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Assisted knives are great for people with problem with their hands. My girlfriend had 2 brain surgeries ... since then she has issues opening some knives . She only carries assisted knives.. there are plenty of other people who rely on assisted knives they do still have a place in the knife world...
Yep, my father has an issue with the first joint in his thumb so that some thumbstud folders (ones with a detent tuned for flicking open) are difficult/painful to deploy. As a result he has a SOG aegis tanto in his rotation.
1000% agree, hate assisted...still trying trying flash MT though (in spite of the assisted). Omg the lanyard part at 14:45...your in rare form...love it.
I completely agree about the lanyard loop. Unfortunately, I also have a few assisted knives lying around from before I knew better. I think they are a gateway drug.
Nothing unfortunate here, always nice to have a reminder what got you started. As nick shabazz says: you can’t appreciate the good without knowing the bad, and I think that’s very true
They're not all bad. About 4 years ago I was REALLY into the blur. Had like 15 different limited variants. Though back then the regular blur was like $45. Shows how much prices went up.
I happen to really like this knife , ya it’s not flashy and expensive but it’s super solid and easy to get . It’s a good first starter knife kinda I guess ? It’s definitely not bad tho I use the green one every day
This is why SOG got bought. Their poor decision making and poor design choices haven't resonated with customers. SOG has coasted on their famous designs and lackluster bladesteels for too long. Nothing in their recent offerings are must haves. SoG ignored the customers desires and serious competition. Is it still salvageable?
Actually sog is getting better. I've seen some good shit this year comming from them. Not out yet obviously. Yes bring better blade steels. That would be great. But minx this is pretty damn flashy color wise
I have an Aegis AT. I actually have that black and blue one you use in the video. I love it. The arguments are valid though. I feel like it's a good outdoors knife, especially with gloved hands. Its assisted and I get it. Definitely not my favorite opening mechanism. Its still a solid work knife.
IMO this knife is perfect the way it is. Handle to blade ratio might be weird but honestly is not bad. You get a lot of purchase (just like the RAT 1) and is very comfortable for performing long tasks. The blade size is a good in between a 3" and 3.5" , which is perfect for every day tasks. One thing I would change is the assisted opening. But other than that it's a solid tool.
I saw a Gerber the other day with the same assisted open/axis configuration and couldn't wrap my head around why anyone would think that was a good idea. To me it completely defeats what makes an axis lock awesome while simultaneously making the knife harder to close than a traditional liner lock assisted knife.
One of my very first knives bought over 20 and years ago: a blacked out, partially serrated/ tanto blade on an automatic Benchmade. Why? Because I thought it was cool. I also wore a bucket hat, popped collar/ and pukka shell necklace…. If that doesn’t paint a vivid picture of almost every kid born in the late 80s early 90s I don’t know what would.
I have the red and blue version of this knife with a tanto blade. I definitely don't EDC it, even though I could. It's good for what it's designed for... a safe knife to use when outdoors. I agree that you can certainly find better priced budget knives, but I wouldn't trust my Civivi to hold up better than this knife. Sturdy & fun knife....
I was watching it for reaffirmation of my purchase, and I do think you made some valid points that were things that I was thinking myself a bit, except the lanyard thing I thought was just for looks and didn’t realize it had a purpose, and I was also a little bit sad about the assisted opening but it is what it is. However, I’m loving the knife so far, I think it’s really good and probably one of my nicer knives and can’t wait to keep using it.
I have recently upgraded to a bugout and a mini crooked river. ... but I still have my auto serrated tanto SOG. It served it's purpose. It was a very expensive and very cool knife as far as I knew when I bought it.
Spot on as usual. The 'safety' is something that has always confused me. Both CRKT and SOG still utilize a safety switch of some kind, and in my experience, nearly nobody has anything favorable to say about them. It makes me wonder where the market research is coming from.
My first knife was an assisted because I didn’t know you could open a manual just as quick. But when I learned that manuals can be opened just as quick, I don’t really see a point of spring assists unless you live somewhere where autos are illegal. Still love my kershaw camshaft spring assist and a couple other springs I have, still great knives.
Yes, assisted knives is where many of us started and they don't have a lot of appeal anymore. But to be fair, before knife rights got a lot of states to relax laws on autos, assisted knives were the only way to get a knife that had some kick in most places. They are also appealing to people who want kick but don't realize that auto laws have changed in recent years or are afraid to accidentally get themselves in trouble with an auto. Not arguing with you BTW, I totally agree with this review. Just offering some perspective on why assisted knives are still around to some degree.
