SOG TFSA98-CP Flash II 8 in Black EDC Pocket Knife

I love this knife! I bought it before a camping trip because I wanted a knife with a serrated edge. But as soon as I got this knife if became my absolute favorite knife. Here are some of the Pros. It has a super fast automatic spring assisted opening. Its really lightweight and easy to carry. I dont typically carry a knife but I started to with this one. They clip at the top keeps the knife really concealed and is impressively strong. After looking at it at first I was worried it would fall out, but it has stayed secure through everything including running and jumping and ive even used it with basketball shorts. The blade its self is really well made. It doesnt scratch easy and seems like it is not going dull anytime soon. This knife is razor sharp. And I mean sharp, its by far the sharpest knife I have. Even though its made out of the glass nylon handle, it is rock solid and has no wiggle or play at all. The only con I have had so far has been with the lock. Ive noticed sometime it will lock in my pocket. I am not sure why but in terms of pulling it out some times I get caught off guard when its locked, and even that is not a real problem and seems to be a really low percentage of the time.

This is the best every day carry knife I've personally ever owned. As someone else said, the steel is not the best in the world, and that is my only issue with it; it is still very above-average quality steel though, and shows 0 signs of rust or corrosion, the metal is just softer than I think is optimal... D2 or something would make this knife a dream. I just have very high standards for the steel that my tools and guns are made of, and for the price, you won't find better in my opinion. Even for a brutal task, I believe it would hold up fine, though it would certainly need a sharpening; I still haven't had to sharpen mine in over a year. I think once or twice, EVER, the safety has engaged in my pocket unintentionally, probably from reaching to grab keys or something. It's not really as big of an issue as it's made out to be, I actually think it's quite a good design. In addition, there is no "stop bar" in the knife to stop the blade when closing, so you never get a dull spot on the blade. Also, the unlock-thumb-lever thing is an awesome addition; no more putting your thumb directly in the way of the blade to push that awkward and uncomfortable locking mechanism! When I first got it, I was REALLY sketched out by the plastic housing/handle, but just like my other SOG knives, it is extremely durable! Literally, not a single scratch after all the time I've owned it, which is amazing. Also, the black tini coating on the blade isn't only for looks; it is very durable, rather similar to the chemical coating on a Glock barrel, and does a very good job at preventing any glare or flash in the sun, if that concerns you. This knife in particular, in my opinion, is the perfect size for carrying always. It is very lightweight, has a very ergonomic design, and doesn't look flashy or cheesy. The blade is big enough for anything you might need it for, but small enough to be a realistic to stuff in a pocket. Honestly, it's so unnoticeable that I clip it in the pocket of my sweatpants if I'm lazy that day. I really love SOG knives, and for real work, camping, defense, etc., I also have 2 seal pup elites, partially serrated, in black tini which have also held up quite well. Loyal customer here, mostly due to the very good quality to cost ratio, from the research I have done. I like to own things that will last as long as I take care of them, and these knives do. Don't forget, they have lifetime warranties against manufacturer's defects; don't take that for granted!

I carry this knife with me everywhere. Here are some great things I love about it: -Fits in your pocket with the clip system perfectly. I love how the clip is put on the end of the handle away from the blade so that when you pull it out you don't have to flip it around again to open it. So many other knives do this and it feels so counter-intuitive and irritating to carry a knife like that. -Spring assisted opening is fast and works great. -Locking mechanism is great if you want to put it in a bag or inside your pocket and don't want it to open up in there. (If you wear it the way I do where it is attached to the top of your pocket so the clip sticks out a little bit, it shouldn't open in your pocket. It never has for me and I don't keep the locking mechanism engaged). -Awesome quality blade. Serrations are razor sharp and have stayed so throughout months and months of use. -The handle's design is very nice and grippy and I love the ergonomic indent design for your two fingers- it feels awesome in your hand. -Inconspicuous clip design. When it's sticking out of your pocket it looks like a pen. It's also a great design because the clip is really far at the end of the handle so almost all of the knife is resting in your pocket. Mine has never fallen out of my pocket. -Speaking of the clip, it's reversible for lefties.

