SOG Aegis or SOG Flash II?

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Navyblu

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I definitely want to buy one, but they're so similar that I just don't think it'd be worth the money to own both (maybe eventually I'll pick em both up).
Just wanted some feedback and comparisons between the two blades if anybody had a sec. Also, I'd like some general opinions on which of the blades looks more "tactical". Folding blades are technically illegal where I live (although it's not very enforced), so I want to give myself some leeway in terms of how scary looking it'll be to a non knife person.
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Many thanks, have a good one. -Blu
 
You can get Flash II's for $12 at (( not paid BF Dealers )) nowadays. You get what you pay for.
 
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Navyblu said:
I definitely want to buy one, but they're so similar that I just don't think it'd be worth the money to own both (maybe eventually I'll pick em both up).
Just wanted some feedback and comparisons between the two blades if anybody had a sec. Also, I'd like some general opinions on which of the blades looks more "tactical". Folding blades are technically illegal where I live (although it's not very enforced), so I want to give myself some leeway in terms of how scary looking it'll be to a non knife person.
https://www.google.com/search?safe=...8.0....0...1ac.1.35.img..0.10.531.MT1IQud85gM

https://www.google.com/search?safe=...ud85gM#hl=en&q=sog+aegis&safe=active&tbm=isch
Many thanks, have a good one. -Blu
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All folders totally illegal where you are? That's tough man, sorry to hear it.

Anyways I own and enjoy both, was just carrying the Flash II earlier today. Of the two I slightly prefer the ergonomics and blade profile of the Aegis, however. If I was only going to own one, it'd be that.
 
RedLynx said:
All folders totally illegal where you are? That's tough man, sorry to hear it.

Anyways I own and enjoy both, was just carrying the Flash II earlier today. Of the two I slightly prefer the ergonomics and blade profile of the Aegis, however. If I was only going to own one, it'd be that.
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Technically its any locking folders (so slip joints are legal) but yeah, it's completely ridiculous especially considering I live in Texas.
And many thanks for the feedback, I truly appreciate it. Also, which of the two knives would you say is least threatening? Considering they wouldn't teeechnically be legal.
 
Navyblu said:
Technically its any locking folders (so slip joints are legal) but yeah, it's completely ridiculous especially considering I live in Texas.
And many thanks for the feedback, I truly appreciate it. Also, which of the two knives would you say is least threatening? Considering they wouldn't teeechnically be legal.
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Well as a knife person neither one seems very threatening to me... but I guess if I had to try looking at it from a sheeple perspective the Flash II looks somewhat less "scary" than the Aegis. I know it can be tough living within ridiculous laws and still carrying what you like but if you end up liking the looks of the Aegis more... I wouldn't worry about it too much.

For some extra feedback on this issue there was a thread a couple months ago, search for something like "no knives signs, obey or ignore?" or something similar to that... very informative and you'll find a lot of guys are respectful but still carry what they want.
 
The knives are pretty similar, and it really boils down to what blade shape and scale shape you like. I probably like the Flash II just a little more, because it takes up just a little less space in the pocket and the hand, but its really a personal preference thing. But the Aegis has jimping, and tons of belly - and it looks good. They both cut stuff.

 
jrhummel4 said:
You can get Flash II's for $12 at (( not a paid BF Dealer )) nowadays. You get what you pay for.
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This is completely untrue. If you think you can find a Flash II for $12 at (( not a paid BF Dealer )) I have a bridge in Brooklyn I'd also like to sell you.

I have both and like both quite a bit. I carried the Flash II for about 3 years everyday as an EDC so I have more experience with that one. Like others have said they really are similar. Besides blade shape being different, give tip strength some consideration. The aegis is much more delicate than the Flash IIs. Now, this could be good or bad depending on your usage and how you look at it. Aegis is better at detail work with the tip but the Flash will be better at harder use EDC.

As far as how they look, as long as you get the plain edge with normal handle color (black) I think they have about the same sheeple impact. I would think you should be more worried about the Assisted opening scaring people than the blades. These both come out quickly with a snap. I have had people ask me why I carry a switchblade when they are illegal. I then need to explain that it is assisted opening and completely legal in my area. Last thought is the Flash IIs come in a bunch of different handle colors like yellow and green etc... people might think those are less intimidating?

For me, I go with the Aegis. I like the blade shape, the handle, and the black blade with digicam just looks great!
 
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I've never had an Aegis, but my Flash II was total garbage and I'd never buy one again. Actually, I'm over SOGs altogether if I'm being honest.
 
The Flash 2 is a tough little knife. I gave one to my dad years (maybe 6 yrs now) ago and it keeps on ticking. I see him about once per year. I tear the knife down, reset the spring and then de-gunk and sharpen it and it's going good for another year. Say what you want about SOG's but this little knife has my old man's respect and he's hard on tools. Twelve bucks at (( not a paid BF Dealer )) I wish. I'd buy them all for that price.
 
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I was once a SOG fanboy. But IMO their assisted knives suck. Their Seki Japan made knives are good, usually VG10. Otherwise, I avoid them.

Kershaw makes significantly better knives in the same price range.
 
K.O.D. said:
I was once a SOG fanboy. But IMO their assisted knives suck. Their Seki Japan made knives are good, usually VG10. Otherwise, I avoid them.

Kershaw makes significantly better knives in the same price range.
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This.
 
craytab said:
This is completely untrue. If you think you can find a Flash II for $12 at (( not a paid BF Dealer )) I have a bridge in Brooklyn I'd also like to sell you.