And there's also people with accessibility issues. My dad has a partially fused joint in his thumb so he sometimes has issues with thumb-stud folders that have a detent intended for flicking open. For that reason he picked up a SOG aegis tanto about a decade ago and it's still part of his rotation. I'm not a big fan of assisted openers, but some can be fun and compelling.
There's places like here in California where assisted knives are perfectly legal but button or slide actuated autos are evil. So if we want that auto deployment we're stuck with the assisted variety or face prison and fines.
I believe the confusion between this knife being an automatic is that SOG has the TAC-AU witch is an automatic that is actuated by essentially the XR lock
For Canadians or places where autos are illegal I’ll take an assisted, I don’t mind the downsides and it makes it easier to open with gloves. I find just using your thumb for the lock and index on the spine then switching to thumb on spine makes the closing more manageable. And aside from being assisted you should look at the Flash, better handle blade ratio.
As soon as I saw the thumbnail and that stupid reverse lanyard rectangle-ish square-ish hole thing, I knew you were gonna lose your absolute grip on reality over it🤣🤣🤣
Having it hanging in my PETZL rope acces harness.. The lanyard loop is great for stuff like that.. I'd argue that you are overly biased towards knives you dont understand. The knife is perfect for a shit ton of outdoor or industrial use. Might not make you more popular with the youtube EDC crowd - But it works as intended
There is a navy ship out in a field where I live and it's an aegis command ship/test site. Here where we live we say it like Ay -jis not egg-is. What looks like a warship among the waving cornstalks is actually, well, a warship among the cornstalks.
I also agree with the obnoxious lanyard hole, why!? Lol Regarding the assisted feature, the only thing I can think of is for the people that want the “auto” feel where it’s illegal they can still carry it and feel like they have an auto. I also cannot stand the assisted feature but I can understand the want for the feeling of a knife blade flying out without it being illegal to carry. Some assisted knives can feel pretty good though. Enter Benchmade 670 apparition. That assisted open with that torsion bar felt awesome. I still took it out but still. If I wanted the auto feel without being an auto. That was it.
Without actually trying it, I'll reserve judgement. It looks comfortable and it looks like it's built to bring in new customers. The colors tell me they're making it to look more consumer friendly, the finger grip near the choil is welcoming, rather than tactical or aggressive... probably why they put the auto on there, too. It serving as an investment for brand loyalty and recognition, most likely... and I'd love to get my hands on one.
I get that they intend the back spacer to perform double duty as a hand stop and a lanyard hole, and I do think it does add a little visual flair (along with the thumbstuds, lock, and safety). However if I were to pick one up it would only be a matter of time before I took the thing apart and deleted the loop. It could have been neat if they offered multiple types of back spacers (a plain spacer, one with the lanyard loop, and maybe some sort of functional tool option as a third) so you could alter the knife to your preferences.
I have a couple of SOG Aegis knives in digi camo. One straight edge drop point, one in partially serrated tanto. I bought them on eBay for around 40 each. Just be smart with your money.
I don't always agree with you, but I definitely do on this knife. This isn't a knife guy knife. This is a knife to make a normal person into a knife guy. At least it will hopefully do that if nothing else.
I actually removed the pivot spring of my SOG Flash AT-XR (do not recommend, it took about 3 hours to put back together) and it turned it into a spring assisted open, manual closer. I wish they did that.
Thanks for the review and to the last 5-8 comments. I know I’m late to this video, but I’ve been researching assisted open mechanisms with a durable handle that’s offered in something close to blaze orange. I’m specifically looking for it to be a work tool and to be use mainly outdoor and my property. Gripes are gripes and we all have them. From my standpoint, I’d prefer a stainless steel vs D2, but that’s not necessarily a deal breaker. The assist open is nice for ease of opening with leather gloves, when dexterity can be negatively effected. I think I’ll buy a few different options to see and handle in person, then return the ones I decide against. This is definitely and option. Again, @metal_complex, thanks for the review.
My favorite knife to this day was my first Kershaw an RJ1 was and will always remain my favorite knife! Sadly Kershaw discontinued years ago and I lost mine to the TSA 😡😥
Wow MC, tell us how you really feel! 😭 All solid points and it seems like it was made for cool factor over function. Like what did they study and observe that made making this knife seem like a good idea?
