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    100 Knives in 100 Days Giveaway: Spyderco Dog Tag (Gen 4)

    By H. Clay Aalders July 2, 2019July 8, 2019

    For Day 38 (7/8/19) of our 100 Knives in 100 Days contest we are giving away our second Spyderco Dog Tag. – courtesy of our favorite folks with a hole in their blade.

    If you want to win this knife, you must Register for a free account, and leave a comment on our official contest thread (here)

    Serge Panchenko and Spyderco were ahead of the trend when they released the first Dog Tag in 2014. They are now on the 4th Generation of the popular micro-knife, and the industry is full of both micro-knives and cleaver-shaped EDC blades.

    Its diminutive size coupled with its non-locking design make the Dog Tag legal just about anywhere. It utilizes a spring and detent system, which clicks the knife into both the open and closed position.

     

    Spyderco describes the Dog Tag thusly:

    Custom knifemaker Serge Panchenko’s original Dog Tag Folder redefined the concept of the ultimate “carry anywhere” folding knife. Designed to replicate the look, size, and convenience of a military dog tag, its variations have earned a devoted following among knife fans and gear enthusiasts alike.

    Spyderco’s latest expression of this unique theme is the Dog Tag Folder Gen4. Based on Panchenko’s fourth-generation design, this handy cutting tool features twin, matte-finished aluminum handle scales for a comfortable, secure grip and enhanced protection of the blade’s sharp edge. A purpose-designed non-locking folder, it features an integral spring bar and ball-bearing detent in the larger scale that help hold the blade in place in both the open and closed positions, but do not mechanically lock it. Unlike its chisel-ground predecessors, the blade of the Gen4 is double-beveled and saber-ground to provide a symmetrical edge angle that is more easily sharpened and allows greater control during use. Precision machined from American-made CTS® BD1 stainless steel, the compact sheepfoot blade proudly features Spyderco’s Trademark Round Hole™ for fingernail-free ease of opening.

    Still one of the most novel and innovative everyday cutting tools available, the Dog Tag Folder Gen4 may be the ultimate constant cutting companion.

     

    Stats (as reported by Spyderco):

    • Overall Length 3.23″ (82mm)
    • Blade Length 1.18″ (30mm)
    • Steel CTS BD1
    • Closed Length 2.05″ (52mm)
    • Edge Length 1.18″ (30mm)
    • Weight 0.9oz (26g)
    • Blade Thickness 0.118″ (3.0mm)
    • Handle Aluminum
    • Clip Position N/A
    • Tip Carry Position N/A
    • Lock Type Slipjoint
    • Grind Saber
    • Origin Taiwan

    Personal Observations:

    The Dog Tag is certainly diminutive, but it is a more than functional cutting tool. One imagines that the primary role this knife would serve is to be handy when one needs to break down a box or cut out a “Box Top” for your kid’s school. The mini-cleaver tip does a good job with detail cut-out work. The Dog Tag is more than capable of most light EDC tasks.

    The detent definitely does a good job holding the knife shut in a pocket. It is a little less effective at holding it open despite imperfect cutting technique (an artifact of its small size).

    The fit and finish are excellent, and overall it is a fun little knife to have as a secondary or tertiary carry.

     

    Outside Review:

    Since I can’t do much more than fiddle with the knife, I am relying on outside sources for independent review. The folks at Loadout Room have me covered.

    Spyderco Dog Tag Folder: Ultimate “carry anywhere” folding knife

    Finally, I will leave you with this shot from Serge’s Instagram feed:

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    DogTags. Which is your favorite, Gen 1,2,3 or 4 (left to right). #sergeknives #everydaycarry #edccommunity #pocketdump #edcgear #usnfollow #usnstagram #bestknivesofig #edcknives #knifestagram #spydercodogtag #spyderco #industrialdesign #edcig #dogtag #machinist #edcshowcase #knifecommunity #geardump #instamachinist #knifelife #cncmachining #knifemaking #knifenut #knifelife #edccarry #edcknife #knivesofig #knivesdaily #knivesofinstagram

    A post shared by Serge Knives Inc. (@sergeknives) on Oct 30, 2018 at 3:39am PDT

    If you have not yet entered our 100 Knives in 100 Days Giveaway, just visit the link below, register for a free online account, and leave a comment. That’s it.

    Introducing the 100 Knives in 100 Days Giveaway

     

     

    0 Tags: Serge Panchenko, Spyderco, Spyderco Dog Tag

    H. Clay Aalders

    H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. While guiding in Idaho, Clay worked part-time writing for a local newspaper, and upon moving to Tennessee began writing for the blog The Truth About Knives - spending his last 5 years there as Managing Editor. His background is in fixed-blade hunting and bushcraft knives, but has jumped into the world of vintage slipjoint collecting with both feet since coming to work at Knife Magazine. Clay’s primary role is as Digital Editor, curating and creating new content for our website and blog, as well as maintaining the Knife Magazine social media accounts (FB/IG: @theknifemag, Twitter: @knifemagazine). He is also a contributor and Associate Editor of the print magazine.

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