| | |  | Pocket/Folder | Home » » » Flash II Folding Blade 1/2 Serrated TiNi Flash II | | | | | | | Description: | | The Flash has got to be one of the coolest knives we've ever seen. Forget its wicked-quick blade access, that it handles like a race car on rails, or that it locks up like Alcatraz. It just looks and feels extraordinary. The Flash family of knives, feature SOG Assisted Technology (S.A.T.) which employs a powerful piston lock that is easily released with a sliding button. SOG also had the foresight to incorporate an additional safety lock that gives added security when the blade is closed. Note that when the safety shows red...YOU ARE READY TO GO!Length Open: 8"Blade: 3.5"x.125"AUS 8 Stainless Steel Rc. 57-58Blade: Black TiNi 1/2 serratedWeight: 3.1 ozHandle: ZytelReversible bayonet clip | | | Features: | |
• 1/2 Serrated TiNi
• 729857800006
• All SOG products are guaranteed against defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the or
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45 of 45 found the following review helpful:
 A plain and trust-worthy EDC utility knife with possibilitiesOct 29, 2008
By Ian Lee
I own a copy of the Flash II. I would give it five stars as a utility knife, three stars as a defense backup, and five stars for every-day carry. Allow me to share my experience.
The knife has great quality for its Amazon price. This means factory sharp is respectable, edge retention is good, sharpening is easy (for plain edge version), and grip is good. Please do not compare $50 knives against $250 knives.
This is a great folding knife. The safety switch is a plus for me because I have kids. It's good to know that when my kids grabbed my knife (it fell to the floor when I fumbled), they could not open it until I choose to teach them about the safety.
The one-handed opening design called Assisted Opening works well. It really is a pleasure to open and close as advertised. But it's not as slick as my Kershaw Blur. The Flash II is fast, but not lightening fast. The locking mechanism is sturdy. Not as fancy as the Arc-lock on my $100 Benchmade.
The Flash II is a great carry knife. It is light weight (about 3.1 oz for zytel handle version), rides deep in the pocket (thanks to the clip design), and has a safety switch to prevent accidental opening. The plastic (excuse me, Zytel) handle is very light because SOG did not reinforce it with metal insert. So expect more play in the knife even after tightening the main screw - it's just the flex from the handle.
This is not a strong fighting knife. The blade is thicker than, say, a Kershaw Leek or Onion but is not meant for hacking similar to say a cleaver. The blade is short for a fighter at only 3 1/2 inches.
But this can be better than most pocket knives if you ever have to cover your retreat with a backup knife. (if this happens, you are in deep doodoo anyways). That's because of the grip design and blade design. The grip shape is better at preventing your hand from sliding onto the blade in a thrust. The blade is sturdier and longer than most pocket knives. So in a pinch, I'd rather have a Flash II over a leek or a blur.
The utility has been great over the past five years that I've owned my copy. The factory edge stayed sharp for more than a year while regularly used to cut up cardboard boxes. Sharp as in opening envelops with little resistance or ragged paper edge. I know I'm not supposed to use a knife as a prier but my Flash II withstood the occasional gardening abuse.
I whole heartedly recommend this knife for every-day-carry utility.
51 of 53 found the following review helpful:
 The knife I love to hateMay 20, 2005
By M. Forbes
"f22 Mark"
There are things about this knife I don't like, but then I find myself carrying it more often than any other knife I own.
Here's what I like:
1. Assisted opening. I own several, and I don't think I'd buy a regular opening knife again.
2. The clip is superior. It's strong (one reviewer commented about lateral pressure damaging it...why on earth would you do that?). Best of all, only the clip shows in your pocket, not part of the top of the knife as with almost all others.
3. It's incredibly sharp. I can shave hair off my arm with it with no problem.
4. It's incredibly light weight for the size (I have the Zytel handle)
5. It's very resonably priced.
And...what I don't like
1. The steel is not as good as I'd like. It's "good" quality steel, but not great. Plus it's a straight flat grind, which is asthetically boring.