I have to agree with you MC, really don't get the craze for assisted knives, when bearings and even good washers, can be as good or not better, i have manual knives that i think are faster. Assisted knives you have to worry about the spring failing, getting weaker over time, so I am not getting the benefit of having a spring assisted knives, other than fast action, but you can already get that, like I mentioned previous with bearings and washers. I’ve had Kershaw knives and the spring fails like in a month.
A thought on ratios - I don't think blade to handle length ratio is nearly as important as blade length to weight ratio. I'd argue that the "extra" handle length increases capability/utility as there isn't a massive functional difference between a 2.75" blade and a 3.5" blade, but if that were handle lengths we would all agree the bigger handle will be more ergonomic and suitable to a greater number of people.
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I'll admit, I do not like assisted opening folders. Most if not all thumb stud and flipper knives are just as fast as assisted, and you don't have to fight against the blade to close it every time.
I like the blade design and aesthetics of the knife. But I really wish sog would switch over to G10 or other materials. It's the only thing holding me back. Any other knives with this blade shape?
never had an issue closing an assisted knife but i have had issues opening one of many styles one handed. come work out in the dusty sandy deserts of the Permian basin with a knife that's clogged full of bentonite. you need the little extra kick while your other hand is occupied with something that's about to get cut while your struggling hunched over in the 120 degree sun. now an automatic would just fail however and my first choice is a fixed blade though they can be a hassle to sheath one handed while struggling with something in your off hand. maybe the assisted folder is best.
I tried to explain exactly the issues with assisted knives you mentioned to people many years ago and they just didnt get it and kept saying it's safer for an emergency as if knives are great self defense weapons anyway. The reality is companies with shitty tolerances took advantage of this narrative to make assisted knives because their tolerances were too bad to make smooth opening flippers.
Assisted knives are prohibited in the UK now, although I've never wanted one anyway. I love a smooth, drop shut action, no way I'd want a knife that I have to close against spring pressure. Those DA autos do look like fun though!
I got the hogue auto , I kinda wish I would have gotten the manual version . The auto is now a work knife , cause it has zero fidgetivity 😂. The deka , bugout and Manix 2 👌
Look at the Ultra XR with its Fake TiNi coating. I received mine two days ago and there's SO much wrong with it from a Quality Control standpoint. Not to mention, this shouldn't be a $130.00 knife. There is absolutely nothing about this that justifies the price. At best, it's a $45 Chinesium knife. I'd love to sent it along with some vintage SOG knives to show the decline in quality standards. Let me know if you're interested in doing that comparison and I'll box them up and send them to you.
In many places auto knives are illegal to carry. Yeah, assisted is harder to close, but so are side folding autos. Many older guys and gals have limited movement in their hands. I can’t easily flick a thumb stud sometimes. Arthritis sucks. My state legalized autos for carry a couple years ago. So I either carry my Cold Steel Voyager XL with a Snaggletooth so I can “wave” it out of the pocket or I carry an auto or a fixed blade. It depends on the day.
Yeah, I’m sure it would be more than adequate but it’s not for me. Weird. Assisted knives were way cooler before bearings but I’d rather have bearings anyday
I would choose the Flash over the Aegis any day. I've got one and it's great. I was supposed to buy an Aegis but when I got it in hand, I was like 'no thanks'. Too much handle, too little blade.
I tried one of these out in a shop once, and I just wasn't all that impressed with it. If anything, I just found it very confusing and unintuitive to use. My guess is that the weird handle dimesions are there to accommodate all the extra internals that are needed to make it assisted, but I can't imagine why it needed to be that disproportionately long compared to the blade. I think that if they'd eliminated the safety switch and found a way to make the knife's dimensions less cartoonish that they could've had a real winner on their hands since assisted crossbar locks are pretty rare, but if this knife is typical of how assisted crossbar knives are, I can see why they're uncommon. Until knifemakers figure out how to make assisted crossbar knives more user friendly, I'm going to stick with my manual models and pass on any attempts at assisted models.
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I’m surprised he didn’t mention the most generous sharpening choil I’ve ever seen!
Right lmaoooo
Assisted knives are great for people with problem with their hands. My girlfriend had 2 brain surgeries ... since then she has issues opening some knives . She only carries assisted knives.. there are plenty of other people who rely on assisted knives they do still have a place in the knife world...
