. The SOG Tomcat 3 | | | | comfortable in your hand. Kraton gives you a nice |
| is an updated version of a classic that delivers | | | | anti-slip grip that will hold up in the toughest of |
| custom-knife performance at a reasonable price. | | | | situations. |
| Here are my thoughts on the knife: | | | | 5. With an overall weight of 6.5 ounces, the |
| What I like about the knife: | | | | Tomcat 3 is hefty enough for law enforcement |
| 1. SOG's Arc-Lock is incredibly strong and gives | | | | and emergency personnel, while still light enough |
| you no up and down or side to side movement. | | | | for the average Joe to carry everyday. |
| This lock also allows for ambidextrous, one | | | | What I didn't like: |
| handed opening with no problem. | | | | The Tomcat folders do not come with pocket |
| 2. Each Tomcat 3 folding knife is made with razor | | | | clips. Instead they come with a nylon sheath. I like |
| sharp VG-10 stainless steel. Known for its edge | | | | the idea of including the nylon sheath, but I would |
| retention and rust resistance alike, you'll be glad to | | | | like the option of using a pocket clip. |
| have such a high performance steel by your side | | | | Overall: |
| when you really need it. | | | | It's obvious that the SOG Tomcat 3 folding knives |
| 3. At 3.75 inches long, the clip point style blade is | | | | are built to last a lifetime. With a suggested retail |
| the perfect length for everyday carry. You should | | | | value of $230, it's safe to say that these knives |
| have no legal troubles when carrying this knife | | | | are worth every penny. The super-tough |
| almost anywhere. Jimping or thumb grooves on | | | | construction, comfortable ergonomics and razor |
| the back of the blade make precise cuts a piece | | | | sharp blade all make for a terrific knife. |