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SOG Knives Flash II Knife
Spend your money elsewhere.
By Neil Schott
Ranked #136 - Kayak Accessories
June 27, 2011
Plastic handle feels very cheap, grips don't feel adequate, blade doesn't hold an edge, and get pretty loose after a few uses. In my experience with other knives, spending your money on a different SOG, or maybe looking at a CRKT would be the better bet. I don't claim to be all that knowledgeable about knives, but I can tell when I use a good one, verses a cheap one, and this one didn't seem to be worth the price tag.
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Tech Specs:
- Blade Material:
- AUS-8 stainless steel
- Handle Material:
- Anodized aluminum
- Lock Mechanism:
- Sliding piston lock w/ safety switch
- Blade Style:
- Plain or partially serrated
- Open Length:
- 8in (20.3cm)
- Blade Length:
- 3.5in (14.6cm)
- Sheath Included:
- No
- Weight:
- 4.2oz (119g)
- Recommended Use:
- General purpose, search and rescue
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- USA
Change me.
3 Comments Last Reply: December 27, 2011 By: Gone Fishing
Everyone has their own thoughts and I respect that but I could not disagree with this review more. The zytel handle is tough and the blade holds an edge for a very long time. My knife is 4 to 5 years old and I have not had any of the problems mentioned. The blade locks in place and is secure, virtually no movement.
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Agreed, karlrogne. Mine is 5 years old and counting. The zytel handle is far more DURABLE than it's cost and feel, apparently, suggest. Used mine in law enforcement near the US/MX border, camping, hiking, hunting, and basically everywhere I go. It has NEVER failed me. It's been dropped, ran over, thrown, scraped, torqued, and heavily used. The blade is still impressive and just like any knife needs a little maintenance, but trust me, very little is needed. The looseness, I thought too, would be weakness, but damn, this knife won't die. I love the clip, too. It sits the knife deep into the pocket or waist line making it much less visible and accessible to others.
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The handle is not plastic, thanks for trying though. Please review the knife you bought and remove this incorrect review. thanks
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