For the price, SOG has made a quality knife that I am very pleased with. Shipping was fast, as usual, and the packaging was secure and well-protected. In the start, operating the knife--specifically, closing the knife--was stiff, but with time it's smoothed out nicely. Bear in mind that opening was never a problem, it's always fast ("flash," indeed!). The knife feels secure in hand, with surfaces set just so to handle however you choose the hold it. Surfaces are pitted to provide just enough coarseness on the surface of the handle to help with grip. The blade came very, very sharp and has been handling everything I've thrown at it with aplomb. The back of the knife is hefty and while locked, the blade is secure with no give, no play. Closing requires pushing a well-appointed button which unlocks the blade.There's also a color-coded lock on the handle that prevents deployment, which is a welcome safety feature on a knife that springs instantly into action. I also like the clip. It is sturdy and has enough room to slip on to just about any material the pocket is made of. It is so secure that you can forget about the knife falling out of your pocket even in a full outright run, it's not going anywhere. The clip is shaped such that a thumb fits quite nicely into a grove that facilitates pulling the knife out though it won't be without effort. Loving the knife so far.

I really wanted to love this knife. I trust the Sog name (and still do) and I wanted to treat myself with a medium-high quality carry knife. The low profile clip and lightweight feel are major pluses. Its a good quality blade and came sharp but not stupid sharp. Time will test how durable it is, but I have no reason to doubt its performance of late. My only reservation is the stupid lock feature. I have never been a fan of safeties on things in general but was willing to overlook this one. However, on many occasions, I have left the safety off in my pocket, and found the very act of pulling it out to use it causes the safety to easily flip on. This has effected me at my work place as I have tried to pull this knife out from concealment and open it with one hand, but could not because the safety was on and it requires two hands to undo the safety. This is a small and overlook-able feature, but one that has affected me negatively in the exact environment I needed it to deliver. When not on safety, it opens and can even be closed nicely with one hand, which is another big plus. But I cannot give this knife 5*s for the annoying locking feature that is too easily triggered. I would recommend considering another knife, even another Sog knife, that doesn't have a locking mechanism if you too feel it might be a problem for you.

I never leave home without this knife. Great for self defense or as a pocket knife. The hilt is as durable as I have ever seen and every mechanism was built to last. Previous reviewers have said that the action is fast, well they are right! If I have the knife clipped to my pocket so that only the clip is showing (essentially the knife is upside-down), then I can grab it, spin it so that my thumb is on the clip (right handed) and with a quick downward and forward thrust, the blade springs out, ready for anything. I actually put it down the front of my slacks so that I don't have to use my pocket space (they are usually filled with gadgets and flash drives, etc.). If I am wearing a belt or black slacks, then you can hardly see the clip, but the knife is always ready in a moments notice. Take it anywhere and nobody will know that it is there. Oh and it is razor sharp out of the box and I've never had it open accidentally, even without the safety catch; although, I have dropped the knife before and it has openned when the safety catch is off, so be careful. Great knife! I highly recommend.

I bought this for use during work and because of an injury to my dominant hand that has lead to weakness in it. First of the knife is very light was very pleased about that you almost forget it's in your pocket. The assist is really nice and very easy to open one handed. The blade lock on the front is sturdy but can be taken down with one hand for the most part. The pocket clip was broken on mine, I contacted SOG about it and they sent out a replacement part that same day. The blade seems to be good. I sharpened the blade up as soon as I got it but I do that to all my knifes before and after usage when time allows. My only real problem with the knife is the safety while a good idea, if the safety is not fully up which is rarely when I take it out of my pocket even when put in my pocket with the safety off, will not allow the blade to open at all. While a small issue does make it annoying when you go to use it and have to double check the safety.

This Knife is very high quality and workmanship! For the price it was a steal. The blade has held up remarkable.It is very lightweight,I can hardly feel it in my pocket. The handle has great ergonomics--it has an exceptional feel

schon länger auf dem Markt und dürfte bekannt sein, deswegen meine Bewertung zum aktuell gelieferten Messer - Klinge liegt beim Eimklappen nicht ganz zentriert, das kann mit ein wenig Herumschrauben aber behoben werden. kommt sehr scharf geliefert - sowohl der glatte, als auch der serrated Klingen-Teil. Klingen-Beschichtung ist sauber aufgetragen und ohne Fehler. für diesen Preis von diesem Hersteller - Kaufempfehlung, wenn nicht als Euer primäres EDC Messer, dann jedenfalls als sehr gutes Back-Up.