Yes they do
Yep, my father has an issue with the first joint in his thumb so that some thumbstud folders (ones with a detent tuned for flicking open) are difficult/painful to deploy. As a result he has a SOG aegis tanto in his rotation.
1000% agree, hate assisted...still trying trying flash MT though (in spite of the assisted). Omg the lanyard part at 14:45...your in rare form...love it.
I completely agree about the lanyard loop. Unfortunately, I also have a few assisted knives lying around from before I knew better. I think they are a gateway drug.
Nothing unfortunate here, always nice to have a reminder what got you started. As nick shabazz says: you can’t appreciate the good without knowing the bad, and I think that’s very true
They're not all bad. About 4 years ago I was REALLY into the blur. Had like 15 different limited variants. Though back then the regular blur was like $45. Shows how much prices went up.
I’m looking for an assisted knife. All I have are fixed blades. Is there something I should know about the assist before I purchase?
I happen to really like this knife , ya it’s not flashy and expensive but it’s super solid and easy to get . It’s a good first starter knife kinda I guess ? It’s definitely not bad tho I use the green one every day
This is why SOG got bought. Their poor decision making and poor design choices haven't resonated with customers. SOG has coasted on their famous designs and lackluster bladesteels for too long. Nothing in their recent offerings are must haves. SoG ignored the customers desires and serious competition. Is it still salvageable?
This knife is for you then! I think it looks good and I'm sure it works well, just don't like assisted knives personally.
Actually sog is getting better. I've seen some good shit this year comming from them. Not out yet obviously. Yes bring better blade steels. That would be great. But minx this is pretty damn flashy color wise
I have an Aegis AT. I actually have that black and blue one you use in the video. I love it. The arguments are valid though. I feel like it's a good outdoors knife, especially with gloved hands. Its assisted and I get it. Definitely not my favorite opening mechanism. Its still a solid work knife.
IMO this knife is perfect the way it is.
Handle to blade ratio might be weird but honestly is not bad. You get a lot of purchase (just like the RAT 1) and is very comfortable for performing long tasks.
The blade size is a good in between a 3" and 3.5" , which is perfect for every day tasks.
One thing I would change is the assisted opening. But other than that it's a solid tool.
Always great vids, i love the open honesty with no contractual allegiance to any specific brands. Hope you feel better soon man.
Some of us like lanyards! It's perfect for us guys! Great review by the way! Love the knife
I saw a Gerber the other day with the same assisted open/axis configuration and couldn't wrap my head around why anyone would think that was a good idea. To me it completely defeats what makes an axis lock awesome while simultaneously making the knife harder to close than a traditional liner lock assisted knife.
One of my very first knives bought over 20 and years ago: a blacked out, partially serrated/ tanto blade on an automatic Benchmade. Why? Because I thought it was cool. I also wore a bucket hat, popped collar/ and pukka shell necklace…. If that doesn’t paint a vivid picture of almost every kid born in the late 80s early 90s I don’t know what would.
I have the red and blue version of this knife with a tanto blade. I definitely don't EDC it, even though I could. It's good for what it's designed for... a safe knife to use when outdoors. I agree that you can certainly find better priced budget knives, but I wouldn't trust my Civivi to hold up better than this knife. Sturdy & fun knife....
I was watching it for reaffirmation of my purchase, and I do think you made some valid points that were things that I was thinking myself a bit, except the lanyard thing I thought was just for looks and didn’t realize it had a purpose, and I was also a little bit sad about the assisted opening but it is what it is. However, I’m loving the knife so far, I think it’s really good and probably one of my nicer knives and can’t wait to keep using it.
I have recently upgraded to a bugout and a mini crooked river. ... but I still have my auto serrated tanto SOG. It served it's purpose. It was a very expensive and very cool knife as far as I knew when I bought it.
This vid was so fun to watch. Seeing you get annoyed and angry at a knife is entertaining.
Spot on as usual. The 'safety' is something that has always confused me. Both CRKT and SOG still utilize a safety switch of some kind, and in my experience, nearly nobody has anything favorable to say about them. It makes me wonder where the market research is coming from.
I get the safety on em. I had an assisted knife without one and it opened in my pocket when I was skateboarding. Almost cut my hand.
@@longlegcraig an auto I understand opening like that, but an assisted needs to be flicked. How did you manage that in your pocket ?
