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SOG Signs Film Star R. Lee Ermey

SOG Specialty Knives and Tools (SOG), a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty knives and tools, has announced that R. Lee Ermey will serve as spokesperson for the brand.

Ermey, popularly known as the Gunny, is currently the star of History Channel’s “Lock N’ Load With R. Lee Ermey.” An advocate on behalf of the Marines and avid supporter of a number of military and law enforcement charitable activities, including National Spokesperson for the Young Marines, Ermey has starred in numerous feature films, most notably receiving a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor in Stanley Kubrick’s “Full Metal Jacket.”

“We are thrilled and honored to have The Gunny as our spokesperson,” says Spencer Frazer, chief executive officer and founder of SOG. “R. Lee Ermey embodies our brand, which has its roots in the military. Consumers have enormous respect for The Gunny… he will play a central role in strengthening our service to men and women in the military and law enforcement, as well as to the outdoorsmen who have relied on our products for years.”

As spokesperson for SOG, Ermey will be appearing in brand advertising and on the company’s website, as well as conducting promotional and publicity appearances, including the SHOT show in Las Vegas in January. He will also actively work with SOG in the development of new products.

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