2. The blade thickness is not what I expected. I haven't tried anything extreme with it, so it's not been an issue.
3. Yes, the safety will very occasionally latch in your pocket. However, you have to be insane to get into a knife fight...nobody wins. Using a knife for defense is nuts. When I was a deputy, I saw real-world results...dear God! Get a concealed gun permit if you're worried about self defense.
So...I give it 4 stars. I have a Kershaw Blur that I like better except for the clip, which leaves about 1/2" of the handle exposed. I don't know why they would design it that way. When I carry it, I just carry it in my pocket without clipping.
If you want a quality, inexpensive utility knife, this is it.
24 of 24 found the following review helpful:
Jokes and boneheads asideMar 25, 2008
By C.L.B.
This is a great knife. I have several SOG knives and this is the one I carry every day. Razor sharp and the serration near the base of the blade is great for cutting rope, etc. The deployment mechanism is as close to a switch that you'll find. A slight thumb pressure in an opening direction and it "flashes" open. I've NEVER had it open accidentally. And if you are paranoid, there is a small flip lock for that as well. The clip is extended and hides the knife just under your pocket rim but places it in optimum position for quick access. Light, strong and SOG quality. By the way, if you are thinking the Flash I is just a little smaller, it's not. It is a lot smaller, almost a toy compared to this medium sized all around all purpose utility/defense blade. Buy it! You won't be sorry.
21 of 21 found the following review helpful:
Sog flash IIMar 16, 2008
By Systema Dude
"Check out Russian Martial Art"
Hey everyone, this is my first post...
I purchased the Sog Flash II as my first knife and I'll write about the quality of the knife and the advertised features.
The Flash came razor sharp out of the box and is still that way. I don't know much about different types of steel, but so far there are no mark or anything on the blade.
Blade play - The knife does have a slight lateral blade play. I have not yet tried to tighten it on my own so I don't know if that would help.
S.A.T. - The assisted technology opens the knife very nicely. In my hand it feels like I push just enough and it will snap open, I don't need to push to hard and a little whimsy push won't do it so it wont' open on it's own. I've never had it open in my pocket yet or any time when I didn't want it to.
Safety lock - Useful, but very small therefore not allowing one to turn the safety off and open the knife all with one hand. However, since it won't open in your pocket anyways, one doesn't really need the safety while they think they'll be using the knife.
Handle - Very comfortable and I haven't slipped at all on it yet.
Lock - So far it is 100% reliable, only thing is it takes slightly too much pressure to close it.
Clip - Good tension. However it's starting to get a lot of lateral play and it's cracking the plastic at the bottom of the knife (due to the play). It hasn't fallen out though cause I imagine it is screwed in.
Size - Very nice size, big enough to do whatever needs to be done yet totally intrusive. When I put it in the corner of the pocket I can't feel it there at all.
Overall - A very good knife, sharp, strong and I'd recommend it. The only reasons for which I gave it 4 stars instead of five is the slight blade play and the play in the clip (since it's cracking the handle). It's certainly worth the money.
Hope that was useful....
Cheers
20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
SOG Knife Warranty is GOLDSep 24, 2009
By George H. Uraguchi
"Padonak"
I have a SOG folder that is no longer produced. But this adjustable clip I just love. I broke the tip off my knife.
I was willing to pay to have it fixed because you can't get this SOG Knife model anymore.
I sent it to Warranty Repair asking them to replace the blade and I would pay for it.
Nope. They told me they were replacing the blade for FREE. Huh? This knife has to be about 7-8 years old with heavy heavy use. Regardless, they promptly called me (CALLED ME!) and stated the alloy was too brittle and I could get a replacement blade (my original was black, they were out of production) but a satin steel was available. Do it!!!
Yet, no questions, no hassle, they sent my knife back with a brand new RAZOR sharp blade.
SOG has a got customer locked-in for life.
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