In most places where there's a 3" blade limit, assisted is also prohibited.
That *TING* every time you reset the blade on that Protech SNG is soooo nice.
My first knife was an assisted because I didn’t know you could open a manual just as quick. But when I learned that manuals can be opened just as quick, I don’t really see a point of spring assists unless you live somewhere where autos are illegal. Still love my kershaw camshaft spring assist and a couple other springs I have, still great knives.
Yes, assisted knives is where many of us started and they don't have a lot of appeal anymore. But to be fair, before knife rights got a lot of states to relax laws on autos, assisted knives were the only way to get a knife that had some kick in most places. They are also appealing to people who want kick but don't realize that auto laws have changed in recent years or are afraid to accidentally get themselves in trouble with an auto.
Not arguing with you BTW, I totally agree with this review. Just offering some perspective on why assisted knives are still around to some degree.
And there's also people with accessibility issues. My dad has a partially fused joint in his thumb so he sometimes has issues with thumb-stud folders that have a detent intended for flicking open. For that reason he picked up a SOG aegis tanto about a decade ago and it's still part of his rotation. I'm not a big fan of assisted openers, but some can be fun and compelling.
I just scored one of these at a garage sale for 10 bucks. I'll definitely be using it for work
There's places like here in California where assisted knives are perfectly legal but button or slide actuated autos are evil. So if we want that auto deployment we're stuck with the assisted variety or face prison and fines.
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So yeah, I share that Kershaw Blur experience with you, same black partially serrated blade and purchased at Walmart LOL.
“Lookout Carol!” - Just found my new war cry LOL
I have an older one with a 3.5” blade. I took the spring assist out and it works the same.
I believe the confusion between this knife being an automatic is that SOG has the TAC-AU witch is an automatic that is actuated by essentially the XR lock
I use the lanyard loop as a grab point when its clipped in my pocket.
I got the od green one. If I think I might be doing work that would jack a knife up. This one goes in my pocket. It’s a chunk of plastic.
the knife that got me into it all was the kershaw decimus, I was inspired after seeing my uncle's kershaw leek and ZT 0022
It's no Z-Hunter, that's for sure.
I completely agree about the knive being assisted. Especially since it makes closing it a pain in the ass.
...and it takes all the fidgebility away.
For Canadians or places where autos are illegal I’ll take an assisted, I don’t mind the downsides and it makes it easier to open with gloves. I find just using your thumb for the lock and index on the spine then switching to thumb on spine makes the closing more manageable. And aside from being assisted you should look at the Flash, better handle blade ratio.
Are those after market scales on the para 3?
As soon as I saw the thumbnail and that stupid reverse lanyard rectangle-ish square-ish hole thing, I knew you were gonna lose your absolute grip on reality over it🤣🤣🤣
Can the lanyard hole be removed or is it part of the backspacer?
I also really like larger handle + smaller blade combo
Having it hanging in my PETZL rope acces harness.. The lanyard loop is great for stuff like that.. I'd argue that you are overly biased towards knives you dont understand. The knife is perfect for a shit ton of outdoor or industrial use. Might not make you more popular with the youtube EDC crowd - But it works as intended
@@littlejackalo5326 I listened and I commented just like he asked
always wondered what the vibe was, MC ;)
There is a navy ship out in a field where I live and it's an aegis command ship/test site. Here where we live we say it like Ay -jis not egg-is. What looks like a warship among the waving cornstalks is actually, well, a warship among the cornstalks.
Cool story about the blur
Knife that started it all for me was an assisted opener made by hk/benchmade. Bought at Big 5
I also agree with the obnoxious lanyard hole, why!? Lol Regarding the assisted feature, the only thing I can think of is for the people that want the “auto” feel where it’s illegal they can still carry it and feel like they have an auto. I also cannot stand the assisted feature but I can understand the want for the feeling of a knife blade flying out without it being illegal to carry.
Some assisted knives can feel pretty good though. Enter Benchmade 670 apparition. That assisted open with that torsion bar felt awesome. I still took it out but still. If I wanted the auto feel without being an auto. That was it.
Without actually trying it, I'll reserve judgement. It looks comfortable and it looks like it's built to bring in new customers. The colors tell me they're making it to look more consumer friendly, the finger grip near the choil is welcoming, rather than tactical or aggressive... probably why they put the auto on there, too. It serving as an investment for brand loyalty and recognition, most likely... and I'd love to get my hands on one.
