SOG Ultra XR

SOG introduced the Ultra XR, a tiny but powerful EDC that succeeds the Ultra C-Ti. The new Ultra is even more elegant than the previous models due to its streamlined design. Meanwhile, premium features - like higher-quality blade metal and the simple-to-use XR crossbar lock -contribute to the knife's performance (and justify the $25 increase in price).

With a weight of just over one ounce, the SOG Ultra XR boasts a semi-rectangular closed-form suggestive of a credit card rather than a pocket knife. That design is quite creative and practical - given that the Ultra's huge belt clasp also serves as a money clip. This dagger is so small that it came dangerously close to disappearing completely inside our pocket.

Furthermore, the carbon-fiber handle of this SOG Ultra XR knife saves lots of weight by retaining a finger guard - but omitting the grooves seen on the C-Ti variant. There is also a cryogenically treated clip point blade for improved edge retention. We have not had enough time with our test sample to remark on this feature, but we can tell it is really sharp.

Ratings: 4.6 stars (from 20 reviews)

Price: $124.95

Buy it at: https://www.bladehq.com/item--SOG-Ultra-XR-XR-Lock-Knife-Carbon--105688