How to take apart a SOG Trident?

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SparkinFlint

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Just bought a SOG Trident off ebay and the knife had problems opening and closing. The seller said he left it sitting for some time and never used it. The knife has no nicks and scratches and still has the factory edge. The locking still feels strong but the spring assist mech seems to be not working. So how do you open the knife up? And how do you put the parts back together? I just want to oil the knife and see what happens but i think the knife also needs a cleaning.
 
I would advise against trying to disassemble the Trident. I have heard horror stories with that particular knife. If you really want an assisted knife, there are much less finicky (and cheaper) options.
 
Hmm was looking at the knife and i noticed a number of things... The logo on the knife has what seems to be a stick with a triangle stuck through it and the pocket clip was on the other side... Dunno if this is normal but think that this might be a fake
 
From SOG's own 'Knife & Tool Care' FAQ page ( http://www.sogknives.com/knife-tool-care.html#general3 ):
"Q: WHAT DO I DO IF I TAKE MY KNIFE/TOOL APART AND CAN'T PUT IT BACK TOGETHER?
Taking your knife or multi-tool apart voids the warranty on the item. Should this occur, you may send it to us and we can reassemble it for a $20.00 fee."
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If the knife is genuine SOG, and hasn't been previously tampered with, I'd just send it in to them. Let them fix whatever's not working right, while there's still warranty coverage on it. SOG uses 'opposing coil springs' (around/concentric to the pivot) for the assist, and it sounds like it'd be a nightmare trying to reassemble if you take it apart (at which time, SOG's repair work will cost you $20.00, plus shipping costs, most likely).


David
 
SparkinFlint said:
Anyone know for sure if this is genuine?
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I didn't see anything suggesting it isn't. The slightly different logo than what's seen on current models may just be one of their older logo designs. In looking at other images of this knife on the web, many seem to look just like the one you linked (assuming it looks like yours). I think these older logos include a graphic to the right of the 'SOG' name, of a knife blade tip (clip portion) pointing up, which may(?) resemble what you described, i.e. the 'stick with a triangle through it'.

The pocket clip on the other side may indicate these were configurable for left/right carry (some are), or maybe both left/right-handed versions of the knife were available. At any rate, I wouldn't worry too much, if these are the only differences you're seeing. If still in doubt, some pics of your exact knife would still help to clarify it.


David
 
Searched up some info on the logo.
The logo is basically a blade cutting a bullet in half it seems.
I'll try to get some pics soon
 
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The screws are probably all lock-tited save the pivot and clip screw. If you cannot gently loosen the pivot screw, then you should probably contact SOG customer service for help. Let them fix it.
 
cant loosen the clip screw aswell for some reason... the pivot screw goes easy but the bottom piece needs to be forced out and will not fall out by it self. From what i heard from the seller the knife is old and has been sitting for some time.
 
SparkinFlint said:
cant loosen the clip screw aswell for some reason... the pivot screw goes easy but the bottom piece needs to be forced out and will not fall out by it self. From what i heard from the seller the knife is old and has been sitting for some time.
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As stated earlier, save yourself the headache and wonder, and simply send the knife in.
 
Meh i'll just stick it somewhere until i find someone who can do it for me. Not gonna pay $20 for something i can do myself
 
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Meh i'll just stick it somewhere until i find someone who can do it for me. Not gonna pay $20 for something i can do myself
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You don't have to pay the 20$ fee unless you do take it apart and have to send it in for assembly. It will be free if you just send it in for warranty work.
 
SparkinFlint said:
Meh i'll just stick it somewhere until i find someone who can do it for me. Not gonna pay $20 for something i can do myself
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And that is how you end up with an old knife sitting on a shelf....

I will caution that all reports seem to say not to take it apart, as it is a nightmare to put back together, but you might try dipping the handle in boiling water for a bit to loosen up the loctite that it seems they've put on some of the screws.

You could also clean it without taking it apart by flushing it with WD-40 and working it open/close several times.
 
I have an old one that is buried in a kitchen drawer. I've never oiled it - or any of my other stainless knives - as I prefer to keep them dry. The spring on mine is still stiff enough to push the blade out quite strongly on it's own.

To be honest though, I'd prefer it more if it were not assisted opening.
 
I would suggest finding a friend with an Ultrasonic cleaner, stick it in there for ~20 minutes and unless something is actually broke in side that WILL fix it up for you.
 
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