I get that they intend the back spacer to perform double duty as a hand stop and a lanyard hole, and I do think it does add a little visual flair (along with the thumbstuds, lock, and safety). However if I were to pick one up it would only be a matter of time before I took the thing apart and deleted the loop. It could have been neat if they offered multiple types of back spacers (a plain spacer, one with the lanyard loop, and maybe some sort of functional tool option as a third) so you could alter the knife to your preferences.
I have a couple of SOG Aegis knives in digi camo. One straight edge drop point, one in partially serrated tanto. I bought them on eBay for around 40 each. Just be smart with your money.
I will NEVER buy these for the reasons you mentioned, so I’m glad I saw this, Thanks MC!
They also have a tanto version. The downside to this knife are the screws in the carry clip which can be hard to put on thicc pants.
I like the story about how it all started for you "adamantium" blur.😂. Sounds familiar 😵💫
"Thicker, longer, nearly as tall"
That's what she said.
MC, love the channel. It's pronounced "E-jis" though!
I feel like I'm watching a dentist when you do the hardware check
I don't always agree with you, but I definitely do on this knife. This isn't a knife guy knife. This is a knife to make a normal person into a knife guy. At least it will hopefully do that if nothing else.
Lol probably true. The previous version of this was my previous edc knife. Now I’m learning about “real” knives
I actually removed the pivot spring of my SOG Flash AT-XR (do not recommend, it took about 3 hours to put back together) and it turned it into a spring assisted open, manual closer.
I wish they did that.
Thanks for the review and to the last 5-8 comments. I know I’m late to this video, but I’ve been researching assisted open mechanisms with a durable handle that’s offered in something close to blaze orange. I’m specifically looking for it to be a work tool and to be use mainly outdoor and my property. Gripes are gripes and we all have them. From my standpoint, I’d prefer a stainless steel vs D2, but that’s not necessarily a deal breaker. The assist open is nice for ease of opening with leather gloves, when dexterity can be negatively effected. I think I’ll buy a few different options to see and handle in person, then return the ones I decide against. This is definitely and option. Again, @metal_complex, thanks for the review.
Hi how’s it going
Wow! What a smarmy review.
My favorite knife to this day was my first Kershaw an RJ1 was and will always remain my favorite knife! Sadly Kershaw discontinued years ago and I lost mine to the TSA 😡😥
So close to the AT flash, I have the Flash, it’s ok. Don’t need a second “ok” SOG. I am looking toward the 2022 SOG fixed blades.
I agree with your views about the bad design choices.
Kettle Momplex is a knife review Legend.
Looks a lot better in the hands 😊
Wow MC, tell us how you really feel! 😭 All solid points and it seems like it was made for cool factor over function. Like what did they study and observe that made making this knife seem like a good idea?
same feelings toward the flash at, such a good blade killed by assist
I have to agree with you MC, really don't get the craze for assisted knives, when bearings and even good washers, can be as good or not better, i have manual knives that i think are faster. Assisted knives you have to worry about the spring failing, getting weaker over time, so I am not getting the benefit of having a spring assisted knives, other than fast action, but you can already get that, like I mentioned previous with bearings and washers. I’ve had Kershaw knives and the spring fails like in a month.
DUDE…the head monologue on that Blur…are you my conscience?
A thought on ratios - I don't think blade to handle length ratio is nearly as important as blade length to weight ratio. I'd argue that the "extra" handle length increases capability/utility as there isn't a massive functional difference between a 2.75" blade and a 3.5" blade, but if that were handle lengths we would all agree the bigger handle will be more ergonomic and suitable to a greater number of people.
This isn't a true switchblade, but some places may treat assisted knives the same as switchblades (NY for example).
Woooooo. Who knew you did magic tricks. Woooooo
How long did you carry it for?
Holy shit, my first knife was also a tanto blur. It's in my junk knife drawer now.
It fits my hand perfectly
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ONE KNIFE THAR CAUGHT MY EYE
( SOG ONE-ZERO XR )
I THINK THATS THE ONE /
( ITS WHITE / ITS BEEFY AND IT HAS A FLIPPER ) MY QUESTION /
WILL YOU BE DOING A REVIEW ON THAT KNIFE / I HOPE SO .
THANKS 😎👍
I'll admit, I do not like assisted opening folders. Most if not all thumb stud and flipper knives are just as fast as assisted, and you don't have to fight against the blade to close it every time.
