Arrived today, no problems through Canada Customs. I guess there is no issue with the SOG assisted technology.
First impressions of Flash II Black TiNi:
Overall size is smaller than I expected, but a unexpected delight as an EDC now. Graphic finish and the graduated diamond gripping surface on handle is perfect, and I really like it. Handle sides fit perfectly together, with flat black inset Trox screws. I'll not to sure yet on the black TiNI finish on blade presently, but it does contrast well with handle. The deep, flat and light-in-weight carry in pocket is great. Can't see any portion of handle. Clip as PistolPete said is quite firm, with slight effort needed to get it out of pocket.
Like the SOG square in their insert on both sides of handle. High quality looking knife.
Opening the knife is fine! Snaps open with a wrist flick or a short push on thumb stud, then SOG assisted technology takes over. For closing, after pulling back on the piston lock, the blade moves easily for the first 90 degrees and then something in handle firmly grips the blade for the last 90 degrees until snap closure.
I'm having a little difficulty with safety, seems to only open halfway sometimes.
To open knife you have to slide your thumb back on handle to release safety, and then move forward to engage thumb stud, or to prepare to flick wrist. I find the base of the clip contacts the fleshy part of hand when holding knife, just not used to it yet.
This is my first folder with a tip up carry also, so it feels a bit different in pocket.
Overall, wonderful knife, absolutely great finish, with fine opening action. Size is great for medium to small hands. I think safety should be redesigned to be placed near front of knife next to pivot pin, so thumb movement is reduced, which would aid in opening speed.
I really like this knife, SOG. Great design. Very happy!
Too bad the patent hasn't issued yet, so I could see the patent no. displayed on the blade. Mine has patent pending labelling.
Happy Thanksgiving, Todd (a.k.a. Sgt. Rock with solid grey hair)
First impressions of Flash II Black TiNi:
Overall size is smaller than I expected, but a unexpected delight as an EDC now. Graphic finish and the graduated diamond gripping surface on handle is perfect, and I really like it. Handle sides fit perfectly together, with flat black inset Trox screws. I'll not to sure yet on the black TiNI finish on blade presently, but it does contrast well with handle. The deep, flat and light-in-weight carry in pocket is great. Can't see any portion of handle. Clip as PistolPete said is quite firm, with slight effort needed to get it out of pocket.
Like the SOG square in their insert on both sides of handle. High quality looking knife.
Opening the knife is fine! Snaps open with a wrist flick or a short push on thumb stud, then SOG assisted technology takes over. For closing, after pulling back on the piston lock, the blade moves easily for the first 90 degrees and then something in handle firmly grips the blade for the last 90 degrees until snap closure.
I'm having a little difficulty with safety, seems to only open halfway sometimes.
To open knife you have to slide your thumb back on handle to release safety, and then move forward to engage thumb stud, or to prepare to flick wrist. I find the base of the clip contacts the fleshy part of hand when holding knife, just not used to it yet.
This is my first folder with a tip up carry also, so it feels a bit different in pocket.
Overall, wonderful knife, absolutely great finish, with fine opening action. Size is great for medium to small hands. I think safety should be redesigned to be placed near front of knife next to pivot pin, so thumb movement is reduced, which would aid in opening speed.
I really like this knife, SOG. Great design. Very happy!
Too bad the patent hasn't issued yet, so I could see the patent no. displayed on the blade. Mine has patent pending labelling.
Happy Thanksgiving, Todd (a.k.a. Sgt. Rock with solid grey hair)
You can't stop, can you? We put an addictive agent in these products! 