I have both and like both quite a bit. I carried the Flash II for about 3 years everyday as an EDC so I have more experience with that one. Like others have said they really are similar. Besides blade shape being different, give tip strength some consideration. The aegis is much more delicate than the Flash IIs. Now, this could be good or bad depending on your usage and how you look at it. Aegis is better at detail work with the tip but the Flash will be better at harder use EDC.

As far as how they look, as long as you get the plain edge with normal handle color (black) I think they have about the same sheeple impact. I would think you should be more worried about the Assisted opening scaring people than the blades. These both come out quickly with a snap. I have had people ask me why I carry a switchblade when they are illegal. I then need to explain that it is assisted opening and completely legal in my area. Last thought is the Flash IIs come in a bunch of different handle colors like yellow and green etc... people might think those are less intimidating?

For me, I go with the Aegis. I like the blade shape, the handle, and the black blade with digicam just looks great!
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Pony up with the bridge. $12.50 (( not a paid BF Dealer ))
 
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jrhummel4 said:
Pony up with the bridge. $12.50 (( not a paid BF Dealer ))
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When I click on it, it says $49.98 at my (( not a paid BF Dealer )). So I think your Lowes is doing a fire sale.
 
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Quiet said:
my Flash II was total garbage
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A lot of people speak in generalities like this about the SOG assisted folders, but there are few specific complaints. Did your lock fail? Did the knife not deploy when you flicked the thumb stud? Did the clip fall off? SOG assisted openers certainly have a plasticky, cheapy feel, and you are more likely than not to have a little blade wiggle if you look for it. And I think that makes many people characterize them as garbage. Yet for those of us who get past the plasticky, cheapy feel (and I'm not saying that anyone is required to do that), the Flash and Aegis series (both regular and mini) perform quiet well and have racked up a lot of pocket time. Just my take on things. Rock on.
 
Navyblu said:
I definitely want to buy one, but they're so similar that I just don't think it'd be worth the money to own both (maybe eventually I'll pick em both up).
Just wanted some feedback and comparisons between the two blades if anybody had a sec. Also, I'd like some general opinions on which of the blades looks more "tactical". Folding blades are technically illegal where I live (although it's not very enforced), so I want to give myself some leeway in terms of how scary looking it'll be to a non knife person.
https://www.google.com/search?safe=...8.0....0...1ac.1.35.img..0.10.531.MT1IQud85gM

https://www.google.com/search?safe=...ud85gM#hl=en&q=sog+aegis&safe=active&tbm=isch
Many thanks, have a good one. -Blu
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Assisted knives tend to appear as death murder weapons to the sheeple out there... anytime they see you deploy it they assume due to a lack of knowledge it's a switchblade and you're a pos.... just my .02, tread softly.
 
powernoodle said:
A lot of people speak in generalities like this about the SOG assisted folders, but there are few specific complaints. Did your lock fail? Did the knife not deploy when you flicked the thumb stud? Did the clip fall off? SOG assisted openers certainly have a plasticky, cheapy feel, and you are more likely than not to have a little blade wiggle if you look for it. And I think that makes many people characterize them as garbage. Yet for those of us who get past the plasticky, cheapy feel (and I'm not saying that anyone is required to do that), the Flash and Aegis series (both regular and mini) perform quiet well and have racked up a lot of pocket time. Just my take on things. Rock on.
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Alright, fair enough. Let's see. After about six months of use, the assisted opening inexplicably slowed down in deployment speed. Additionally, the severe blade play, and the light cheap-feeling plastic handle that actually was flexible in my hand, all combined to form my opinion. Also, I'm a little puzzled at your statement:

"Yet for those of us who get past the plasticky, cheapy feel (and I'm not saying that anyone is required to do that), the Flash and Aegis series (both regular and mini) perform quiet well"

I guess my response would be...why bother? The Flash II has absolutely nothing going for it. Plenty of other knives utterly outperform the Flash II in fit, finish, use, blade-steel, and so on, at the same price point or even less. So, I guess I can understand your point, if this knife was given to you, and you didn't have any money which to buy a better knife, but I guess I just don't see the point in looking past glaring major faults in order to see any positive things about this knife. I mean, the blade play was extreme when my knife was new, and it only went downhill from there.
 
In fact, the only SOG knife I have that I don't consider completely worthless is my Mini X-Ray. THAT's actually a quality little knife. My auto-open "LE/MIL" knife is as bad as my Flash II was. I've got them both in a junk drawer somewhere, I don't even let them rest with my other knifes, in case the poor quality were to rub off on the others. :D
 
Quiet said:
I guess my response would be...why bother?
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Fair enough. But some of us like ugly dogs, even though we could get a pretty one if we wanted.

It reminds me of when Kel-tec released it's lineup of pistols several years ago. They were largely regarded as garbage at the time. Yet for some us, getting the gun running 100% and maintaining it was part of the fun. I remember hanging around a lot at the Kel-tec owners group website, and picking up all of the tips and tricks for getting the P32 and P3AT pistols reliable. You had to hand polish the ramp and the mating surfaces, and lube it just right. So, for some of us at least, the cheapy quality of the gun was part of the fun. Maybe that's true with the SOGs too. Even though SOG assisted folders don't require maintenance like the Kel-tec pistols once did, their "runt of the litter" status can be sort of endearing.
 
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