I like the blade design and aesthetics of the knife. But I really wish sog would switch over to G10 or other materials. It's the only thing holding me back. Any other knives with this blade shape?
never had an issue closing an assisted knife but i have had issues opening one of many styles one handed. come work out in the dusty sandy deserts of the Permian basin with a knife that's clogged full of bentonite. you need the little extra kick while your other hand is occupied with something that's about to get cut while your struggling hunched over in the 120 degree sun. now an automatic would just fail however and my first choice is a fixed blade though they can be a hassle to sheath one handed while struggling with something in your off hand. maybe the assisted folder is best.
Dammit if there's not an old blacked out, serrated/tanto Kershaw Blur in my drawer somewhere.
I tried to explain exactly the issues with assisted knives you mentioned to people many years ago and they just didnt get it and kept saying it's safer for an emergency as if knives are great self defense weapons anyway. The reality is companies with shitty tolerances took advantage of this narrative to make assisted knives because their tolerances were too bad to make smooth opening flippers.
Assisted knives annoys me 😆😂 Man I cracked up when you said that. And I agree.
Assisted knives are prohibited in the UK now, although I've never wanted one anyway. I love a smooth, drop shut action, no way I'd want a knife that I have to close against spring pressure. Those DA autos do look like fun though!
Not trying to be a dick, but Aegis is pronounced like E-jus, the A is sort of silent.......
The Ninja Marine Space Force 😂
I understand your arguments against the large handle, but for guys like me with giant ham hands this extra long handle is a god send.
I got the hogue auto , I kinda wish I would have gotten the manual version . The auto is now a work knife , cause it has zero fidgetivity 😂. The deka , bugout and Manix 2 👌
But is it fall shutty?
Look at the Ultra XR with its Fake TiNi coating. I received mine two days ago and there's SO much wrong with it from a Quality Control standpoint. Not to mention, this shouldn't be a $130.00 knife. There is absolutely nothing about this that justifies the price. At best, it's a $45 Chinesium knife. I'd love to sent it along with some vintage SOG knives to show the decline in quality standards. Let me know if you're interested in doing that comparison and I'll box them up and send them to you.
In many places auto knives are illegal to carry. Yeah, assisted is harder to close, but so are side folding autos. Many older guys and gals have limited movement in their hands. I can’t easily flick a thumb stud sometimes. Arthritis sucks. My state legalized autos for carry a couple years ago. So I either carry my Cold Steel Voyager XL with a Snaggletooth so I can “wave” it out of the pocket or I carry an auto or a fixed blade. It depends on the day.
Yeah, I’m sure it would be more than adequate but it’s not for me. Weird. Assisted knives were way cooler before bearings but I’d rather have bearings anyday
His tools are so inexpensive they just yeeted themselves all over the table
Who told you about the NMSF?!?!
If you have a problem Closing an assisted knife you shouldn't be playing with knives.
Cryo depends on the steel. 420hc from buck is cryo and it’s the best in the business by far more than a few cuts
The lanyard hole could have been placed entirely in the backspacer.
"Professional lanyard useres"🤣🤣
"AHHH-LOOK OUT, CAROL!"
I would choose the Flash over the Aegis any day. I've got one and it's great. I was supposed to buy an Aegis but when I got it in hand, I was like 'no thanks'. Too much handle, too little blade.
Malibu has the perfect lanyard loop. You wouldn't even know it was there if you weren't looking closely and there's no way the blade can get to it.
I tried one of these out in a shop once, and I just wasn't all that impressed with it. If anything, I just found it very confusing and unintuitive to use. My guess is that the weird handle dimesions are there to accommodate all the extra internals that are needed to make it assisted, but I can't imagine why it needed to be that disproportionately long compared to the blade.
I think that if they'd eliminated the safety switch and found a way to make the knife's dimensions less cartoonish that they could've had a real winner on their hands since assisted crossbar locks are pretty rare, but if this knife is typical of how assisted crossbar knives are, I can see why they're uncommon. Until knifemakers figure out how to make assisted crossbar knives more user friendly, I'm going to stick with my manual models and pass on any attempts at assisted models.
Round of t6s for the boys!
Can’t stand assisted opening
It’s really annoying
Looks kind of cool
The only current production folder that SOG puts out that is worth a damn to me is the Kiku XR. As far as assisted knives....nope