Adam Scepaniak 08.20.26
SOG is celebrating a milestone anniversary with a limited-edition and collectible 40th Anniversary Fat Guard Bowie knife. This limited run of just 500 individually serialized knives – each with numbers one through 500 etched into the butt end- is an exclusive release that is a collector’s dream item.
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SOG Limited-Edition, Collectible Bowie Knife
The SOG 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Fat Guard Bowie knife has an MSRP of $399.95 each, and as we already mentioned, only 500 will be made. Touting a 6.1″ clip-point AUS 8 steel blade, you should be able to have edge retention, corrosion resistance, durability, and all of the other attributes that knife aficionados desire. There is also a polished black PVD finish and an ergonomic stacked leather handle for better dexterity.
The knife also comes with a commemorative SOG 40th anniversary Zippo lighter, a rugged black leather sheath that stores the included sharpening stone in a convenient external snap pocket, a certificate of authenticity, and an anniversary plaque. All items are presented in a handcrafted pine display case featuring a glass viewing lid, creating a timeless keepsake destined to become the centerpiece of any collection.
- Overall Length: 10.7″
- Weight: 52.9 Oz
- Blade: 6.1″ Straight Clip Point, AUS-8 Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.24″
- Finish: Polished PVD
- Handle Material: Stacked Leather
- Sheath: Black leather with sharpening stone
- Documentation: 40th anniversary plaque and certificate of authenticity
- Lighter: One-of-a-kind SOG 40th anniversary Zippo lighter with screen print
A Word from SOG on their Limited-Edition, Collectible Bowie Knife
Irving, Texas – August 2026 – SOG® Knives proudly announces the release of its 40th Anniversary Fat Guard Bowie knife in honor of the brand’s long-standing legacy of craftsmanship, innovation, and commitment to the knife-making tradition.
Inspired by SOG’s flagship knife, the original S1 Bowie that launched the company in 1986, the 40th Anniversary Fat Guard Bowie is a modern take on the legendary covert fighting knives used by the MACV-SOG (Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group). Established to execute unconventional warfare that other U.S. military units could not, the group carried out strategic and incredibly dangerous missions behind enemy lines in Laos, Cambodia, and North Vietnam throughout the Vietnam War.
Final Thoughts
If you love yourself a good Bowie knife, this is a must-have as a collector. You’ll have documentation and authenticity for years to come; it is classically styled for added authenticity, and you’ll have eternal bragging rights over your friends (worth the asking price alone).
Knife collectors and enthusiasts can get their hands on one of SOG’s 40th Anniversary Fat Guard Bowie knives or browse the brand’s entire product assortment by visiting SOGKnives.com.
