Flash 1 thoughts?

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MateenCleaves12

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I'm dangerously close to typing my credit card number into a store and purchase one of these, I just need some more convincing.

The only con I've heard is that with that clip design, it is harder to draw the knife out of your pocket. Is this something that just takes some getting used to, or is it a real annoyance?

Thanks guys.
 
The clip will tighten on the pocket and slow down pulling the knife out of pocket just as a lot of "clipped" knives will do.............if you put your index finger on the clip when pulling the knife out.

It's really simple, it sqeezes your pocket between the handles and clip making the knife much harder to pull out.

That is what the "knurls" are for........or grip slots on side of handles opposing clip, it makes a huge difference being able to pull it out quick.

You just simply use index and thumb on each side of rear end of knife handles, not on clip and handles, it slides out quick and easy.

The Flash I is a little small for me, I have several of the Flash IIs and you just can't beat them for service.

http://www.1sks.com/images/sog/sog-flash1.jpg

http://www.1sks.com/store/sog-flash-1.html

Robbie Roberson ;)
 
Well I've currently got a Kershaw Leek that I'm getting bored with. I wanted a smaller knife to carry.

Is the Flash able to have the spring removed to make it a regular opener like the Kershaws can?

Thanks.
 
MateenCleaves12 said:
Is the Flash able to have the spring removed to make it a regular opener like the Kershaws can?

Thanks.
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No. Without the spring, the blade would be loose, flopping in and out.
 
I know you can buy non-assisted Flash II's from AG Russell. He has an exclusive from SOG on them. . . . Just a thought.

Heber
 
Actually you can remove the spring from the Flash and make it a normally operating knife. I had one on my desk where I did just that and it works pretty good. The knife will be a little slower than with the assist, obviously, but it still functions exactly the same way. Just be sure to only remove the spring attached to the blade and everything should be fine. I do have to throw this disclaimer out there for you. If you take the knife apart, do that at your own risk and it may void the warranty.

Chris
 
Thanks, Chris. I'm always a learner. I'm wondering if the design has changed since I played with them as Vinny assembled the very first ones, because I was pretty sure it wouldn't work without that coil spring. Regardless, thanks for correcting me. I don't often make mistakes but they can happen.

I should also warn that there are some microscopic parts in there that are about the size of a grain of sand. If you wish to void your warranty and crack it open, then be very, very careful when you separate the handles to make sure you account for all the parts and where they "live."
 
Ron Andersen said:
No. Without the spring, the blade would be loose, flopping in and out.
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Ron:

Are you saying that we are selling a knife with the blade flopping in and out? :)
A. G.
 
AG,
A. G. Russell said:
Ron:

Are you saying that we are selling a knife with the blade flopping in and out? :)
A. G.
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Of course not. ;) :) When I made that comment, I was unaware of any of SOG's assisted knives that had become, if you will, emasculated. With the number of satisfied customers you have, I can only imagine that the knives you sell all work excellently! :) In other words.......no flopping.

But, for some reason, I have pretty solid memories of being back in R&D with Vinny as we were playing with the "assisted opener" prototypes and first production models and for some reason, I thought I remembered that the springs were integral to blade tension. So, either I'm wrong (which certainly can happen....this is because I'm not the techie, engineer type when it comes to mechanics) or the design has changed.

Regardless, the truth has come out...which it often does (thank goodness). :)
 
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